Alberta
Home to some of North America's most spectacular mountain scenery, world-famous national parks, and amazing opportunities to see wildlife, Alberta is a must-do for any adventure seeker.
Top Spots in and near Alberta
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Bragg Creek, Alberta
Hike Jumpingpound Summit
3.03.1 mi / 1148.3 ft gainThis is a great short hike that will only take about ½ day. Take Hwy. 1 west and take the exit for the Sibbald Creek Trail. Follow this road until you hit the Powderface Trail. (NOTE: this road is closed from December 1 – May 14 annually). Follow this road for approximately 15km’s. Take note tha...Read more -
Kananaskis, Alberta
Snowshoe Mount Tyrwhitt
1.05.6 mi / 2132.5 ft gainDescribing snowshoeing trails is always a bit difficult, but luckily the way up Mount Tyrwhitt gets used heavily by people going to Pocaterra Cirque - first thing to remember is to take the first fork off the main trail to the left after you cross the bridge.Even if the trail is snow covered and ...Read more -
Jasper, Alberta
Wabasso Campground, Jasper NP
Wabasso has 228 campsites and offers toilets, showers, a camp kitchen, and fire pits. You can purchase fire wood at the campground with a fire permit. Some of the sites are located next to the Athabasca River, so if you're lucky, you can snag one of those. Keep in mind that all of the campsites...Read more -
Improvement District No. 12, Alberta
Snowshoe to Jaques Lake Campground
16.2 mi / 147.6 ft gainThe Jacques Lake trail is one of the best winter trails in Jasper National Park and allows for various activities including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and camping. The trip to Jacques lake is 13km one-way through a narrow mountain valley and can be quite a strenuous, but rewarding hike in...Read more -
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Photograph Upper Panther Falls
0.3 mi / 0 ft gainThe extraordinary Panther Falls can be found along the Columbia Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park, Alberta. This 0.3 mile long trail requires a little scrambling and extreme caution. It leads to a breathtaking view of the falls from the top where Nigel Creek descends out from a rock canyon...Read more -
Banff, Alberta
Rock Climb Plutonian Shores in Banff
1.0To get to the base of the climb, you must brave the (hordes of) tourists at the Cave and Basin Historical Site in Banff. This requires a park pass and calloused elbows fit for pushing your way through crowds. Or an alarm clock to get up early - the visitor centre is only open after 9 AM and this ...Read more -
Jasper, Alberta
Fat Bike along the Athabasca River
6.8 miThe area around the Jasper townsite is riddled with trails well suited for biking or hiking even in the winter months. One of the most scenic is Trail 7 along the Athabasca River.From the Jasper townsite, make your way onto Trail 11 which is a paved path that runs along the railroad tracks all al...Read more -
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Sunshine Village Gondola and Standish Quad Chairlift Hike
6.2 mi / 902.2 ft gainIf you're looking for an adventure in the Banff area that's not as crowded as the main tourist attractions but offers as spectacular of views, check this gem out. Make sure to check hours of operation before going, gondola/ ski lift are not always running. Ride the gondola all the way to the to...Read more -
Clearwater County, Alberta
Hike the Goldeye Lake Loop
5.01.6 mi / 32.8 ft gainAccess: Goldeye Road is located 100kms from Rocky Mountain House, 10kms west of Nordegg on Highway 11. Follow the road towards the lake access point on your left. Note: Please take the left turn to get to the lake and campground, if you follow the road to its end you end up at the Goldeye Centre...Read more -
Jasper, Alberta
Cross-Country Ski to HI-Mount Cavell Hostel
14.4 mi / 1000 ft gainThe trek is 11.6km one way to HI-Mount Cavell Hostel and can be done on classic or skate skis. Be ready for a workout as this breathtaking ski (in more ways than one) has an elevation gain of 1,000ft. Make sure you've done your homework on current avalanche conditions and have the proper gear pac...Read more -
Bighorn No. 8, Alberta
Grillmair Chimneys Climb - Mount Yamnuska
First route put up on Yamnuska by Hans Gmoser, Leo GrillmairSome say this was the start of modern climbing in Canada5.6 Trad Route- 8 PitchesThis climb is very unique once you get to the last pitch- squeezing your way into a cave, once at the cave you climb through a small hole which brings you o...Read more -
Sawback, Alberta
Climb Aftonroe
Route on Mount CoryThe spectacular view of the river and forest below is called Backswamp- in the past it was referred to as Aftonroe by a local writer Jon Whyte- The naming of this route was made in his memory5.7 Sport Route- 9 Pitches Approach: Park on the left side of the Bow Valley Parkway, H...Read more -
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Hike to the Saskatchewan Glacier
9.3 mi / 984.3 ft gainThe Saskatchewan Glacier is usually seen from above, on Parker's Ridge, but this much quieter trail will give you access to the very base of the glacier. Though much longer than the famous Parker's Ridge, this trail is easy and meanders through morraines and forest before reaching the toe of the ...Read more -
Banff, Alberta
Snowshoe Mt. Norquay
2.2 mi / 1000 ft gainFrom Banff:Take the shuttle from the town lot to Mt. Norquay Ski Lodge, it is $10 CAD one way or $15 roundtrip, but you may want to walk back. If you decide to walk back there are two options; the road or the beautiful mountain trail. The trail head can be easily picked up in the parking lot, hik...Read more -
Longview, Alberta
Carnarvon Lake Trail
12.9 mi / 2221 ft gainI first heard about Carnarvon Lake (mistakenly called Carnivore Lake) in 2015 at my sister's wedding in Rhode Island - which is actually the last place I figured I'd get a recommendation. I spent a good amount of time trying to find any mention of Carnivore Lake on the internet, and asked anyone ...Read more -
Kananaskis, Alberta
Running on the Tent Ridge
1.06.3 mi / 2706.7 ft gainTent Ridge is located in Kananaskis Country, a 45 minute drive from Calgary, Alberta. Start on Mount Shark Road at the pull out to your right. You will have to walk a few 100 meters back down the road to access the trail head to begin this hike.Some decent elevation is gained during the hike with...Read more