Hike the Rockies , roam the prairie grasslands , discover dinosaurs or take in the spirited city life of Edmonton and Calgary , renowned for their hospitality , special events and festivals .
FASCINATING FACTS
Alberta is equal in size to the combined countries of France , Switzerland , Belgium and the Netherlands .
Jasper National Park is the largest accessible Dark Sky Park in the world .
Canmore was home to the Nordic and biathlon events during the 1988 Olympics .
Calgary has the longest urban parkway in North America at over 620 miles .
Canada ’ s first National Park , Banff , was established in 1885 as Rocky Mountains National Park . It was renamed as Banff National Park in 1930 .
Grand Prairie
Metis Crossing |
Lloydminster |
Hinton |
Edmonton |
Jasper |
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ALBERTA |
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Lake Louise |
Canmore |
Drumheller |
Banff |
Calgary
Dinosaur Provincial Park
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BRITISH COLUMBIA |
Medicine Hat |
Lethbridge |
Waterton Lakes National Park |
KEY DRIVING DISTANCES
FROM |
TO |
miles |
Driving time |
Calgary |
Banff |
80 |
1 hr 30 mins |
Calgary |
Lake Louise |
113 |
2 hrs |
Calgary |
Dinosaur |
133 |
2 hrs 15 mins |
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Provincial Park |
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Calgary |
Waterton |
165 |
3 hrs |
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Lakes National Park |
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|
Lake Louise |
Jasper |
145 |
3 hrs |
Jasper |
Edmonton |
227 |
4 hrs |
Calgary
16
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