Alberta Tourism

• Historical Society of Alberta to lose all provincial funding

  As part of Alberta's 2026 budget, the Historical Society of Alberta is set to lose all provincial funding.

  Politics

  Mar 11
  
• Alberta government creating new all season resorts at Castle, Nakiska, Fortress

  Alberta's provincial government has announced the creation of three new all-season resort areas that it claims could generate thousands of jobs and billions in economic benefits.

  Environment

  Dec 10, 2025
  
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• Banff and Lake Louise brace for more visitors in 2025 as Jasper rebuilds

  Banff is Canada's oldest and most-visited natural park, located approximately 280 kilometres southeast of Jasper.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2024
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• Premier Danielle Smith says passenger train system key to meeting Alberta tourism goals

  Danielle Smith said building the rail system will take a lot of planning and infrastructure, as well as a whole new Crown corporation.

  Economy

  Nov 22, 2024
• Alberta’s Indigenous tourism industry expected to contribute $126M to economy this year

  The Alberta government is showcasing the economic boost authentic Indigenous tourism brings to the province.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2024
• Advance polls open for Banff Avenue pedestrian zone vote

  Banff town council in January approved the pedestrian-only zone for 2024 but a resident petition in March led council to call a binding vote. Advance polls opened Tuesday.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2024
• Canada’s tourism industry fights wildfire-related cancellations

  A Destination Canada survey last spring suggested more than half of Americans planning a trip to Canada were reconsidering their plans.

  Economy

  May 16, 2024
• Australia pulls out of 2026 Commonwealth Games; Alberta still exploring 2030 hosting bid

  "We must ensure the benefits outweigh costs and potential risks that come with hosting these types of events," the province said about the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2023
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• Tour operator feels left out after Moraine Lake certification denied by Parks Canada

  The 63-year-old owner has been hosting tours out of his Jeep Wrangler for two years after retiring from the oil and gas industry in 2021.

  Canada

  May 17, 2023
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• ‘Loved to death’: Balancing recreation and conservation in Alberta’s mountain parks

  Using personal vehicles to access Banff National Park is not sustainable and using transit should be encouraged, according to a panel on sustainable transportation.

  Consumer

  Mar 10, 2023