Transportation

Highway 5 — South

Highway 5 heads southwest to the Canadian Rockies. Follow it past prairie vistas to mountain views (and literally through the hamlet of Mountain View!) and you’ll get to:

• Cardston — under 1 hour

• Waterton Lakes National Park — 1 hour and 45 minutes

• Del Bonita border crossing — around 1 hour via HWY 62

• Carway border crossing — around 1 hour via HWY 2

Highway 4 — South

Highway 4 heads southeast to the border crossing at Coutts, turning into the I-15 after Sweetgrass. At Milk River, we highly recommend a detour to one of the 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in our region: Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park.

• Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park — An hour and 30 minutes

• Coutts Border Crossing — 1 hour

Highway 2 — Queen Elizabeth II Highway — North

A part of the CANAMEX corridor, HWY 2 is the major north-south highway in Alberta and meets HWY 3 at Fort Macleod.

• Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo-Jump — 45-minutes

• Calgary — 2 hours

• Banff and Lake Louise — 3 and a half hours via HWY 1

• Edmonton — 5 hours

• Alaska Highway Mile 0 at Dawson Creek

YQL — Lethbridge Airport

The Lethbridge Airport (YQL) is a quick 15-minute drive from the airport, located just south of the city, into downtown. Recently renovated, checking in and collecting your bags is very fast. You can fly to Calgary on WestJet.

Border Crossings Near Lethbridge

From what you can and can not bring to when the Border is opened and what to expect, crossing the border comes with many questions. We have you covered with our border crossing guide to help answer some of your questions and settle your nerves!

Travelling by RV

Did you know that Lethbridge, Alberta is the first city you'll hit when you cross the US-CAN border from Montana into Canada? So whether you're heading north to reach Banff, heading west from Medicine Hat and onto BC, or east from the Crowsnest Pass towards Saskatchewan, Lethbridge is a great place to refuel your vehicle and your spirits!

Rent a Car in Lethbridge

If you fly into town and need to get around the city or explore our incredible region, these local car rental companies are here to help.

• National Car Rental — offers pickup at Lethbridge Airport with prior notice

• Enterprise

Cycling in Lethbridge

Lethbridge has some great cycling opportunities. Check out our in depth blog post and related videos about bikes and cycling.

Electric Vehicles

The Peaks to Prairies initiative connects the Rocky Mountains to the prairies along Highway 3. With wind and solar energy, Southern Alberta is the heartland of alternative energy, and Lethbridge is at its hub.

The South Side, which is everything south of Highway 3 and east of the coulees. This includes most major shopping areas (like Costco), most hotels and the downtown core.

Downtown Lethbridge is home to a variety of chain and local restaurants, both major art galleries (SAAG and Casa) and the Park Place Mall.

The North Side, which includes everything north of Highway 3 and east of the coulees.

13th St. N. is the heart of shopping and dining on the north side, and features a few unique restaurants and cafes, as well as some big-box retailers and grocers.

The West Side encompasses everything west of the coulees and the Oldman River. You'll find grocery stores and other shopping, as well as the YMCA at Cavendish Farms Centre. The largest destination on the West Side is the University of Lethbridge. Visitors are welcome to explore the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery as well as its excellent sporting facilities like the Max Bell Aquatic Centre.

Like all of Lethbridge, you'll find great walking trails.