2. 14 Sights you Have to See in Alberta, Canada
Arguably the most scenic province in Canada, Alberta is home to two of the oldest national parks in the world and remains inviting and accessible despite its treacherously rugged and harshly beautiful terrain. With more than enough to keep even the most active of travellers busy, Alberta is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. Hike pristine forest trails, marvel at majestic mountain peaks then wake up the next morning and do it all over again. Alberta is the sort of place that will renew your childlike awe with the world; so go and marvel at the endless variety of Mother Nature and return home refreshed and revitalised.
1. Banff National Park
Banff constantly tops the list of the world’s most beautiful national parks and it’s easy to see why. Established in
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Jasper National Park
If you ever wondered what Nature showing off looks like, then come to Jasper National Park and you’ll soon find out. Deep canyons sliced by roaring waterfalls, jade-coloured forests, frosty mountain peaks and emerald lakes. Jasper National Park is nature untamed and a showstopper. And that’s saying something for a province that doesn’t hold back on its raw, untarnished beauty.
6. Lake Louise
Sculpted out of liquid sapphires, Lake Louise is the Prima Donna of Banff National Park and is surrounded by hiking trails and teahouses. You can either stop and gawk at the impossibly beautiful lake or you can gaze down on it from one of the many hiking trails that thread past its shores. The choice is yours.
7. Canmore
Once a hidden gem and underground alternative to ultra-touristy Banff, Canmore has become increasingly popular over the years and has expanded as tourists continue to flood in. A former coal-mining town, it lies about 26km from Banff and sits at the threshold of some of the most beautiful scenery in the region. Less ritzy and flashy than Banff, Canmore has managed to retain its edge despite its burgeoning popularity.
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