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Home to four epic ski resorts within the Canadian Rockies, Alberta is a skier’s and snowboarder’s paradise. In Banff National Park, Sunshine Village boasts some of Canada’s best snow. Lake Louise spans four mountain faces with countless runs to ride. If you want to try night skiing, Mt. Norquay is your spot. And Marmot Basin in Jasper National Park is not to be passed by with its uncrowded runs and fluffy snowfalls. Each resort hosts on-hill restaurants for après ski bites and bevvies, perfect for unwinding after an adrenaline-filled day.

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Witness wilder skies this winter. Alberta’s longer winter nights and five Dark Sky Preserves provide stargazing opportunities unlike anywhere else. The Jasper Dark Sky Preserve is the world’s largest accessible Dark Sky Park. Here, stars and galaxies glitter boldly in the absence of city lights. And if you’re patient, you might catch the northern lights illuminating the snow-capped Rockies. Further south in Waterton Lakes National Park, Dark Sky Guides Ltd. host interactive tours. These expert star navigators point out constellations, planets and nocturnal wildlife, sharing stories along the way.

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Where better to gather and celebrate than in Alberta’s snow-covered wonderland? The Canadian Rockies are a magical place to join wintery activities, whether admiring massive snow sculptures at SnowDays in Banff or riding horse-drawn sleighs across a frozen, mountain-ringed lake with Jasper Riding Stables. If you prefer to stay in the city, catch the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo’s festive ZOOLIGHTS display, where dazzling lights and interactive activities enchant all who visit. Or, head to Edmonton for winter festivals like Deep Freeze. There, people from various cultures come together for food, music, axe throwing and more.

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We know the wild need rest, too. Rejuvenate your mind and body at one of Alberta’s urban spas. Spa by JW at the Edmonton Marriott provides a long list of luxurious treatments, and Ska Thermal Spa in Calgary offers hydrotherapy to help guests soak away their stress. Reconnecting with nature in the Rockies also works wonders on the spirit. Snowshoe with Forest Fix through alpine forests just outside Banff National Park. Be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife on your way. Next, visit Kananaskis Nordic Spa and soothe your muscles in hot and cold pools, steam cabins and insulated hammocks.

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Alberta’s culinary scene caters to all palates. Check out Calgary’s Calcutta Cricket Club, a contemporary Indian restaurant serving bold takes on classic plates and cocktails. When you go to Edmonton, make sure to sample RGE RD’s farm-fresh ingredients. And no road trip is complete without visits to quirky diners such as Drumheller’s Bernie & The Boys or craft breweries like Lacombe’s Blindman Brewing. If you’re craving Italian while in Banff, LUPO Italian Ristorante’s hand-stretched pizza dough will certainly hit the spot. Or if you’re in the mood for elevated cuisine and views, ride the Banff Gondola to Sky Bistro for locally inspired dishes and panoramic peak-filled views.

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