Christmas travel, you must come to the only tourist destination in Canada hand-picked by National Geographic!

Not long ago,

National Geographic magazine published

2023 top25 global tourist attractions,

Canada has one lucky guy among them,

Guess who it is...

(The picture is from national geographic, the copyright belongs to the original author)

The answer is--

Alberta

Alberta has both beautiful natural scenery,

It also has a unique cultural landscape.

From icy mountains to forest lakes,

From western cowboy style to historical sites,

From national parks to mountain towns...

The fusion and collision of historical tradition and modern elements,

allows us to immerse ourselves in the

Past, present and future here.

*This list is divided into five categories: "community community", "natural nature", "cultural culture", "family family" and "adventure". Alberta is selected in the community category.

*Please go to the end of the article to view the complete list.

PART ONE

Natural wonders

The natural landscape of Alberta is world famous.

Magnificent peaks, ancient ice sheets, lakes and waterfalls, vast valleys,

All of them are so pure and refined, like a fairyland on earth!

Not only is it a popular location for many famous movies,

Many of them are even recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Assessed as the world natural heritage.

"Brokeback Mountain"

"Western Dragon"

*Movies such as "Brokeback Mountain", "The Great River Going East", "Samurai of the Round Table", "Three Musketeers", "Princess Anne's Diary", "Western Dragon" and other movies were filmed in Alberta.

banff countryhome park 和 Jasper National Park

Banff National Park & Jasper National Park

Banff National Park is the first national park in Canada, and it is also the area with the most complete natural ecology in the world.

There are hot springs, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Atapascal Icefield and other tourist attractions in the park, and there are hundreds of wild animals.Activities in the park include canoeing, horseback riding, mountaineering, skiing, fishing and more.

In autumn and winter, who can resist the temptation of skiing and hot springs?Especially when you are in the glacier, all this is even more cool!

Jasper National Park is full of mountains, valleys, glaciers, forests, grasslands, and wild animals such as bighorn sheep, elk, and alpine goats.

Jasper National Park has more than 800 large and small lakes, which can be used for fishing, horse riding, boating and other outdoor activities.

Between the two parks is the "Continental Spine" that stretches 230 kilometers - the Ice Field Parkway.

Passing through the famous Columbia Icefield, you can see towering peaks, white glaciers, grasslands, waterfalls, lakes and various wild animals along the way.

Dinosaur Provincial National Park

Dinosaur Provincial Park

It is the place where the largest number of dinosaur fossils are unearthed in the world, and important fossil remains are buried. It was included in the "World Cultural and Natural Heritage List" in 1979.

The terrain here is very strange, with stone pillars, mountain peaks and colorful rock formations, and these terrains are all naturally formed!

In addition to seeing excavation scenes in the museum, you can also enter the wasteland to dig dinosaur fossils and other animal fossils yourself.

Waterton Lakes National Park

One of the world heritage.Touring on the lake, you can shuttle between the peaks.Spring and summer are good times for bird watching.

Elk Island State Park

Elk Island National Park

The only national park in Canada established for the protection of wild animals, there are nearly 250 species of birds and the largest mammal in North America - the American forest bison.

Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

It was just included in the "World Cultural and Natural Heritage List" in 19.It is known as an ancient and sacred cultural scenic spot where Aboriginal people have created rock art for thousands of years.

PART TWO

City impression

In addition to natural landscapes,

The city scenery of Alberta is also worth visiting!

Calgary, Edmonton and other cities,

Can let you from the "Wonderland" just now,

Suddenly fall into the colorful and comfortable "mortal world".

As big as a shopping center, as small as a small shop in the street,

You can experience the splendor of the city.

However, Alberta is unique in that,

The city is not completely wrapped by modern times,

Instead, a lot can be learned from

Historical elements in the city.

Strong denim style

Alberta is the place with the most cowboys in Canada. It is known as the "Hometown of Cowboys" and is a popular shooting location for western cowboy movies.

The Calgary Stampede, the world's largest outdoor denim event, is held in Calgary every July.

In the surrounding farms, you can experience the colorful cowboy life; in the Olympic Saddle Stadium in the Rodeo Park, you can also take a tour or participate in cowboy activities.

Folk Park Historic Village

Heritage Park Historical Village

Experience the good old days at Canada's largest living history village.Here, the life in the village during the western pioneering period in the 19th century is reproduced here. You can see life scenes such as fur trade and railway construction.

Old Stacona Historic District

Old Strathcona Historic Area

One of Canada's most recognizable trendy neighborhoods, once Edmonton's downtown, has 30 historic buildings preserved.

The whole block is filled with a strong traditional and artistic atmosphere, as well as the unique style of immigrant cities.In addition to various art and cultural activities, you can also experience shopping, walking and other entertainment activities.

calgary tower

Calgary Tower

One of Calgary's most famous landmarks and a tourist attraction, it can be seen anywhere in the city.The tower has 762 steps, and the ball on the top of the tower is a bar, a revolving restaurant and an exciting lookout.

alberta art museum

Art Gallery of Alberta

The oldest cultural and artistic institution in Alberta, it has a collection of more than XNUMX pieces of classical and modern art treasures, including paintings, sculptures, installation art, and many precious photos from Canadian and international artists.

PART THREE

Food Radar

steak

Alberta's beef is world-renowned, delicious and juicy, and the quality of the 3A-grade beef strictly controlled by the Canadian Beef International Association is absolutely unquestionable!

Natural conditions such as climate and water sources have bred the delicious and tender Alberta beef, coupled with the blessing of cooking techniques, ah~ which foodie comes here not for this beef!

seafood

Canada is rich in marine resources, and the seafood is also diverse and fresh!In Alberta, it is easy to taste a variety of delicious seafood with tender meat.

Calgary Farmers Markets

Calgary Farmer's Market

If you want to find authentic ingredients, you can check out the farmers market!

The Calgary Farmers Market is a very well-known market. Most merchants here have their own farms, so most of the agricultural products are produced and processed by themselves.Clean and safe, delicious and rest assured!