Wondering what to do on your next trip to Calgary and the Rockies? Curious about what there is to see and do around Southern Alberta? Here are a few ideas that are sure to please every nature lover!

What you can’t ignore are the Rocky Mountains and the Bow River. The Rocky Mountains attract tourists from across the globe, and with good reason! Activities in this area include horseback riding and tours, rock climbing, hiking, fishing, camping, skiing and snowboarding, and many others. Some of the top locations for downhill sports are in Fernie, Sunshine, and Nakiska. However, you do not need to leave the city in order to take part in downhill skiing, as Canada Olympic Park can fill your need to ski, and other parks in and around the city offer cross-country skiing options. It’s easy to find a rental shop for all of the equipment you need for outdoor activities if you do not have your own.

Some of the National Parks have incredible opportunities to connect with nature in a grand scale. The Columbia Icefields are another attraction you do not want to miss! Guided tours of the Athabasca glacier are available. The glacier is recognized by UNESCO, and is a protected national heritage site. This beautiful glacier stretches between Lake Louise and Jasper, covering approximately 230km of land. The tour is fully guided and takes about an hour and a half, ending with a trip to the chalet, interpretive centre, and the gallery. You can even indulge in a helicopter ride to take in the beauty of the glacier from a bird’s eye view. To truly experience the pure environment of the Rockies, the Icefields are the place to go!

No visit is complete without enjoying the beauty of Alberta from the Bow River and other lakes and rivers! White water rafting trips are available from a single outing to a few days in Banff, Calgary, Lake Louise, Kananaskis, and along the Red Deer river. Other day trips include kayaking and canoeing. Fishing along the Bow River in Calgary is a favorite pastime, and guided tours are open to the public.

For those who prefer to fish in the wilderness, just venture outside of Calgary’s door to the numerous fishing holes surrounding the city. In fact, the world’s premier trout fishery is located in the Bow River. Calgary has among the best inner city fishing for brown, rainbow, cutthroat trout, and white fish. Be sure to take in some of the sights and sounds of a fly fishing adventure for an experience of a lifetime.

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