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Alberta holidays. Alberta is a dramatic, exciting and breathtaking province offering such a wide variety of landscapes. For anyone who wants to see the Canadian Rockies, Alberta is where you come. Jasper, Banff, Calgary and Edmonton are some of the province’s well-known towns and cities.
Jasper is a friendly picturesque community nestled within magnificent Jasper National Park, surrounded by mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers, canyons and waterfalls.
Set in Canada’s first National Park, Banff is a thriving mountain resort with charming shops and dining spots, and elk and deer wandering the streets. Nearby is the smaller town of Lake Louise, with the famous lake known as the ‘Jewel of the Rockies’. Soaring mountains and the magnificent Victoria Glacier surround the lake’s vivid turquoise waters. In winter Alberta provides outstanding skiing opportunities with both Banff and Lake Louise offering a wide choice of terrain and long undulating slopes amidst spectacular scenery.
Calgary is a city of contrasts – a sophisticated and modern urban lifestyle co-exists with traditional western spirit and history. The city is home to the world famous ‘Calgary Stampede’ in July, but has plenty to entertain year round.
Edmonton is a festival city and is the gateway to the north. When in Edmonton, a visit to the West Edmonton Mall is a must - it is a shopping experience that has to be seen to be believed. There are over 800 shops, an indoor waterpark and a loop-the-loop rollercoaster, all under one roof.
Alberta offers the best of both worlds from bustling cities to the great outdoors. You could choose to saddle up and ride a horse, find some excitement as you speed on a whitewater rafting trip or perhaps lounge on the cedar porch at a guest ranch and take in the breathtaking scenery.
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