Natural Wonders
Alberta's North is piled high with things to see and do - all with minimal gear and human interference. Bring a camera or a sketch pad - you'll be inspired to capture many a memory. What are you waiting for?
More than Just Mountains
Familiar in any language, the Rocky Mountains are unquestionably Alberta’s most well known natural attraction, but there are other landscapes and terrains around the province that have earned equal stature. In fact, the United Nations has designated four of our natural wonders as World Heritage Sites.
Northern Lights
Although we can’t claim the aurora borealis as our own, Alberta’s north is blessed with prime viewing spots. Whether you are in Wood Buffalo National Park’s backcountry or visiting Fort McMurray, Alberta’s northern-most city, you will marvel at the constantly changing colourful swirls, curtains and ribbons of light dancing in the night sky. As well as the Fort McMurray area, optimal viewing sites include Fort Chipewyan, Slave Lake, Peace River, Grand Prairie and Athabasca. You will find few better seats than the ones you'll find in Alberta's North.
National and Provincial Parks
There are dozens of provincial parks and recreation areas in the region - you are bound to find the perfect natural escape for your holiday. Bird watching, wildlife viewing, hiking, and just taking in Mother Nature's wonders can all be done with our beautiful parks as a backdrop.
Alberta is home to Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada's largest national park and one of the largest in the world. Wood Buffalo is recognized because it is home to North America's largest population of wild bison, a natural nesting place of the whooping crane and the world's largest inland delta, located at the mouth of the Peace and Athabasca rivers. As well, the park is one of the five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Alberta. Visit and enjoy the breathtaking beauty. Experience and learn about the unique cultures, landscapes and wildlife of the boreal north.
