Alberta, Canada is such a beautiful province. It’s home to the prairies, the cities of Calgary and Edmonton, and of course, Banff and Jasper National Parks. We really enjoy exploring Alberta and have made many trips, both via train and as a road trip.
Most of our time in Alberta is spent up in the Canadian Rockies, as it’s such a beautiful, dramatic area, but we explore all over. With fascinating geology and hiking opportunities all around, visiting Alberta, particularly in summer, is a great family or couples vacation.
Stay tuned as we keep sharing more and more, because there’s always another trip up to Alberta, Canada in the works!
Despite its popularity, there are lots of great things to do in Banff without crowds. Between unique Banff activities and exploring the Canmore area, see what adventures you can enjoy easily in the Canadian Rockies.
Staying at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is a bucket list travel experience for many. See all the details about rooms, restaurants, amenities and things to do at the Chateau Lake Louise. This is a complete review of staying at the Chateau, including Fairmont Gold information.
If you need a nice place to stay in downtown Banff, the Mount Royal Hotel is THE place. With rooftop hot tubs, a lounge for guests and spacious rooms it’s a fantastic home base for exploring Banff National Park.
We just stayed at the historic Fairmont Palliser Hotel in downtown Calgary and this is our review. Details about what we liked, the hotel amenities and ideas for fun things to do in downtown Calgary.
The Canadian Rockies road trip is one of the most beautiful drives in Canada. Visiting Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, Glacier, Mount Revelstoke AND Jasper National Parks, this is the ultimate summer road trip plan.
Taking the train from Vancouver to Banff is an awesome experience on the Rocky Mountaineer. From top notch dining to seeing wildlife from the train, this is everything you need to know to plan this unique train journey.
A Rocky Mountaineer train trip is a once in a lifetime journey full of beautiful landscapes and top shelf hospitality. See what to expect on the train, how to plan the complete experience and all about the cost of the Rocky Mountaineer.
With more and more families choosing outdoors vacations with trips into nature, it’s become increasingly important to be thoughtful and have low-impact travel be at the forefront of planning. We …