Alberta, Canada
Alberta bed and breakfast accommodation for an enchanting stay
Alberta is the most westerly of the so-called Prairie Provinces in Canada and is packed with Alberta bed and breakfast establishments. About half the population of Alberta has neither an English nor French background unlike the majority of the Canadian population. Prominent national groups are German, Ukrainian, Scandinavian and Dutch. About 3 per cent of the population is Native Indian. The capital city of Alberta is Edmonton, located just south of the centre of the province, and where dozens of Alberta B&Bs, lodges and inns can be found. Calgary also has lots of bed and breakfasts as it is a major distribution and transportation hub as well as one of Canada's major commercial centers visited by many B&B guests who are on business. Calgary hosted the Winter Olympics in 1988 and is home of the globally recognized Calgary Stampede, which attracts millions of visitors each year, many of whom areaccommodated in bed and breakfasts. North America's largest 
shopping and entertainment complex offers over 800 stores and services and over 110 dining establishments and that attracts hundreds of shoppers to bed and breakfasts too. Alberta hosts thousands of tourists each year who come to see its diverse landscape. Many of them stay in Alberta bed and breakfast accommodation of course. Alberta can be visited at any time of year but the peak season is in the months of July and August so make your Alberta bed and breakfast reservations well in advance if you plan to visit at this time.
No matter where you go in Alberta its grandeur and beauty are obvious. There are rolling hills and great mountains. The prehistoric hoodoos are among Alberta's more distinct natural landmarks. In Alberta's Rocky Mountains are located the world famous resort towns of Banff, Jasper, Canmore, Kananaskis, Lake Louise and Waterton. Fortunately there are several bed and breakfasts, lodges and inns in each town. Dinosaur hunters are attracted to Drumheller, home of the acclaimed Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology. Alberta's rural farm heritage can be explored by visiting to the extensive agricultural areas of Alberta's Heartland, Southern Alberta and Northern Alberta. World renowned Banff National Park and Lake Louise are a permanent all-year destination for travelers all over North America and overseas.
When you visit Alberta try taking your bicycle along. Your bed and breakfast host will not be surprised as Alberta is a paradise for bicycle enthusiasts with wide, smooth road shoulders on breathtaking parkways such as the Icefields Parkway from Lake Louise to Jasper (229 km or 142.3 miles). There are many routes to discover and further information about cycling in Alberta is available from your Alberta bed and breakfast.
