From the towering Rocky Mountains, sprawling foothills and wide-open prairies, Alberta is one of North America's most diverse landscapes. Witness the ancient forces of nature in the Badlands and experience the prehistoric world of the dinosaur. This is where dinosaurs once roamed, and cowboys still ride the range.Small towns, rodeos, badlands, spectacular parks and warm, friendly people are around every corner,Alberta hospitality.

Alberta boasts numerous 'world class' attractions, including three UNESCO World Heritage Sites along with several Provincial Museums and Historic Sites.

There are also several privately operated interpretive centres that are well worth the visit. Many of these museums and interpretive centres offer hands-on educational, scientific and cultural experiences for virtually everyone. Go on a dig for dinosaur bones, sleep in an authentic tipi or experience riding the range on a working guest ranch, Alberta has the ultimate in western experiences.

And, Alberta doesn't stop there. Along with the many charming small towns there are larger centres that offer all the amenities of the big city. accommodations, campgrounds,waterslide parks, convention facilities, it's all here in Alberta.

Warm summers and gentle winter seasons offer numerous opportunities to experience year-round outdoor recreation. Bird and wildlife watching are also key activities in Alberta. From the many varieties of birds to the mountain sheep,bears, deer, coyotes, buffalo and antelope, it's a nature lover's and photographers paradise.