Discover Alberta's most notable sites, from the turquoise glacier lakes of Banff to the strong waterfalls of Jasper and the urban attractions of Calgary and Edmonton. This collection presents leading destinations of the Canadian province, combining natural wonders and cultural sites.
Alberta, Canada
Lake Louise is located in Banff National Park and features the characteristic turquoise waters of glacial lakes. This body of water extends into the heart of the Rocky Mountains, with Victoria Glacier in the background projecting its reflections onto the lake's surface.
Alberta, Canada
Glacier-fed lake formed by meltwater from surrounding glaciers, located at an elevation of 1,885 meters in the Canadian Rockies and surrounded by ten peaks exceeding 3,000 meters.
Alberta, Canada
Artificial reservoir 21 kilometers long situated in Banff National Park, created by a dam built in 1941 over a natural lake traditionally called 'Lake of the Spirits' by First Nations.
Alberta, Canada
A 23-meter high waterfall fed by the Athabasca River in Jasper National Park, carved through soft sedimentary rock by the pressure of glacial water.
Alberta, Canada
Natural gorge 50 meters deep cut through limestone in Jasper National Park, accessible by four suspension bridges that provide views of the rock walls and geological formations.
Alberta, Canada
A 232-kilometer road crossing the Canadian Rockies between Jasper and Lake Louise, running along many glaciers and viewpoints over the Columbia Icefield.
Drumheller, Alberta, Canada
Paleontology museum specializing in the study of fossils and prehistory, displaying complete dinosaur skeletons found in the Alberta Badlands and interactive exhibits.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Music institution located at Studio Bell, featuring concert halls, professional recording studios, and exhibition galleries dedicated to Canadian artists and the evolution of popular music.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Sports and recreation facility on the site of the 1988 Olympic venues, offering bobsleigh, luge, and zipline rides year-round.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Urban park system extending along the North Saskatchewan River, consisting of 22 major parks connected by 160 kilometers of paved and natural trails.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Shopping complex with more than 800 stores, restaurants, an indoor waterpark with wave pool, an Olympic-size skating rink, and amusement rides.
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Cable car transporting visitors to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in eight minutes, giving views of the town of Banff and the surrounding Rocky Mountains.
Alberta, Canada
Turquoise glacier lake in Banff National Park, recognizable by its shape resembling a wolf's head as seen from the viewpoint.
Alberta, Canada
Limestone geological formation carved by water in Banff National Park, with a trail and walkways to observe cascades and rock formations.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The Calgary Stampede is an annual ten-day event that has been bringing together rodeo competitions, musical shows, parades, and fair attractions in the city of Calgary since 1912.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Reconstructed heritage site presenting the history of Western Canada through period buildings, craft demonstrations, and historical reenactments spanning nearly a century.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Zoological park home to over 1,000 animals representing 100 different species, located in southeast Calgary.
Alberta, Canada
Largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies, stretching 22 kilometers in Jasper National Park.
Jasper, Alberta, Canada
2.8-kilometer cable car ascending to the summit of Whistlers Mountain at 2,263 meters above sea level in Jasper National Park.
Alberta, Canada
Publicly accessible glacier that is part of the Columbia Icefield, located on the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Telecommunications and observation structure 191 meters tall built in 1968, providing panoramic views of Calgary and the Rocky Mountains from its observation decks.
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Natural thermal bath facility located on the slopes of Sulphur Mountain, with geothermal waters maintaining a constant temperature of 37 to 40 degrees Celsius, open for outdoor bathing all year.
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Geological feature where the Bow River cascades over several rock levels in Banff National Park, forming a natural lookout over the surrounding mountain peaks of the valley.
Canmore, Alberta, Canada
Two small alpine lakes near Canmore linked by a hiking trail passing through boreal forest and offering views of the Canadian Rockies.
Alberta, Canada
Observation structure of glass and steel extending 280 meters above the Sunwapta Valley to allow viewing of the Athabasca Glacier.
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Site of the discovery of the Banff hot springs in 1883 by railway workers, which led to the creation of Canada's first national park.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Public space of 20 hectares set on a natural island in the Bow River, including walking paths, picnic areas, and facilities for events.
Canmore, Alberta, Canada
Network of natural cavities in limestone rock accessible via organized tours, allowing observation of underground mineral structures.
Alberta, Canada
Protected area in the Badlands region preserving paleontological remains and rock formations shaped by erosion over thousands of years.
Alberta, Canada
Protected territory on the American border where grassland plains rise quickly into the mountain features of the Rockies.
Alberta, Canada
Wildlife reserve of 194 square kilometers protecting herds of bison, elk, moose and over 250 bird species in a grassland and forest ecosystem.
Alberta, Canada
Area of 178 square kilometers preserving thousands of petroglyphs and pictographs dating back 3,000 years, signs of the culture of Plains peoples.
Alberta, Canada
Upland area of 600 square kilometers rising to 1,468 meters altitude, characterized by aspen and spruce forests above the surrounding prairies.