More about Alberta
It's Closer Than You Think
Alberta is in Western Canada, framed by the Rocky Mountains on its western border, and vast prairies to the east. Geographically, it rests just to the north of Montana, and is a short direct flight from most major U.S. centers. Summers in Alberta are refreshingly warm, with an average daytime high of 70° degrees Fahrenheit (21° degrees Celsius). It also contains two of Canada’s largest and most vibrant cities, Edmonton and Calgary, and its total population is closing in on 4 million people.
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Edmonton and Calgary
Alberta's urban centres with international airline access are Calgary and Edmonton. Easy access with most major airlines and charter companies means you can fly to either, so the choice is yours. Both of Alberta's major urban centers are home to icon attractions, vibrant events and superb accommodations - and are remarkably close to the Rockies and other major Alberta attractions. Let Alberta touch you this summer, at one of its many world-class travel destinations.
Edmonton
Edmonton is Alberta’s major starting point for trips to the Arctic as well as the northern reaches of the Rockies. Known as “Festival City” for its many cultural festivals, Edmonton is a four-hour drive away from Jasper National Park.
www.edmonton.com/tourism
Calgary
Calgary is home to a million people…and the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Resting in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains with snow-capped peaks jutting across its western horizon, Calgary is just a one-hour drive to Banff.
www.tourismcalgary.com