Local Deals for Alberta

Set in a charming bungalow, The Living Room has "one of Calgary's best patios" -- complete with a fireplace and heaters to "take the edge off of chilly summer evenings" (Avenue Magazine). With this deal, visit this bustling spot on 17th Avenue for a laid-back lunch for two for $35, regularly up to $70 (or for $65, get this deal for four).

Celebrate the grand opening of a 4-star hotel in the heart of downtown Calgary with an exclusive 45%-off Travelzoo special. Stay overnight at the chic Hotel Elan for $129 Fridays-Saturdays between July 19 - September 28, including parking and complimentary breakfast.

A national institution since 1955, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame moved from Toronto to Canada Olympic Park in 2011. It boasts 40,000 square feet of audiovisual galleries, interactive exhibits like 3-D hockey and baseball, and a theatre. Bring the family for $19, reg. $35 (two adults and two kids) or get two adult tickets for $12, reg. $24.

Save $20 on tickets to see the newest Cirque du Soleil big top show,"Amaluna," at Northlands Park in Edmonton.

Save on tickets to Western Canada's largest outdoor theme park with this deal for a four-ticket package to Calaway Park for $84, regularly $144. The park boasts 32 rides, 25 games and four attractions suitable for all ages, including the newest Cinemagic 3-D film adventure, "The Little Prince."

Go on a back-country adventure this summer with Wild Blue Yonder, a rafting outfitter with 16 years of experience. For $269, 50% off regular rates, leave the city behind for a three-day, two-night camping and rafting excursion along the Kakwa River that includes all rafting equipment, camping gear and meals, snacks and beverages.

A top attraction since 1968, Calgary Tower "offers brilliant views" of "the city, the mountains, and prairies beyond," says Frommer's. With this deal for $39, regularly $80, two can go on a Travelzoo-exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the tower and gain access to spots regularly closed to the public, like the carillon and the entrance to the historical CPR train station.

Venture into the "Hansel-and-Gretel setting" of The Bavarian Inn, nestled in the foothills of the Rockies, and taste the alpine-inspired cuisine of chef Josef Wiewer, "one of Calgary's long-established, well-respected chefs" (Calgary Herald). For $35, regularly up to $72, two can have lunch at this German eatery dubbed one of Calgary's best of 2011 by Avenue Magazine and a "mainstay of the Bragg Creek dining scene for more than 30 years" by critic John Gilchrist.

For a mountain getaway without the crowds of Banff, travel to Waterton Park, Alberta, and experience a side of the Canadian Rockies that's "a bit friendlier than those in the other national parks" (Fodor's). This deal from Waterton Lakes Lodge Resort is $99 per night and includes a $25 dining credit -- saving more than 40% on current seasonal rates.

Unwind in a spacious suite at a luxury resort -- cradled by sweeping vistas of the Rocky Mountains -- with a $199-per-night deal that includes a $50 resort credit toward spa services, dining and nonalcoholic drinks, or resort-organized activities. At the Delta Lodge at Kananaskis, relaxation and adventure combine with a natural setting Frommer's calls "spectacular" with "an air of the untouched about it."