Some of the largest and longest-
running festivals in Canada can
be found in Alberta, which hosts
a backdrop of golden prairies and
the soaring peaks of the Rocky
Mountains.
Nestled deep in the Rockies, the stunning
Jasper National Park and town of Jasper are
where you will find a four-season playground
with everything from skiing and snowshoeing
to mountain biking and whitewater rafting.
Summer is the ideal time to enjoy wonders
like the Maligne Canyon, soak in Miette Hot
Springs, and cruise through the tranquil
beauty of Spirit Island. Superb dining and
multi-award-winning golf courses also await
your visit.
The province’s capital city, Edmonton,
hosts more than 35 festivals every year from
the International Fringe Theatre Festival to
the Edmonton Folk Music Festival. Big-name
concerts, from rock to opera, can be found
here year-round as can boutique shopping
along the trendy Whyte Avenue, and the non-
stop action at West Edmonton Mall with over
800 shops and services!
Travelling eastward, discover Kalyna
Country — the world’s largest eco-museum
and home to proud, diverse cultures. Must-
sees include the free-roaming bison at Elk
Island National Park, and the multi-award-
winning Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
brought to life by costumed interpreters. Stock
up on famous handmade sausage in Mundare,
or explore the peaceful trails of Vermilion
Provincial Park. There is great camping at
Birch Lake near Innisfree, and geocaching
and jet boating in Kitscoty. The Yellowhead
Highway continues to Canada’s only border
city, Lloydminster.
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