Things to do in Alberta, Alberta: The Best Geologic Formations

June 3, 2021 Tynisha Seiler

Discover the best top things to do in Alberta, Alberta including Red Rock Coulee, Big Beehive, Athabasca Glacier, Athabasca Glacier, Mt. Edith Cavell, Weeping Wall, Crowsnest Pass, The Hoodoos, Crowfoot Glacier, Goat Lick.
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1. Red Rock Coulee

Orion, Alberta Canada
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Red Rock Coulee

Reviewed By GreenFong - Massachusetts, United States

We went out to Red Rock Coulee and hiked around for an hour or two, had lunch at their lake house, then headed up to some of the Elkwater view points. Red Rock Coulee and Elkwater offer quite the contrast. Red Rock is considered to be badlands. It is very dry and has unique rock formations all over the place. My uncle knows a great deal about the rocks and land formations, so it was like a geology fieldtrip.

2. Big Beehive

Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
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5.0 based on 126 reviews

Big Beehive

Reviewed By BlueHero - New Jersey, United States

Big Beehive is one stop while we did the big loop hike, starting from Lake Louise, then stopped at Lake Agnes, Devils Thumb, Big Beehive, Plains of Six Glaciers, and finally back to Lake Louise. You can visit Big Beehive either through the big loop as we did. Or you can just go there via Lake Agnes and then turn around. The views from Big Beehive was great. And the difficulty level for the trail leading to Big Beehive was between easy and modest. Highly recommended.

3. Athabasca Glacier

Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Athabasca Glacier

Reviewed By WhiteMouseBurrow - Moscow, Russia

Russian all-terrain vehicles painted in the colours of the Canadian flag will take you directly to the glacier, or rather to its cleared part. There will be icy slopes around you and you will be able to freely wander on the ice ...

4. Athabasca Glacier

127 km north of Lake Louise 103 km south of Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada +1 866-606-6700 http://www.todocanada.ca/athabasca-glacier-columbia-icefield-jasper-national-park
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4.5 based on 927 reviews

Athabasca Glacier

The snow never melts on this glacier, a major tourist attraction.

Reviewed By Fee_n_Gaz

Take the huge bus up to the glacier for a walk then walk out over the canyon using the glass bridge. Great staff on the bus keeping you entertained and amazing sights, well worth a visit.

5. Mt. Edith Cavell

Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada +1 877-737-3783 http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/jasper/activ/explore-interets/cavell.aspx
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4.5 based on 570 reviews

Mt. Edith Cavell

Reviewed By TLG444 - Lethbridge, Canada

The drive was beautiful but a bit scary. Very narrow with 180 degree switchbacks and drop-offs in some areas. We arrived at the parking area late afternoon, after a long day of sight-seeing. It was starting to get cold and the mosquito's were horrendous so we decided to not attempt the hike to the glacier.

6. Weeping Wall

Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Weeping Wall

7. Crowsnest Pass

Highway 3, Blairmore, Crowsnest Pass, Alberta Canada +1 403-562-8833 http://www.crowsnestpass.com/
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4.5 based on 78 reviews

Crowsnest Pass

Reviewed By dorothys85 - Calgary, Canada

We did the play & stay at the new Crowsnest Pass G.C., staying at the Blairmore Hotel. Had a wonderful stay, the course was awesome and the hotel was clean, convenient, and very comfortable. Highly recommend this overall.

8. The Hoodoos

Hoodoo Ave, Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y4 Canada http://www.traveldrumheller.com/hoodoos.html
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4.5 based on 1,251 reviews

The Hoodoos

Reviewed By NMSU92 - Fort Worth, United States

After spending a couple days in the Rockies in Banff National Park, a short drive east and it seems like you drop off the earth down into a very different place. Hoodoos are very interesting. There are other sights to see, hiking, dinosaurs, etc in Drumheller.

9. Crowfoot Glacier

Improvement District No. 9, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
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4.0 based on 81 reviews

Crowfoot Glacier

Massive glacier surrounded by forest: a popular scenic spot among tourists.

Reviewed By Begonia3

Best seen from the viewpoint about 10 miles north of Hector Lake. The glacier runs along the ledge at the top of Crowfoot Mountain. It has three prongs ("claws") that go down the side of the mountain. Cool view.

10. Goat Lick

Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada
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4.0 based on 10 reviews

Goat Lick

Reviewed By webbfoot - Philadelphia, United States

Stopped twice at Goat Lick, saw 18 Mountains Goats first time and 4 second time. All of the Goats where on a hill across road from parking lot. did not see any Goats from overlooks at parking lot. Also a good place for bathroom break. From overlook,nice views of river below.

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