Southern Alberta
RVing in Southern Alberta
Southern Alberta has much to offer the RVer or vacationer. There are cultural and recreational attractions that you can't find anywhere else in the world, and fantastic RV parks and resorts that you can stay at while you explore this unique part of Canada.Featured Alberta South articles
Top things to see and do in Calgary
From rodeos to amusement parks, there is no shortage of fun to be had in this bustling city.
Highlights at one of the world’s finest museums
Anyone who has physically walked through the doors of the Remington Carriage Museum can attest to the museum's grandeur—from its collection and displays all the way down to its staff and grounds.
The significance and allure of horse-drawn transportation
The Remington Carriage Museum—located in the small community of Cardston in the foothills of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains—is home to one of the world’s most extensive collections of horse-drawn transportation.
Top things to see and do in Cardston
A quiet, laid-back town with incredible history and views, Cardston is the perfect hub from which to explore southern Alberta’s Rocky Mountains.
Top things to see and do in Drumheller
With its riveting attractions and natural wonders, a visit to Drumheller is always memorable.
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Black Creek, BCYour year-round natural choice destination!
It's no wonder 80% of our clientele are repeat customers. Not only are our RV park, cabin and marina facilities second-to-none, but we also offer resources catering to local activities such as golfing, fishing, hiking, sailing, diving, mountain biking, skiing/snowboarding and much more! Our RV park can accommodate everyone. 201 fully serviced and spacious sites allow you to choose between family or adult oriented areas. Tenting sites are also available with power and water only. We have a wide variety of activities available. Take a dip in our heated outdoor swimming pool, play a game of tennis, volleyball, bocci, or horseshoes, or maybe a round of golf.
Pacific Playgrounds Internationalwww.pacificplaygrounds.com
Sherwood Park, ABWe have the RV you're looking for!
Led by longtime RVer Victor DaSilva, team members at Outback Country RV have the knowledge and experience to deliver an unmatched level of excellence for RV sales, service and repairs. Sherwood Park's first RV dealership, Outback features a superior line of RVs that offer the highest level of comfort and affordability. We are pleased to carry outstanding products from Lance, truck campers and travel trailers, North Trail and North Country Trail edition by Heartland, as well as Open Range: Mesa Ridge, Rolling Thunder, Journeyer, Light and Roamer. We also have Travel Lite campers, and an excellent selection of pre-owned units. For repairs, maintenance and custom upgrades for all makes and models, count on Outback Country RV. Our reliable service department can help you with quick repairs, collision repairs, awnings, appliance and insurance repairs.
Outback Country RVwww.outbackcountryrv.com
North America's largest carriage museum
From elegant carriages used by royalty to stagecoaches of the old west, be prepared for an experience that will go far beyond your expectations. Recognized as one of the world's premier carriage museums, the Remington displays over 240 carriages, wagons and sleighs - many of them placed in their original settings in the main gallery. The museum also features an active horse program, carriage ride tour of Cardston, chuckwagon barbecues, miniature horse chuckwagon championships, a working restoration shop, restaurant and gift shop. Open daily, year-round.
Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation & Culturewww.remingtoncarriagemuseum.com
Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary, ABWoody's RV World
With unbeatable selection and legendary service, Woody's RV World has everything to serve each RV enthusiast. Check out our huge inventory of new and pre-owned 5th wheels, class A and C motorhomes, fold-downs, truck campers, travel trailers, van conversions and more. Our great selection of parts and accessories will fulfill all your RVing needs. And our factory-trained RV technicians have years of experience, so you can rest assured that your RV is in good hands. We would like to thank our customers for voting, and making us the 2012 Reader's Choice Platinum winner for Favourite RV Dealer in Alberta!
Come to Woody's RV World, now with four locations to serve you!
Woody's RV Worldwww.woodysrv.com
Vancouver, BCWestern Canada's Premier RV Camping Network
Established in 1983, Holiday Trails Resorts is Western Canada's premier RV camping network, with campgrounds in BC, Alberta and Washington. Our network is open for the enjoyment of both members and the general public. We offer full service sites, heated pools, hot tubs, clubhouses, WiFi, restaurants, playgrounds, access to local attractions and scenic settings. New for 2011, Sunshine Valley RV Resort Cabins near Hope, BC features 10 deluxe, fully furnished camping cabins for those without an RV. Also offered are 110 full service RV sites and a 17,000 square foot clubhouse with all the amenities.
Holiday Trails Resortswww.htr.ca
Edmonton, AlbertaVisit Edmonton, Canada
As Canada’s festival city, Edmonton offers over 30 annual festivals throughout the year including the internationally renowned Edmonton Folk and Fringe festivals. The city also offers a wide variety of arts and cultural experiences as well as major events for visitors of all ages. With several major shopping districts, hundreds of specialty boutiques and the world-famous West Edmonton Mall Edmonton is a fabulous destination for shoppers.
Edmonton Tourismwww.edmonton.com
Feel safe on all your RV journeys
At the British Columbia Safety Authority, we keep people safe. As the province's delegated authority, we promote the safe installation and use of technical equipment. We are a not-for-profit organization that administers safety standards through education, and through issuing permits and licences. We also promote compliance to standards to ensure consistency and fairness, and conduct onsite inspections - particularly in high-risk situations. We continuously research trends to advance the standard of safe practices in our province. When you are travelling in your RV, be sure that you know about propane safety. Our staff team and informative website can help you feel secure on all your journeys.
BC Safety Authoritywww.safetyauthority.ca
Calgary, ABExperience Canada at your own pace
CanaDream Corporation is one of the largest RV rental companies in Canada, catering to the needs of both an International and local clientele who want to realize their dream of experiencing, up-close and personal, Canada's vast unspoiled natural landscape and its magnificent natural park system in the comfort of a motorhome or the economy and convenience of a camper. CanaDream has a fleet of approximately 700 units that are offered to its clients from eight gateway cities across Canada. Current rental locations offer exposure to an incredible variety of natural experiences and include Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia; Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta; Toronto, Ontario; Montreal, Quebec; Halifax, Nova Scotia and Whitehorse, Yukon.
Canadreamwww.canadream.com
Canada's deadliest rockslide
The Frank Slide Interpretive Centre highlights the rich history of the Crowsnest Pass amid the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Visitors can experience a variety of interpretive programs, presentations and special events.
Displays throughout the Centre feature the 1903 Frank Slide (rockslide-avalanche), the Canadian Pacific Railway, European settlement, early underground coal mining and community life. An award-winning audio-visual presentation entitled "In the Mountain's Shadow" is shown daily. Also showing, a docudrama created for the centennial of the Frank Slide in 2003, entitled "On the Edge of Destruction - The Frank Slide Story." Pathways around the Centre provide spectacular views of the Frank Slide and surrounding area.Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation & Culturewww.frankslide.com
Calgary, ABA smashing attraction
Located at a place where the foothills of the Rocky Mountains meet the great plains is one of the world's oldest, largest and best preserved buffalo jumps known to exist - Head - Smashed - In Buffalo Jump.
This historic attraction boasts a $10 million interpretive centre that depicts the ecology, mythology, lifestyle and technology of the Blackfoot peoples. It also presents information about this unique custom practised by native people for nearly 6000 years.
A variety of activities and events, along with education programs, are held regularly at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump and appeal to all ages.
Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation & Culturewww.head-smashed-in.com