Top Things to Do in Alberta: Getaways, Itineraries, Festivals

Endowed with abundant natural beauty, the fourth most populous province of Canada is a delight to explore.

Visit Jasper or Banff and see aquamarine lakes forming a garland around majestic Canadian Rockies, drive through one of the best scenic roads in the world, the Icefields Parkway, have a gala time during festivals in Calgary or Edmonton, or thread Alberta’s Fossil trail at the Badlands. Whether on a romantic trip, or a family vacation, you will find plenty to see and do in Alberta.

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ALBERTA ROAD TRIPS & ITINERARIES

25 Day Trips from Calgary

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Trip to Calgary, Canmore & Banff: 5 Day Itinerary

Trip to Edmonton: Optional 1, 2, 3 Day Itinerary

A 15 Day Alberta Road Trip Itinerary

A Road trip From Edmonton to Jasper – Sun, Sand and the Mountains

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Places to Go Guided Whitewater Rafting in Alberta

Route suggestion for a road trip from Edmonton

25 Things to Do Along Iron Horse Trail

Scenic Road Trip Alberta: Calgary to Edmonton Via The Badlands

25 Natural Wonders You Should Visit in Alberta

Where to Stargaze in Alberta: Dark Sky Areas and Observatories

Scenic Drive: Things to Do Along Cowboy Trail/Highway 22 – Alberta

15 Scenic Road Trips / Drives in Alberta

50+ Bucket List Ideas For Summer Adventures and Unique Activities in Alberta

GETAWAYS IN ALBERTA

10 Yoga Getaways & Retreats in Alberta

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15 Alberta Getaways for Active Couples

Girls Weekend Getaways in Alberta

10 Ranch Vacations in Alberta

25 Romantic Getaways in Alberta

10 Cheap Getaways for Couples in Alberta

10 Weekend Getaways in Northern Alberta

10 Weekend Getaways in Central Alberta

15 Alberta Waterfalls Worth a Weekend Getaway

Mantrip & tipple - Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site

Weekend Getaway trip from Calgary: Drumheller and Dinosaur Provincial Park

37 Alberta Parks You Should Add to Your Outdoor Adventure Bucket List

25 Alberta Resorts For a Summer Weekend Getaway

Places to Go Guided Whitewater Rafting in Alberta

25 of the Best Places to Fish in Alberta

20 Places to Go Comfort Camping & Glamping in Alberta

Top Ideas For Weekend Getaway Trip to Calgary

Christmas – Winter Holiday Getaways in Alberta

15 Roadside Attractions and Landmarks For a Road Trip in Alberta

20 Things to Do During Spring in Alberta

50 Outdoor Summer Adventures in Alberta

Places to go River Tubing & Lazy River Floating in Alberta

11 Romantic Getaways along David Thomson Country

11 Romantic Getaways in David Thompson Country

15 Weekend Getaways to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Alberta

13 Romantic Getaways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Alberta

25 Provincial Parks to Visit in Alberta During Winter

19 Places For a Romantic Winter Getaway in Alberta

Boat Tours & Scenic Cruises in Alberta

12 of the Best Gardens & Conservatories to Visit in Alberta

20+ Free Must Visit Places in Alberta

EXPLORE SOUTHERN ALBERTA

Fun Things to Do Around Medicine Hat During Fall

Things to Do on Your Visit to Taber, Alberta During Late Summer & Fall

30 of the Best Things to Do During Summer in Medicine Hat and Palliser Region

25 of the Best Things to Do in Southwest Alberta

12 Reasons Why You Should Visit Cardston on a Weekend Trip

25 Things to Do During Summer in Waterton Lakes National Park

25 Things to Do During Summer at Waterton Lakes National Park

Ten of the Best Things to Do on Your Trip to Nanton

25 Unique Museums You Should Visit in Alberta

20+ Must Visit Nature Attractions in Southern Alberta

25 Things to Do in Drumheller During Winter

25 Things to Do in Newell County

Date Ideas in Medicine Hat

Things to Do with Kids in Medicine Hat

Things to Do in Medicine Hat

Things to Do in Lethbridge

Top Things to Do in Canadian Badlands – Drumheller to Brooks

Weekend Getaway trip from Calgary: Drumheller and Dinosaur Provincial Park

EXPLORE IN AND AROUND CALGARY

Fun Water-Based Activities and Adventures For This Summer in and Around Calgary

25 Day Trip Waterfall Hikes from Calgary

17 Must Visit Scenic Lookouts In Calgary

25 Urban Walking Trails in Calgary

25 Nature Attractions & Parks to Explore in Calgary

25 Places to Go to See Public Art in Calgary

20 Things to Do With Your Girl Friends in Calgary

Calgary Indoor Attractions: Amusement Centres & Museums

15 One-of-a Kind Places to Shop in Calgary

12 of the Best Couple Spas in and Around Calgary

Top Ideas For Weekend Getaway Trip to Calgary

25 Day Trips in and Around Calgary on Public Transit

15 Date Ideas in Airdrie

Things to Do in Airdrie

25 Day Trips from Calgary

Ice Sailing, and Ice Driving on Ghost Lake

Things to Do With Kids in Calgary

Downtown Calgary Walking Tour

One Day Tour of Calgary

Tourist Attractions & Places to Visit in Calgary

EXPLORE CANADIAN ROCKIES

EXPLORE CENTRAL ALBERTA

18 Ways to Have a Blast This Summer in Sylvan Lake

20+ Fun Things to Do in and Around Leduc This Summer

Summer Adventures in David Thompson Country, Nordegg & Rocky Mountain House

15 Things to Do On a Weekend Trip to Stettler

Explore Alberta’s Native Trees and Plants at Trochu Arboretum and Gardens

Scenic Road Trip Alberta: Calgary to Edmonton Via The Badlands

Fun Things to Do at Whitney Lakes Provincial Park

25 Day Trips South of Edmonton

25 Things to Do in Red Deer during Winter

10 Reasons to Visit Elk Island National Park During Winter

Things to Do in Nordegg

Things to Do in and Around Rocky Mountain House

11 Romantic Getaways in David Thompson Country

Family Fun in Clearwater County - Nordegg/ Rocky Mountain House/David Thomson Highway

Family Fun Things to Do in Clearwater County

Fun Things to Do with Kids in Red Deer

Things to Do in Red Deer

10 Weekend Getaways in Central Alberta

Things to do during Winter in Sylvan Lake Alberta

Things to do in Lacombe

Things to do in Sylvan Lake

EXPLORE IN AND AROUND EDMONTON

Fun Water-Based Activities and Adventures For This Summer in and Around Edmonton

12 Things to Do This Summer in and Around Lac Ste. Anne

25 Summer Day Trips With Kids From Edmonton

Summer Activities and Adventures in Strathcona County

30+ Date Ideas For This Summer in Edmonton

Things to Do in St. Albert This Summer

25 Summer Activities and Adventures in Parkland County

20+ Summer Activities and Adventures in Sturgeon County

25 of the Best Hikes in and Around Edmonton

25 Day Trips East of Edmonton

25 Day Trips West of Edmonton

25 Day Trips North of Edmonton

25 Day Trips South of Edmonton

Must Visit Nature Attractions In And Around Edmonton

15 One-of-a Kind Places to Shop in Edmonton

Things to Do with Teens in Edmonton

Things to Do during Winter in Strathcona County

Family Triap to Edmonton: Optional 1, 2, or 3 Day Itinerary

Family Trip to Edmonton: Optional 1, 2, or 3 Day Itinerary

Itinerary for a Weekend Trip to Edmonton

Indoor Attractions, Amusement Centres, and Playgrounds in Edmonton

25 Things to Do during Winter in and around Parkland County

25 Things to Do during Winter in St. Albert

50 Summer Activities to Do with Friends or on a Date in Edmonton

10 Art Galleries to Visit in Edmonton

10 Reasons to Visit 4th Street Promenade in Edmonton

10 Reasons to Visit 124 Street in Edmonton

24 Ways to Discover Edmonton in 24 Hours

10 Reasons to Walk Whyte Avenue in Edmonton

25+ Fun Things to Do in Edmonton on a Girl’s Night Out

10 Brewery Tours in Edmonton

Things to Do With Kids in and around Edmonton

Super Fun Outdoor Winter Activities in and Around Edmonton

Trip to Edmonton: Optional 1, 2, 3 Day Itinerary

Exploring Alberta Capital Region and beyond: Day Trips From Edmonton

Things to do in St. Albert

Summer Fun Guide 2023: 100+ Things to Do This Summer in Edmonton

Things to do in Edmonton

Things to Do in Edmonton in Winter

EXPLORE NORTHERN ALBERTA

Things to Do During Fall Around Grande Prairie

14 Fun Things to Do During Summer in Cold Lake

Visit Sangudo Sundial: A Unique Alberta Roadside Attraction That Stands Tall Representing the Times Gone By

Things to Do at Sundance Provincial Park

Outdoor Adventures at Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreational Area

10 of the Best Things to Do in Whitecourt

25 Giant Attractions For Your Road Trip Across Northern Alberta

10 Things to Do on Your Trip to St. Paul, Alberta

Alberta’s Northernmost Badlands at Kleskun Hill Natural Area

20 Outdoor Winter Adventures in and Around Grande Prairie

25 Outdoor Adventures During Winter in Northern Alberta

Drive the Alaska Highway – Road Trip From Edmonton to Whitehorse

North to the Yukon – Edmonton to Whitehorse Road Trip

25+ Date Ideas in Grande Prairie

Fun Things to Do with Kids in Grande Prairie

Things to Do in Grande Prairie

Things to Do in Fort McMurray

10 Weekend Getaways in Northern Alberta

ROMANTIC THINGS TO DO IN ALBERTA

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES IN ALBERTA

WATER ADVENTURES

Lazy Float on the Red Deer River This Summer

Where to Rent Glow-in-the-Dark Kayaks in Calgary

Mukwah Rafting Tours: Whitewater Rafting Upper Red Deer River

Explore Sturgeon River in Glow-in-the-Dark Kayaks From St. Albert

Experience Thrilling Whitewater Rafting in Central Alberta With Hunter Valley Adventures

10 Beach Day Trips From Edmonton to Beat the Heat This Summer

10 Beach Day Trips From Calgary to Help You Cool Off This Summer

Places Offering Boat, Kayak, SUP Rentals Near Southern Alberta Lakes and Rivers

Central Alberta Lakes With Boat, Kayak, Canoe, SUP Rentals

Ways to Enjoy Lazy River Floating Around Calgary This Summer

Where to Enjoy Lazy Floating Around Edmonton This Summer

Explore Remote Regions of Alberta’s Athabasca River With Grand Rapids Wilderness Adventures

Get Close to Banff Hoodoos on a Float Trip on Bow River With Rocky Mountain Raft Tours

9 Ways to Discover Banff National Park’s Aquamarine Lakes and Rivers

See Alberta’s Badlands From the Water With Red Deer River Adventures

Fun Water-Based Activities and Adventures For This Summer in and Around Edmonton

Fun Water-Based Activities and Adventures For This Summer in and Around Calgary

25 of the Best Paddle Spots in Alberta – Canoe, Kayak, or Paddleboard!

Explore Waterton Lakes National Park on a Scenic Cruise This Summer

15 Must-Visit Lakes in Alberta

25 Beaches For a Sunny Weekend Getaway in Alberta

Guide to River Tubing, Floating and Guided Raft Trips in and Around Calgary

North Saskatchewan River Tubing From Devon Opens For 2023 Season on June 10th

25 Day Trip Waterfall Hikes from Calgary

FAMILY FUN IN ALBERTA

Fun Things to Do with Kids in Sylvan Lake

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Family Fun Things to Do in Clearwater County

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Things to Do with Kids in Medicine Hat

Fun Things to Do with Kids in Airdrie

25 Alberta Adventures to Take With Your Teen This Summer

11 Pioneer Villages in Alberta For a Fun Filled Educational Day Trip

12 Rescued Animal, Wildlife & Nature Sanctuaries to Visit in Alberta

25 Unique Museums You Should Visit in Alberta

Fun Things to Do with Kids in Grande Prairie

Fun Things to Do with Kids in Red Deer

Things to Do With Kids in and around Edmonton

Things to Do with Toddlers in Edmonton

Things to Do With Kids in Calgary

FESTIVALS IN ALBERTA

Music Festivals in Alberta

Best of 2024 Winter Festivals in Alberta

100+ Festivals in Edmonton — 2024

Guide to Festivals in Calgary – 2024

EVENTS IN ALBERTA

Upcoming Events in Alberta

Alberta Bound

Alberta Bound is Storytelling Alberta/Calgary's May Storycafe with host Mindy Woolcott and tellers: Doreen and Betty Vanderstoop, Gordon Churchill and ...