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Hidden Gems

Journey across Alberta’s stunning spaces and remarkable places.

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People hiking in Sunshine Meadows during larch season.
6 min read The Ultimate Guide to Experiencing Larch Season in Alberta This Fall

Learn where and how to see Alberta's golden larch trees. Learn the hikes, walks and lakeshores where you can see them best in Banff and Kananaskis.

Person looking up at night sky and Northern lights
4 min read Reaching for the Stars in Jasper National Park's Dark Sky Preserve

One of the world’s largest and most spectacular Dark Sky Preserves, Jasper National Park hosts a not-to-miss Dark Sky Festival each autumn.

A 60-foot charcoal portrait of a relaxed woman stretches across Abraham Lake at sunset with the Canadian Rockies at the shoreline.
10 min read How David Popa Painted Massive Portraits on Alberta’s Wildest Winter Landscapes

Learn how artist David Popa created extremely realistic portraits among Abraham Lake’s ice bubbles and how you can visit this wild part of Alberta, Canada.

A family enjoys the frozen waterfall at Crescent Falls in Nordegg.
3 min read Where to Find Alberta's Best Frozen Waterfalls

Frozen waterfalls are beautiful to look at and perfect for ice climbing. Here are five of Alberta’s best frozen waterfalls to visit.

Stories

Mother and daughter looking and pointing to rock art while visiting Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park.
6 min read Discover Ancient Art Around Alberta

Hidden amongst Alberta's picturesque surroundings are ancient treasures that tell the story of the First Peoples of this land.

3 min read You Need to Visit Alberta's Six UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Explore Alberta’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, the Canadian Rockies, Dinosaur Provincial Park and more.

4 min read Adventures at Métis Crossing

Métis Crossing is an interactive cultural center and wildlife park. Dine at the restaurant or stay overnight in their campground or boutique hotel.

A couple canoeing at Lake Louise in Banff National Park.
4 min read Step Into the Past in Banff National Park

Banff National Park is known for its stunning mountain scenery, but the history of the park is equally fascinating, going back tens of thousands of years.

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A cyclist bikes across the Blackshale Suspension Bridge with evergreen forests all around and mountains in the near distance.
8 min read 7 Scenic Bike Rides that Show off Alberta at its Best

Find the best bike rides to put on your Alberta itinerary. Find car-free highways in the Rockies to forest trails and family-friendly national park paths.

A young powwow dancer in colourful regalia, featuring lime green, bright yellow and other colours, performs at a powwow.
8 min read Everything You Need to Know Before Attending Your First Powwow in Alberta

Powwows are vibrant celebrations of Indigenous culture. Learn everything you need to know to respectfully attend your first powwow in Alberta this summer.

Skoki lodge Banff national park
3 min read You Need to Visit Skoki Lodge in the Backcountry of Banff This Winter

Skoki Lodge in Banff National Park is known for exceptional food, warm hospitality and beautiful scenery.

A skier rips down a slope at Lake Louise Ski Resort under a blue sky with the snow-capped Rockies in the background.
9 min read The Ultimate Guide to Downhill Skiing in Alberta

Find where to ski in Alberta, discover why these hills offer the best skiing in Canada, learn where to stay and get inspiration for more things to do.