Alberta
Where big meets bold
Alberta is the kind of place that delivers no matter what you’re after. From towering Rocky Mountains, glistening lakes and sprawling grasslands, to the spirited city life and renowned festivals of Edmonton and Calgary, there’s something for everyone.
Alberta is home to eight Métis settlements and 48 First Nations — with their own languages, traditions and beliefs. Whether you’re seeking cultural enrichment in the cosmopolitan city of Calgary, adventure in the majestic Rocky Mountains or nature in the wilderness of northern Alberta, there are a variety of ways to gain a deeper sense of place.
Spend the night in a teepee at Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park as Knowledge Keepers share tales of the Blackfoot People. Deepen your connection with the land as a Cree guide shows you how to use local flora for medicine in Canada’s oldest National Park. Or hear the lesser-told stories of the Métis Peoples at Métis Crossing, Alberta’s first cultural interpretive centre. The possibilities are endless.
Where big meets bold
Alberta is the kind of place that delivers no matter what you’re after. From towering Rocky Mountains, glistening lakes and sprawling grasslands, to the spirited city life and renowned festivals of Edmonton and Calgary, there’s something for everyone.
Alberta is home to eight Métis settlements and 48 First Nations — with their own languages, traditions and beliefs. Whether you’re seeking cultural enrichment in the cosmopolitan city of Calgary, adventure in the majestic Rocky Mountains or nature in the wilderness of northern Alberta, there are a variety of ways to gain a deeper sense of place.
Spend the night in a teepee at Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park as Knowledge Keepers share tales of the Blackfoot People. Deepen your connection with the land as a Cree guide shows you how to use local flora for medicine in Canada’s oldest National Park. Or hear the lesser-told stories of the Métis Peoples at Métis Crossing, Alberta’s first cultural interpretive centre. The possibilities are endless.
Calgary
Nestled at the base of the Canadian Rockies, Calgary boasts a frontier attitude and historic neighbourhoods that buzz with bravado.
Calgary
Nestled at the base of the Canadian Rockies, Calgary boasts a frontier attitude and historic neighbourhoods that buzz with bravado.
Things to do
Inspiring local experiences
Itineraries
Don’t miss the iconic spots and hidden gems. No matter where you go in Alberta, there are amazing itinerary ideas for you to explore.
Travel packages
Great regional escapes
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Banff Ski Holidays with Ski Independence
GBP 2,073 per person
10 nights in Banff for 2 adults, 5th-15th March 2026
Renowned for its restaurants, bars, shopping and sense of community, Banff has a superb range of accommodation with something to suit every budget. The three ski areas of Mt. Norquay, Banff Sunshine Village and the Lake Louise Ski Resort, are all on the same Tri-Area lift ticket.
Book your tailor-made holiday with Ski Independence.
Featured price based on 2 sharing a Superior Hotel Room Mountain View at the Hotel Canoe & Suites for 10 nights (room only), including 25% discount on your stay when booked by 2nd September, economy flights with Air Canada from London Heathrow to Calgary and shared airport transfers.
Discover Jasper This Winter - Save 35%
GBP 2,052 per person
8 nights in Jasper for 2 adults, 2nd-10th February 2026
Set amongst the staggering scenery of the largest National Park in the Canadian Rockies, the down-to-earth mountain town of Jasper is home to rugged wilderness landscapes, amazing ski terrain and a sociable local community keen to welcome you with open arms.
Featured price based on 2 sharing a Fairmont Room at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge for 8 nights (room only), economy flights with KLM from Edinburgh to Edmonton via Amsterdam and shared airport transfers. Book by 31st August.
Eastbound Journey Through the Clouds
£ GBP 3,299 pp
Pairing two incredible Canadian cities with an iconic rail journey through the Rocky Mountains, this epic holiday will be hard to forget. You’ll start off on Canada’s West Coast, with three days exploring Vancouver before boarding Rocky Mountaineer for an incredible journey through the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
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