BEST TIME TO VISIT ALBERTA

April to May

Late spring promises milder days with temperatures slowly rising and snow melting away. Wildflowers and wildlife emerge from hibernation across the Rockies while some high trails remain snowbound. This is a wonderful time for quieter trails, excellent visibility and active wildlife for those who don’t mind cooler conditions.  


June to August

Summer is Alberta’s warmest season, with long sunny days and mild evenings. This is the busiest time at the main national parks, but it’s also the one time of the year when travellers have full access to parks and lakes, making it ideal for first-time visitors.


September to October

Autumn offers crisp, comfortable temperatures and beautiful colours across the Rockies. Larch trees bloom and crowds dissipate offering excellent opportunities for photography and a slower pace of travel. Just be mindful some seasonal closures can start in October.  


November to March

Winter in Alberta brings shorter days and very cold, snowy weather. Some routes and attractions will be limited due to weather conditions, but for travellers who enjoy snow, winter activities and cosy lodges, it’s as good a time as any.

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Dominique Kotsias - Product Manager

Dominique caught the North America travel bug when she was in her late teens and has travelled extensively throughout the USA and Canada, particularly drawn to the countries' outstanding natural beauty and wildlife. With over 10 years of product and marketing experience in North America, Dominique’s passion for the destination is infectious.

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Stuart Whittington - Head of Product

Stuart is the Head of Product at Journeyscape and our sister brand, Journey Latin America. He is passionate about new adventures, venturing off the beaten path, and firmly believes that travel, when planned well, can be a force for good for all people and places involved.

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Joshua Salter - Travel Expert

Joshua has been travelling to the USA since childhood, visiting his father and four siblings on the west coast. He is fortunate to have travelled to 46 of the 50 US states, and hopes to complete the set by his next big birthday.

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Ben Line - Head of Sales

Ben Line is the Head of Sales at Journeyscape and our sister brand Journey Latin America, having lived abroad and travelled extensively over the years.

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Rob Holmes - Travel Expert

Rob has been travelling to both the USA & Canada for nearly 20 years and in that time, has been lucky enough to visit 38 (and counting) of the 50 States, plus extensive travels through Canada.

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