56 days in Alberta Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Alberta vacation planner
Start: Exeter
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Calgary
— 6 nights
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Waterton Lakes National Park
— 5 nights
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Longview
— 1 night
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Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
— 3 nights
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Drumheller
— 4 nights
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Edmonton
— 5 nights
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Jasper National Park
— 14 nights
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Banff National Park
— 17 nights
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End: Exeter
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Calgary — 6 nights
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Stampede City
Venture out of the city with trips to Cochrane (Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary & Ghost Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area). On the 11th (Sun), spend a day of historical exploration at Heritage Park Historical Village. The adventure continues: admire nature's wide array of creatures at The Calgary Zoo, take in panoramic vistas at Calgary Tower, see the interesting displays at Glenbow Museum, and walk around Spruce Meadows.
To see where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Calgary road trip planning site.
Exeter, UK to Calgary is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -7 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in September, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to drive to Waterton Lakes National Park.
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To see where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Calgary road trip planning site.
Exeter, UK to Calgary is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -7 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in September, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to drive to Waterton Lakes National Park.
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Waterton Lakes National Park — 5 nights
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Spend the 13th (Tue) exploring nature at Waterton Lake National Park. The adventure continues: trek along International Peace Park Hike, explore the activities along Bertha Lake, stroll through Bertha Falls, and take in the dramatic scenery at Cameron Falls.
To see photos, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Waterton Lakes National Park online day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Calgary to Waterton Lakes National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight, bus, and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In September, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Longview.
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To see photos, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Waterton Lakes National Park online day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Calgary to Waterton Lakes National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight, bus, and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In September, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Longview.
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Longview — 1 night
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On the 17th (Sat), trek along Cowboy Trail, then contemplate the long history of Bar U Ranch National Historic Site, and then browse the exhibits of The Lost American Art Gallery and Museum.
For where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read Longview online trip planner.
Getting from Waterton Lakes National Park to Longview by car takes about 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to drive to Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
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For where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read Longview online trip planner.
Getting from Waterton Lakes National Park to Longview by car takes about 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to drive to Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
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Peter Lougheed Provincial Park — 3 nights
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Peter Lougheed Provincial Park is known for nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: trek along Arethusa Cirque, tour the pleasant surroundings at Galatea Lakes Trail, tee off at Kananaskis Country Golf Course, and explore the activities along Chester Lake.
For photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Peter Lougheed Provincial Park vacation planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Longview to Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. September in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to drive to Drumheller.
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For photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Peter Lougheed Provincial Park vacation planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Longview to Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. September in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to drive to Drumheller.
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Drumheller — 4 nights
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Dinosaur Capital of the World
Explore Drumheller's surroundings by going to Trochu Arboretum & Gardens (in Trochu), Brooks Golf Club (in Brooks) and World Famous Gopher Hole Museum (in Torrington). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Royal Tyrrell Museum, play a few rounds at Dinosaur Trail Golf & Country Club, trek along Highwood Meadows Trail, and look for gifts at The Sage Shoppe.
For where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, go to the Drumheller trip itinerary website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Peter Lougheed Provincial Park to Drumheller. When traveling from Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in September, plan for warmer days in Drumheller, with highs around 24°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to fly to Edmonton.
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For where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, go to the Drumheller trip itinerary website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Peter Lougheed Provincial Park to Drumheller. When traveling from Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in September, plan for warmer days in Drumheller, with highs around 24°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to fly to Edmonton.
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Highwood Meadows Trail, Trochu Arboretum & Gardens, Brooks Golf Club, World Famous Gopher Hole Museum
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Edmonton — 5 nights
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Canada's Festival City
Go for a jaunt from Edmonton to Spruce Grove to see Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary about 34 minutes away. Spend the 27th (Tue) exploring nature at Elk Island National Park. There's still lots to do: buy something for everyone on your list at West Edmonton Mall, see the sky in a new way at TELUS World of Science - Edmonton, take a stroll through Whyte Avenue, and get in on the family fun at Fort Edmonton Park.
For photos, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Edmonton trip planner.
You can fly from Drumheller to Edmonton in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Drumheller in September: highs in Edmonton hover around 20°C, while lows dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to drive to Jasper National Park.
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For photos, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Edmonton trip planner.
You can fly from Drumheller to Edmonton in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Drumheller in September: highs in Edmonton hover around 20°C, while lows dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to drive to Jasper National Park.
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Jasper National Park — 14 nights
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Take a break from Jasper National Park with a short trip to Kinkey Lake in Hinton, about 54 minutes away. The adventure continues: take a memorable drive along Columbia Ice Field, take in the dramatic scenery at Athabasca Falls, stroll through Skyline Trail, and take in breathtaking views at Maligne Canyon.
To find ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Jasper National Park planner.
Drive from Edmonton to Jasper National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Edmonton in September, plan for a bit cooler nights in Jasper National Park, with lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can drive to Banff National Park.
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To find ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Jasper National Park planner.
Drive from Edmonton to Jasper National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Edmonton in September, plan for a bit cooler nights in Jasper National Park, with lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can drive to Banff National Park.
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Banff National Park — 17 nights
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Banff National Park is known for nature, trails, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Moraine Lake, tour the pleasant surroundings at Sentinel Pass, get to know the fascinating history of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, and contemplate the long history of Cave and Basin National Historic Site.
To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Banff National Park online tour planner.
Traveling by car from Jasper National Park to Banff National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from Jasper National Park in October, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Banff National Park: temperatures range from 7°C by day to -2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Banff National Park online tour planner.
Traveling by car from Jasper National Park to Banff National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from Jasper National Park in October, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Banff National Park: temperatures range from 7°C by day to -2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Alberta travel guide
Home to two of the world's oldest national parks, Alberta draws millions of visitors with its scenic landscapes ideal for skiing, hiking, and camping. Few leave this western Canadian province without a visit to Lake Louise, arguably the biggest attraction in Alberta. The pristine area around this glacial body of water offers some of the world's finest trails for mountain biking and horseback riding, while a nearby ski resort provides runs for alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and heli-skiing. If you get sated of all those picture-perfect natural landscapes, add Calgary or Edmonton to your Alberta trip itinerary. Both offer good tourist infrastructure and host renowned festivals, celebrating everything from the country's ranching culture to folk music.
