Alberta Tours
Six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, two of the world's oldest
national parks, over 10,600 square miles of protected lands, and a
handful of sparkling cities encompass one of Canada's most scenic
provinces: Alberta. From the moment visitors enter Alberta, there
is no denying just how marvelous this Western Canadian province
truly is. And selecting one of the thoughtfully designed Alberta
tour packages is the key to discovering just how varied it can
be.
Join one of the Alberta train tours to traverse through
little-seen landscapes where roads do not reach. Aboard VIA Rail's Canadian
or the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer, venture between
Vancouver on the West Coast and the Canadian Rockies' striking
destinations, including Banff and Jasper. The Canadian train offers
a classic overnight journey that stops in Jasper, Alberta, en route
to its final destination, Toronto. Rocky Mountaineer's scenic rail
experience presents Alberta's highlights and the Rocky Mountains by
daylight only on its route to either Jasper or Banff. Once in the
mountains, travelers may explore with self-drive adventures or
enjoy guided experiences with a group of adventure-minded
travelers. The sights are endless between Jasper, Banff, and Yoho
National Parks and include vividly hued lakes, like iconic Lake
Louise and stunning Maligne Lake, home to Spirit Island; powerful
waterfalls, including Athabasca and Sunwapta Falls; and spectacular
mountainscapes. Jasper tour packages may also include an excursion
to Athabasca Glacier on Icefields Parkway, known to be one of the
most scenic byways in the world. Things to do in Alberta do not end
at the national parks' perimeters, though; instead, there are
bountiful offerings in Alberta's metropolises, like Edmonton and
Calgary. A trip to Calgary may focus on the city's amenities or be
based around one of Canada's most highly anticipated annual events,
the Calgary Stampede. From mountain train rides and backcountry
explorations to cow folk festivities, Alberta is a place like no
other.