Alberta
Home to some of North America's most spectacular mountain scenery, world-famous national parks, and amazing opportunities to see wildlife, Alberta is a must-do for any adventure seeker.
Top Spots in and near Alberta
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Nordegg, Alberta
Hike Coliseum Mountain, Alberta
8.1 mi / 2250 ft gainFrom highway 11, turn onto Range Rd. 152A (Shunda Creek Rd.) almost straight across from the exit into Nordegg. Follow the signs to Coliseum Hike which are very clear and easy to follow, and in approximately five minutes you'll be in the parking lot and ready to begin. Near the beginning you'll...Read more -
Turner Valley, Alberta
Hike Porcupine Ridge
5.9 mi / 2231 ft gainThis trail was really easy to find and follow, unfortunately that means the description will be short.Park your car at Porcupine Creek on Highway 40 and take off to the southeast! The path follows the creek and requires a couple of creek crossings on makeshift bridges, but once the creek forks yo...Read more -
Kananaskis, Alberta
Raft the Kananaskis River
4.7The river is perfect for first time rafters and families, but the Kananaskis River also provides enough thrills for even a seasoned whitewater enthusiast. You will spend approximately 2 hours paddling, surfing and, if you feel brave enough, swimming in this glacial fed river! The section of rive...Read more -
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Hike to the Summit of Parker Ridge
5.05.5 mi / 1000 ft gainWhile the drive from Banff to Jasper on the Icefields Parkway is astoundingly beautiful, it's long enough to make even the most seasoned roadwarrior crave the chance to stretch their legs. At almost the exact halfway point on the lengthy drive lies Parker Ridge, a short but fairly steep hike rig...Read more -
Longview, Alberta
Backpack to Pickle Jar Lakes
4.05 mi / 1328.7 ft gainPark in the Lantern Creek Recreation Area across the street from the trailhead. Highway #40 is closed at the Upper Lakes and Highwood House Junction from Dec 1st to June 14th for wildlife preservation, so you will have to plan your trip here accordingly. Once you cross the street you will see the...Read more -
Eldon, Alberta
View the Castle Mountain Lookout
Castle mountain, so named for its fortress-like shape, is a quick hop away from the town of Banff. If you don't have time to hike to Rockbound Lake (at the base of Castle), head to the viewpoint just off of Highway 91 and snap some pictures of this epic mountain. Drive north for about 10 minutes...Read more -
Kananaskis, Alberta
Scramble the Fortress
Have you ever done a hike where you just don't want the day to end? Scramble the Fortress and you'll know the feeling. The thing that drew me to the Fortress was its summit elevation of 3000 masl, as well as its blocky, fortress-like profile when viewed from the north. It's so much more than that...Read more -
Yellowhead County, Alberta
Cardinal Divide Ridge
4.98 mi / 607 ft gainWhitehorse is located in the northern front ranges of the Rocky Mountains. It shares a portion of its west boundary with Jasper National Park and its east boundary with a coal mine. The majority of the park is located above tree line with extensive alpine meadows and subalpine slopes. The view o...Read more -
Bragg Creek, Alberta
Hike Iyarhe Ipan
3.02.5 mi / 1476.4 ft gainIyarhe Ipan means "mountain point" in Stoney, and while it's far from the highest peak you'll ever climb, it certainly is worth it. Iyarhe Ipan was the fix for the scrambling itch I've had all winter.Before Highway 66 opens in the summer, you'll have to park your car at Elbow Falls parking lot an...Read more -
Jasper, Alberta
Kayak Patricia Lake
Depending on the time of day, Patricia Lake has many appearances.A lake surrounded by pines and trembling aspens , the early morning magically reflects the blues of the sky and multi-toned mountains surrounding it, interrupted once in a while by morning mist.By early morning until the lake eveni...Read more -
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Snowshoe to Mirror Lake and Lake Agnes
3.2 mi / 967.8 ft gainLake Agnes is an extremely popular and crowded hiking trail in the summer. In the winter, however, you will meet very few people on this trail. The mountain peaks are breathtaking and this area almost always has good snow for snowshoeing.Beyond Mirror Lake the terrain is rated callenging Class II...Read more -
Jasper, Alberta
Explore Lake Annette in Jasper National Park
4.0With a paved path around the lake, picnic tables, fire pits and grills, and fresh glacial fed waters, this is the ideal spot to bring your whole family or group for a summer day in Jasper National Park. There are established hiking trails around the lake where you're almost guaranteed to see some...Read more -
Pincher Creek No. 9, Alberta
Scramble Table Mountain near Pincher Creek
6.2 mi / 2296.6 ft gainThe trail starts at Beaver Mines Lake Campground.From the town of Beaver Mines, take route 774 South to the well marked Beaver Lakes campground turn off. Drive to the end of the camp where you will see a trail head sign board. The trail starts beside the parking sign (A second trail at the end of...Read more -
Greenview No. 16, Alberta
Camping at Two Lakes
Two Lakes Provincial Park, which is located 142 km south of Grande Prairie, is nestled within the foothills of northwestern Alberta. This remote scenic park includes two small lakes surrounded by forested hills. It is a great place to enjoy nature while camping, canoeing, hiking and wildlife view...Read more -
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Scramble the Ten Peaks via the Perren Route
A true adventure with lots of route finding, glacier travel, loose rock and high altitude views. This is not for the faint hearted or first timers.From the Moraine Lake parking lot walk down the east side of the lake along the well maintained trail. Towards the end of the lake you will cross the ...Read more -
Canmore, Alberta
Trail Run on the Wind Ridge-Bow Valley
8.4 miWind Ridge is a 7,217 ft / 2,200 m mountain peak near Canmore, Alberta, Canada, with spectacular views into the Bow Valley. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible from May until November.Take the Spray Lakes Road from the town of Canmore for 22km. The trail head is just below th...Read more