Top Alberta Nature and Wildlife

Enjoy a true ranch experience centrally located in Lacombe, Alberta, just outside of Red Deer. This location offers wide open spaces for families children, and couples, as well as several breeds of horses suitable for all levels of riders. Choose from a variety of horseback riding and horse-lover activities to please everyone.

Enhance your child’s experience at the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden by booking a kid-focused package that includes Japanese treats, activities, and more. This self-guided garden tour allows kids to explore the gardens at their own pace rather than being forced to stick with a tour group. Plus, activity books and crayons ensure kids don’t get bored while their parents relax in the gardens.

Listen to a ghostly tour guide through your smartphone and experience the haunted history of Drumheller! Experience the future of walking tours! Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play! With 12 spooky points of interest, this easy to walk 2.5 km (return) tour is a fun way to discover Drumheller's lost souls & haunted buildings.. if you dare! Haunted highlights include the Cactus Jack & the Waldorf Hotel, The Johnston House, the Drumheller Water Tower and Legion Hall. The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer. See your score as you go! Getting started is easy, just book the tour, download the app and go. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour too.

Leave Calgary behind for a tour to the countryside southwest of town, where the prairies meet the peaks of the Rockies. Traveling by motorcycle sidecar offers an exhilarating way to discover the ranches, forests, and foothills outside the city. Cruise along part of Alberta’s Cowboy Trail and get a feel for local prairie life.

Experience the picturesque scenery of the Canadian Rockies during this day trip from Calgary to Banff National Park – Lake Louise. Canada’s first national park, one of the world’s best destination spots. Whether you only have a short stay in Calgary, ABest Experience™ is here to make your trip a memorable one. No Rush ... No Hassle sightseeing tour of Banff, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake is the highlights of this 10 hour (approx.) Day Tour from Calgary. Visit Canada's first national park and take in the scenic views around Banff Town, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake. A free time to explore around Banff Town, Bow falls, Secret Corner, Tunnel Mountain Drive, Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake. Round-Trip Transportation from Calgary. • Update: We only offer a Private Tour exclusively for your group and family, We will follow the strict health guidelines to operate this Private Tour to the highest safety standard. Together we will still enjoy traveling and experiencing Banff National Park.

Board your nonstop* charter flight from Calgary, Alberta to Churchill, Manitoba—the Beluga Whale Capital of the World! Summer is the perfect time to visit Churchill. During the months of July and August, the Churchill River is teeming with beluga whales who migrate into the warm, shallow waters to give birth and feed on fish. Known as the “canaries of the sea”, these friendly and inquisitive creatures will capture your heart as you enjoy their whale song by boat. While on land, enjoy the view as the surrounding landscape erupts into colourful summer blooms. You will explore the Churchill Wildlife Management Area by Tundra Buggy® for your chance to see a multitude of northern wildlife. You might even have the opportunity to see the first of the summer polar bears as they begin their migration into the area. *Due to the unpredictable nature of northern travel, your direct flight may be subject to refuelling or other stops.

Feel the rush of the open road and the wind on your face as you tour the incredible landscape of Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park in the sidecar of a Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by a professional driver. Pick from among a range of destinations for your ride, customized to meet your interests, including Medicine Lake, Maligne Canyon, Maligne Lake, Athabasca Falls, Angel Glacier, Miette Hot Springs or Mount Edith Cavell. Along the way, spot local wildlife and listen to insightful commentary from your guide about the area’s history and natural scenery. Your motorcycle ride can accommodate up to two passengers and also includes round-trip transport from your hotel or the train station, and 1-, 2- or 3-hour ride options.

In the cool and quiet evening climate, Jasper’s wildlife comes out in force. Experience Jasper National Park at this special time of day on an evening wildlife tour led by an expert guide. Travel around the park with ease and visit seasonal spots inhabited by grizzly bears, mountain goats, pocket-sized squirrels, and more. This small-group tour, limited to 15 people, includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

See the vast landscapes, soaring mountains, and baby blue Lake Louise during this small-group, full-day, guided tour of Banff onboard a mini-bus. Experience driving on the Ice Field Parkway and make a stop at Lake Minnewanka keeping an eye out for elks and bighorn sheep. Lookout over the mountain town of Banff from high above at the Mount Norquay from lookout before stopping at Chateau Lake Louise to explore.

Stand beside Lake Louise and experience the vast landscapes, soaring mountains, of Banff during this small-group, private full-day, guided tour along the Icefield Parkway. Bring up to five passengers and set off along the winding and spectacular road making stops at stop at Lake Minnewanka, Bow falls, Crowfoot Glacier and more. Enjoy aerial views of of Banff from Mount Norquay after ascending its switchback road to the top.

Head out from your Calgary meeting point into the mountains for a mountain biking adventure. Your guide will help customize the perfect trail for your group based on everyone’s skill and endurance. The rides are generally through Kananaskis Provincial Park or Canmore Park, both stunning locations to experience the Rocky Mountains on an unforgettable ride.

Explore Jasper and beyond, where mountains, lakes and waterfalls abound during this full-day, guided private tour. Visit the ever impressive Pyramid and Patricia lakes. Get familiar with the Jaspers' layout and learn about the iinteresting characters, past and present that call Jasper home. Travel along one of the worlds most scenic highways, the Columbia Icefields Parkway and visit the thundering Athatbasca Falls. Your half-way point is the Columbia Icefields where adventure awaits should you choose to participate on the Glacier Adventure or Glacier SkyWalk. Stay alert as there is always the possibility of discovering Jasper's Wild inhabitiants, Elk, Mountain Sheep, Wolves, Moose and Bears call Jasper home also! Want to add a stop or destination on this full-day tour? Just let your guide know and they will assist in any way they can in making this a memorable day in Jasper National Park.

Home to a diverse range of native Canadian wildlife, the Jasper National Park boasts shimmering glacial lakes, dense old-growth forests, and jagged mountain peaks—and the only way to truly appreciate its majesty is on foot. During this adventurous hiking tour, follow your guide through the park and enjoy an intimate brush with the Canadian wilderness. Along the way, spot wild beavers, eagles, and moose in their natural habitat.

Admire diverse animal life in the Canadian wilderness on this 3.5-hour evening wildlife discovery tour from Jasper. Delve into Jasper National Park with your guide. Travel through the mighty Athabasca Valley and marvel at the park’s beautiful landscapes by twilight. Seek out timid native wildlife such as coyotes, deer, elk, big-horned sheep, moose, mountain goats and wolves. Learn of the steps taken to ensure their safety and survival in the park, and gain insight into the region’s rich ecology, history and geology.

Experience the most incredible sights in Jasper National Park’s Maligne Valley during this guided excursion to the region’s most scenic lakes and majestic canyons. Check out Medicine Lake, Maligne Canyon, and Maligne Lake during your trip, keeping your eyes out for area wildlife and learning about the unique natural history (and more recent human settlement) of the Canadian Rockies. Over the course of the day, you also get to enjoy short walks through the beautiful scenery, and choose between a boat ride or guided hike at Maligne Lake. Your Maligne Valley trip also includes round-trip transport from your Jasper hotel.

This educational and entertaining guided winter wildlife tour introduces you to the gorgeous natural beauty outside of Jasper. You'll learn about the history and geology of the area from the expert local guide, as your comfortable van gently rolls through the incredible nature scenes. Don't forget your camera to capture the wildlife and scenic beauty of the Athabasca Valley, Maligne Valley and Medicine Lake.

Discover Lake Louise and Moraine Lake on this guided tour from Banff. Located inside the Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the lakes are well-known for their distinct turquoise hues. Gain insight into the area’s mountaineering history, admire views of the Valley of Ten Peaks and leave with plenty of frame-worthy photos. Round-trip transportation is included on this small-group tour. Don’t miss this seasonal tour that operates from April to November.

Enjoy this full-day tour from Banff, visiting the Athabasca Glacier and the stunning scenery lining the breathtaking Icefields Parkway. This tour travels halfway along the world-famous Icefields Parkway, recognized as one of the top drives in the world passing numerous Rocky Mountain peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, and emerald lakes. Your tour also includes round-trip transport from Banff, a mountain picnic lunch, Glacier Skywalk, and an all-terrain Ice Explorer tour.

Join an animal-spotting bus tour in Banff National Park, observing the park’s amazing wildlife at dusk on this 2-hour, small-group tour that’s perfect for nature enthusiasts. Enjoy Banff’s beautiful landscapes in the evening searching for elk, deer, bears and more because each tour has a 95% success rate of viewing animals in their natural environment. You'll also hear about the park's efforts to protect animals and their habitat from your expert guide.

Pursue the elusive Canadian Grizzly Bear on this 10-hour excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks, perfect for animal- and nature-lovers alike. Head out for a gondola ride up to 7,700 feet for a mountain-top lunch at Canada’s highest restaurant, and then take a chairlift ride up to the world’s largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat to see Boo the resident bear rescued as a cub. This full-day trip also includes round-trip transportation, professional guide, lunch and light refreshments.

Explore the historic landmarks and natural wonders near the town of Banff on this half-day, small-group tour. Admire the unparalleled beauty of natural sights including Bow Falls, the surreal Hoodoos rock formation, and beautiful Lake Minnewanka, among others. This guided tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Banff, a professional guide, and light refreshments.

Take your visit to Jasper National Park to new heights with this ride aboard the area’s famous Jasper SkyTram. Soar above the park’s sub-alpine vegetation, watching for wildlife down below, as you gently climb towards the upper station located at 7,425 feet (2,263m) above sea level. This family-friendly ride on the Jasper SkyTram is the perfect experience for guests of all ages.

Ride high above Kananaskis Valley on this horseback tour in the Alberta mountains. Along the way, catch spectacular views of the entire area, as you travel into remote arboreal forests and the quiet backcountry with your guides. If the lunch option is chosen, enjoy a rustic BBQ meal before or after the ride.

See the mountains of Kananaskis Country the way they have been seen for hundreds of years…on horseback. You’ll spend about an hour riding the Lodgepole Loop around Boundary Ranch. Take in the stunning Rocky Mountain scenery on a sturdy horse who knows the trail well. You will love this authentic Western experience.