Things to Do | Canada's Alberta

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There’s always something new and groundbreaking in Canada’s Alberta. From must-do activities to unique cultural experiences, we’ve got events and activities that will amaze and entertain you.

Festivals & events

Alberta hosts some of the wildest celebrations in the country. It’s no surprise Edmonton is known as Canada’s Festival City with events like the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, K-Days and over 50 others.

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Lakes & rivers

Canada has the most lakes out of any country in the world. We believe they’re the most beautiful too.

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Person hiking through Red Rock Canyon

Outdoor recreation

Find spectacular landscapes that satisfy the adventurous and those who want to stop and admire the view.

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Indigenous experiences

Expand your way of thinking by visiting Indigenous heritage sites, joining festivals or listening to stories of the past.

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Local flavours

Spoil yourself with Alberta’s farm fresh meat and produce, top chefs, award-winning beverage makers and destination restaurants.

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A snowmobiler driving through snow in Crowsnest Pass.

Outdoor Activities

This is where adventurous spirits come to play.

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Father and son fishing in a canoe on Maligne Lake

Three men golf on a course in the mountains.

Golf

Hiker looking out over a beautiful mountain and lake view

Horseback Riding

Tour group taking photos from inside a tour bus of mountain goats on the highway in Jasper National Park.

Wildlife Viewing

Food & Drink

Get to the heart of Canadian cuisine.

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Group of friends having lunch on the rooftop patio at The National on 8th Avenue in Calgary.

A beer flight with four samples of delicious beers displayed attractively on a wooden plank

Breweries & Distilleries

Four friends dining and enjoying a meal with a wooded forest view behind them

Spectators line the street in Banff, watching skijoring at the SnowDays Festival in Banff

Festivals & Events

Experience the unfamiliar, any time of the year.

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Agriculture & Rodeos

A performer smiles at the Edmonton Pride Festival.

Cultural Events

Musicians playing Medalta in the Historic Clay District

Music Festivals

Arts, Culture & Museums

See the wilder side of Canadian arts and culture.

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People looking at displays inside the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum in Wembley. — Inside the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum in Wembley.

Siksika Blackfoot dancers standing in front of a tipi in Tipi Village — Siksika Blackfoot dancers standing in front of a tipi at Blackfoot Crossing.

Sightseeing & Attractions

From ancient historic sites to small towns and mountain scenery, Alberta is equal parts journey and destination.

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Women over looking Waterton Lakes National Park

Natural Attractions

Women shopping at the Crabapple Cottage Ladies Boutique

Family shopping along Europa Boulevard at West Edmonton Mall — Shopping along Europa Boulevard at West Edmonton Mall.

Couple mountain biking in the Badlands in Drumheller — Mountain biking in the Badlands.

Spas & Wellness

Relax in mountain retreats and inner-city sanctuaries.

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Couple at The Bistro at the Nordic Spa. — Cozy up at the Kananaskis Nordic Spa.

Couple enjoying the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge outdoor pool at dusk. — Unwind at Jasper Park Lodge.