Amidst its towering tributes to the oil and gas industry, Calgary is bustling with museums, theatres,
art galleries, fine restaurants and superlative shops. Famed for its entrepreneurial spirit and youthful population, the city prides itself on being the heart of the new west while honoring its cowboy heritage — especially evident during the 10 day Calgary Stampede starting every 2nd week of July.

For a taste of our western culture and heritage, visit the nearby towns and villages of Bragg Creek, Cochrane, Black Diamond and Longview – you’ll recognize the scenery from the dozens of major feature films made here, particularly Brokeback Mountain. For more information, visit Tourism Calgary and Alberta's Kananaskis Country.

Edmonton & Area : Alberta’s capital city and international gateway lies in the geographic heart of the province and offers a diverse range of attractions and experiences including art galleries, theatres, museums, and historical sites. Visit eclectic neighbourhoods and spend some time in our spectacular river valley parks - the longest stretch of urban parkland in North America.
Known as Canada's Festival City, Edmonton hosts more than 30 festivals throughout the year that celebrate arts, culture and sports. From the internationally acclaimed folk and fringe theatre festivals, to blues, jazz, Shakespeare in the Park, and symphonies under the stars, plus events like the Rexall Indy and the Canadian Finals Rodeo, there's something for visitors of all ages and persuasions.

While exploring the surrounding area, take a trip back in time at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. Spend a day exploring Elk Island National Park or an afternoon delighting your senses at the Devonian Botanic Garden. Visit Edmonton Tourism and Festival City for more information.

West Edmonton Mall, located in Edmonton, is the largest shopping mall in North America and the fifth largest in the world. The mall was founded by the Ghermezian brothers, who emigrated from Iran in 1959. It was the world's
largest mall until 2004. Mall covers a gross area of about 570,000 m2. There are over 800 stores and services and parking for more than 20,000 vehicles. More than 23,000 people are employed at the property. The mall receives 28.2 million visitors per year; it also attracts between
60,000 and 150,000 shoppers daily, depending on the day and season.

Royal Tyrrell Museum is a Canadian tourist attraction that rocks and a leading centre of palaeontological research noted for its collection of more than 130,000 fossils. Located 6 kilometres (4 mi) from Drumheller, Alberta and 135 kilometres (84 mi) from Calgary, the museum is situated in the middle of the fossil-bearing strata of the Late Cretaceous Horseshoe Canyon Formation and holds numerous specimens from
Dinosaur Provincial Park and the Devil's Coulee Dinosaur Egg Historic Nest Site.

Canadian Rockies: Flanking Alberta’s western border with their rugged peaks and ranges, the Canadian Rockies are home to alpine meadows, emerald lakes, wild waterways, backcountry wilderness, and some of the best hiking and skiing in the world. You'll find villages such as Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper with all the amenities from roadside campgrounds to five star resorts. Most famous are Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, as well as the numerous provincial parks and recreation areas of Kananaskis Country — all of which provide year round adventures and activities.

Beautiful Banff National Park lies in the majestic Canadian Rockies. First established in 1885, it is Canada’s oldest national park, spanning 6,641 square km (2,564 square miles) of protected terrain and encompassing picturesque mountains, glaciers, meadows, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, hot springs and a wide array of stunning wild life. Nestled in between Mount Rundle, Cascade Mountain, Mount Norquay, Sulphur Mountain, and Tunnel Mountain, the town of Banff Alberta offers attractions, festivals, arts, outdoor adventure and so much more.

Banff & Lake Louise
Banff Lake Louise Tours
For many decades the interest of visitors was based around finding a route to the Pacific Ocean. It was not until the Canadian Pacific Railway pushed through these peaks that people came to stay. Enjoy our stories of the people, geology, and creation of these mountain towns.

Banff Explorer - Admission
Explore the Banff Gondola and Banff Lake Cruise for ONE LOW PRICE. Come and soak up the sun in Banff National Park. With the Banff Explorer package you’ll explore the best of Banff. Package includes admission to the Banff Gondola and Banff Lake Cruise for ONE LOW PRICE.
The first Europeans to visit what is now Banff National Park arrived in the late
1840's. The land was immense and it was difficult just to survive here. Learn about the people, geology and the stories of this mountain town. The highlight of this excursion is your trip up the Banff Gondola where a 360 degree view of six mountain ranges awaits you.

Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, spanning 10,878 km² (4200 mi²). It is located in the province of Alberta, north of Banff National Park and west of the City of Edmonton. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains. Wildlife in the park includes elk, caribou, moose, mule deer, white-tailed deer, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, grizzly bear, black bear, beaver, Rocky Mountain pika, hoary marmot, grey wolf, mountain lion, and wolverine.

Tour Planning: Sightseeing tours for the Canadian Rockies are available by luxury couch, Package tours or may be arranged by renting a car. A luxury couch for Banff and Lake Louise for minimum 45 passengers for a day will cost about $ 35 to $ 40 per person. A rental Car for 3 to 4 days to cover Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper could be a good option for a budget around $500/-

Train travel can be a spectacular way to experience Alberta. Interested individual may fly to Vancouver and take the train to Calgary. From dinner aboard Alberta Prairie Railway’s vintage steam train to the ultra-luxurious service on the Royal Canadian Pacific to everything in between—Alberta railway train service is offered in various pockets of the province.VIA Rail’s scheduled service stops in
Edmonton and Jasper. In the U.S., VIA Rail can be booked through AMTRAK (1.800.872.7245)