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and towering walls of ice, or journey 300 miles
north of Edmonton to Fort McMurray, for a chance
to see the Northern Lights. Travel back in time on
a visit to Dinosaur Provincial Park. One of Alberta’s
five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, here you’ll find
some of the most extensive dinosaur fossil fields
in the world. Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump near
Fort McLeod is another World Heritage Site, which
traces how the Aboriginal people of the plains
drove bison off the cliff for over 6,000 years.
Alberta’s two largest cities are Calgary and Edmonton,
both offering unique experiences to rival any of
Canada’s other cosmopolitan cities. Of the two,
Calgary is perhaps better known, not least because
of the annual Calgary Stampede, the largest outdoor
rodeo in the world. Edmonton is an attractive and
truly welcoming city. Perched high above the River
Valley is the downtown area, whilst the beautiful
parks that hug the river are ideal for cycling, jogging
or just a relaxing walk at any time of year.
Prince
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Whistler
Sonora
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Vancouver
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Pender
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Yoho
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Nat’l Park
Invermere
70 Mile House
Clearwater
Osoyoos
Great Bear
Rainforest
Courtenay
Vermilion
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Hat
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