The Great Plains slam up against the Canadian Rockies with breathtaking might near these luxury Alberta vacation rentals. Calgary, the largest city in the province, hosted the Olympic Winter Games in 1988. Just 15 minutes from downtown, visitors can mountain bike in the summer or ski and snowboard in the winter at the Canada Olympic Park. Sunday brunch at the Naturbahn Teahouse atop the park features 360-degree views of the city and the Rocky Mountains.
The Canadian Rockies feature some of the most incredible peaks, and the blue waters of its glacial lakes in Banff and Jasper national parks will have you snapping more photos than you’ll know what to do with.