Wood Buffalo | Canada's Alberta

Explore this northern hideaway and allow your Wild Side to run rampant through the region. This is a place for those who push harder, trek further and seek escape from everyday norms.

At a glance

Northern Alberta
Key City: Fort McMurray
16 km (10 mi) from Fort McMurray International Airport
Explore Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo

Mountain biking on the Birchwood Trails system near Fort McMurray.

Rugged wilderness

Canada’s Wild Side flourishes across the diverse landscapes of the Wood Buffalo region. Tour vibrant wetlands, Alberta’s largest active sand dune system, vast boreal forests and rushing rivers.

Northern lights

Spot an unforgettable show of captivating colours dancing in the night sky. Join aurora borealis festivals or visit Wood Buffalo National Park, the world’s largest Dark Sky Preserve that protects the night from light pollution.

Indigenous art

View handcrafted drums, snowshoes and more from Indigenous Peoples. Many nations, such as the Cree, Dene and Métis communities encourage collaborative spirit by donating homemade family artifacts to museums.

Buffalo standing in the forest in Wood Buffalo National Park.

Protected wildlife

Wood Buffalo National Park is home to half of Canada’s endangered wood bison population. Here, you can watch the majestic creatures graze their natural habitat. Wolves, whooping cranes, bears and more reside in this northern region.

Enhance your Alberta experience with visits to faraway havens. Free your inner adventurer.

Wander alongside the waterways that weave through the land like leaves of sweetgrass.

Two people looking over river lookout near Fort McMurray.

Two golfers looking down the green at the Fort McMurray Golf Club. — Score a birdie at Fort McMurray Golf Club.

Couple at the Fort McMurray Heritage Shipyard looking towards river. — Sail into the past at Fort McMurray Heritage Shipyard.

Blue skies and waters await those willing to reach toward them.

Northern Lights in the night sky above a lighted tent.

Featured attractions

Two people on stand up paddle boards on Syne River near Fort McMurray.

Wood Buffalo National Park

Canada’s largest national park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest Dark Sky Preserve in one destination. Pack your day with paddling and hiking or snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

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People exploring the Bicentennial Museum in Fort Chipewyan.

Fort Chipewyan Bicentennial Museum

Transport yourself back in time with this replica of an 1870 Hudson’s Bay Company store. The museum features Indigenous and historic displays of Fort Chipewyan’s role in the fur trade and Canadian exploration.

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Andrew Lake Lodge

Venture into a remote camp accessible only by airplane. During your stay, you can reel in trophy fish, hunt Canadian moose and admire secluded and breathtaking landscapes in the northeastern corner of Alberta.

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Beyond Adventures Guided River Trips

From multi-day river trips to night sky tours, discover authentic connections with nature in the peaceful quiet. Take your place among like-minded exploration enthusiasts.

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