Tourism in Alberta
tourism in Alberta, Canada
Tourism in Alberta saw 38.1 million visits that generated $14.4 billion in revenue, and supporting around 260,000 jobs in 2024. The province hosts approximately 27,900 tourism-related businesses. The number of domestic visits to the Alberta Rockies was approximately 5.5 million in 2024. This was the third-highest number of visits to the region on record and 3.8% below the all-time high set in 2021 (5.7 million visits).
The province has six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, five national parks, and numerous provincial parks. Natural landscapes like the Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, along with urban attractions such as West Edmonton Mall and the Calgary Stampede are some of the primary attractions. The province has a long-term strategy to grow tourism to $25 billion in visitor spending by 2035, supporting attractions like the Dinosaur Provincial Park and the Royal Tyrrell Museum.
Tourist attractions
Mountains
The Canadian Rockies in Alberta's southwest are a major attraction for climbing and hiking, with an extensive park system and mountain peaks reaching over 3000 m. The Kananaskis Country park system has numerous trails for hiking and horseback riding, and rafting is done on some of the rivers.
Skiing
Alberta is an important destination for tourists who love to ski.
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