It is one of the most beautiful states, home to several national parks considered part of the world heritage natural reserves. Among these gardens outstands the Jasper National Park. This sanctuary is nestled in the Rocky Mountains and encompasses immense glaciers, waterfalls, mountains and the famous 5 Lakes Valley.
It is home to thousands of species, such as mooses, reindeer and bears, which can be seen in their natural habitat with the utmost safety. This beautiful park was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1984.
Part of the charm that attracts thousands of tourists, is that within the park can be made excursions from Jasper province, to the top of the Rocky Mountains and the imposing Athabasca glacier.
On the other hand, Lake Louise, located in the stunning Banff National Park, attracts thousands of tourists who love skiing and snow sports. In addition to the beautiful scenery and variety of activities, one of the attractions that delight visitors to this site is the beautiful Fairmont Banff Springs hotel. With an unparalleled classical construction and ultra-luxury facilities, this hotel brings together Canadian tradition at its best, offering unique views of Banff National Park. The legacy of traditions in Alberta, all in a place that no one should miss when visiting this reserve.
All of the above is traversed by the Icefields Parkway, or “ice field road”, whose path parallels the continental divide and measures approximately 230 km. It is one of the largest roads in Canada and North America, and offers the most impressive views of the above points.
Edmonton
The beautiful capital of Alberta located in the Canadian plains, is also the second most populated city of Calgary. In here are some of the most magical places in the world, which, despite appearing inhospitable, give away some of the most special phenomena that can exist in nature. By being one of the only 2 sites in North America where you can admire aurora borealis, Saskatchewan is a beautiful agricultural province known for its immense wheat fields.
Edmonton also shelters a modern city that links the north, known as the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor. It is the cultural and commercial center of Alberta, although its main activities are related to mining.
In addition, Edmonton is home to the largest dune in North America, which boasts an imposing unique spectacle in the world. Few places have the magic of this place that shows the grace of nature only to those who are capable of waiting to see the true beauty of this secluded place.
Calgary
On its own, Calgary is the most important and populated city of Alberta. It is located east of the famous Rocky Mountains. Although it is a city whose main activity is the petrochemical industry, tourism also has a great weight.
According to the Mercer Quality of Living, it is one of the cities with the best quality of life in America and number one in Canada. It has impressive shopping and culture centers, lots of museums and is surrounded by the main protected national parks that are only minutes away.
The above are some of the most beautiful and impressive places in Canada, which make this country a mystical. However, it is only part of the charm of this country, admired by others because of its hospitality, culture of respect and harmony. Visiting Canada means entering a world that looks forward into the future that will never forget the natural roots they guard as one of their greatest treasures.
Because of this and more, Canada is positioned as one of the trendiest destinations this year and should be among your plans for the upcoming months.