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West Edmonton Mall   Edmonton

West Edmonton Mall, Edmonton

 57 Reviews  I visited Edmonton when I was a teen around 1987 or so. I can't add anything here that anyone else hasn't already told you about, but for the sake of completeness I will add my experience... 

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Downtown Calgary   Calgary

Downtown Calgary, Calgary

 40 Reviews  Originally a planetarium, the facility has been upgraded to a complete hands-on Science Center. There are numerous exhibits which change frequently and admission includes access to two shows. Check... 

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Banff Avenue   Banff

Banff Avenue, Banff

 15 Reviews  Don't miss the chance to have a walk on its streets. It is a fairy tale town and you get to have great views and chances are you ran into a bear! Much of what happens in Banff happens on Banff... 

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Moraine Lake/ Valley of Ten Peaks   Banff National Park

Moraine Lake/ Valley of Ten Peaks, Banff National Park

 41 Reviews  Of all lakes in the Canadian Rockies, few can match the beauty of this one. Backed by a wall of ten peaks, Moraine Lake is one of the biggest draws of the Canadian Rockies- so on any given summer day,... 

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Athabasca Falls   Jasper National Park

Athabasca Falls, Jasper National Park

 37 Reviews  The falls are situated in Jasper National Park and on the Upper Athabasca River. The falls are approximately 23 metres high but are more renowned for their force than their height. There are various... 

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Lake Louise./Fairmont Chateau   Lake Louise

Lake Louise./Fairmont Chateau, Lake Louise

 29 Reviews  Lake Louise is a glacial lake situated in Banff National Park. The lake is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta (1848-1939) who was related to Queen Victoria and the wife of Canada's Govenor... 

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Downtown Edmonton   Edmonton

Downtown Edmonton, Edmonton

 9 Reviews  Edmonton City Hall is located in the heart of downtown, right across from the Centennial Library.it is easy to reach by car as there are plenty of parkades available as well as the LRT. It was... 

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Mountains   Calgary

Mountains, Calgary

 48 Reviews  If you fly to Calgary for business, try to get in a day early or stay a day later, and give yourself enough time to take the 90 minute drive into Banff in the mountains West of the city of Calgary.... 

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The Cascade Gardens   Banff

The Cascade Gardens, Banff

 11 Reviews  I was told the Cascade Gardens are beautiful, and that I must see them as I enjoy gardening and flowers. I think I must have been here at the wrong time, as there were hardly any flowers in bloom, I... 

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Peyto Lake   Banff National Park

Peyto Lake, Banff National Park

 30 Reviews  One of the most gorgeous gems of the Rockies is Peyto Lake, a shimmering, large turqouise lake just north of Bow Summit. Massive peaks and the Wapta Icefield tower over the lake, shaped like either an... 

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Icefield - Snowcoach   Jasper National Park

Icefield - Snowcoach, Jasper National Park

 21 Reviews  I rode on the snocoach in October 2000 where I was able to stand on the Athabasca Glacier. There are regular departures from April to October from the Icefield Centre. Unfortunately, I don't have any... 

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Hiking /Trails/horseback trails   Lake Louise

Hiking /Trails/horseback trails, Lake Louise

 19 Reviews  This is classified as a moderate hike. The trail itself takes about 5 hours round trip, but I remember that i combined it with other trails so it took a bit longer. Though not terribly difficult in... 

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Views of Edmonton   Edmonton

Views of Edmonton, Edmonton

 8 Reviews   Close to Downtown Edmonton, you may find the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton's River Valley. "The Pyramid's" are BEAUTIFUL! Here you may enjoy many different plant species (EVEN IN THE WINTER)... 

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Calgary Tower   Calgary

Calgary Tower, Calgary

 25 Reviews  We took a ride to the top of the Calgary tower, they have an great observation deck. I like to go up there just before sunset, you can see the city change from night to day, prarie sunsets are... 

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Mountains/Lakes / Falls   Banff

Mountains/Lakes / Falls, Banff

 54 Reviews  Just 10 km out of Banff town you will come to the turnoff for the 14 km drive by beautiful Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake. We took this drive twice during our 7 day stay, the first time late... 

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Johnston Canyon   Banff National Park

Johnston Canyon, Banff National Park

 26 Reviews  I visited the Canyon in October 2000 and twice in July 2005. Johnston Canyon is part of the Banff National Park's glacial valleys that are near Cascade Mountain. The canyon flows into the Bow River... 

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Canyons/Waterfalls   Jasper National Park

Canyons/Waterfalls, Jasper National Park

 17 Reviews  Maligne Canyon is just a short drive from the Jasper townsite. Once there you can hike a self-guided interpretive trail over 6 bridges to see this spectacular gorge. It plunges down over 50 feet and... 

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Lake Agnes   Lake Louise

Lake Agnes, Lake Louise

 5 Reviews  This picture is lake Agnes from the top of Big Beehive.. you can see the slope that you have to hike to get there...and in fact i wanted to doit but it was impossible... the steep trail was totally... 

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Mountain Parks outside Edmonton   Edmonton

Mountain Parks outside Edmonton, Edmonton

 8 Reviews  Miette Hotsprings The steam, the warmth, the soothing mineral-rich waters. There are two man-made pools which are fed by sulphur hot spring. The water temperatures are kept a comfortable 103 degrees... 

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Calgary Stampede   Calgary

Calgary Stampede, Calgary

 37 Reviews  Ethical tourists should know the underpinning of the Calgary Stampede is a rodeo which exploits domestic livestock for entertainment and profit. Not unlike bull-fights, tame animals endure needless... 

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Chateau /Lake Louise.   Banff

Chateau /Lake Louise., Banff

 17 Reviews  In the wintertime, a small part of Lake Louise right in front of the Chateau Lake Louise is cleared off so people can skate on it for free. There is no place to change inside, but there are benches to... 

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Lakes /Mountains /Glaciers / Waterfalls   Banff National Park

Lakes /Mountains /Glaciers / Waterfalls, Banff National Park

 55 Reviews  Take on Mt. Indefatigable! Words to describe it include: great excersize, spectacular views and the opportunity to experience all four seasons in just one afternoon! Be sure to dress in layers and... 

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Sunwapta River & Falls   Jasper National Park

Sunwapta River & Falls, Jasper National Park

 16 Reviews  The falls come from Sunwapta River that is situated in Jasper National Park. They aren't far from the Icefields Parkway and the water originates from the Athabasca Glacier. The falls are approximately... 

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Mountains /Glaciers   Lake Louise

Mountains /Glaciers, Lake Louise

 8 Reviews  Sunshine Village has the most trails in the Banff/Lake Louise area. About a 40 miunte drive from Lake Louise and a 20 minute drive from Banff. I skiied here two days, enough trails for everybody with... 

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Fort Edmonton   Edmonton

Fort Edmonton, Edmonton

 9 Reviews  This is Canada's largest historical park. In it is are replicas of Edmonton at various times in young history. The centrepiece is the old Fort. First built by the Hudson's Bay Company over 200 years... 

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Walking on glass

by balhannah

The Calgary Tower affords great views of the city. It was opened June 30th 1968, and has become one of Calgary's most famous and identifiable landmarks. Wonderful views over Calgary from this Tower, I was glad we went up it!Throughout the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, a flame burned at the top of the Tower, making the Calgary Tower the World's Largest Olympic Torch. This was certainly a different idea!The torch is still lit today for special occasions, like on Canada Day. On the Observation Deck, we "stepped out into" space on the glass floor experience. I must admit I feel a little nervous doing it, but I still do it! I was standing 525 feet above the ground in the heart of Calgary and looking straight down! The glass floor is 36 feet long and more than four feet wide, the glass panes that make up the floor can each hold the weight of a couple Hippos!.... thankgoodness for that!...

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Columbia Icefield

by richiecdisc

The Colombia Icefield is 325 square kilometers and is made up of eight glaciers and one of the biggest ice masses in North American. It is Jasper National Park's most popular attraction and something not to miss if visiting the park.

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guide glacier hike

by richiecdisc

I did a guided walk on the Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefield on my only visit to the park in 1994. I had done a similar hike in New Zealand a year earlier and had very high expectations because of how amazing that trip had been. This was not quite as exciting and the glacier was not nearly as clean and blue. It still beats doing a tour bus on the glacier and I would still recommend it. The guide was great and explained how glaciers are "rivers of ice" and how the formed the valleys.

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hiking in Banff

by richiecdisc

Hiking is incredible in Banff. Besides the Wenkchema Pass, another favorite was the Plain of the Six Glaciers which we combined with the Honeycomb for a long day hike. Along with fantastic views of the craggy peaks and the glaciers, you get a bird's eye view of Moraine Lake as well.

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Jasper National Park

by richiecdisc

Jasper joins Banff National Park as Alberta's contribution to the Banff-Jasper-Yaho-Kootenay conglomeration of Canadian National parks that dwarf many countries in sheer size when take together. It is quite a bit less crowded than Banff and offers lots of great hiking opportunities as well as the Columbia Icefield.

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Banf National Park

by richiecdisc

Locals call it God's Country and when you see it, you have a hard time refuting the claim. Indeed, Banff National Park is not only the crown jewel of the Canadian National Park system but certainly one of the prettiest places on this planet. Now, if only Parks Canada would stop trying to turn it into Banff National Disney Park and milking the cash cow dry, it would certainly rank as one of the top National Parks in the world as well. With acreage to make small countries envious, a virtual carpet of dense pristine forest, emerald glacial lakes and a stunning array of craggy peaks, Banff National Park is a tour-de-force of nature able to capture tourist imagination in a single bound. Yes, this is the Superman of National Parks but much like Kryptonite cripples the man of steel, Parks Canada is doing just that to its prize possession. Should that keep you from going? Of course not, but...

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Calgary

by canuckmike

Calgary, the largest city in Alberta, located in southern Alberta and 3 hours south of Edmonton, is well worth the visit. Being from Edmonton, this city has always been the rival city. Most of the time I've visited, it was usually just passing through or to visit a friend or an event. Recently my work has been bringing me here more and more and for some longer periods. This has allowed to really start liking this place. On the surface, I find it at more attractive city than Edmonton. It has the beautiful backdrop of the mountains to the west, a nicer downtown core and generally less garbage on the streets than Edmonton. What I found that it doesn't have as much as Edmonton is culture. Not necessarily the classic style of culture, but the urban scene or the 'DIY' attitude that Edmonton has. There are a lot of things to do here. Probably the most notable is the Calgary Tower which provides...

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Dinosaur Provincial Park - another world

by vickiv2

Camping in Dinosaur Provincial Park is a great experience for any age, but especially thrilling for school-aged children. The place itself is beautiful in an other-worldly barren way and contains such exotic dangers as rattlesnakes (which we saw), scorpions (didn't) and poisonous spiders (didn't). The area is full of birds which are quite bold and will steal from your picnic table if you leave your food unattended for even a moment ; there are also deer - we were delighted to see a mother and two twin fawns come bounding out of the woods as if on cue while a park employee was giving a narration about the emergence of primitive mammals. There are many guided hikes and tours that cost money - I would go on one before deciding on more; you can also take some self-guided hikes - but some areas are restricted. One thing we didn't know is that most of the dinosaur fossils have been removed to...

Trail rides and pack trips

by bushpilot_185

If you're looking for a great place to do a pack trip - basically a multi-overnight camping trip with horses, we've found it! The riding takes place in the Rocky Mountains, west of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed as friends. The next morning, our gear was packed out on horses, and we were all given great horses to ride. We rode a few hours to one of their camps, where we spent the next few days, riding, hiking, swimming in the river, sitting around the campfire and feasting on great meals - they even have their own chef! The horses were all great and you can tell they take great care of them. I can't even begin to describe the scenery - the pictures on their website just don't do it justice. From scenic meadows surrounded by mountains, to winding mountain trails to peaks that sport incredible views, to gorgeous mountain lakes right up at the...

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glacier tours

by ScottHurl

I would recommend light nature walking(for Banff). There is also quite a lot of shopping. Vancouver is more of a cosmopolitan than Calgary. You could also go a little bit north to visit a glacier. I had a friend that used to drive a bus to the glacier out of Banff.I hope I helped, take care.

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The Westin Calgary  Calgary

 9 Reviews and 353 Opinions  In 11/09 I stayed at the Westin and had an awesome experience. The Westin upgraded me upon arrival... 

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Patricia Lake Bungalows  Banff National Park

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Hilton Garden Inn West Edmonton  Edmonton

 1 Review and 131 Opinions  I was very happy with the Hilton Garden Inn. Conveniently located 3 minutes from the West Edmonton... 

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  1. Edmonton Things to Do
  2. Calgary Things to Do
  3. Banff Things to Do
  4. Banff National Park Things to Do
  5. Jasper National Park Things to Do
  6. Canmore Things to Do
  7. Fort McMurray Things to Do
  8. Lake Louise Things to Do
  9. Waterton Lakes National Park Things to Do
  10. Red Deer Things to Do
  11. Jasper Things to Do
  12. Drumheller Things to Do
  13. Cold Lake Things to Do
  14. Lethbridge Things to Do
  15. Rocky Mountain House Things to Do
  16. Kananaskis Lakes Things to Do
  17. Whitecourt Things to Do
  18. Grande Prairie Things to Do
  19. Okotoks Things to Do
  20. Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Things to Do
  21. Blairmore Things to Do
  22. Cypress Hills Provincial Park Things to Do
  23. Saint Albert Things to Do
  24. Nanton Things to Do
  25. Stony Plain Things to Do
  26. Medicine Hat Things to Do
  27. Hinton Things to Do
  28. Peace River Things to Do
  29. Stettler Things to Do
  30. Fort Macleod Things to Do
  31. Moraine Lake Things to Do
  32. Big Valley Things to Do
  33. Lake Louise Things to Do
  34. Wetaskiwin Things to Do
  35. Sylvan Lake Things to Do
  36. Valleyview Things to Do
  37. Cereal Things to Do
  38. Brûlé Lake Things to Do
  39. Vulcan Things to Do
  40. Pigeon Lake Things to Do
  41. Smoky Lake Things to Do

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Q:  I'm planning a trip for an Aussie of Polish/Ukrainian heritage to Edmonton and then driving down to Drumheller, and over to Banff.... 

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A: OH NO!!! Just checked back on the website for a Taste of Ukraine and discovered that it closed July 24th - hope that it will reopen somewhere else!!! 

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