Marriage Requirements
You must be at least 18 years old and show acceptable identification such as a birth certificate, passport, Canadian citizenship card or driver's license. Divorce and death decrees are also required if applicable. For more information regarding destination weddings in Alberta, check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist.
Travel Information
Travel Documents
Passports are required for entry into Canada. If you are a citizen of the US, visit travel.state.gov for more information on travel documents needed.
Language
The official languages of Alberta are French and English, although English is considered the predominant language.
Currency and Tipping
The official currency is the Canadian dollar.
Climate & Beaches
Climate
Alberta has a dry climate with warm summers and cold winters. They also have more sunshine annually than any other province or territory in Canada (312 days on average).
Beaches
There are many beaches along lakes in Alberta. Cold Lake, Slave Lake, Crane Lake, Muriel Lake and Moose Lake are just some of the lakes with beaches. Alberta's Lac La Biche region features over 150 beaches along 19 lakes.
Activities & Attractions
Activities
Alberta is home to countrysides, cities and rural landscapes, so the attractions are wide-varying. If you’re outdoorsy, go kayaking, fishing or rafting, or skiing and dogsledding. If you're interested in shopping, gourmet restaurants, shows, sporting events and other entertainment options, be sure to plan time in Edmonton or Calgary.
Nightlife
Edmonton has many venues you’d expect for a large city, including live comedy shows, dance clubs, breweries and pubs, along with a host of great restaurants and shops.