It’s summer in the Rockies - Discover your wild side

With the seasons changing and the warmer weather bringing warmth to the peaks, now is the perfect time to plan a trip to Alberta to discover our pristine wilderness. Alberta is home to more than 500 species of wildlife, occupying six regions of boreal forest, mountains, foothills, parklands and grasslands.

Across the province we have enthusiastic tour providers and park interpreters who can help visitors find the best viewing locations and provide advice and information on the wildlife, their habitats and the role media can play in securing a future for these animals.

Alberta’s national and provincial parks provide a natural sanctuary and are home to abundant wildlife. Depending on the location and your timing, the following animals can be observed: moose, elk, grizzly and black bears, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, plains and wood bison, wolverines, mountain lions, woodland caribou, wolves, coyotes, mule deer, porcupines and beavers.

For a detailed breakdown of what animals you can expect to see in Alberta’s national parks and a list of the best viewing spots visit the Travel Alberta website, “Outdoor Adventures” section and see Wildlife Viewing at Travelalberta.com.

Seeing animals in their natural environment is an unrivalled experience but visitors need to respect that they are entering the animals home territory. The Parks Canada website section “Keep the Wild in Wildlife” at Pc.gc.ca provides excellent information and guidance on how to safely observe wildlife and to ensure animals and tourists keep a healthy distance from each other.

Flights, beavers and bears – holidays that get you back to nature

Canadian Affair offers flights from London Gatwick to Calgary from £149 per person one-way or £298 per person return.

Canadian Affair offers a 7 night package to Banff and Jasper from £659 per person. Price is based on two people staying 4 nights at the 4* Banff Ptarmigan Inn and 3 nights at the 3* Jasper Inn on a room only basis; and includes return flights from London Gatwick to Calgary and 7 days car hire.

For further information and reservations visit Canadianaffair.com.