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Southern Alberta is a region located in the Canadian province of Alberta. In 2016, the region's population was approximately 291,112. The primary cities are Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. The region is known mostly for agricultural production, but other sectors, such as alternative energy, film production and tourism, are emerging.
- Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. The Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is a UNESCO World Heritage Site honouring and preserving the area’s fascinating 6000-year old Plains Buffalo culture.
- Cypress Hills Provincial Park Dark Sky Reserve/ Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. The Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park is a beautiful park straddling the Alberta/Saskatchewan border.
- North Peak of Turtle Mountain. Turtle Mountain, known to Indigenous peoples as “the mountain that moves,” caused Canada’s deadliest rockslide. The mountain continues to move, but the movements are monitored to prevent future catastrophes.
- Waterton Lakes National Park. Discover exposed sedimentary rock that is 1,500 million years old in this impossibly beautiful national park. Coloured bedrock and clear water are around every corner of the winding 16 km drive along the Red Rock Parkway.
SouthernAlberta.com.com features updated information from communities in southern Alberta, Canada. Find the most popular activities, attractions, events, & things to do in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Brooks, Taber & more plus find hotels, package deals & special offers.
- Explore Alberta’s rugged badlands at Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park. The western part of Alberta is lined with snow-capped peaks and towering mountains.
- Learn all about dinosaurs at Royal Tyrrell Museum. Die-hard dinosaur fans will be elated to learn that the Royal Tyrrell Museum has one the world’s largest collections of dinosaur skeletons.
- Admire the unique rock formations at Horseshoe Canyon. A visit to the Horseshoe Canyon is a must when you’re near Drumheller. Named for its horseshoe shape, the canyon provides an excellent opportunity to experience the mixture of ruggedness and beauty in the badlands.
- Visit the tiniest church in Canada: Drumheller’s Little Church. A fun place to stop by during your trip to Drumheller is the Little Church! This tiny little space of worship is just 3.4 m (11 ft) high and 2.1 m (7 ft) wide – smaller than our bathroom!
Explore the diverse landscapes and attractions of southern Alberta, from the Canadian Badlands to the Rocky Mountains. This itinerary covers seven days of outdoor adventure, history and culture, and includes four UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Sep 23, 2013 · The Cowboy Trail is an outstanding Alberta road trip from Calgary to the Rocky Mountains, into the prairies, and out of the badlands. It was one of the best road trips we’ve ever taken and we want to give you your own itinerary to follow when you make your way to Canada’s most beautiful province.
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Explore the diverse landscapes and cultures of Southern Alberta, from the Rocky Mountains to the prairies. Discover historic sites, natural wonders, museums, parks and more in this guide by Lonely Planet.
