Top Things to do in Alberta
Top Hotels in Alberta
- 1. Castle Mountain Chalets
- 2. Canalta Lodge
- 3. Moose Hotel and Suites
- 4. Rimrock Resort Hotel
- 5. Lake Louise Inn
- 6. Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel & Conference Centre
- 7. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Edmonton International Airport
- 8. Hampton Inn by Hilton Calgary Airport North
- 9. The Malcolm Hotel
- 10. Banff Inn
The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Alberta, Alberta
Discover the best top things to do in Alberta, Alberta including Bow Summit, Canmore Cave Tours, Wilcox Pass, Ram Falls Recreation Area, Sentinel Pass, Ptarmigan Cirque Trail, Fish Creek Provincial Park, Lake Agnes, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Mistaya Canyon.
Restaurants in Alberta
1. Bow Summit
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By EkMusafir - Pune, India
To reach the Bow Summit we had to hike up further from the Peyto Lake viewing platform which was already overcrowded with tourists. It required some more effort and time to get up there but it was well worth the trouble. The view from the summit was one of the best views in the Rocky Mountains we had so far. We got a bird’s eye view of Peyto Lake, the bluest of the lakes, and the surrounding peaks. The Bow Summit was so peaceful with hardly any crowd. We were lucky to have travelled by bus as the parking lot for buses and handicapped cars are the closest to the Peyto Lake viewing platform, and so the walk to the summit is doable.
2. Canmore Cave Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,031 reviews
Canmore Cave Tours operates year-round tours in Rat's Nest Cave, near Canmore, Alberta, Canada. For those seeking as much excitement as possible, including squeezes, rappels, and other adrenaline-inducing activities we offer a 6-hour "Adventure Tour". For those just looking to sample what the cave has to offer, or those with less time, we offer a 4.5 hour "Explorer Tour". We can offer these tours year-round, in any weather because the cave is a constant 5 degrees Celsius, a comfortable temperature any time of the year.
Reviewed By Kansiy - Calgary, Canada
Thanks Annie for early morning Monday tour, lots of fun !!!! Me and my kid loved it ... THANKS AGAIN ????????????
3. Wilcox Pass
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By Czarofconsoles - Vancouver, Canada
Really amazing hike, with great views of Athabasca Glacier. It was a great sunny day with cool winds when we did this hike. Starts from the trailhead just a km away from Athabasca Glacier. Nice steady incline but not much challenging to the camping spot. Throughout the hike views to the glacier and valley don't leave you. You reach the intersection and take a slightly steep incline to the viewpoint just in front of glacier. Views were spectacular and we had a great lunch in those windy conditions.
4. Ram Falls Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
This park protects the well known and scenic Ram Falls. A viewing platform located a short walk from the campground provides breathtaking views of the falls and the Ram River valley.
Reviewed By MarkBerskyboy - Edmonton, Canada
Breath-taking! This was soooo amazing to see! I was amazed at the beauty and how they made the stairs going down to see this gem. I was able to fly my Mavic Air 2 drone too, to get some amazing footage!
5. Sentinel Pass
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By BrittanyMExplores - Winnipeg, Canada
I hiked the 8.5 km Larch Valley Trail at Moraine Lake on the morning of September 28, 2020 (did not go all the way to Sentinel Pass). It was an amazing larch hike! The trail began along the flat lakeshore path and then branched to the right. It climbed for 2.4 km, along steep, long switchbacks through the forest. There were some views of Moraine Lake through the trees which was gorgeous. The climb up was hard and I took it slow and steady. At the junction, the trail continued to the right (Eiffel Lake is to the left). It was a gradual but steady (and less steep) climb through the beautiful larch forest! The trail opened up to a clearing where there were stunning panoramic views of the mountains and larches! It then climbed some more through larch forest, steep at times, and opened up again above the trees with even more breathtaking views from a higher perspective. You could see all ten mountain peaks and the larches were plentiful. I continued on a little ways further but turned around before Sentinel Pass. This hike was incredible and one of my favourites so far for larches! I took the Roam Transit from Banff to Moraine Lake to arrive just after sunrise. This was such a good option to avoid waking up super early to find parking. The trail was not that busy when I started at 8 am or when I was on my way down. It was very nice!
6. Ptarmigan Cirque Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By silverbrook - London, Canada
The Ptarmigan Cirque Trail is the second, more challenging trail that originates in the same area the Highwood Meadows area. It is about a 6K hike with some elevation that takes you across Highway 40 into the Alpine Meadows area, giving you some spectacular views of Mt.Arethusa and Mt.Rae. For this trail you will need some good footwear, since most of it is on trails, as well as water and sunscreen. You should also be on the lookout for wildlife, large and small during your trek. There is ample parking at the start of the trail as well as some information signs at the start where the two trails start. Older kids and adults should really enjoy this hike, but younger ones may find it a bit too long since it is a couple hour loop. You can make more a day of it by doing both trails.
7. Fish Creek Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 971 reviews
One of the largest urban wildernesses in the world, with over 54 miles of trails for hiking, biking and running.
Reviewed By JimDCalgary - Calgary, Canada
If you're into birding, want to spend the day cycling some beautiful bike paths, planning a family picnic, swim at Sikome Lake, fly fishing on the Bow River, or simply go for a walk in nature, you should visit this park when you come to Calgary. This is where south Calgarians go to relax and have fun right in the city! I'll probably see you there!
8. Lake Agnes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 480 reviews
Tiny lake only a couple of kilometers away from Lake Louise; a great hiking destination.
Reviewed By cathyw156 - Ottawa, Canada
We arrived at 9:45 on the first monday in October and there were still spots left in the main lot (although they were filling up quickly). The trail is well marked. We hiked to the Lake Agnes Teahouse first. From there we went up to the Little Beehive and then retraced our steps to the Teahouse. We had a quick lunch before hiking up the Big Beehive trail. There was a short section where it switchbacks up that I found a bit uncomfortable not being the best with heights but it would likely not bother most people. We returned by the trail through the forest that joins up with the Highline trail. This takes you back to Mirror Lake. I think this route was longer than if we had gone back to the Teahouse and down from there but I preferred that to doing the switchbacks back down. Loved the views at Lake Agnes and from the tops of both beehives!
9. Dinosaur Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 431 reviews
Dinosaur Provincial Park UNESCO World Heritage Site is located 48 km northeast (1/2 hour drive) from Brooks, Alberta (NOT at or near Drumheller). There is a campground, picnic area, walking trails, Public Scenic Loop Road with 2 outdoor fossil displays and Visitor Centre with museum, theatre, giftshop. Concession (food services) from May to mid October. No entrance fee into park. Small exhibit gallery/museum fee. Fees for guided bus tours and hikes.
Reviewed By silverbrook - London, Canada
Dinosaur Provincial Park has some spectacular scenery, great hiking trails and some ancient writings on stone, There are trails throughout the park that lead you along some of the areas where actual fossils and dinosaur bones have been found. There are other trails that lead you around and through some hoodoos so you can see the rock formations up close and from all sides. There are information plaques throughout that give you information about the area. This park is a fair ways away from Calgary, but well worth the drive on a sunny day so you can go for some amazing hikes through the Badlands of Alberta. There is a visitor's centre at the entrance to the park that has souveniers for sale, tours for purchase as well as a museum area to explore for a cost.
10. Mistaya Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By Stef860 - Arroyo Grande, United States
We were debating whether we should go here, but so glad we did! It wasn't overly crowded like some of the other places we went to. It is about a 10 min walk from the parking lot, (which wasn't full!) through a beautiful forest. There is a bridge that overlooks the water rushing through the canyon. The sheer power of it takes your breath away! We walked out on the rocks, (which I probably wouldn't recommend for parents of wild toddlers to do as there are drop-offs). We also went on the hike that goes up into the forest, which was peaceful, gorgeous and not crowded at all.
