Planning Your Visit

Experiences to Discover in Western Canada

Quest for uniqueness

Seek the extraordinary in the national parks and national historic sites of Alberta and British Columbia. Challenge yourself with wilderness treks. Stimulate your senses with never-seen-before creatures and life forms cemented in time. Immerse yourself in a lifestyle and culture unlike your own. Take the plunge and try something new.

Wranglin’, Ropin’ and Reminiscin’! at Bar U Ranch National Historic Site 
The Ties That Bind at Rogers Pass National Historic Site

Fascinating people

Discover fascinating cultures in the West. Meet compelling people that will bring history alive. Listen to some intriguing stories, participate in an activity that you’ve never tried before or taste something out of this world. Let the national parks and national historic sites give you an experience that you will never forget.

Trappers, Trade and Tipis at Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site
Aboriginal culture – past and present at Fort St. James National Historic Site
Stories of Ice Age at Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site
Sail Away To... at Gulf Islands National Park Reserve

Simply breathtaking

Explore corners of paradise in British Columbia’s and Alberta’s national parks. The extraordinary beauty of these places will leave you breathless. Climb the tallest mountain, picnic in a floral meadow or ski through a dense forest. Whatever your experience may be, feel inspired by these exceptional landscapes and natural treasures. You’ll be making memories for a lifetime.

Peak Experiences at Banff National Park
Seasonal Sightings at Elk Island National Park 
Up Close and Personal at Glacier National Park
Land of the Giants at Mount Revelstoke National Park

The ideal getaway

Are you ready to relax and savour the simple pleasures of the outdoors with family and friends? Then you’re set for a visit to Alberta’s and British Columbia’s national parks, national park reserves and national historic sites. Enjoy worry-free and secure experiences that will help you kick back, unwind and get away from it all.

Delectable Tastes of Salt at Wood Buffalo National Park
The Mountains Marry the Prairies at Waterton Lakes National Park 
Sounds of Silence at Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Live what is real

Get on the path to personal discovery by becoming directly involved with nature, history and culture in British Columbia’s and Alberta’s national parks and national historic sites. Opportunities abound to converse with locals, try something different or go off the beaten track and make new discoveries. You’ll find each experience rewarding.

Creature Feature at Banff Park Museum 
The Gentle Giants of Ranching...The Percheron Horse at Bar U Ranch National Historic Site
From Net to Can at Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site