Alberta, Canada, is known for being one of the most beautiful provinces for traveling. A drive through its rocky highways offers spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, large grain fields, rolling foothills, and dozens of attraction sites flanking the road on both sides. Alberta is also home to a moderate number of wildlife species like bears, moose, coyotes, elks, and foxes, making Alberta the perfect place for a road trip.

Below is a list of 10 of Alberta’s most beautiful road trips worth crossing the border for.

1 Icefield Parkway

Must Do Canada rates Icefield Parkway as the most famous road trip locations in Alberta, and it sits between the town of Banff and Jasper. Road Trip Alberta states that Alberta stretches about 230 km and the double land highway, from Lake Louise to Jasper is filled with some of the most iconic natural life scenery the human eyes have ever seen.

Along this Alberta road trip, tourists will drive by Lake Robert, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, thousands of ancient glaciers, mountains, the Columbia Icefields, rock spires, stunning waterfalls, The Maligne Canyon, valleys of larch forests, and more. The list is endless!

2 Bow Valley Parkway

Before the Trans-Canada highway, Bows Valley Parkway used to be the primary highway connecting Lake Louise and Banff. The Parkway is home to the Famous hiking site, Johnston Canyon. Other famous stops include the Silverton Waterfalls, the Lake Louise Ski Resort, Back Swamp, Rockbound Lake, and the wildflower field called Hillsdale Meadow.

The former restrictions placed on cars have been lifted, so tourists can come by any means of transportation - but biking is preferred by many. During the winter, the narrow highway is flanked on both sides by tree-covered trees and snowy mountains. A delight to the eyes of every traveler on a road trip.

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3 Dinosaur Trail and Hoodoo Drive

Among other tourist reviews, To Do Canada rates Dinosaur Trail as one of the most scenic road trips in Alberta. The Dinosaur Trail would be preferred by those looking for a short trip as it is about an hour’s drive through the Canadian Badlands, and it's the home of the famous Royal Tyrell Museum. The museum contains the world’s largest display of real dinosaur bones, and today, a 25-meter-tall dinosaur statue stands in a replica. Tourists can climb the 106- stairs to the top and enjoy a full view of The Badlands.

Another famous stop is Drum Heller’s little church which houses only six people. The area is at its peak during the warmer months as most places, like the Bleriot ferry, do not operate during the winter.

4 David Thompson Highway

David Thompson highway spans over the Rocky Mountain House to Icefield Parkway and Cowboy Trail, and the Saskatchewan River crossing lies close to it. Halfway to the highway lies Nordegg point, a historical mining town that hosts a golf course. Other roadside attractions include Abraham Lake, and majestic waterfalls like the Crescent Falls and Ram falls. Aside from a road trip, helicopter tours are also available for a quick and spectacular view of the area.

David Thompson’s region is much more secluded and quiet than the neighboring regions, and there are only a few accommodations in the area except for a few cabins and a lodge.

5 The Cowboy Trail

Tourists can consider resorts like the Rocky Moutain House, Calgary, or Sundre for overnight trips. The Bar U Ranch National historic site is open for horseback riding during the summer. Other roadside attractions include Remington Carriage Museum, Lunbreak Falls, and Chain Lakes.

6 Sundre To Ya Ha Tinda

Ya Ha Tinda, situated at Sundre, is a four thousand-hectare historic Parks Canadian Ranch. The area includes horseback riding, watercraft at The Hidden Falls, and Rafting. All attraction sites are closed during the winter, so tourists should journey in summer, late spring, and early fall.

7 Crowsnest Pass

Crowsnest Pass is rich with amazing historical tales and scenic road trips. Burmis tree, the most photographed tree in Canada, lies on the Northside of the highway - at the end of the trip lies the small historical town of Coleman. Visitors may take a short road trip to Coleman historical site and the Coleman museum for more history lessons.

8 Highwood Pass

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The Highwood Pass is the highest paved pass in Canada. The 150km long drive along its paved path offers stunning views of the Rocky Mountains, as it sits between the Cowboy Trail and The Kananaskis. Wildlife is at its peak in the area. This Alberta area is closed from December to June to protect the migrating Big-horn sheep; summer and fall are the only times to pay a visit.

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9 Smith Dorrien Trail

The 700 km gravel road of Smith Dorrien Trail starts front behind Canmore, then goes up toward the mountains of Kananaskis. The area features excellent scenic hiking sites like the famous Ha Ling Peak Hiking trail and The Three Sisters Mountains.

Tourists can visit the Spray Lake Reservoir or go camping at the beautiful Mount Engadine Lodge. During the winter, cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing dominate the area.

10 Iron Horse Trail

The Iron Horse Trail is another scenic road trip in Alberta. It takes up over 300 km of the Trans-Canada Trail, including an ancient railway right-of-way, from Waskatenau to Cold Lake, and the journey can be made by car, on foot, biking, or even with a snowmobile. This area is large; hence the journey is usually made in smaller pieces. Roadside attractions include Cold Lake, the Metis Crossing, Glendon Giant’s Perogy, and the Victorian Settlement Provincial Historic Site.

This is a partial list but a great place to start a thrilling Alberta road trip. The numerous roadside attractions are worth crossing the border of any country for. Whether by bus, car, helicopter, or even bike, the highways of Alberta seem to be saying,

‘TAKE A ROAD TRIP TODAY!'