History is literally buried deep in the ground in this region; the land is brimming with stories to tell visitors who will listen! The 'badlands' as they are called, are home to dinosaur bones and eggs, mines, canyons, and hills. The region's rich Aboriginal culture is shared through several museums and attractions such as the famous Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. Picturesque spots such as the Cypress Hills and Waterton Lakes parks are a haven for the camera-happy visitor - one visit to Southern Alberta and you will never be the same. Here are some hotspots to check out:

Crownest Pass

Get swept away in the colourful stories of coal mining, rum running, and rockslides in this mining town.

This town has a story to tell. As a mining town it witnessed several disasters throughout its history including a deadly rockslide and a fatal mining accident. These incidents among others provide many colourful stories. Check out the Bellevue Mine tour, where visitors don a hard-hat and miner's lamp and descend underground into an old coal mine.

Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park

An oasis in the 'desert' of Southern Alberta, this parkland straddles the Saskatchewan and Alberta borders, and offers outdoor activities for everyone.

With cooler temperatures and more rain than the rest of the grassland region, this park supports an astounding array of flora and fauna such as pines, aspen, wetlands, moose, deer and squirrels. It is the highest point between Banff and Labrador, and visitors can spend the day golfing, cycling, playing tennis, hiking, playing at a variety of water sports, horseback riding, skating, or skiing.

Drumheller and Dinosaur Provincial Park

Everyone is dwarfed to childlike stature at this mind-boggling attraction, hosting one of the most extensive collections of fossil beds in the world.

The area surrounding Drumheller is the largest area of badlands in Canada, and Drumheller grew from a miner's town to one of the most visited sites in the province! This exciting spot is not only for science buffs - it is wildly interesting for people of all ages and interests because of its amazing collection of dinosaur bones and eggs. The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology hosts life-size models, full skeletons, fossils, hands-on exhibits, films, and an indoor science garden that illustrates millions of years of geological and biological progressions. Fill your water bottle, and check out the nearby Horseshoe Canyon, Canada's own Grand Canyon, where 70 million years of history is carved into the land. A drive around the East Coulee and Hoodoo Trail reveals sandstone columns capped by a hard rock (the 'Hoodoos'), as well as the mining town of East Coulee, where all the above-ground buildings have been preserved as they were when the mine was closed in the early 1980s. Book accommodations in the Drumheller area and embrace your inner child as you explore this dinosaur home closely.

Fort Macleod

Ever wondered just how the Indian tribes steered the buffalo over the jump to their death? Find out at the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a world heritage site as designated by UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization).

Designated a world heritage site by UNESCO, the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump in Fort Macleod celebrates the hunting techniques used by natives for 6,000 years. Natives used to steer massive herds of buffalo towards the jump in order to kill them for food and supplies. Tour guides are members of the Blackfoot Nation, and guide visitors through the interactive center, which is built into the cliff and has seven levels of displays.

Lethbridge

The thriving center of Southern Alberta, Lethbridge is abundant in agricultural resources.

Lethbridge is Alberta's third largest city, with several urban parks as well as the stunning complex of the University of Lethbridge, designed by Arthur Erickson, a renowned Canadian architect. Whoop-up Days in August celebrate the city in a traditional way, with a popular rodeo.

Medicine Hat

Discover more about First Nations history in the world's tallest teepee.

Waterton Lakes National Park

Prepare to see the most picturesque views around in this special location where the open prairies meet looming distant mountains. A hidden gem only beginning to be truly discovered.

On the edge of the Rockies, but still in the Alberta prairies lies the stunning Waterton Lakes National Park. With breathtaking views that are post-card worthy, visitors will not be disappointed. Stay in a Waterton Lakes National Park area accommodation and relax, or take part in the hiking, golfing, fishing, boating, cycling and skiing offered. Keep the camera ready to catch squirrels, marmots, deer, bears, bison, and thousands of waterfowl on film.

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Calgary Airport: 8.8km
Downtown Calgary: 6.1km

Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport
1250 Mckinnon Drive NE
Calgary
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Our beautiful cozy Calgary bed and breakfast is 20 minutes away from the Calgary International Airport. We offer free parking on-site. We also provide Free Wi-Fi access for all our guests. Every morning we serve a delicious hot breakfast from 7AM-9AM and on Weekends until 11AM. There is a King size bed with an en suite bathroom, and a queen size bed with a private bathroom.

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Calgary Airport: 24.4km
Downtown Calgary: 17.8km

This Calgary South hotel boasts 201 tastefully decorated and functional rooms and suites, multi-purpose meeting and banquet room, a business centre, indoor swimming pool & whirlpool, and a fitness facility. Denny's 24 Hour Restaurant and Moxie's Classic Grill (opens mid-Feb 2011) anchor this beautiful property.

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Calgary Airport: 20.2km
Downtown Calgary: 13.8km

Our beautiful suites are located near the Calgary Tower. Our suites are self-catering accommodations. We have a fitness centre for our guests to use located on site. All of the units have kitchen and dining facilities. We provide free Wi-Fi, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with free toiletries and a balcony. A BBQ is available for our guests to use.

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Calgary Airport: 10.2km
Downtown Calgary: 1.1km

ExecSuite ExecSuite
702 - 3rd Avenue S.W.
Calgary
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Our Calgary accommodation is only 10 minutes from the Airport and only 7 minutes from the heart of downtown Calgary, making us a great choice for a Calgary airport hotel. Shopping and other attractions can also be easily accessed from our location. We also offer an indoor swimming pool, exercise facilities, and an on-site restaurant!

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Calgary Airport: 8.8km
Downtown Calgary: 6.1km

Our Calgary hotel is 10 km from the Spruce Meadows and 13 km from downtown Calgary. Start your day with our complimentary deluxe breakfast bar. Help yourself to fresh fruit, hot sausage, crispy bacon and warm cinnamon rolls that are sure to leave you smiling. All guest rooms are also equipped with complimentary high speed Internet access. Families will love our newly renovated pool and waterslide.

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Calgary Airport: 27.2km
Downtown Calgary: 13.4km

Our convenient downtown Calgary hotel is near eclectic shopping, fine dining, and world-class corporations. Ideal for both business and leisure travel. Relax in the largest downtown Calgary Alberta hotel, and enjoy the utmost hospitality. Our newly renovated accommodations showcase floor-to-ceiling windows, plush, brand-new bedding, and unobstructed views of the vibrant metropolis.

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Calgary Airport: 14.1km
Downtown Calgary: 0.7km

This Calgary hotel is 4 km from the Calgary International Airport and offers an indoor pool. The hotel features accommodations with a fully equipped kitchenette. Suites and studios feature flat-screen cable TVs. The accommodations also include a seating area with sofa bed and work desk. Guests are served a daily breakfast with hot coffee. The hotel also offers fitness centre.

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Calgary Airport: 5.6km
Downtown Calgary: 9.8km

At our Calgary hotel we offer 85 guest rooms on four floors, which are conveniently located just a few minutes from downtown Calgary and 35 minutes from the airport. For all your shopping needs, we have over 60 stores to choose from. We are 2 blocks away from the C-train station, which takes you directly all over the city. Don't forget; kids under 17 stay for free in their parents' room.

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Calgary Airport: 31.9km
Downtown Calgary: 17.3km

Our Calgary bed and breakfast is less than 10 km from Canada Olympic Park. It features a billiards table, a hot breakfast, and free Wi-Fi. Cable TV and a refrigerator are included in the guest rooms. Each has an en suite bathroom. Guests can enjoy the property garden or relax in front of the fire pit on starry evenings.

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Calgary Airport: 33.4km
Downtown Calgary: 11.4km

B&B on Signal Hill B&B on Signal Hill
4 Signal Ridge Court South West
Calgary
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Our Calgary Airport Hotel amenities include free airport shuttle, free wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, business center, and guest laundry. Our complimentary Express Start Breakfast Bar is served every morning featuring the world's best tasting cinnamon roll. Watch for our indoor pool, water slide, hot tub and fitness center opening Spring 2008!

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Calgary Airport: 5.7km
Downtown Calgary: 10.7km

Our vibrant, contemporary Calgary hotel is minutes from downtown. Inspired by the truly dazzling views we offer of both the majestic Rocky Mountains to the west and Calgary's ever-growing skyline. Our nearly 200 guest rooms and suites have all been completely redesigned, capturing the colour and spirit of our unique landscape, and appointed with thoughtful and unexpected comforts.

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Calgary Airport: 20.2km
Downtown Calgary: 8.9km

Hotel Blackfoot Hotel Blackfoot
5940 Blackfoot Trail SE
Calgary
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Our Calgary hotel is two km from Calgary International Airport. Our sophisticated Euro-modern Calgary hotel provides the ultimate in comfort for business travelers, while leisure travelers heading off on vacation can enjoy the convenience of parking near Calgary Airport if they spend a night with us either at the start or end of their trip!

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Calgary Airport: 10.5km
Downtown Calgary: 17.7km

Acclaim Hotel Calgary Airport Acclaim Hotel Calgary Airport
123 Freeport Boulevard N.E.
Calgary
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This Calgary hotel is within a 12-minute drive of downtown and the Calgary Zoo. The hotel has an airport shuttle, free parking and provides free Wi-Fi in public areas. Coast Plaza Hotel and Conference Center rooms include morning newspapers and a coffee maker. The Coast Plaza offers a 24-hour front desk and an indoor pool.

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Calgary Airport: 14km
Downtown Calgary: 8km

Our hotel is located near Calgary City Centre. The hotel is furnished with a contemporary style. We offer free wireless highspeed Internet, and coffee. All rooms have a flat screen TV, mini-bar, and an iron and ironing board. Some of our rooms offer kitchen facilities, sofa sleeper, and a balcony. We provide a non-smoking environment. There is also deluxe complimentary breakfast available.

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Calgary Airport: 12.8km
Downtown Calgary: 2.8km

Hotel Elan Hotel Elan
1122 16 Ave SW
Calgary
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This Calgary hotel is located on top of a hill, 3 miles from Mckenzie Meadows Golf Club. This 4-star hotel boasts an indoor water slide, spa services and a casino. Deerfoot Inn and Casino features 5 restaurants and bars as well as room service. There are 2 jacuzzis, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. Guests can use the business center and gym or get body and facial treatments.

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Calgary Airport: 26.7km
Downtown Calgary: 20.4km

Deerfoot Inn and Casino Deerfoot Inn and Casino
11500 35 Street SE
Calgary
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Conveniently located off Highway 1, our non-smoking Calgary hotel has free parking, free continental breakfast with a free newspaper. Swim in our sparkling pool and unwind in our hot tub. Our pet-friendly hotel features free Wi-Fi Internet access throughout. Kids 17 and under stay free with an adult. There are several restaurants within walking distance.

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Calgary Airport: 12.1km
Downtown Calgary: 6.5km

Ramada Limited Calgary Ramada Limited Calgary
2363 Banff Trail NW
Calgary
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Our Drumheller hotel offers free parking for your car, truck or RV making it easy to enjoy Drumheller. Free Wi-Fi Internet access. All of the rooms at our non-smoking Drumheller hotel have microwaves and refrigerators, and we offer Jacuzzi suites as well as handicapped-accessible rooms.

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Downtown Drumheller: 1.8km

Our beautiful hotel is located near Central High River, which offers shopping and dining. Our hotel provides guests an indoor pool with a twisty slide and a hot tub to enjoy. Guest rooms include a microwave and refrigerator. Everyday we serve our guests a delicious continental breakfast with coffee and tea. We also have a business centre for our guests convenience.

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Calgary Airport: 72.1km
Downtown High River: 3.2km

Our Lethbridge golf resort provides a seasonal tennis court and an outdoor pool. A full kitchen is provided in condos. A flat-screen TV is offered in our air-conditioned condos. A living room, a fireplace, a dining area and BBQ facilities are also provided. A private patio is featured. Our fitness centre is open to all. Free parking is provided on site. Galt Museum & Archives is 10 km from us.

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Airport: 19km
Downtown Lethbridge: 12.5km

This Lethbridge hotel offers breakfast, and has a sauna and fitness center for guest use. All guest rooms have flat-screen TVs, a refrigerator, coffee maker, and workdesk, as well as ironing facilities. Some rooms feature a separate seating area with a sofa bed and wired Internet access. Guests will find a business center and a tour desk in the hotel, and free Wi-Fi throughout.

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Airport: 5.7km
Downtown Lethbridge: 3.7km

Ramada Lethbridge Ramada Lethbridge
1303 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge
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We are conveniently located near the ENMAX Centre event hall, Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens, Southern Alberta Art Gallery and Lethbridge County Airport. This Lethbridge hotel is just minutes from the University of Lethbridge.

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Airport: 6.8km
Downtown Lethbridge: 4km

Comfort Inn Lethbridge Comfort Inn Lethbridge
3226 Fairway Plaza Rd. South
Lethbridge
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At our Medicine Hat hotel you can expect friendly guest services available 24 hours and 90 spacious and cozy room selections which each offer great in-room amenities. Exceptional value, comfort, and a great location make our hotel perfect destination for families, business travelers, or for that special getaway. We are conveniently located at the intersection of Highways No. 1 and No. 3.

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Downtown Medicine Hat: 4.4km

In Pincher Creek, our motel and lodges are close to attractions such as Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village. Complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is available in public areas and a computer station is located on site. A complimentary breakfast is served each morning. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and ice machine.

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Downtown Pincher Creek: 0.11km

Parkway Motel & European Lodges Parkway Motel & European Lodges
1070 Waterton Avenue, Box 1899
Pincher Creek
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Our Raymond bed and breakfast offers BBQ facilities. In our rooms a flat-screen cable TV is provided. Free Wi-Fi and breakfast is also offered. Each of our brightly furnished room includes a hairdryer, bathrobes and free toiletries. A spa bath and a seating area are offered in select rooms. Laundry facilities are available as well as a common lounge featuring a flat-screen TV.

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