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Alberta Travel Stories

Green Lodges Take Root

‘Going green’ is a growing trend among travelers. Discover environmental award-winning Aurum Lodge and others making a difference with sustainable tourism initiatives in Alberta, and learn why pristine wilderness remains a top draw.

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Going, Going, Gondola:
High in Grizzly Country

Take a ride on the Lake Louise Sightseeing Lift and Gondola and learn why even though Grizzlies rule the animal food chain in Banff National Park, it ain’t easy at the top. Discover learning adventures at the Interpretive Centre on the mountain and where to spot a Grizzly from the Gondola.

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Badlands Passion Play

The natural amphitheatre in the Canadian Badlands where the Badlands Passion Play is performed for six days every July provides a spectacle where art is blends with nature. Explore a unique park experience as theatre explodes in an eerie, wilderness setting where dinosaurs once roamed nearby.

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Take Your Best Shot:
Wildlife Photography

Shutterbugs are as curious as the wildlife they watch. Explore Alberta’s vast provincial and national parks, and you can capture memorable vistas and wildlife with your camera. Learn how to make photography count when you’re hiking, biking, bird watching, canoeing or otherwise discovering the Canadian Rockies.

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Ancient and Alive with Adventures:
Explore Rugged Cypress Hills Park

It’s time for telescopes and magnifying glasses. Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park is a dark sky preserve that’s one of the best places in North America for stargazing, yet it's known for its sunny weather. Its flourishing orchids make summertime a haven for flower power. Discover how to find abundant wildlife, along with activities from canoeing and hiking to cycling and fishing.

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Banff Hiking Trails

It’s an infinite planet of adventure – but you want trips that inspire, excite, recharge and revolutionize your sense of possibility. You can stop looking – for in Canada’s Rocky Mountain Playground, lies the motherlode of hiking.

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Gorgeous Gorges:  Hike
The Canyons of Alberta

Looking for an Alberta adventure that’s a bit out of the ordinary, taking you to highs you never thought possible?  Discover canyon walks, where you can explore some fantastic scenery in the heart of the Canadian Rockies

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Explore Uncharted Territories
in the Canadian Rocky Mountains

If you’re looking to go off the beaten path in rugged wilds, Willmore Wilderness Park hits the mark. This park is a lesser known Alberta gem that offers remote backcountry and access to the Canadian Rockies. Discover how to chart your own path less traveled. Read more...