Top National Parks near Alberta

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.