{"id":17531,"date":"2018-11-26T12:57:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T11:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=17531"},"modified":"2019-04-11T13:02:56","modified_gmt":"2019-04-11T12:02:56","slug":"alberta-summer-vs-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/alberta-summer-vs-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Alberta in Summer vs Winter: Which Season is Your Dream?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve been considering a trip to<\/span> Alberta<\/span><\/a>, you might be wondering which season is best to plan your visit. A natural wonderland throughout the year, Alberta encompasses a wide variety of landscapes, including mountains, prairies, desert badlands, and lush coniferous forests. Below, we\u2019ll show you everything to discover in one of Canada\u2019s most beautiful provinces – whether you visit during summer or winter.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nWinter<\/strong><\/td>\nSummer<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average Temperature<\/strong><\/td>\n-5 to -15\u00b0C<\/span><\/td>\n20 to 25\u00b0C <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main Activities<\/strong><\/td>\nice climbing, heli-skiing, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, snowmobiling, ice fishing,<\/span><\/td>\nhiking, swimming, horseback riding, white-water rafting, camping<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wildlife Viewing<\/strong><\/td>\ndeer, elk, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep<\/span><\/td>\nblack bears and grizzly bears, moose, elk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scenic Views<\/strong><\/td>\nsnow-capped mountains<\/span><\/td>\nturquoise blue lakes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Why you need to visit Alberta in Winter <\/b><\/h2>\n

Though temperatures dip below freezing, the breathtaking snow-capped sights to be taken in as you explore Alberta in the winter months are worth the cooler temperatures. As Alberta is home to Canada\u2019s Rocky Mountains<\/a>, rest assured there are numerous ways to explore their staggering beauty during the colder months.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to see in Alberta in Winter<\/b><\/h2>\n

Lake Louise<\/b><\/h3>\n

40 minutes west of Banff, Lake Louise is best known for its highly-Instagrammable views of majestic mountains and Chateau Lake Louise. Many people are shocked to discover Lake Louise doesn\u2019t thaw until June because of its high elevation. In winter, make sure not to miss the famous Ice Carving Festival, or skate across the lake before warming up in the Chateau with a mug of hot cocoa.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lake Louise is a must-see in Alberta, no matter when you visit! | \u24d2 Matt Thomason\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

<\/b>Jasper National Park<\/b><\/h3>\n

Jasper is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies and part of UNESCO’s Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. It spans more than 11,000 acres, including towering mountains, glaciers, and exuberant coniferous forests. Take advantage of Jasper in the winter by skiing or snowboarding down its peaks, cross-country skiing or snow-shoeing along its trails, or simply taking a gondola ride to marvel at Jasper\u2019s snow-dusted scenery. <\/span><\/p>\n

Banff<\/b><\/h3>\n

While the 6,500 square kilometres of parkland that make up Banff<\/a> are an excellent place for skiing and snowboarding, this resort town is also world-renowned for its restaurants, shops, and boutiques. Not to be missed are the Banff Upper Hot Springs – a minerally-rich spring of water that is warmed geothermally and known for its rejuvenating properties. The perfect apres ski activity!<\/span><\/p>\n