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Holidays in Alberta - Travel information Alberta.
Regions in Alberta : Heartland, Northern Alberta, North West Alberta, Rockies, Southern Alberta
Shimmering wheat fields, pristine lakes, majestic mountains and snowy foothills – Alberta's scenery is picture perfect. Ecological and cultural diversity are characteristics of one of the
most dynamic social landscapes in Canada. Nothing matches the beauty of a blazing prairie sunset, and the warm caress of a Chinook on a brisk winter morning has captured the imaginations of Albertans
since the first nomadic tribes journeyed across the prairies.
From the dusty badlands of Drumheller and rolling coulees in the south, to the cosmopolitan communities of Calgary and Edmonton,
Albertans have prospered from an environment rich with natural resources.
Capital City of Alberta: Edmonton
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Camp sites Canada & Caravanning
 Camp Canada - Camping / Campgrounds
Wilderness campsites | Full facility campgrounds for RVs | Quiet scenic sites | Trailerparks with all amenities for families | Camping resorts | RV parks
Car Rental Alberta
Holiday Autos -
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Pick-Up Station / Return Station : Calgary, Charlottetown, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottwa, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg.
Holiday Homes Alberta / Apartments
Holidayhomes.ca - Vacation accommodation in Alberta
Holiday Junction - Canada Accommodation, Lodging
Holiday-rentals.co.uk - Vacation rentals in British Alberta
Hostels
National Parks
Parcs Canada - see See Banff, Elk Island, Jasper and Waterton Lakes
On behalf of the people of Canada, they protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's
natural and cultural heritage and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations.
Travel Agents / Tour Operators
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British Airways - Holidays in Calgary
Take a holiday in Calgary and watch the exciting rodeo events at the annual Calgary Stampede in July.
Adrenaline junkies can take a ski trip to Fernie or Banff on Calgary holidays and explore the wonders of the
Canadian Rockies. If you're looking for nightlife on your holiday, Calgary's 1 Street is packed with pulsating clubs.
Canada undoubtedly offers some of the best snowboarding and skiing holidays in the world, with its fantastic snow record and impressive mountain ranges
Canada undoubtedly offers some of the best snowboarding and skiing holidays in the world, with its fantastic snow record and impressive mountain ranges
Resorts in Alberta : Banff and Lake Louise.
- Ski Holidays in Alberta
- Create your perfect trip to Alberta
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Airline Tickets Alberta / Bargain Flights
Flight tickets Alberta
International Rail- CanRail Pass, Corridorpass, N.A. Rail Pass
Explore Canada from one end to the other with the CanRail pass giving you unlimited travel throughout Canada on VIA trains - Canada's leading rail operator. Click to find out more.
Viarail - Canadian Railways
Red Arrow - daily scheduled passenger service
Calgary - Edmondton v.v. / Edmonto - Fort McMurray v.v. / Banff and Lake Louise
Greyhound - coach line Canada
Weather Office Canada
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Discover Alberta®
Alberta's grandeur and beauty are obvious from the moment you arrive. Above all are Alberta's Rocky
Mountains, including the world famous resorts of Banff, Jasper, Canmore, Kananaskis, Lake Louise and
Waterton. Visit the vast farmlands of Alberta's Heartland, Southern Alberta and Northern Alberta. Calgary,
home of the Calgary Stampede, is known for its warm hospitality. Edmonton, the provincial capital, features West Edmonton Mall - the world's largest shopping and entertainment complex.
Edmonton - capital of Alberta - Discover Edmonton - Tourist Board of Edmonton
Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta, is well known for its scenic river valley and numerous art and music
festivals. It is also home to the world's largest shopping and entertainment centre, West Edmonton Mall. The
Muttart Conservatory is noted for its architecture, as is the remarkable Alberta Legislature Building. Fort Edmonton Park is reputed to be Canada's largest living history museum.
Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, St. Albert
Heartland - Alberta's Heartland
Discover central Alberta, the Heartland of the province, a place that celebrates its roots and maintains a close
relationship with the land. This is one of the most fertile regions of the province, and the importance of agriculture is evident in the multi-hued rolling landscape of late summer.
The region also boasts many rodeos where rugged individualists compete in heart-stopping events like bull
-riding. Visit the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village east of Edmonton, where costumed interpreters recreate
the daily routines of Ukrainian pioneers. Travel into the Valley of the Dinosaurs, one of the world's richest
fossil beds and home to the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology. Visit the many community museums for an
in-depth look at the Heartland's settlement. Stop at any of the region's famous parks, such as Red Deer's
Kerry Wood Nature Centre, for a picnic and nature walk, and drink in the many natural wonders of the Heartland.
Intriguing cities and towns including Red Deer, Camrose, Stettler, Lacombe, Wainwright and Vegreville, and plays host to a variety of excellent events and attractions.
Northern Alberta - Northern Visitor
The north is a rare places that is relatively untouched and unspoiled; where a person can still experience
solitude. The largest of the province's six tourism areas, the north encompasses a vast expanse of land
stretching from just north of Edmonton all the way to the border with the Northwest Territories.
Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie
North West Alberta - Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association - Northern Visitor
The Peace Region of Canada
Rockies - Discover the Rockies
There's more to the Rocky Mountains than breathtaking beauty - a chance to observe the forces of nature at
work and to learn of the many human dramas that have been played out in the shadow of these giants.
Destinations: Banff, Canmore, Cline River, Grande Cache, Hinton, Icefields Parkway Region, Jasper,
Kananaskis Country, Lake Louise, Waterton Lakes National Park
Southern Alberta
The area south of Calgary to the Montana border is rich in sites sacred to Aboriginal people. Their story is told
at Head-Smashed-In buffalo Jump, the best-preserved buffalo kill-site in North America, and among the
hoodoos at Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park. The Fort MacLeod Museum relates how the North-West Mounted
Police brought law and order to the west by showing respect for Aboriginals and Europeans alike, and halting the illegal whiskey trade.
The south is also prime ranchland, and the cradle of a thriving livestock industry that has saddled Alberta with its cowboy image.
Brooks, Crowsnest Pass, Drumheller, Fort Macleod, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat
Airdrie - City of Airdrie - situated on Calgary's north doorstep
Banff - Banff.com
The Canadian Rockies - grand masterpiece of the West. From quiet meadows to thundering waterfalls,
towering peaks to misty canyons, Banff offers a unique assortment of sightseeing and leisure activities. Are
you looking to find that perfect virgin powder for your first run of the day? Or perhaps strolling through
Banff's wonderfully eclectic shops and boutiques is more to your liking. Whatever your style, Banff has something for you.
Banff offers a wide variety of accommodations, three world class ski resorts, daily interpretive tours and activities and transportation options for all of your Banff vacation needs.
Bonnyville - Town of Bonnyville - located 240 kms from Edmonton, on Highway #28.
It is situated amidst clear lakes, white sandy beaches and green forests. Bonnyville is a key service centre within northeast Alberta.
Calgary - City of Calgary - Discover Calgary - Tourist Board of Calgary
Calgary is an attractive and dynamic city situated on the banks of the Bow River and close to Alberta's
majestic Rocky Mountains. The Calgary Stampede is undoubtedly Calgary's best-known visitor attraction. This
event, featuring a large parade and world-class rodeo, draws more than a million people each year. Other
attractions, including the Glenbow Museum, Calgary Tower, Canada Olympic Park and Eau Claire Market, are great places to visit year-round.
Calgary Area: Airdrie, Bragg Creek, Calgary, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks
Camrose - County Camrose
The County of Camrose is located a short drive southeast of Edmonton.
Canmore - Canmore Town - Canmore Tourism - Canmore Tourist Board
Set in the Bow Valley amid the rugged majesty of the Front Ranges of the Canadian Rockies, Canmore enjoys
a singular relationship with its surroundings.
Lying only 1.5 hours west of Calgary's International Airport, 5 minutes East of Banff National Park (20 minutes
to the town site of Banff ), and virtually nestled into the northwest corner of Kananaskis Country, which is home to a multitude of Provincial (equivalent of state parks in the U.S.) and Wild-land Parks.
Established in 1883, Canmore grew as a coal mining town, servicing the needs of the railroad as it made its
historic journey west into the Canadian Rockies. Canmore remained an active coal mining community until 1979.
Didsbury - Town of Didsbury
Like many settlements in the early west, Didsbury grew up along the railway tracks, developed a frontier-style business street, erected impressive centres of worship, and eventually had its own park and
bandstand.
The Town of Didsbury is a proud member of the Prairies to Peaks Tourism Association. If you're looking for vacation packages in the area, check out the P2P website at www.prairies2peaks.ca/. The possibilities are limitless when it comes to recreation in Didsbury, and great holiday getaways.
Fort Saskatchewan - City of Fort Saskatchewan
The Fort Saskatchewan District entered history well over 200 years ago with its original industry of canoe
building. In the spring of 1875, the Northwest Mounted Police built the "Fort on the Saskatchewan". It was
originally known as "Sturgeon Creek Post", but the name was changed very shortly to "Fort Saskatchewan".
A community began to develop adjacent to the fort. Thus, the present City of Fort Saskatchewan traces its history back to this Northwest Mounted Police fort of 1875.
Fort Saskatchewan was incorporated as a Village in 1899, as a Town in 1904 and as a City in 1985.
Grande Prairie - City of Grand Prairy - northwestern Alberta, 456 km northwest of Edmonton
Located on the southern edge of the Peace Country. Grande Prairie serves as the largest economic centre in the region [ oil and forestry industries ].
Hanna - Town of Hanna - Goose Country
Hinton - Town of Hinton - 270 km. west of Edmonton and 80 km. east of Jasper townsite
It is a short 15-minute drive to Jasper National Park boundary and about 3 hours from the world famous West Edmonton Mall. Other nearby communities are the towns of Grande Cache and Edson.
With the mountains next door the opportunities for camping, hiking, downhill skiing, fishing, and hunting are numerous.
Leduc - City of Leduc
City of Leduc is a thriving community that is strategically situated along Alberta's major road and rail connections and is ideally located near the Edmonton International Airport.
Lethbridge - City of Lethbridge
Lethbridge is one of the sunniest and warmest cities in Canada with close to 2400 hours of sunshine per
year. It is also the frequent beneficiary of a phenomenon called the chinook, a warm west wind providing above freezing breaks throughout the winter season.
Medicine Hat - City of Medicine Hat - located in the southeastern part of Alberta
Nearby towns considered part of the Medicine Hat area include Dunmore, Seven Persons, Redcliff, and Irvine.
Its major claim to fame is Rudyard Kipling's famous line "all hell for a basement" referring to the vast reserves of natural gas beneath it.
Olds - Town of Olds - in the heartland of central Alberta!
You have arrived in the land of plenty, home to Alberta's bounty of home-grown treasures, where the
Foothills tumble into smooth rolls of rich farmland. Olds is also known as the "Gateway to the Rockies", as the
Rocky Mountains and a myriad of recreational opportunities are within easy access from several convenient and scenic routes.
Provost - Town of Provost
Bird watchers, campers, fishing and hunting enthusiasts can enjoy nature as close as the Trout Pond at the
southwest corner of town, the "Blue Bird Trail" south of town, Ribstone Creek or lakeside at Capt. Ayre,
Dilberry or Shorncliffe (all with in a short drive). There is a local archery club and shooting range. Due in part
to the many nearby lakes, the hunter can find a plentiful supply of ducks and geese. Local outfitters,
campgrounds and hotels can make your adventure comfortable and successful, and affirm why the area is well known throughout Canada and the United States for its abundance of game.
Red Deer - City of Red Deer - central Alberta, between Calgary and Edmonton
It is Alberta's third largest city after Calgary and Edmonton. Red Deer is located in the Parklands, a region of
rolling hills focused on oil, grain and cattle production. The city is a center for oil and agriculture distribution, and the surrounding region is a major center for petrochemical production.
Spruce Grove - City of Spruce Grove - western suburb of Edmonton
Spruce Grove is one of Western Canada's fastest growing communities.
St. Albert - City of St. Albert - northwest of Edmonton, on the Sturgeon River
Originally settled as a French-Catholic community, and is now a suburb of Edmonton, consisting largely of residential zones.
Taber - Town of Taber
Turner Valley - Town of Turner Valley Website
Turner Valley is a picturesque community nestled in the foothills of the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains
only 35 minutes from Calgary and on the edge of Kananaskis Country. Turner Valley is the birthplace of
Alberta's oil and gas industry, the site of the 1914 Dingman #1 well that began Calgary's first oil boom. Turner
Valley boasts a remarkable history as not only the first major oilfield in Alberta but at one time the largest oil
producer in the British Empire. Along with its quaint shops, artisan studios and breathtaking scenery, tourism
is a major economic force in Turner Valley along with its growing artisan population who have been attracted to move to the area to enjoy the magnificent scenery and breathe the fresh mountain air.
Prairies2peaks
The area goes from the Town of Bowden (Hwy 587) in the north, east to Highway 805 (1 km east of the
Hamlet of Torrington), south to the Cremona/Water Valley area, and west to the National Park boundaries.
Some of Alberta's best kept secrets can be found in P2P Country. Get away from the crowds of the national
parks and explore the west country around Sundre, Bearberry, James River, and the Forestry Trunk area.
Perfect spots for bird watching, hiking, trail riding, and great photo opportunities of flora and fauna. Reserve a campsite and discover some of Alberta's beautiful natural areas.
Calgary Stampede
Hosting visitors from around the world, The Calgary Stampede blends a tribute to our Western Canadian heritage with dynamic contemporary entertainment.
The Calgary Stampede has a rich history. With origins as an 1886 Agricultural Fair to the world-famous
attraction that it is today, the Calgary Stampede's past contains many colourful characters and significant milestones
Cuisine - Alberta Recipes
High Plains: The Joy of Alberta Cuisine - by Cinda Chavich, Mike Sturk (Photographer)
Paperback 168 pages (April 1, 2002); Publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited
Canadian Bison Association - A taste of North America
A recipe collection featuring the many ways bison can be prepared and served, from hors d'oeuvres to soups and stews, to steaks, roasts, and ground meat.
It's called A Taste of North America: Bison...Nature's Best is Back. Filled with more than 50 recipes, it also includes cooking tips for bison meat, and is available in English and French.
Recipe Source - Canadian Recipes
American French Genealogical Society - French-Canadian Recipes
History of Alberta
Alberta - Wikipedia
The present province of Alberta as far north as 53°N latitude was a part of Rupert's Land from the time of the
incorporation of the Hudson's Bay Company (1670) . After the arrival in the northwest of the French in around
1731 they settled the prairies of the west, establishing communities such as Lac La Biche and Bonneville. Fort
La Jonquière was established near the what is now of Calgary in (1752). The North-West Company of Montreal occupied the northern part of Alberta territory before the Hudson's Bay Company arrived from
Hudson Bay to take possession of it. The first explorer of the Athabasca region was ......
High River and "The Times": An Alberta Community and Its Weekly Newspaper, 1905-1966
By Paul Voisey
Founded in 1905, the High River Times served a community of small town advertisers and an extensive
hinterland of ranchers and farmers in southern Alberta. Under the ownership of the Charles Clark family for
over 60 years, the Times established itself as the epitome of the rural weekly press in Alberta. Even Joe Clark
, the future prime minister, worked for the family business. While historians rely heavily on local newspapers
to write about rural and small town life, Paul Voisey has studied the influence of the Times on shaping the
community of High River. Originally, the Times boostered High River as 'bustling and modern', and then later as
'small and friendly'. After World War II, with the help of the Times, High River constructed a mythical image as a ranching district with a wild and colourful past.
Paperback 270 pages (November 1, 2003); Publisher: University of Alberta Press
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Airdrie Festival of Lights
Largest walk-thru Christmas light display in Western Canada, possibly even the world, but they don't like to brag.
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