Alberta:
Nestled in the foothills of Canada’s Rocky Mountains, Calgary, Heart of the New West TM is a place where visitors come to explore the heritage of the Canadian West. This safe, clean and vibrant city offers the best of all worlds: a cosmopolitan city of over 1 million people and breathtaking outdoor adventure in pristine wilderness.
Welcome to Edmonton, a city that offers visitors abundant choices for exciting indoor and outdoor activities for all seasons. Edmonton is nestled between two of Canada's national parks. Just a four-hour drive away is Jasper National Park and all the splendor of the Canadian Rockies. Also nearby is Elk Island National Park, a verdant nature preserve that is home to abundant wildlife.
The Alberta's Rocky Mountain area is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The attractions in this region are geared towards the outdoors, taking full advantage of the natural geography of the area. Downhill and alpine skiing, snowmobiling, rock climbing, spelunking, hiking and wilderness camping are just a few of the many recreational opportunities available to visitors of Alberta's Rockies. The small, mountain towns that are speckled throughout also add to the experience, with their small gift shops, local restaurants and friendly disposition all making any visit memorable.
