International airports in Calgary and Edmonton provide direct and connecting flights to more than 100 cities around the world on most major airlines and charter companies. Several airlines also provide scheduled and chartered service to smaller airports and other points in the province, including some of Alberta’s more northern regions.

Calgary International Airport
Tel: 403-735-1200
www.calgaryairport.com

Edmonton International Airport
Tel: 780-890-8900
www.edmontonairports.com

TransCanada Highway (Highway 1) is one of the two major east-west highways crossing Alberta. The more southerly of the two TransCanada Highways, it enters Alberta at Walsh on the Saskatchewan border, and continues through the southern centers of Medicine Hat, Calgary, Canmore and Banff, where it continues into the Canadian Rocky Mountains and on into British Columbia.

TransCanada Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16) is the other major east-west highway across the province. It starts at Lloydminster on the Saskatchewan border and continues directly west through such centers as Edmonton, Edson, Hinton and Jasper before crossing the Canadian Rocky Mountains and into British Columbia.

Highway 2 is the primary north-south route through much of Alberta. It begins near the Montana border and travels directly north through centers such as Crowsnest Pass, Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton, and Athabasca before heading northwest toward Slave Lake, Peace River and Grimshaw.

Icefields Parkway (Highway 93) is an alternate north-south route for those seeking more of the scenic route of travel. It travels through the mountain parks of Banff and Jasper, and takes in the majestic Columbia Icefield along the way. It connects with both TransCanada Highways for easy access.

Via Rail - One of the most scenic and relaxing ways to see Alberta is on the train. Alberta is served by Canada’s national passenger train service, Via Rail, through its Canadian service. The Canadian travels between Toronto and Vancouver, crossing through Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and into British Columbia. Major Alberta stops include Edmonton and Jasper.
Tel: 1-888-VIA-RAIL
www.viarail.ca

Infrastructure & Transportation
The Infrastructure & Transportation Division of the Alberta Government provides a wealth of information for visitors using the province’s highways for travel. Consult them for all of your transportation needs, including permits, road conditions, construction updates, drivers’ safety information, and the Transportation Safety Board.

For more information contact:
Alberta Infrastructure & Transportation
Tel: 780-427-2731
www.trans.gov.ab.ca