How well do you know your Lake Louise from your Moraine Lake? Are you up to date on Calgary’s accommodation offerings? Do you know how to get between Banff and Jasper? Whether you’re an Alberta aficionado or an Alberta newbie, Banff-Lake Louise, Jasper and Calgary Tourism Boards handy cheat sheet tells you everything you need to know about booking a holiday to the province’s majestic destinations.
Renowned for its natural beauty, idyllic reserves, and six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Alberta is a destination high on many Aussie traveller’s wish lists.
It pays to know the ins and outs of travelling there, but if you haven’t been fortunate enough to land a fam there (yet!), then how can you get up to speed?
By downloading your handy cheat sheet, of course!
It’s got everything you need to know – from transportation and accommodation options to seasonal and year-round activities – across Banff and Lake Louise, Jasper, and Calgary.
Download the guide and get learning straightaway or – for a little fun – why not take our little Alberta quiz?
How well do you know Alberta?
Are you locked and loaded on all things Alberta? You’ll find out in our 14-question quiz!
Give yourself 2 points for each answer you already know and 1 point for the answers you find in the oh-so-handy Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Calgary and Canadian Rockies cheat sheet.
It’s not called a cheat sheet for nothing, so yes, you’ll get a point for ‘cheating’ and looking up the answers!
1. What is the only transport company that will take your clients and their ‘luggage’ between Banff and Lake Louise?
- SkiBig3
- Brewster Express
- There is no shuttle available
2. What’s the only ski-in, ski-out lodge in all of Banff National Park?
- Buffalo Mountain Lodge
- Sunshine Mountain Lodge
- Storm Mountain Lodge
3. What ski resorts are included on the SkiBig3 lift pass in Banff National Park which includes transport?
- Banff Sunshine, Panorama, Mt. Norquay
- Mt. Norquay, Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise
- Lake Louise, Kicking Horse, Banff Sunshine
4. What is the famous road that connects Banff National Park and Jasper National Park?
- The Icefields Parkway
- The Powder Highway
- The Bow Valley Parkway
5. When can visitors travel on the Ice Explorer at the Columbia Icefield to see the Athabasca Glacier?
- Summer only
- Summer and winter
- Winter only
6. What is the name of the tour company that can connect visitors between Banff and Jasper National Park as well as Edmonton?
- Sundog Tours
- Pursuit Tours
- Banff Airporter
7. What is the name of the new centre in Calgary that will represent Calgary Stampede experiences year-round?
- Stampede Centre
- Calgary Centre
- Sam Centre
8. How long is the Calgary Stampede each year in July?
- 12 days
- 10 days
- 7 days
9. What is the name of Calgary’s famed Ice Hockey Team?
- The Oilers
- The Canucks
- The Flames
10. How long is the flight time from Vancouver to Calgary?
- 1.5 hours
- 2.5 hours
- 3.5 hours
Psst, did you know they have more UNESCO sites than any other Canadian province?
The deets
How did you go? Check your rating here:
- 1-5: Alberta genius in the making (maybe study the guide a little more?)
- 6-9: Solid effort, well done
- 10+: Certified Alberta legend, you rock!
And your prize? Being able to effortlessly sell the best of Alberta to your clients! Everyone wins.
You can download the cheat sheet below or head to travelalberta.com for everything you could ever want to know about the province.
Keen to check out a firsthand perspective? Karryon’s Matt Leedham gave us FOMO on his trip there in April.
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