Alberta is known for its natural beauty, and now it has found itself on a prestigious list by National Geographic detailing the top travel destinations of 2026.

The world-renowned magazine just released its 25 breathtaking places in the world to travel to for 2026, and three spots in Canada made the cut.

The year’s must-visit destinations were handpicked by National Geographic’s editors, photographers, and adventurers, with Alberta’s Banff landing on the list.

A big reason Banff landed on the list was its ranking as the Readers’ Choice Winner for Best of the World 2026.

“This stunning alpine jewel achieves what few destinations can: a perfect harmony between cosmopolitan energy and untamed nature, where you can sip locally roasted artisan coffee on Banff Avenue one moment and spot a wa

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