Travel + Leisure
At the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, a new thermal wellness facility, Basin Glacial Waters, will introduce cutting-edge practices at the historic property. Calgary’s Glenbow Museum, which spotlights Western Canadian and Indigenous art and history, is also slated to reopen in 2026 after a $120 million renovation. Jasper, which suffered devastating, deadly wildfires in July 2024, is bouncing back, according to tourism insiders who spoke with T+L; the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is unveiling a major renovation in 2026. For all the change, some of Alberta’s classic draws remain as compelling as ever. “The fly fishing is world-class, and the mountain-bike scene has come leaps and bounds,” says Kevin Jackson, an A-List advisor who specializes in trips to national parks. “I also love heli-hiking to get away from the crowds.”
November 18, 2025
