Alberta travel, tours and Vacation packages

A short guide about Alberta

Most tours and vacation’s to Canada seem to be nestled in the bottom left corner of the state of Alberta, some tours cross over into Montana in the United States – to the Glacier National Park and onto Logan Pass – they then cross back into Canada via British Columbia – and travel through Fort Steele and Kootenay National park. From the map it looks like a skip across the state line – back in Alberta.

Alberta's magnificence and beauty is evident from the moment you arrive and it won't be long before you're engulfed by the state’s natural features. Visit Alberta’s vast blue skies and snow-capped Rocky Mountains, contained within thousands of hectares of farmland and forests. This is the area to visit such amazing destinations as Jasper and the Jasper National Park via the Columbia Icefield and Sunwapta Pass.

The province of Alberta is home to millions of people with a high standard of living and its capital Edmonton, features first-class attractions including the world's largest mall - West Edmonton Mall, and one of the most vibrant arts communities in North America. Calgary is becoming the fastest growing city in the country; it is much closer to Banff and is home to the Calgary Stampede.

Not to be missed are Banff National Park and Jasper National Park - which are among some of the most beautiful places on earth. The Banff National Park is just the place to soak up the casual elegance that makes The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise such a memorable experience. Travellers to Lake Louise may arrive via the famous Rocky Mountaineer train, by coach or on a self drive holiday. Other world-class attractions include the Royal Tyrell Museum at Drumheller, here you'll find one of the world's greatest collections of dinosaur remains.

Tourabout’s vacation packages to Alberta can involve plenty of adventurous activities in its National Parks – take a trekking tour to scale Bow Pass with its splendid views of Peyto Lake. Maybe climb Sunwapta Pass to savour stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls and glacier masses. Or journey to Maligne Lake and enjoy a fully narrated cruise on the glacial lake and explore Spirit Island.