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Alberta

Province of Canada

Capital
Edmonton
Area
661,848 sq km
Best Time
June to September

About Alberta

Alberta is a province in Canada. It is a part of Western Canada and is one of the three prairie provinces. Alberta is bordered by British Columbia to its west, Saskatchewan to its east, the Northwest Territories to its north, and the U.S. state of Montana to its south. Alberta and Saskatchewan are the only two landlocked provinces. The eastern part of the province is occupied by the Great Plains, while the western part borders the Rocky Mountains. The province has a predominantly continental climate, but seasonal temperatures tend to swing rapidly due to its aridity. Those swings are less pronounced in western Alberta because of its occasional Chinook winds. Alberta is Canada's fourth-largest province by area, at 661,848 square kilometres (255,541 sq mi), and the fourth-most populous, with 4,262,635 residents. Alberta's capital is Edmonton; its largest city is Calgary. The two cities are Alberta's largest census metropolitan areas. More than half of Albertans live in Edmonton or Calgary, which encourages a continuing rivalry between the two cities. English is the province's official language. In 2016, 76.0% of Albertans were anglophone, 1.8% were francophone, and 22.2% were allophone.
Known For: Banff National Park and Canadian Rockies
How to Reach

Calgary International Airport

Alberta

Major Cities

Banff
Banff

Places to Visit in Alberta

Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Rising majestically out of the pine-scented forests of Banff National Park, the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel stands as one of Canada's most legendary travel destinations. Modeled after a Scottish Baronial castle, this year-round luxury resort offers guests an unparalleled blend of opulent hospitality, rich heritage, and breathtaking views of the Canadian Rockies, including Mount Rundle and the Bow River Valley.Visitors to the castle will discover world-class amenities designed for ultimate relaxation and adventure. The hotel features over 700 guest rooms and suites, an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Stanley Thompson, and the award-winning Willow Stream Spa, complete with mineral pools and outdoor whirlpools overlooking snow-capped peaks. Gastronomy is at the heart of the experience, with over a dozen restaurants and lounges offering everything from hearty Alpine fondue at the Waldhaus Restaurant to fine cuts of prime beef at 1888 Chop House.Even if you aren't staying overnight, day visitors are welcome to explore the grand public spaces, browse the high-end boutique shopping galleries, enjoy afternoon tea in the Rundle Bar, or take a peaceful walk around the scenic hotel grounds and nearby Bow Falls.

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