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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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Edmonton

by canuckmike

Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta, but more importantly, the place of my birth and where I grew up. Edmonton started as a fort in 1795 for the Hudson's Bay Company so they can do business in the area. In 1895 it became a town and a few years later in 1905, a city. Thanks to oil, the city has had few booms throuhout the years.There's ample opportunities of things for tourists to do in Edmonton. A world class museum, really big mall, one of the largest urban park land systems in the world and much more. It is also nicknamed the Festival Capital of Canada as there are almost always one fesitival or another going on. It has North America's largest Fringe Festival. One of Canada's largest theatres is located here as well as many other places to watch plays. The two major sports teams here are the Oilers and Eskimoes. Whyte Avenue offers a few blocks of night life and during the day, a...

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Red Deer

by canuckmike

Well Red Deer is not exactly and thing to do but it's for sure not an off the beaten path destination in Alberta. It's located about half way between Calgary and Edmonton on the Queen Elizabeth 2 Highway and with a population of less than 90,000 people which makes it the third largest city in Alberta. Most people know this place for Gasoline Alley which is a place where motorists fill up and gas on the way between Edmonton and Calgary. There is more to this place than that but by not much. There is a large choice of hotels here and a fair amount of restaurants for the size of the city although is no real attractions for the average tourist. There is the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame here and also and old fort. Red Deer does make a good base for exploring the surrounding region if you already have explored some of the more exciting regions of the province. This place serves it's purpose as...

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Red Deer River Valley

by Bwana_Brown

After driving for hours across the gently rolling hills of south-central Alberta, the Red Deer River Valley suddenly opens up on you just south of Drumheller. The effect that it has had on the landscape as its has cut its way down through layers of rock deposited over millions of years is quite dramatic.The 724-km Rocky Mountains-born Red Deer is a major tributary of the South Saskatchewan River. On my most recent December, 2007 driving trip from Regina, Saskatchewan to the Red Deer area, I passed just north of Drumheller. The second and third photos show winter views of the river valley as I descended into it on Highway 27, just a few miles northwest of Drumheller. It was quite an impressive sight after so many hundreds of kilometers of driving across rolling prairie lands!The 'hoodoos' that we came across were not very far from here, just beside Highway 10. The river exposed many...

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Hoodoos

by Bwana_Brown

On our 2004 trip to Alberta, my one specific target on our long route down the eastern side of Alberta was the Hoodoos in the Red Deer River valley, very close to Drumheller.These amazing spectacles, in a little park just off Highway 10 at East Coulee, were carved out of the rocks through 10,000 years of erosion by the wind and water. One minute you are driving across the prairies, and the next you descend into the Red Deer River valley to this landscape!75 million years ago, this area was the bottom of a seabed, evidenced by the brown layers of shale at the bottom of these pinnacles. Above this, as the climate changed through the following millions of years, the grey layer was built up by deposits from the lakes, swamps and forests that formed as the sea receded. The final piece of the puzzle was a hard sandstone cap that has protected the softer minerals below as erosion continued to...

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Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park

by Toughluck

Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park stands astride the Canadian and U.S. border. Waterton is the Canadian entrance to the park. It's also the best way to see the most stunning views of this range of Mountains. Sitting at the north end of Waterton Lake is the Waterton Townsite and the Prince of Wales Hotel. From the hotel, you can spend a day watching the sun rise to your left, reach high noon directly out front of you at the end of Waterton Lake, and watch it slowly set to the west (your right). You never have to leave your seat. I'd recommend you do, as there are trails, boat trips, waterfalls, and birds to see and explore.But do have breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the Prince of Wales. Dinner in the bar is comparably priced to town and the view south across the lake, nestled between the high peaks is worth the price ---- and the food is excellent.

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Banff National Park

by Toughluck

Banff National Park is one of the nations greatest places. It ranks among the top five places to see in North America. Snow clad peaks, deep green vallies. Crystal blue lakes feeding rushing rivers of foaming water. The majesty of God's wonders and the power it holds stands before you at every turn in this park.

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Jasper National Park

by Bwana_Brown

We did not make it to Jasper on our 2004 visit, but we did enjoy this great park on our 2001 trip to Alberta. The most northerly and largest of the Parks that make up the Canadian Rocky jewels, this one requires a bit more effort to reach than does Banff.Its main claim to fame are its fields of glaciers, with the Columbia Glacier being visible from the Icefields Parkway as you drive straight through the middle of this region. Being as far north as it is, the road conditions here are a trifle more touchy, so you have to check the time of year to see if the road is even open. We drove through in late April and saw a few snow flurries and not much traffic!Just like Banff, there are so many things to see and do - taking a mechanized ride on a glacier, hiking, camping or just enjoying the scenery. Beautiful. The 2nd photo shows what you will be travelling in while on the glacier - the...

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Banff National Park

by Bwana_Brown

The huge area of the Rocky Mountains in Canada's four adjoining National Parks of Banff/Jasper (in Alberta) and Yoho/Kootenay (British Columbia) has been designated as one of Canada's 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.We took a day-trip to Banff one sunny afternoon, the Park closest to Calgary. Even though I had been to the Rockies twice before, I was astounded at how beautiful the area looked. It was like an unreal scene out of a movie or a postcard - just too perfect to be real! Whatever you do, take the time to visit somewhere in the Canadian Rockies - the combination of mountains, glaciers, forests and rivers in this protected area is one of the world's 'Must See' sights! There is only a small entrance fee of a few dollars - just do it!This scene was taken very near the town of Banff, which nestles in the shadow of the 2950 m (9840 ft) Mount Rundle. The Bow River, in the foreground, was...

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Sylvan Lake

by canuckmike

Sylvan Lake is a lake, town and a provincial park that is located about 20 km west of Red Deer. This is Alberta's beach town. With a population of around 7,500 people, the average age of it's citizens is 6 years younger than the rest of Canada. The beach itself is not too wide but fairly long with a nice grassy area right behind it. There is a decent selection of bars that are hoping on hot summer nights. There is a large outdoor waterpark here right along the lakeside and a variety of watersports to do. And there are a lot of other activities such as go karts, paintball, farmer markets and various other distractions out there. With almost all other beach towns there are the standard things to watch out for from overly drunken youth to cops who are overly aggitated and best to avoid.

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Calgary – skyscraper city

by vtveen

Calgary was for us start and finish of a trip through Saskatchewan and Alberta. After a couple of weeks of plains, rural Canada and the impressive Rocky Mountains it was nice to come back in the ‘civilization’ of Calgary with its skyscrapers.Calgary is Alberta’s biggest city with about 1 million people and is a fast growing city due to the oil industry in Alberta. It is the gateway for a visit to the Rockies, which are about 100 km’s away. It has an international airport with connections to Europe.We walked from our B&B to downtown Calgary, which we reached more or less at Olympic Plaza. Here starts the un-Canadian Stephen Avenue Mall, with lots of trees and flowers, sidewalk café’s, restaurants, stalls and street performers. On one of the terraces along this pedestrian area we had our best Canadian cappuccino.Calgary Tower is exactly 190,8 metres high en we reached the viewing platform...

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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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Things to Do: Cities in Province of Alberta
  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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