OFFICIAL ALBERTA - Travel Alberta

UMMER EXPERIENCES
WILDLIFE
VIEWING
No one dares to breathe as we focus on the sound
of branches snapping in the bushes. There’s definitely
something big in there. Hear the collective “Oooh!” as
an enormous bull elk emerges from the thicket. When
he turns his majestic head and stares right into your
camera lens, you know you’ve got the shot
of a lifetime.
Alberta is teeming with wildlife and offers some of the
most accessible and rewarding wildlife viewing year
round. Set off at dawn or in the evening, when the
animals are most active. Deer, eagles, coyotes and
herds of elk, big horn sheep and mountain goats are
often spotted. Keep your eyes open for bear, moose,
beaver and the elusive wolf.
And for all you birdwatchers, Alberta is the only place
in North America where the prairie, boreal forest and
mountain ecosystems coexist. As a result, the province
is a haven for indigenous and migratory birds – more
than 400 species, and counting. So grab your spotting
scopes and head out during spring and fall migrations
for birding opportunities of a lifetime!
Kananaskis Country