Top Alberta Attractions & Museums

Feast your eyes on spectacular views of Sunshine Village, a premier ski destination located in Banff National Park, with a chairlift and gondola combo ticket. This package deal grants you access to an eight-passenger gondola and the Mt. Standish chairlift, destined for the Standish Viewing Platform. At the park’s highest viewing point, you’ll see sweeping panoramas of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and Banff National Park.

Combine visits to the Glacier Skywalk and the Athabasca Glacier on a tour from the Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. Ride in a huge ice explorer for a guided tour of the glacier and listen to engaging commentary about glaciers, the local ecosystem, and environmental changes. Then walk on the glass-bottom Skywalk for photo-worthy views over the cliff's edge.

Step back in time and delve into Canada’s colorful past with this general admission ticket to Heritage Park. With your ticket in hand, enjoy several attractions like an antique steam train, Calgary's only paddle-wheeler, the Big Eli Ferris Wheel, the Gasoline Alley Museum, and much more. Learn about Canada's history as well as indigenous cultures while you explore.

Take in the incredible landscape of Jasper National Park from on high with this visit to the Glacier Skywalk and transfer from Columbia Icefield. Feel the adrenaline rush of stepping out onto the glass-bottomed, 1,312-foot long (400-meter) walkway, perched 1,000 feet (304 meters) above the floor of the Sunwapta Valley, offering unobstructed vistas of the snow-capped mountains and valleys beyond.

Saddle up for a journey through the celebrated landscape of Banff National Park on this guided horseback riding adventure. Get out of the car and onto the trails of the Bow River or the Spray River and enjoy the area’s beautiful outdoor environment, largely unchanged from the days of the pioneers. This equine-themed odyssey includes a guide, use of a horse, and all necessary equipment.

Discover the culinary delights of Banff as you explore stunning Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel on this small-group tasting tour. Visit four locations within the sprawling complex including the Vermillion Room and 1888 Chop House for “fork and knife” tastings and beverage pairings. Learn about the history, art, and architecture of the national historic site from your guide as you explore.

Escape the crowds and enjoy sweeping views over Lake Louise with minimal effort with this summer gondola experience. The 14-minute gondola ride will take you to 6,893 feet (2,101 meters) for unparalleled views of Lake Louise and Banff National Park, and in the summer, frequent grizzly bear and other wildlife sightings.

Visit Studio Bell in Calgary, the home of the National Music Centre. The attraction opened in 2016 with five floors of music focused and interactive exhibits--it's like a music festival in a museum. In addition to the museum dedicated to Canadian music icons, Studio Bell houses the impressive Kimball Theatre Organ, over 22 stages and studio spaces, and the opportunity for visitors to try their hand at being a musician themselves.

We are the only wolfdog sanctuary in all of Canada. We are non-profit wolfdog rescue dedicated to providing education and awareness about wolfdogs and wolves in the wild. Our mission is to provide rescued wolfdogs with a meaningful and fulfilled life, while offering experiential education to promote the well-being and understanding of wolfdogs within our domestic world. By cultivating authentic connections between our wolfdogs and people, our goal is to inspire an appreciation for wolves in the wild and a reconnection to our natural world. We are located east of the Rocky Mountains near Cochrane, Alberta on 160 acres of land with a current pack of 57 resident wolfdogs. In addition to our amazing wolfdogs, we have a visitor centre filled with souvenirs and additional information and resources on wolfdogs and wolves. All proceeds from the sale of admission and merchandise go directly towards caring for our wolfdogs, as well as supporting incoming rescues.

Banff's Sightseeing Chairlift is the original lift-accessible sightseeing in Banff National Park, once visited by Marilyn Monroe! Enjoy a 10-minute open-air chairlift ride to an amazing viewpoint and the historic Cliffhouse Bistro, with Banff's best views! Tickets can be used for a single visit anytime during the summer operating season. Daily operating hours are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Enhance your child’s experience at the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden by booking a kid-focused package that includes Japanese treats, activities, and more. This self-guided garden tour allows kids to explore the gardens at their own pace rather than being forced to stick with a tour group. Plus, activity books and crayons ensure kids don’t get bored while their parents relax in the gardens.