See Alberta Through the Eyes of a Tourist
Here's something most people don't realize about the Best of Alberta Awards: we're not just handing out plaques and calling it a day. We're building something much bigger – Alberta's first customer-nominated touring map featuring the province's best museums, attractions, and experiences as chosen by real visitors.
Every nomination, every winner becomes a pin on a map that shows travelers where to find Alberta's most exceptional destinations.
The Foundation: 77+ Maps Already Built
Rumble Alberta's mapping project already covers an incredible scope:
- 330 golf courses across Alberta
- 220+ museums telling our province's stories
- 170 Legions preserving our heritage
- 100+ grain elevators marking our agricultural history
- 550+ fishing holes for outdoor enthusiasts
- Ghost towns that whisper Alberta's past
- Roadside attractions that make the journey memorable
Now we're adding the Best of Alberta winners as the premium destinations on these routes.
How the 2026 Map Gets Built
The 15 Category Winners will become featured stops on Alberta's official touring routes:
Best Museum winners get highlighted on our museum trail maps, showing visitors which of Alberta's 220+ museums offer truly exceptional experiences.
Best Attraction winners become must-see stops on our attraction routes, standing out among hundreds of options.
Best Indigenous Experience winners get featured on cultural touring routes, helping visitors discover authentic Indigenous culture and history.
Best Touring/Guiding Experience winners become the recommended way to explore specific regions or themes.
Real Routes, Real Destinations
Imagine planning your Alberta museum tour and seeing which of our 220+ museums won Best Museum – that's your priority stop.
Planning a golf trip? Our map shows all 330 golf courses, but highlights which ones customers voted as providing the best overall experience.
Looking for authentic Indigenous experiences? The Best Indigenous Experience winner becomes your gateway to understanding Alberta's First Nations, Métis, and Inuit heritage.
The Community Connection
Best Community Event winners get marked on seasonal touring calendars, so visitors know when to time their trips for maximum community engagement.
Most Welcoming Community winners get special designation on all our maps, helping travelers know which towns will make them feel most at home.
Lifetime Achievement Award winners represent the people and places that have dedicated their lives to making Alberta tourism special – their stories become part of the touring narrative.
Beyond the Obvious: Hidden Gems Revealed
The Best of Alberta Map will highlight experiences you'd never find in traditional guides:
- Which of Alberta's 100+ grain elevators offers the best visitor experience
- Which ghost towns have the most compelling stories and best preservation
- Which roadside attractions are worth the detour
- Which fishing holes combine great angling with beautiful scenery
The Technology Behind the Experience
Winners get integrated into rumblealberta.com and our mobile app:
- Seasonal timing for community events and attractions
- Cultural context for Indigenous experiences and museums
- Route planning that connects multiple winners for full-day adventures
Economic Impact by Design
When we designate a Best Museum winner, we're directing visitors to that specific museum among 220+ options. When we crown a Most Welcoming Community, we're telling travelers that this town is worth the visit.
Every category winner becomes a tourism magnet for their region.
The 2026 Vision
Picture opening the Best of Alberta Touring Map and seeing:
- The Best Museum that beat out 220+ competitors
- The Best Attraction chosen by real visitors
- The Most Welcoming Community where you'll feel like family
- The Best Indigenous Experience for authentic cultural connection
- All connected by routes that take you through Alberta's most scenic and interesting landscapes
Your Vote Builds the Map
Nominations close November 30th.
The 15 winners don't just get awards – they become Alberta's official tourism destinations, featured on maps, in guidebooks, and in touring routes for years to come.
Which of Alberta's 330 golf courses deserves to win? Which of our 220+ museums offers the best experience? Which community makes visitors feel most welcome?
Your nominations and votes literally build Alberta's tourism future.
VISIT: rumblealberta.com/best
See Alberta Through the Eyes of a Tourist
