You don’t always need a plane ticket and a packed itinerary to feel like you’re on vacation. Alberta is full of incredible places to slow down, unplug, and enjoy a summer escape without having to leave the province.

Whether you want to wake up surrounded by mountains, spend your days exploring new places, or simply relax somewhere beautiful, these Alberta staycations are perfect for your next weekend getaway.

Mount Engadine Lodge

If you want to escape to the mountains without having to do much planning, Mount Engadine might be the place for you. This all-inclusive retreat offers cozy accommodations, including lodge rooms, cabins, and glamping tents.

Your stay includes daily meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages so you can spend less time worrying about the details and more time enjoying the space.

If you’re someone who loves being outdoors, there are plenty of nearby activities to enjoy, including hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and scenic spots to explore throughout the area.

When: Open year-round
Time: Open 24 hours
Where: 1 Mount Shark Rd, Canmore, Alta.
Cost: Starting at $350 per night

Glamp Good

If you love the idea of camping but aren’t ready to give up the comforts of home, Glamp Good offers a stay that gives you the best of both worlds.

The retreat features cozy geodesic domes and a one-of-a-kind floating sauna where guests can relax while being surrounded by nature. It’s basically camping for people who like the outdoors but still want a comfy bed to come back to at the end of the day.

When: Open year-round
Time: Open 24 hours
Where: 461001 Range Rd. 42, Winfield, Alta.
Cost: Glamping experience: Starting at $295 per night, Floating sauna: Starting at $840

The Crossing

Located just outside, The Crossing at Ghost River is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’re leaving the city far behind. The countryside retreat features cozy rooms, scenic outdoor spaces, and plenty of spaces to unwind.

Guests can spend their day exploring the property, gathering around the outdoor firepits, and taking in the peaceful views of the surrounding landscape.

When: Open year-round
Time: Open 24 hours
Where: 62129 Hwy. 40, Cochrane, Alta.
Cost: Starting at $149 per night

The Rimrock Resort Hotel

Perched high above Banff, The Rimrock Resort Hotel offers a mountain getaway with some seriously impressive views. Surrounded by the Rockies and located just steps from the Banff Upper Hot Springs and Sulphur Mountain Gondola, this luxury resort is the perfect place to slow down, relax, and take in some fresh mountain air.

When: Open year-round
Time: Open 24 hours
Where: 300 Mountain Ave., Banff, Alta.
Cost: Starting at $300 per night

Charmed Resorts

If you’ve ever wanted to step inside your favourite childhood story, this Alberta getaway might be the closest thing to making that happen.

Charmed Resorts is home to whimsical cottages designed to look as if they came straight out of a fairytale. The unique stays range from a pirate ship-inspired cottage to a cozy treehouse tucked away in the woods.

When: Open year-round
Time: Open 24 hours
Where: 13029 25th Ave. Blairmore, Calgary, Alta.
Cost: Starting at $200

It’s safe to say that Alberta has no shortage of places that make you feel like you’ve gone much farther than you actually are. Now the hardest part is deciding where to go first!

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