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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.
This well-maintained Airdrie hotel provides a spa, exercise facility and business center, as well as free high-speed Internet access to all guests. An onsite restaurant and lounge provide guests with family-style dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Hotel guests receive all the comforts of home with the right in room amenities including a complimentary newspaper delivered daily.
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Calgary Airport: 23.8km
Downtown Airdrie: 1km
Our Blairmore motel has family atmosphere and beautiful rooms to provide the perfect setting for your Crowsnest Pass (Blairmore) vacation. All guaranteed by AAA and Mobil Travel Guide quality ratings! We offer affordable rates, refrigerator, microwave, HBO, and WiFi. We guarantee you a perfect vacation at a very reasonable cost.
Our Brooks hotel near Lake Newell is ideal for your trip to the area as it's within reach of popular attractions. We offer free Wi-Fi Internet access throughout our non-smoking hotel, and all of our rooms include microwaves and refrigerators. Keep up your workout routine in our gym and go for a refreshing swim in our indoor heated pool, which also features a water slide, hot tub and steam room.
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Downtown Brooks: 0.95km
This Calgary bed and breakfast is a 15-minute drive from the University of Calgary. This cozy inn offers panoramic views of Bow River Valley and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Each of the 2 rooms at Cozy Nest is individually decorated and includes a clock radio. The 2 rooms share a bathroom. Full breakfast every morning. Kitchen facilities are available plus a common room with cable TV and a dining area.
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Calgary Airport: 17.8km
Downtown Calgary: 15.5km
Our beautiful Calgary suite is near the Calgary Zoo. Our suite is fully furnished and comes with a fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher. We offer Free Wi-Fi in all of our suites. There is a lovely living room area with a flat-screen Cable TV. Guests can enjoy a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer. There is free parking available on-site for guests to use.
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Calgary Airport: 9.4km
Downtown Calgary: 1.6km
We are conveniently located north of downtown Calgary, near the Calgary international airport. Positioned close to Cross Iron Mills Mall and the new Stonegate developement, with easy access to Stony Trail, Deerfoot Trail and 16th Avenue (Transcanada Highway 1). Within walking distance of Sunridge Mall and Barlow Trail Restaurants and entertainment facilities.
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Calgary Airport: 10.2km
Downtown Calgary: 8.3km
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
This Calgary hotel features an indoor pool with hot tub, on-site dining and guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. A flat-screen cable TV and coffee-making facilities are provided in all rooms. A work desk is included in the rooms. Casual dining is available at The Bistro which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. A fitness centre is on site. The hotel is 20 minutes from the Calgary international airport.
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Calgary Airport: 5.6km
Downtown Calgary: 9.8km
This Calgary motel is within a 15 minute walk to Southcentre Mall. It features the 99th Ave Cafe, Stetson Pub and every room provides free Wi-Fi. The rooms include cable TV and a desk. Free local telephone calls can be made from every room. Pengrowth Saddledome is 9 km from Stetson Village. The University of Calgary is 16.3 km away and it is a 5 minute walk to public transport links.
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Calgary Airport: 18.1km
Downtown Calgary: 4.9km
Our beautiful Calgary hotel is located near the University of Calgary. Our hotel features a fitness centre, and business center for our guests to use. Free Wi-Fi and breakfast are provided. There is a microwave, refrigerator, desk, and a flat-screen TV provided in each of the rooms. There is also coffee-making facilities and air-conditioning. We have a 24-hour reception offered at our hotel.
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Calgary Airport: 13.8km
Downtown Calgary: 7.8km
Our Calgary hotel is an ideal home base to explore the city. Calgary International Airport is only 20 km away. The Trans-Canada Hwy makes it easy to reach area attractions like the Calgary Zoo. Free Super Start Continental breakfast. Free parking and a variety of rooms. Each room comes with essentials and access to guest laundry facilities. Go for a swim in our heated outdoor pool. Free Wi-Fi.
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Calgary Airport: 10.6km
Downtown Calgary: 6.4km
Next to Calgary International Airport and a short drive from downtown, this Calgary hotel offers free, 24-hour airport shuttle service and free on-site parking. The hotel features an indoor pool and on-site fitness center. After getting some work done in the business center, guests can enjoy a meal in the on-site Moxie's Classic Grill, which also provides room service.
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Calgary Airport: 5.8km
Downtown Calgary: 9.9km
Our downtown Calgary hotel is easy walking distance to local attractions, city businesses and the thriving entertainment and shopping venues nearby. Our 201 room Calgary hotel has full convention and catering facilities. All guest accommodations have windows that open, coffeemakers, dataport, wireless Internet and more. 80% of inventory is non smoking.
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Calgary Airport: 15.2km
Downtown Calgary: 8.9km
This Calgary hotel is in downtown Calgary and features an indoor pool with whirlpool tub. After working in the business center, guests can workout in the on-site fitness center. Guests can enjoy a casual meal in Moxie's Classic Grill, then have a drink in the Mbar Lounge. City attractions such as the Calgary Tower and Telus Convention Centre are only minutes away.
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Calgary Airport: 15.2km
Downtown Calgary: 1.4km
Our downtown Calgary hotel offers top-quality amenities, from the complimentary hot breakfast bar, fitness centre and currency exchange service to each room's free high-speed Internet access and balcony overlooking downtown Calgary. Our hotel's rooms feature triple-sheeted beds, a workspace, a 42-inch flat screen TV, a fridge and a microwave.
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Calgary Airport: 15.7km
Downtown Calgary: 1.5km
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
Our Claresholm motel is only a half hour from the majestic Rocky Mountains. We have 23 meticulously clean and quiet units each with its own unique charm. We are renowned for our Heritage Theme Rooms. Antique furnishings and memorabilia combine with modern amenities to provide our guests with rooms rich in our western heritage and local history. 1-800-661-4891 or bbird@telusplanet.net.
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Downtown Fort Macleod: 42.7km
Our Claresholm hotel has comfortable rooms, spacious suites and offers amenities like a coffee maker, refrigerator and free Wi-Fi Internet access. Book a Jacuzzi suite and relax the night away. Non-smoking rooms are available at our pet-friendly hotel. Free parking for your truck, bus or RV with outdoor outlets. Fuel up for your next adventure with free continental breakfast before heading out.
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Downtown Fort Macleod: 42.4km
Located within walking of Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, this Lethbridge hotel features Dono's Sushi Restaurant and Cudo's Lounge. Rooms have 32-inch flat-screen cable TVs. Guests can enjoy a daily continental breakfast and play billiards at Cudo's Lounge. There is a business center and meeting facilities. Rooms provide free Wi-Fi. They also include refrigerators and coffee makers.
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Airport: 6.9km
Downtown Lethbridge: 3.3km
Our Lethbridge hotel allows you to enjoy an indoor pool and water slide, the perfect place to cool off (especially for traveling families). A free hot breakfast awaits guests each morning, featuring local fare as well as continental favourites. Pets allowed based on the availability of pet friendly rooms. High speed Internet.
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Airport: 8.9km
Downtown Lethbridge: 3.7km
We are ideally located within walking distance of the Casino Lethbridge. This Lethbridge, Alberta hotel is minutes from the University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Community College, the Galt Museum & Archives, Waterton Lakes National Park and Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden.
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Airport: 11.5km
Downtown Lethbridge: 3.7km
This Lethbridge Hotel is a short walking distance from the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Henderson Lake and Henderson Lake Golf Course. The rooms have 32" flat panel TVs, fridge, microwave and coffee centre and a selection of rooms have fireplaces and in-suite jacuzzis. On-site amenities include an indoor pool with jacuzzi, fitness centre, gaming lounge, and the Firestone Restaurant & Bar.
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Airport: 7.2km
Downtown Lethbridge: 2.5km
This Lethbridge hotel is located a half mile from Henderson Lake Golf Club. The hotel features an indoor pool, Jacuzzi and guest rooms with 32-inch flat-screen cable TVs. Rooms provide desks and free Wi-Fi. They are also furnished with microwaves, refrigerators and coffee makers. The hotel serves a daily continental breakfast. The hotel offers vending machines and meeting facilities.
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Airport: 5.9km
Downtown Lethbridge: 3.4km
This Lethbridge inn is located close to the Lethbridge County Airport. Free light continental breakfast served daily. Seasonal heated outdoor pool and picnic area. Free Wi-Fi. Amenities include a mini-fridge, flat panel cable TV with Super channel, DVD player, free local calls, and wake-up service.
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Airport: 5.7km
Downtown Lethbridge: 3.6km
This Granum’s B & B offers warm, comfortable, clean surroundings in a home featuring central AC/heating, free WiFi, jacuzzi tub, laundry service and pet friendly accommodations. You’ll love the 6 foot high privacy fence in the backyard; it’s our own little oasis in the prairies! Free breakfast.
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