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The Top 20 Attractions in Alberta

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Alberta. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Alberta is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

Athabasca Falls

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There is a short and easy path along the Athabasca Canyon, it's rather a walk than a hike. Also it's most likely that there will be lots of tourists visiting …

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Lake Louise

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One of Canada's most famous locations, Lake Louise (known in the Stoney Nakoda language as Ho-run-num-nay, meaning “Lake of the Little Fishes”) shines with its glacier-fed turquoise waters. The lake …

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Lake Agnes Tea House

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The hike to the tea house is amazing, and the tea house itself is quite an extraordinary place in itself. They serve tea and a limited food menu, but the …

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Johnston Canyon Waterfalls

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The lower Johnston Falls are very easy to reach, but a completely wet experience. Plan this trip as a "day off" or an easy start before moving on to more …

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Maligne Canyon trailhead

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A breathtaking canyon with swirls, waterfalls, ice and rocks. Several bridges lead over the canyon, so you can even better look down into the gorge. At one point, the Maligne …

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Moraine Lake

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A bright blue lake against a spectacular mountain backdrop.
In this case: If you are in Banff National Park and you do not want to stop by, it's your own fault!

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Lake Agnes

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Lake Agnes is a stunningly beautiful alpine lake with surrounding steep mountain walls. It can be a busy place, since there is also the famous Teahouse just at the lake …

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Maligne Lake

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Maligne Lake is a huge lake with a beautiful scenery and of course its main attraction Spirit Island. To get to Spirit Island you have to take a boat tour for around 45 minutes. It's an amazing landscape.

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Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House

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The Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House is a classic Banff hiking destination and one of the few backcountry tea houses still operating in the Rockies. The teahouse is a …

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Stephen Avenue Walk

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Stephen Avenue is a major pedestrian shopping street in downtown Calgary. It is only open to pedestrians during the day, and motorized traffic is allowed between 18:00 and 6:00 in …

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The Top 20 Attractions in Alberta

Athabasca Falls

Lake Louise

Lake Agnes Tea House

Johnston Canyon Waterfalls

Maligne Canyon trailhead

Moraine Lake

Lake Agnes

Maligne Lake

Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House

Stephen Avenue Walk

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