How to Find Luxury Hotels In Alberta, Canada

Alberta, Canada is a delightful mixture of both the spectacular Rocky Mountains and cities full of exciting people and places. You'll find luxury accommodations throughout Alberta, from downtown Calgary to the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A computer with Internet access.
• Highway map of the province of Alberta.

Know Your Destination

1. Enjoy western Canada's Old West heritage by visiting Calgary in July. The Calgary Stampede is a major event offering rodeos, stage shows, music, good food and the GMC Rangeland Derby.

2. Climb up the Rocky Mountains and experience the high altitudes and spectacular scenery that surround Alberta. Hotels, inns and resorts are only minutes away from outdoor adventures and breathtaking vistas.

Get Around Alberta, Canada

3. Fly into the modern airports at Calgary or Edmonton. The airports are easy to navigate and you'll find luxury lodging nearby.

4. Hop in the saddle and go for a ride. Country lodges and wilderness jump-off points offer outfitting services and back-country trips on horseback. Beginners will be given lessons and quickly learn to ride. Horses were once Alberta's main form of transportation.

5. Taxi services are available in all major urban areas. Call a taxi to drop you off at your hotel if you want someone else to do the driving for you. In-town rates are reasonable.

Find Luxury Accommodations in Alberta, Canada

6. To book accommodations, contact Travel Alberta at (800) ALBERTA or visit the Web site (see Resources below). Stay on a guest ranch in the Canadian Rockies near Kananaskis. Blaze a trail up into the mountains, go skiing or just enjoy some of Canada's most spectacular scenery.

7. Golf in the Waterton National Park less than three hours south of Calgary. You'll be awestruck by the mountains and play on a professional green.

8. Choose luxury accommodations in Canmore and take home a masterpiece. Shop in Canmore for original works by both local and national artists. Browse the galleries of waterworks, oil paintings and photographs.

9. Charge up snowy trails on an ATV or a snowmobile. Book a room at one of Jasper's fine resorts or hotels and warm up afterwards with a cup of hot chocolate.

10. Raft down the Bow River with a professional guide. Watch for deer, moose and bears as you meander downstream in a relaxing journey through the wilderness. Area accommodations are excellent starting points.

11. Stay near Lake Louise on a world-class slope. Spectacular mountain scenery, high-altitude snow, lifts, shops, ski rentals and hotels are all close together.