Who doesn't love a fall road trip? The Alberta summers are dry and the winters are just straight-up unforgiving. This makes autumn the best time to hop in your car and take off on a little trip. These are the fall road trips in Alberta you need to take this year to make the most of the season. The thing about Alberta is that it's completely packed to the brim with surreal scenic destinations. Editor's Choice: There's A Famous Cowboy Restaurant Hidden In The Tiniest Albertan Town Near Calgary Even if it's a drive of about 30 minutes, you're more than likely to find some hidden gem that will leave you in awe. Our list not only covers the short day trips that you can take spontaneously over any day of the weekend but also the overnight stays you might have to plan ahead for. Regardless of the length of the road trip itself, you can rest assured that you'll be feasting your eyes on some incredible fall foliage. Fall in Alberta is painfully fleeting, so you better move quickly if you want to explore these enchanting settings to your heart's content. Just imagine the larch trees, the slight breeze in the air, the crunch of the leaves — if those things appeal to you, you might want to save this page and fill up the gas in your tank. Because it's road trip time, baby. Maligne Lake Address: Maligne Lake, Jasper, AB Why You Need To Go: Just picture the phenomenal azure-coloured waters of the lake reflecting the golden trees nearby and tell us this road trip doesn't sound tempting. View this post on Instagram A Spirit Island, localizada no Lago Maligne, Parque Nacional de Jasper. 🇨🇦🍁📷🎨✨🏞️🌅🌄☀️🌲🌿🍂 _____________________________________ ©Edinei Matos, 2020. Fotografia protegida pela Lei de Direitos Autorais (Lei 9610/98). _____________________________________ #Canada #Alberta #Jasper #imagesofcanada #flytheflag #tourcanada #Canada_photolovers #NikonCA #Nikon_Canada #explorealberta #jaspernationalpark #ig_worldclub #ig_mood #ig_today #ig_global_life #missaovt #gurushots #thediscoverer #igcanada #discovercanada #insidecanada #explorecanada #canadiancreatives #pursuitlife #icreateeveryday _____________________________________ A post shared by Ed Matos (@edvirtua) on Jul 29, 2020 at 2:17pm PDT Website Waterton Address: Waterton, AB Why You Need To Go: This adorable town is beautiful all-year-round but there's something uniquely wonderful about staying at a Swiss-style inn when it's surrounded by stunning fall hues. View this post on Instagram Miles to go 💃🏻 A post shared by @ xy451 on Sep 7, 2020 at 8:34pm PDT Website Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Address: Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, AB Why You Need To Go: This provincial park between Alberta and B.C. lies in the heart of the Rocky Mountains and therefore the staggering views are guaranteed. It's honestly such a big park that you can do just about anything. Canoeing, hiking, camping — you name it. View this post on Instagram We struck gold this fall out on the larch march tree trail! My job as a photographer takes me to some pretty amazing places + along the way I get to meet some pretty awesome folks! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While out on location with @travelalberta @davey_gravy @louisvliam + @heatherelin, Heather and I quickly became buds over our shared love of jerky / pepperoni stix! I’m easy to win over so if you want to be friends just bring the jerkyyyy!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ | #TheGoodDaysAreMade A post shared by V i k t o r i a + M e t s ä (@viktorianorth) on Oct 18, 2018 at 4:50pm PDT Website Kananaskis Village Address: Kananaskis Village, Kananaskis Country, AB Why You Need To Go: This little hamlet in the foothills of the Rockies is perfect if you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. With so many rivers, lakes, and waterfalls nearby, you won't ever be bored. View this post on Instagram 🐾 A post shared by @ elliebellytheshorkie on Oct 6, 2019 at 2:18pm PDT Website Drumheller Address: Drumheller, AB Why You Need To Go: You might not think that the badlands are a goldmine when it comes to fall scenes but you'd be surprised. You can venture to the plains without worrying about the scorching heat and take in the mesmerizing colour of the canyons as they change before your eyes. View this post on Instagram Didn’t win a trip to France, but ya girl got some goooood news today #travelnurse #travelnurseadventures #gypsynurse #nurselife #yyc #igstyle #wiwt #nursesofinstagram #canadianblogger #microinfluencer #streetstyle #outfitpost #drumheller #albertabadlands #badlands #hoodoos #travelalberta #thegreatoutdoors A post shared by ronni (@ronnim) on Sep 10, 2020 at 11:07am PDT Website Canmore Address: Canmore, AB Why You Need To Go: Honestly, this town has such Hallmark vibes that you'll want to set up shop here for good, not just for a road trip. Head to one of their many turquoise lakes or even check out the local brewery scene. View this post on Instagram Hoy hace una semana que llegamos a esta nueva aventura y mi cabeza esta desbordada de tanta información nueva. Paisajes, fauna, clima, idioma, costumbres, horarios, supermercados, imposible enumerar todo en palabras, creo que prefiero las imagines (se nota en el spam que vengo haciendo en stories). Acá van tres grandes destacados de la semana: La fauna de este lugar me tiene como en una película de Disney. La amabilidad de los Canadienses no deja de deslumbrarme. La cantidad de opciones de yogurt me tuvo media hora parada en la góndola del súper. P.D: en la foto nueva Chaqueta Alaska de @black_and_liberty disponible ya online! __ #explorecanada #gogetlost #rockiemountains #canadianrockies #canmore #visitcanmore #canadanationalparks A post shared by Florencia D Major (@flore_dmajor) on May 24, 2019 at 4:53pm PDT Website Icefields Parkway Address: Improvement District No.9, AB Why You Need To Go: Let's be real: you haven't been explored Alberta until you're driven down this breathtaking road. The drive is so scenic that you'll have seen the best of the Alberta Rockies without even stepping a foot outside your car. View this post on Instagram On the road again- like you , we can’t wait to get on that road again. Hopefully soon! Happy Labor Day! Stay safe everybody! A post shared by Steve Uffman (@steveuffman) on Sep 6, 2020 at 10:07pm PDT Website Invermere Address: Invermere, B.C. Why You Need To Go: This B.C. town is literally three hours away from Calgary. An ideal adventure that will make you so glad that you chose to venture on a road trip in the first place. View this post on Instagram @davey_gravy and I plan on chasing a lot of fall and fun this weekend! Still obsessed with this forest from last year at @panoramaresort 😍 A post shared by 𝐳 𝐚 𝐧 𝐝 𝐚 𝐥 𝐞 𝐞 | ☾ (@zandaleec) on Sep 20, 2018 at 9:10pm PDT Website Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.
