Edmonton and St Albert are two nearby cities. Both offer a multitude of services, activities, museums, restaurants, shops and tourist sites. We are a 4 hour drive from the Rocky Mountains and the world famous Icefields Parkway (considered one of the most scenic drives in the world for its snow covered ice fields and glaciers). Banff is a popular tourist destination visited by 5 million tourists a year. Lake Louise is one of the most photographed scenic locations on earth in Banff National Park. Jasper National Park is also a scenic beautiful mountain village worth visiting.