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Calgary is the sunniest city in Canada—with Edmonton only slightly behind! Take advantage of those bright days with our favourite patios, tours, views and more.

See a scenic city itinerary
  • Sunset scene of the Peace Bridge on top of a frozen Bow River. Calgary
  • A dad gets ready to push his child down a tobogganing hill at the Indigenous Art Park in Edmonton. Edmonton

    • Discover what to do in Southern Alberta, where deer roam through honey-coloured grass, breweries turn local harvests into exceptional beverages, and big-city Calgary serves as a launchpad for adventure. From hidden-gem hikes to a sky full of stars, see for yourself how this region shines. Avoid the crowds by heading to the Southern Rockies or exploring the Canadian Badlands, where dinosaurs once wandered and adventure still awaits.

    Don't miss: Dinosaur Provincial Park Transportation Hub: Calgary Airport
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  • Couple taking photos as the sun goes down at Horseshoe Canyon near Drumheller in the Canadian Badlands A graphic map of Alberta with the Canadian Badlands in the southeast shaded
    Canadian Badlands

    Featuring landscapes like nowhere else on earth, the Canadian Badlands will transport you to another time and place. From prehistoric fossil beds and rocky canyons, to coal mining ghost towns and cowboy hangouts, there’s plenty to discover in this unique area.

  • People horseback riding in winter A graphic map of Alberta with the Foothills in the southwest shaded
    Foothills

    Acquaint yourself with Alberta’s vast rolling hills and admire the Canadian Rocky Mountains beyond. Soak in the ambiance of a peak-filled horizon as you seek adventure in wide-open plains.

  • Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden in Lethbridge at night with colourful lights all around A graphic map of Alberta with the Historic Plains in the southeast shaded
    Historic Plains

    Discover a place where archeological and natural wonders divulge secrets of yesterday. Where spaces and skies span as far as the eye can see. Where Canada’s Wild Side awaits.

  • People hiking and exploring at Frank Slide in the Crowsnest Pass. A graphic map of Alberta with the Southern Rockies in the southwest shaded
    Southern Rockies

    Uncover one of Canada’s best-kept secrets. An absence of crowds in the Southern Rockies makes the views, experiences and journeys that much more special. Take your time to connect with nature and enjoy the sights—there’s nobody else in line.

  • Winter sunrise/sunset scene of Peace Bridge in Calgary A graphic map of Alberta with Calgary in the south shaded
    Calgary

    Canada's wild child and the gateway to the Rocky Mountains. The city is filled with award-winning restaurants and shopping and makes the perfect springboard for mountain adventures.