Alberta attractions

Banff Gondola is a cable car experience in Banff National Park, Canada. The gondola transports visitors high up, towards the summit of Sulphur Mountain. At the top of the gondola ride, visitors can enjoy interactive experiences at the Above Banff Interpretive Centre and Theatre, as well as restaurants and various hiking trails.

With nine ski lifts, 145 runs, and a host of other outdoor activities, the Lake Louise Ski Resort is one of Banff National Park's greatest treats. If you've got a real love for winter sports, then you won't run out of routes no matter how skilled you are – there's an impressive 43 double black diamonds to speed down! Make sure to ride the resort's sightseeing gondola for the chance to see glaciers and native wildlife.

Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, is home to a number of exciting exhibits on Canadian music history. There are sound stages, hands-on instrument areas and various concerts are held regularly. The changing exhibitions are also well worth a trip. It is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Johnston Canyon is one of the most popular natural attractions in Banff National Park. It features dramatic canyon walls, waterfalls, and the deep blue pools of Johnston Creek. Get back to nature in the lush forest surroundings and walk along easily accessible trails. It's ideal for families and people of all fitness levels.

If you want to people-watch in Calgary, the Olympic Plaza is a great place to do it. People love to eat lunch here. Built in 1988 for the Olympic Winter Games in Calgary, it once bore witness to magical medal presentation ceremonies. These days it's an urban park and gathering place in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada. You can find many events and festivals here too, throughout the year.

Heritage Park Historical Village first opened its gates on July 1, 1964. Since then it has grown into one of Calgary’s premier tourist attractions and one of North America’s largest and most successful living history museums. Throughout the year, there's the opportunity to interact with nearly 100 years of history. Heritage Park’s exhibits span the early 1860s fur trade to the petroleum and automobile-dominated 1950s. It's the Park’s mission to preserve the history of the early West and to educate and entertain guests of all ages for many generations to come.