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.

We offer free breakfast, WiFi, and heated indoor pool. Start your day by making rounds at our breakfast buffet, which includes hot and healthy options. Each of our comfortable guest rooms features a flat-screen HDTV with cable, mini-refrigerator, microwave, ironing facilities, work space, and air-conditioning or heating capabilities. Pet-friendly rooms are available, and parking is free of charge.

Days Inn & Suites Airdrie Days Inn & Suites Airdrie
911 Highland Park Cove
Airdrie
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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

Brooks Ramada Inn & Suites Brooks Ramada Inn & Suites
1319 2nd Street West
Brooks
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Our Brooks bed and breakfast is located 8 km from Brooks city centre and is less than a 1 hour drive from Dinosaur Provincial Park. An American breakfast and free Wi-Fi are offered. Every country style room at this Alberta bed and breakfast has a TV as well as heating and air conditioning. We are completely non-smoking and offers meeting and banquet facilities.

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Downtown Brooks: 1.2km

Prairie Schooner Inn Prairie Schooner Inn
Highway 873 North
Brooks
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Our B&B is located near the Calgary Tower. Free Wi-Fi is provided. We offer on-site horse riding, as well as spa services for guest to enjoy a relaxing day. The breakfast menu can be adjusted to accommodate special dietary restrictions. Coffee or tea can be enjoyed on the balcony, which provides views of the Rocky Mountains. A living area with a fireplace and TV are also provided.

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Downtown Calgary: 42.6km

Our hotel is right next to the Calgary International Airport. We provide our guests with a non-smoking environment. We offer Free Wi-Fi, and a nice hot breakfast. Each suite has a kitchenette, and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. We also have a fitness centre available along with an indoor pool and hot tub. There is a market onsite and a free grocery shopping service is offered.

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Calgary Airport: 5.6km
Downtown Calgary: 16.9km

Homewood Suites Calgary Airport Homewood Suites Calgary Airport
1000-2021 100 Avenue Northeast
Calgary
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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 beautiful Calgary resort is located near the Heritage Park Historical Village. We provide Free Wi-Fi and a Flat-screen TV in all of our guest rooms. There is a coffee machine and desk provided with a private bathroom with free toiletries. Select rooms include a minibar. There is an indoor & outdoor hot tub available for use along with a fitness centre. A restaurant and bar are located on site.

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Calgary Airport: 24.8km
Downtown Calgary: 10.2km

Grey Eagle Resort Grey Eagle Resort
3777 Grey Eagle Drive
Calgary
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We provide different locations for our guests to stay in the Calgary City Centre. Our apartments come with a fully equipped kitchen. There is on-site parking for our guests to use. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Our apartments include a flat-screen TV in our seating areas. There are laundry facilities available to use, and private bathrooms, which include free toiletries and a hair dryer.

Distances to…
Calgary Airport: 13.4km
Downtown Calgary: 1.4km

O Hotel Suites O Hotel Suites
517 15th Ave SW
Calgary
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Make the most of your Canadian getaway by booking with our Airport North hotel in Calgary, near Calgary International. Free WiFi, Free airport shuttle, Free weekday newspaper and fitness centre. Start your morning with our free hot breakfast. Enjoy our business center with copy and fax services, exercise room, fitness centre and indoor pool.

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Calgary Airport: 6.8km
Downtown Calgary: 17.4km

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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At our Calgary suites hotel, we offer all the comforts. Try our family suite with a fridge, microwave, dining table, plates, cutlery, and a separate room with bunk beds for the kids. Our Jacuzzi Suite is perfect for relaxing with that special loved one in your life. All guest rooms come with air conditioner and heater, IPOD alarm clocks, 32" Flat Screen TV and complimentary satellite movies.

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Calgary Airport: 26.5km
Downtown Calgary: 20.2km

With its distinctive Groupe Germain signature architecture and downtown Calgary location, the hotel is luminous and modern, incorporating glass, natural stone, works of art and creative details all inspired by the city that surrounds it. It is sure to awaken the senses. The entire complex incorporates several state-of-the-art features designed to conserve energy and preserve our environment.

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Calgary Airport: 13.7km
Downtown Calgary: 0.28km

Hotel Le Germain Calgary Hotel Le Germain Calgary
899, Centre Street SW
Calgary
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This Calgary hotel is ideally placed within minutes of Calgary International Airport and features many exceptional amenities and facilities, including a 24-hour fitness center and free airport shuttle service. A number of popular area sites, including downtown Calgary, the Calgary Zoo and historic Fort Calgary can all be found close to the Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Airport.

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Calgary Airport: 5km
Downtown Calgary: 11.3km

Our north of central Calgary hotel serves a beautiful continental breakfast everyday. We have Free Wi-Fi access and cable TV. Every room is equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, and a tea and coffee-making facilities. Our hotel includes guest laundry facilities, and a business centre. In addition we also have a wonderful outdoor pool for our guests.

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Calgary Airport: 10.7km
Downtown Calgary: 6km

North Calgary Thriftlodge North Calgary Thriftlodge
2304 16th Avenue NW
Calgary
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Our manor is located near the Cardston Municipal Golf course and the Remington-Alberta Carriage Centre. Our guest suite comes with a microwave and a refrigerator. There is a restaurant located on-site. Free Wi-Fi and breakfast are provided. A dining area with tea and coffee-making facilities are featured in our suite. We also provide a nicely decorated lounge that includes a flat-screen TV.

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

Our cozy Drumheller bed & breakfast has free Wi-Fi access. We offer a beautiful garden view; each guest room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and air-conditioning. A fridge is also included for additional convenience. We offer either private or a shared bathroom. A delicious breakfast is served every morning. A garden with a pond and a furnished patio is available.

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Downtown Drumheller: 2km

Our Drumheller hotel offer guest rooms with a flat-screen TV, coffee maker, fridge, microwave, hair-dryer, an alarm clock, and ironing facilities. Select rooms feature kitchen facilities, a desk, balcony, and a whirlpool. Our hotel is a pet-friendly hotel. Free Wi-Fi is provided. We welcome our guests to use our fitness centre and our business centre to get their work done.

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Downtown Drumheller: 3.2km

Our Hanna Alberta Bed and Breakfast is a completely separate building from our home. This offers our guests privacy, they are able to make themselves at home. We have three tastefully decorated rooms to choose from, each with their own bathroom. A complimentary tea tray is set out for you to enjoy, take a walk down the country lane, relax and enjoy your stay!

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

Canadas Best Value Inn Canadas Best Value Inn
1142 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge
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Our Medicine Hat hotel is located off the Trans-Canada Highway and features an indoor pool, a hot tub and a sauna. Free Wi-Fi and a daily breakfast are provided. A cable TV, a microwave and a fridge are provided in each of our traditionally furnished rooms. For your convenience, a work desk and tea and coffee-making facilities are also included in all our rooms.

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Downtown Medicine Hat: 5.1km

Imperial Inn Imperial Inn
3282 - 13 Avenue
Medicine Hat
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Our Pincher Creek motel is located near the Golf Club. Our rooms include a refrigerator, microwave, cable TV, air-conditioning, and a coffee maker. We serve a delicious breakfast every day. Our motel is a non-smoking environment for guests' convenience. Guests can also relax in our hot tub. There is a business centre on-site and vending machines that provide snacks and drinks.

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Downtown Pincher Creek: 1.5km

Super 8 Motel Super 8 Motel
1307 Freebairn Avenue
Pincher Creek
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Our Strathmore bed and breakfast is refurbished to its original charm, our historic B&B is located 13 km from Strathmore city centre. All our rooms showcase period furnishings. A homemade breakfast is served daily. Overlooking the garden, each of our rooms includes free Wi-Fi. They also feature original hard wood floors. You can enjoy a hearty breakfast in the dining room.

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Downtown Strathmore: 15.6km

Sproule Heritage Place Sproule Heritage Place
242030 Range Road 235
Strathmore
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Our Strathmore hotel is located off Trans-Canada Highway 1, and offers an indoor pool and a water slide, rooms with free Wi-Fi and serves a daily continental breakfast. A cable TV, a microwave and a refrigerator are offered in all our rooms. They also include a desk and tea and coffee-making facilities. You can enjoy a workout in the on-site fitness center.

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Downtown Strathmore: 0.7km

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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