Alberta
Rocky Mountains, turquoise lakes, and wide-open prairies: your complete guide to Alberta, Canada.
Our Quick-Check for Alberta
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Flair
Massive mountain ranges, turquoise lakes, and some of Canada's most spectacular national parks — Alberta is pure nature on an epic scale.
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Travel season
June through September are ideal for hiking; winter is perfect if you're there for the ski slopes.
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Travel Duration
Plan at least one week to cover Banff, Jasper National Park, and one of the cities without rushing.
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Price level
Higher end — especially in the national park towns, where hotels and restaurants carry a premium.
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Food
Don't leave without trying an Alberta steak — the beef here is seriously some of the best in North America.
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Transport
A rental car is absolutely essential. Public transport won't get you anywhere near the good stuff.
