Canmore & Kananaskis
Nature and culture come together in Edmonton, Alberta’s capital city, a vibrant urban centre in the heart of the wilderness. With a population of just over one million, Edmonton is Canada’s largest northernmost metropolis.
Here visitors will find everything from big city outings to free outdoor experiences, immersive museums and a packed calendar of world class events, which have given Edmonton the nickname ‘Canada’s Festival City’. Whether you get to see nature come to life in the spring, experience what 18 hours of sunlight a day feels like in the summer or how the winter’s first snowflakes transform the river landscape, Edmonton is the perfect end (or beginning!) to your trip in Alberta.
Canmore Town
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Canmore, with a population of 15,000 friendly locals, is the beating heart of this exceptional region. Originally a coal mining settlement, in this charming laidback town you will find a wide range of food and drink experiences, locally owned boutiques, a thriving hub of arts and culture and outstanding wellness facilities. Accommodation options include lodges, B&Bs and inns that simply brim with character, all with the backdrop of the epic Rocky Mountains.
Pictured: Kananaskis Valley with Canmore Town in the background
Kananaskis Valley
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Despite its proximity to the world famous Banff National Park, Kananaskis Country (or K-Country, as the locals call it) had been a hidden gem for years – but the secret is out! Travellers will find everything its better known neighbour has to offer, minus the crowds: lush forests of aspen, pine and spruce; sapphire-blue lakes and rushing rivers; and rugged ridges with jagged summits and expansive glaciers.
Pictured: Canoeing in one of the many lakes of Kananaskis Country
Relax, Rest, Recharge
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Rest and relaxation come easy when you are surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Pamper yourself with a customised spa day. Leave the world behind at an aromatherapy steam room or a soothing cedar sauna. Enjoy an invigorating workout, a morning yoga practice or a rejuvenating massage treatment. Just a few hours of ‘me’ time will do wonders for your body, mind and soul.
Pictured: Winter sleigh rides at Boundary Ranch
