subject: Alberta - Uncorrupted Nature And Historical Towns [print this page] Traveling is something that brings families together. While many dread the thought of being stuck in a car or plane with their family for an uncomfortably extended period of time, it's hard to deny that some of the best memories are made this way. Canada is an excellent place to create some of these memories. And with either a passport or passport card, obtained by downloading the US passport application forms online, you and your family can experience it for yourself.
Getting a passport used to be a scary process but new internet sites have made the application process trouble free. Perhaps you have a current passport but all the pages have been filled. And now, expedited pass port pages can be ordered right from you home computer and before you know it, you will have all your travel documents in order and you will be on your way.
There are many beautiful provinces to visit in Canada and one of the most inviting is the province of Alberta. Located north of Montana, this beautiful territory is enriched by the Rocky Mountains, badlands and beautiful green space populated with wildflowers and wildlife. All of this and much more make Alberta quite irresistible.
Calgary and Edmonton are two of the most well known cities in Alberta and will leave none of your urban desires unfulfilled. You many recall that Calgary was the site of the Winter Olympics but opportunities for shopping and dining as well as visits to museums are abundant. Edmonton is the capital of Alberta and is known as the 'Festival City' of Canada. A visit to this seat of government will show you why it is called the Festival City. Can you say fun, fun, fun? Shopping, dining, and nightlife opportunities are abundantly present and ready for your enjoyment.
The Badlands of Alberta are home to the Midland Provincial Park. Known as a superb archeological dig, an abundant number of fossils populate this area which was once dedicated to coal mining. The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology is also found here along with an array of fossils and old mine shafts. Hiking and water sports can be enjoyed as well as personal exploration.
The beautiful natural surroundings in Alberta provide an excellent reason to go on horseback. The Rocky Mountains provide the perfect setting for all sorts of activities, including beautiful scenic walks all the way to extreme sports like mountain climbing and white water rafting. Getting in touch with nature is almost automatic in Alberta, even in the large city areas. Castles, trails, meadows, and snow-topped mountains all make Alberta a natural splendor.
