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Travelling and Visiting in Canada: The Province of Alberta

The Princess Province
Alberta, Canada is one of the three Prairie Provinces. It is landlocked and is bordered by British Columbia on the west, Northwest Territories on the north, Saskatchewan on the east and the United States on the south. The provincial capital is the city of Edmonton with its rival city to the south being Calgary.
Alberta is world renowned for oil, gas, dinosaurs, cowboys, technology, scientific advances, and national parks. There is plenty to do in Alberta, and the attractions range in a variety of tastes.
Province of Alberta

For information on Canada and Alberta:
What To Do In The Great Outdoors
If you like outdoor adventures, there are dog sledding adventures that take place in northern Alberta. These adventures can be combined to include ice fishing and watching of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). The Northern Lights can only be seen from a few places in the world, and Canada has one of the best spots. In addition, it was announced several months ago that this famous light show may be coming to an end as the global warming continues.
The Rockie Mountains are a spectacular mountain range that was created in the Cretaceous Period, which was approximately 100-65 million years ago, and is a complex geological formation involving igneous and metamorphic rock. The Rockie Mountains not only provide spectacular views of lakes in valleys, but also a variety of wildlife, beautiful hiking trails and camping areas, climbing, cycling, ATVing, hunting, fishing, canoeing, white water rafting, air and heli adventures, caving, horseback trail riding and a variety of water sports. During the winter and fall seasons, there is downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice cave climbing, ice fishing, ice skating, ice canyon climbing, sleigh rides, and tobogganing. Located in the Rockie Mountains are several national parks, including Banff National Park, and many beautiful lakes, including Lake Louise and Morraine Lake. Jasper National Park is adjacent to Banff, and has many beautiful and unique hiking trails.

What To Do Indoors
The City of Edmonton has the largest shopping and entertainment mall in all of North America and it is the West Edmonton Mall. It consists of over 800 stores, over 100 eating establishments and nine world class parks and attractions. The parks and attractions consist of an amusement park, water park, marine park, ice palace, mini golf courses, bowling, billiards, arcade games and many other attractions. It also has a hotel in the mall, so accommodations are very convenient.
The City of Drumheller is the home to the Royal Tyrrell Museum, Canada’s only museum exclusively dedicated to the science of palaeontology. This museum has the largest display of dinosaur artefacts in the world. It is an interactive museum and teaches the visitors many aspects of palaeontology. Children love this museum and cannot get enough of the dinosaurs! Near the Tyrrell Museum is Horseshoe Canyon. This is an awesome canyon – you can see the sediment formation over millions of years. You can ride a helicopter to get the aerial view – it is breath taking. Or, take a hike and walk down to the bottom of the canyon and back up. Also close to the Tyrrell Museum is the Badlands, where you can see the unique formation of hoodoos.
Another hidden gem is the the town of Rosebud which located southwest of Drumheller and northeast of Calgary. Rosebud is a unique town which attracts over 40,000 tourists per year. Why is everyone visiting Rosebud? Rosebud has become the performing arts center and boasts a fine arts program that begins in high school and provides further development in post secondary education through the Rosebud School of the Arts. When you are visiting, take a break from the driving and sightseeing to watch one of the live performances at the Roesbud Theatre or visit one of the many shops in town. There is much to see, watch and listen to in the town of Rosebud. (Thank you Mythbuster for recommending this gem!)
The City of Calgary is world famous for the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” -- the Calgary Stampede. It is an annual event that takes place every July for 10 days. The big event is the rodeo which attracts riders from around the world to compete in many different styles, including bareback, bull riding, junior steer riding, ladies barrel racing, novice saddle bronc, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, tie down roping, wild pony racing and chuck wagon races. In addition to the rodeo, there are competitions in agriculture (animal, food, crafts, arts, and plants), a nightly Grandstand Show, which includes an excellent display of fireworks and entertainers, a large midway and box office entertainers from around the world come to perform. This is a must see which will take more than one day to take it all in.
Alberta is a terrific destination to travel to and visit as the western hospitality greets you with smiles and warmth. So, get away and visit Alberta, Canada!
Copyright Beth100
© July 12, 2009

For Travel Alberta Information:
- Travel Alberta Live - Alberta Events, Concerts & Festivals Calendar
Travel Alberta Provides New ideas of Things to Do and What Events are Happening to Plan Your Next Trip in Alberta at TravelAlbertaLive.com
For maps of Alberta and Canada:
- Alberta Canada map and information page
Map of Canada and her provinces along with detailed maps of each province and territory. This is a detailed and up to date reference and it provides information regarding this vast country.
Alberta, Canada on Google Maps

Province of Alberta, Canada. Calgary is centrally located to popular venues such as Banff, Jasper, Drumheller, the Stampede and West Edmonton Mall.
For specific destination information:
- Banff vacation travel guide – banff national park, hotels, restaurants, pictures, maps
- Moraine Lake Lodge Hotel Lake Louise Banff Alberta Canadian Rocky Mountains
Moraine Lake Lodge, a Lake Louise Hotel, nestled in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, overlook Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. Our luxury hotel provides the ultimate romantic getaway and an award winning restaurant. - The Lake Louise Ski Area & Mountain Resort - Alberta, Canada
Official site of the Lake Louise Ski Area. Come ski Banff. Book Banff ski vacations including tickets, hotels and lodging, airfare, rentals, and ski school. - Jasper Alberta: Guide to Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies
The official travel and tourism guide to Jasper and Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies, Alberta, Canada. Find comprehensive information on accommodation, camping, restaurants, activities, maps, events, photos and more. - Calgary Stampede - Home
- Hiking in the Badlands | Travel Drumheller
- West Edmonton Mall
description - Royal Tyrrell Museum
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© 2009 Beth100
Comments
I used to live in Vancouver and have traveled throughout Alberta so this was a nice memory for me.
I have yet to visit Canada but some of your pictures really make me want to see it :) I guess I'm going to have to come up your way sometime to see what it's all about :)
You write very well Beth and you have certainly sold Canada to me in this superb Hub. I have been to the states several time, living there for a while, but I am yet to get to see Canada. The great outdoors sounds incredibly appealing, so I best get saving! Thanks for sharing and I look forward to reading more of your work.
I remember when the winter Olympics were in Calgary - I was really young, but decided I would go to Calgary someday. :) Great pictures and great information about Alberta. My sister was born in Manitoba (my dad was in the military) and I've always wanted to go to Canada. I came along after my parents moved back to the States.
The more I see of Canada, the more I want to return. Loved the photos; a very interesting, detailed hub.
Voted up n shared.
Looks like a great place to visit. Thanks for sharing interesting travel article. Your pictures are great.
Hi Beth... Great work here as always... all familiar places and all places I have spent time in and love. The Hoodoos are close and have taken many a long walk among them. Alberta has such a great deal to offer. No matter where you go you can find beauty anywhere in Canada or the US but I love living here...
Hugs from Alberta
I have never been to Canada but I can't wait to visit. The info here is great and the photos are magnificent!
I love the pictures, and your descriptions make me want to visit!! :-)
Great job here Beth...I look forward to reading more...thanks
Hey Beth, you are writing about my home province! I am in Winnipeg but I know Alberta very well. I wanted to let you know that I have linked to your hub in my most recent hub on Rosebud, Alberta. It is on the bottom under "more about Canada." Have a great day!
Seems like Canada has a lot of great places to see. I hope one day, I'll be able to visit there with my family. I would love to see Moraine Lake and the Hoodoos. Thanks for sharing this great hub! =D
- cheerfulnuts
Hey, here's what's going on at Rosebud Theatre 'til end 2010:
November 5 to December 23, 2010
"The Secret Garden"
"The beloved story of three children transformed by the miracle of emerging buds and flowers brings a Christmas garden to Rosebud."
Hey Beth100. Great hub... wondering if you've been to Rosebud Theatre out by Drum'? Might be a nice addition to put on the hub... the dinner theatre place ROCKS.
Way to go on this excellent hub Beth! :) It was great to read about Canada, and learned something new too. Thank you for sharing. :)
This is a great hub, Beth - Well done! Love Alberta!
This province is very beautiful. It was very nice to enjoy a visit through your hub.
wow, awesome pictures and description, you can become a nice tourist guide Beth, I want to go there, lack the resources, one day, Happy New Year to you and yours, Maita
Have always wanted to visit Banff and Lake Louise. Someday... Great hub! Thanks!
That photo of Lake Louise is incredible! I have friends in Calgary but have never been there. I enjoyed the journey. Thanks!
Great info! You're a wonderful ambassador for Alberta!
Great info, Beth. Love the Hoodoos. Thanks for this. I shall be back for more ;)
Looks lovely but I miss the jokes, jeeez just when I was getting into them ; )
Some really nice pictures. I would publish some photos about our trip to Banff/Jasper. Glad to meet a proud Canadian.
Great hub, and what beautiful pictures. I'm sold! :) I handed your hub over to my fiancé who is from Alberta for accuracy-checking ;) and he gives you a solid two thumbs-up. Very nicely written, and you will definitely entice a lot of people to want to come up - be warned! haha
ps- Do you know much about the Aurora ending? I've tried to find articles online but so far I can only find blog posts & such that really don't have any good info!
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