Calgary’s mountain oasis and beyond
Any trip to Calgary wouldn’t be complete without heading west to see the rugged wilderness and wildlife in the majestic Rocky Mountains. But don’t forget about amazing attractions in other directions, too!
Here are some Rocky Mountain highlights:
- Banff National Park is Canada’s first national park.
- Town of Banff is a bustling town known for upscale shopping and stunning scenery.
- Whyte Museum showcases the art, culture and history of Banff National Park.
- Canmore is a quiet mountain town just 45 minutes west of Calgary.
- Kananaskis Country holds five provincial parks, four wild land provincial parks, one ecological reserve and several provincial recreation areas.
If you’re looking for an adventure outside of the city limits that’s not in the mountains, we have plenty of those as well. Here are some notable examples.
- Alberta Provincial Parks display a diversity of natural landscapes that few other places can match.
- Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is the oldest buffalo jump in North America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Royal Tyrrell Museum is Canada’s only institution devoted entirely to paleontology including 40 complete dinosaur skeletons.