Whether retired or un-retired, travel can be fun as well as an educational experience. Canada offers many wonderful choices, but travel to Alberta, a province in Western Canada, can be especially rewarding. 
For one thing, it has over six hundred (600) lakes within its landscape which encompasses mountains, forests, desert, and prairies. Glaciers are prevalent in the Rocky Mountain Parks.
Travel To Alberta — Brief History
This province of Canada has a history going back thousands of years with the indigenous people, and then the arrival of the Europeans. Many farmers migrated from Eastern Canada, Europe, and the USA in the late 19th century. The soil for growing wheat was exceptionally fertile in this part of Canada. 
Due to urbanization, the rural population has decreased, the size of the farms is larger, and its economic base has expanded beyond wheat to oil and other commodities.
The early history of Alberta is tied to the fur trade. In the 19th century, as bison were fewer and fewer, cattle ranches appeared to take their place. Due to rich mineral deposits, mining became an established industry.
Much To Explore in Alberta, Canada
There is so much diversity in Alberta from peaks to plains. It has one of the finest settings anywhere in the world. There are ski resorts, numerous hiking trails, outstanding fishing, magnificent biking opportunities, the snow-covered Rocky Mountains, wheat fields, Northern lights, the Calgary Stampede, West Edmonton Mall, guest ranches, and so much more. 
Whether you wish to explore the countryside or urban settings, Alberta has a plethora of choices.
Travel To Alberta — A Road Trip To Remember
For what can be the best road trip in North America, check out the two hundred sixty-six (266) mile (428-kilometer) excursion from Calgary to Jasper. This can actually be compared to Switzerland’s Glacier Express railroad journey.
You will be making many stops along the way to take in the stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife (marmots, bighorn sheep, elk, and occasional stray bear). 
Key stops along the way are Banff, Cochrane, Icefield’s Parkway, Lake Louise, Mistaya Canyon, the Columbia Icefield, Jasper, Mount Edith Cavell, and Peyto Lake.
Weatherwise, June to September is the best time to embark on this mountain journey, but it is also the busiest time as well.
Here is a website which will give you all the information you need to plan a trip to this most beautiful part of the world. Just click here on Travel To Alberta.
City Life in Alberta Canada
Calgary and Edmonton are the two largest cities in Alberta. Just about half of Alberta’s population lives in these urban cities. They both have major universities, modern hospitals, and many cultural and sports facilities.
For example, living in Calgary you will find a diverse and prosperous city, which sits in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. This is where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet and provides fresh air, open spaces, parks, pathways, mountains, and rivers. Calgary enjoys more days of sunshine than any other major city in Canada.
Edmonton, on the other hand, is the capital of Alberta and the second-largest city in the province. It lies on the North Saskatchewan River and is the center of the Edmonton Capital Region. Edmonton is called the ‘Oil’ because of the massive oil, gas, and oil sands reserves in Edmonton.
There’s plenty to do in these cities which includes theater, museums, casinos, recreation, and sports.
Travel To Alberta — Concluding Thoughts
This is a great area of the world to visit and is definitely a place to put on your calendar. The people of Alberta enjoy a very high quality of life. No matter what your interests are, you will find something to do.
This includes the lowest overall taxes in Canada. Albertans have the highest disposable incomes in Canada and the lowest unemployment rate. It really is an ideal place to live, work, do business, and visit.
It just may be time to travel to Alberta and judge for yourself.
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Biking and hiking are my favorite things to do when traveling, I’m excited to visit Alberta one day! I’ve been doing some research on some of the best places to visit in Canada, Alberta is definitely high up on the list. I also want to visit Vancouver and Toronto, but maybe I’ll start with Alberta and see how that is as a start!
Thanks for sharing some insight there, it’s much appreciated!
Thanks Colton. There is additional information on the area in the comments from Millie who is originally from that area. You may want to check it out. All the Best.
Wow, this place is a real vacation getaway, it appears that Alberta has so much to offer making this a dream vacation, and what is also good is that it is a great place to live with great employment opportunities. Every now and then I come across ads where Canada is looking for people to come over and work. I have a co-work where some of his family have moved to Canada to work and from what he says they are making a good living. His sister according to him is encouraging him to come over to live and enjoy all that Canada has to offer.
Thanks for your comments and thoughts Norman. Much appreciated. Canada is certainly a beautiful country for sure.
I’m originally from Alberta, Canada. I was born and raised in Edmonton. I’m likely the ultimate tour guide when it comes to Edmonton and its surrounding areas where I can tell you about some places not even the tourist magazines cover. I also lived in Calgary for six years and the Red Deer area for 2 years. I also know the Canadian Rockies extremely well as my best friend used to work at the Sawridge Hotel in Jasper while I worked at Tunnel Mountain Chalets in Banff. I will even go as far as telling anybody traveling to the Rockies and want to visit some great hot springs, Miette Hot Springs (north of Jasper’s townsite) is my personal favorite! Even just the drive there and back is worth it between the scenery and wildlife. We encountered a pack of wolves that were standing on some rocks near the hot springs. They were lazing about without a care in the world. Banff has two hot springs of their own, both magnificent in their own right, not to mention more convenient to get to than Miette.
Thank you for sharing this article, Joseph, as this brings me down memory lane. I’ve actually been missing home since COVID reared its ugly head and am praying to do a road trip back into Alberta, hopefully in late spring of 2022 before the kiddos are out of school. For couples who love to travel by road without having to contend with big crowds, anytime between Mother’s Day weekend to Canada Day is your best timing to go. Now with COVID making its impact so much on society, traveling during a quieter time seems to be the way to go.
If anybody wants to know where the best places to eat are from an honest reviewer’s point of view who also happens to be a cook/caterer by trade, I can help you with that. Here’s a few spots I’d recommend;
Edmonton – Spaghetti Factory (West Edmonton Mall or Downtown) and Hooters (WEM). Hooters? Yeah, they have awesome wings and burgers!
Calgary – Wicked Wedge (take-out/delivery only) has the most awesome pizzas that are 100% original (I also know the owner – his story of how he got started is truly amazing!)
Calgary – Peter’s Drive-In (take-out) has been voted at a worldwide level as the “it place” for that old-fashioned burger joint! Be prepared to wait in a long lineup, though. But, trust me, it’s worth it!
Banff – Joe BTFSPLK’s! In the heart of Banff’s townsite is a 1950s style diner that is an absolute must-see (and eat)! Worth it! Worth it! Worth it!
Thanks so much Millie for this great information. You definitely are the person to check with prior to making a trip to this area. I look forward that you have an enjoyable trip there next year. All the Best.