Sunset over calm water with dark pebble beach in foreground, dramatic storm clouds lit by golden and orange light breaking through grey sky

Places We Visited in Alberta

Lakes, mountains, small towns, and roadside stops we found along the way. Each one with practical details to help you decide if it's worth the drive.

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A 57-person summer village on a mountain creek, the doorway to 1,500 km² of wild Alberta — Waiparous was our quiet, off-the-radar base for the Rockies.

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