Hotels in Alberta, Canada
Alberta, Canada is a diverse mix of the snow-capped magnificence of the Canadian Rockies, the golden expanse of the prairies, and the otherworldly terrain of the badlands, home to the world's richest deposits of dinosaur fossils. Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel selected the capital city of Edmonton as a Top City in 2025. Known as "Canada’s Festival City," visitors can explore North America's largest shopping and entertainment centre, West Edmonton Mall, and award-winning restaurants throughout the city.
A year-round destination, the array of activities is endless, attracting adventurous nature-lovers and urbanites alike. Winter transforms the province into a premier global destination for skiing, with the "Big 3" resorts in Banff and the less uncrowded slopes of Lake Louise Ski Resort. When the snow melts, summer activities take centre stage, ranging from canoeing the turquoise-water at Lake Louise to people-watching as patio season hits, and art walks and outdoor markets become abundant.
Land of Canada’s cowboys, the historic Cowboy Trail covers ranching country, while the iconic Calgary Stampede celebrates this heritage in high-energy fashion. Alberta provides a raw, high-altitude energy that is both ancient and vibrantly modern.
Experience the profound Indigenous representation at the "Indigenous Peoples Experience" in Fort Edmonton Park, a world-class immersive journey into the stories of First Nations and Métis peoples.
