Dinosaur Provincial Park 

Located in the heart of Alberta's Badlands, this incredible park is one of the largest deposits of dinosaur fossils in the world. With its stunning landscape, this UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a new discovery around every corner. Explore the area and be amazed by the beautiful scenery, unusual wildlife and perhaps even uncover a prehistoric artefact.

Banff & Lake Louise

Banff and Lake Louise in the heart of the Canadian Rockies offer year-round adventures and are the ultimate winter playgrounds. Framed by soaring mountains, there’s everything from an ice-walk and heli-snowshoeing to dog sledding, ice skating and dips in hot springs. You'll also find some of Canada’s best skiing and snowboarding resorts which have consistently good powder, a long season (November to May), plus everything from beginner to extreme slopes.

Jasper

Head out into the back country on the Jasper Wildlife Discovery Tour. Have your camera close by and cross your fingers for some amazing wildlife experiences! You may spot bears, elk, eagles, marmots and more on this tour of Jasper National Park (the largest national park in the Rockies). At night, enjoy the world’s second largest dark sky preserve where you could even see the Northern Lights dance in the sky.

Calgary

Nestled at the base of the Canadian Rockies, Calgary boasts a frontier attitude and historic neighbourhoods that buzz with bravado. From contemporary arts centres, beloved music districts and avant-garde architecture, to a bustling food scene that pours out of brick heritage buildings and back-alley cantinas, Calgary is well-versed in mingling the old with the new. 

Take in far reaching views from Calgary Tower or visit the Heritage Park Historical Village, set on the southwest city limits, this fascinating museum explores the diverse history of Canada across almost 130 acres.

Victoria

Victoria, the province’s capital, sits on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, located around 60 miles west of Vancouver. Sailboats fill the city’s scenic harbour and the marble ornated British Columbia Parliament Buildings stand on the water’s edge, overlooking the swells of the Pacific. The Fairmont Empress, a luxury hotel once favoured by the late Queen Elizabeth II, is a convenient base for exploring the surrounding eateries.

Whistler

Thrill-seeking crowds flock to Whistler in the winter for its snow-laden slopes and exhilarating adventures. Yet the flower-woven meadows, alpine valleys and vibrant village life make it a year-round destination. In the summer months, paddle across the serene Alta Lake, pedal on the car-free Valley Trail that weaves between neighbourhoods or catch a panoramic view of the Coast Mountains’ summits on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. Whistler’s pedestrianised village also has plenty of dining options ranging from gourmet goods to local favourites.

Sun Peaks

Head to Sun Peaks for a sense of adventure and seclusion. Covered with snow from November to April, this quaint mountain village is Canada’s second largest ski area. Mimicking the massif hamlets of the Swiss Alps, the town features Tyrolean architecture with pubs drawing the apres ski crowds. In the warmer months, the pedestrian-only village offers chairlift access to hiking trails found among blankets of alpine wildflowers. For travellers seeking extra adventure, downhill and cross-country mountain biking trails stretch across three mountains with more than 60 miles of terrain to explore.

For more inspiration take a look at our Western Canada Holidays pages.