Alberta Holidays

Most visitors to Alberta spend time in the Canadian Rocky Mountains – a key draw for travellers and an area which covers huge swathes of the southern part of the province. Deciding on the best time to visit Alberta can be difficult and largely depends on what you wish to do, how you wish to experience the landscape and, importantly, should include a careful consideration of the weather that is likely to be encountered since average temperatures can vary drastically between seasons. For most, the best time to visit Alberta is during the summer between the end of June and the middle of September. During this period days are long and the weather warm and, although there is a risk of isolated showers in June, rainfall is low making this a perfect time to undertake outdoor activities. Prior to summer, and just after, is also a good time to travel to Alberta. The weather can be a little unpredictable and certain areas may not be accessible however autumn, with its fall colours, is a particularly beautiful time of year. Winter runs from the end of November to early April and can be bitterly cold. Skiing, snowshoeing and ice skating are all popular winter activities at this time of year.