If you want to experience adventure in western Canada, Alberta is your destination. As the main gateway to the Canadian Rockies, Alberta boasts the kind of terrain that beckons outdoor enthusiasts from around the world. With Rocky Mountain pathways, high alpine lakes, dinosaur digs, lodges, historic castle hotels and more, Alberta offers you the perfect place to create your perfect RV vacation.
Camping is a quintessential Alberta tradition. Bond with friends and family while making camp and stoking fires. Explore your surroundings by hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and fishing. You can camp almost anywhere, from tenting in the backcountry to full-service campsites. Those less enamoured of the idea of roughing it can stay in a “cottage tent” or hit the road in a recreational vehicle for a home on wheels. Stay in a tipi along a rushing river. Set up camp deep in the mountains, in the badlands or on the wide open plains. This is as close to nature as it gets.
Southern Alberta - Imagine a journey through rolling ranchlands, mountain peaks, eerie badlands and dusty Wild West towns. Sound like something you’d see in a movie? It may very well be – the authentic vistas of Southern Alberta are favorite locations for Hollywood films. Hit the road for Reel Adventures through the scenes of Brokeback Mountain, Inception, X-Men 2, Legends of the Fall and Unforgiven, to name just a few.
Calgary and Area - Calgarians have a need for speed, like seeing chuckwagon teams pound madly towards the finish line or four guys in a sleigh zipping down a frozen track at 120 km/h (75 mph). The legacy of the 1988 Winter Olympics burns brightly, with top notch facilities where Olympic hopefuls train for gold. Immerse yourself in Calgary’s wild west spirit at the Calgary Stampede, the biggest rodeo on the planet.
Central Alberta - Alberta’s heartland is a myriad of landscapes, from the foothills of the Rockies in the west to an endless expanse of golden plains and aspen parkland stretching east to Lloydminster at the Saskatchewan border. The land is sprinkled with lakes and ponds left by retreating glaciers. The winding Red Deer River plays a leading role in the region's agricultural bounty, not to mention the best place in the province for inner tubing on a lazy afternoon.
Edmonton and Area - Escape the urban bustle without leaving the city in the parks and pathways winding along the river - the longest stretch of urban parkland on the continent. In the summer, check out an outdoor festival, or hike, bike or blade along 150 km (93 mi) of trails. Tee off on one of the valley’s golf courses. When the snow falls, embrace Edmonton’s passion for winter and go cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. Carve some powder on four downhill ski slopes right here in the valley.
Northern Alberta - Picture a vast land of boreal forests, sweeping grasslands, and endless lakes and rivers. A place where the northern lights blaze across the night sky and you can explore the backcountry for days and not see another person. Are you brave enough to discover the untamed land of the north? If so, you’re in for a true Alberta adventure you’ll never forget.
Canadian Rockies - The Canadian Rockies are packed with year round outdoor adventures. Hike or horseback thousands of kilometers of trails through mind-blowing alpine panoramas. Paddle, raft, fish, climb and golf all summer long. When the snow falls, get in on the action of skiing, boarding, dog sledding, snowshoeing and ice climbing. Go wildlife watching or slip into outdoor natural hot springs year round.