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Alberta Sights and Culture

Royal Tyrrell Museum

Location: Drumheller

Type: Museums and Galleries

Royal Tyrrell Museum

Royal Tyrrell Museum

Millions of years ago, dinosaurs roamed the rugged Alberta badlands. Now, they stalk the halls of the Royal Tyrrell Museum, one of the world’s premiere dinosaur museums! . ...more »

  • Location: Drumheller
  • Type: Museums and Galleries
  • Tel: 310-0000 then (403) 823-7707

Town of Sylvan Lake

Located just two hours northwest of Calgary and 18 km west of the city of Red Deer, the Town of Sylvan Lake is one of Central Alberta's most popular summer destinations. ...more »

  • Location: Sylvan Lake
  • Type: Towns and Counties
  • Tel: (403) 887-5050

Pearson's Berry Farm

Visitors to Pearson's permanent location in Calgary's Crossroads Market know that when summer arrives it's time to visit the farm for berry picking and Alberta's best pies and butter tarts. ...more »

  • Location: Innisfail
  • Type: Agri-Tourism
  • Tel: 403.224.3011

The Jungle Farm

Come to this family owned farm for fresh u-pick vegetables, strawberries and flowers and general store with home-made preserves. Lots of fun for the kids with a corn maze and play and picnic areas. ...more »

  • Location: Innisfail
  • Type: Agri-Tourism
  • Tel: 403-227-4231

Edgar Farms

This award-winning family run century-farm (six generations strong) specializes in market garden asparagus, but also grows peas, beans and Angus beef, all of which you can buy at their store. ...more »

  • Location: Innisfail
  • Type: Agri-Tourism
  • Tel: 403-227-2443

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO-designated world heritage site, is a great place to visit – unless of course you’re a buffalo. ...more »

  • Location: Fort Macleod
  • Type: Historic Sites

Telus World of Science

Blast off to the far corners of the galaxy or put yourself under the microscope and explore the human body at the Telus World of Science in Edmonton. ...more »

  • Location: City of Edmonton
  • Type: Theme Parks
  • Tel: (780) 451-3344

Columbia Icefields

The Columbia Icefields are one of Canada’s national treasures.Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the bold and barren landscape of the icefields is a fascinating and unique natural wonder. ...more »

  • Location: Jasper
  • Type: Attractions
  • Tel: 1 (800) 760-6934

Atlas Coal Mine

Dig into the darkest years of Alberta’s past! Coal mining was difficult, dirty and dangerous. While mining here has long since ended, the incredible stories of the miners still burn brightly here. ...more »

  • Location: Drumheller
  • Type: Historic Sites
  • Tel: (403) 822-2220

Innisfail and District Historical Village

Spread over two park-like acres, this rustic historical villages offers visitors the opportunity to step back in time to experience life the way the pioneers lived it. ...more »

  • Location: Innisfail
  • Type: Museums and Galleries
  • Tel: 403-227-2906

All Alberta Sights and Culture

Our Local Experts say:

Alberta’s big sky country is filled with natural wonders visited by travelers from around the world. The theme of wilderness, western heritage and the frontier carries through many of Alberta’s historic cultural attractions too.

When exploring the history of Alberta, start with the Native Canadian tribes whose traditional ways and life are explained in several museums and interpretive centres. You’ll also find interesting and modern public art, numerous theme parks, sports venues, rodeos and more music, cultural and outdoor festivals than you can count.

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