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Lethbridge, Alberta

Lethbridge is a city in the province of Alberta, Canada. With a population of 106,550 in the 2023 municipal census, Lethbridge became the fourth Alberta city to surpass 100,000 people.

Type CityPopulation 106,550

Why go

  • City in Alberta, Canada.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Henderson Lake Park.
  • Served by Lethbridge Airport (YQL).

History

Lethbridge is a city in the province of Alberta, Canada. With a population of 106,550 in the 2023 municipal census, Lethbridge became the fourth Alberta city to surpass 100,000 people. The nearby Canadian Rocky Mountains contribute to the city's warm summers, mild winters, and windy climate. Lethbridge lies approximately 215 km (134 mi) southeast of Calgary on the Oldman River, 169 km (105 mi) west of Medicine Hat, and 105 km (65 mi) northwest of the Canada–United States border at the Sweetgrass–Coutts Border Crossing.

Must-see attractions

1103 31A Street S, Lethbridge, AB T1K 2Z9
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Airports

Lethbridge Airport (YQL) 7 km to the centre
Lethbridge, AB, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air Canada) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Calgary (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Air Canada AC (BEH) · 1 route: Calgary*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Lethbridge / Anderson Field 5.4 km to the centre
Lethbridge, AB, CA
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Lethbridge / J3 Airfield 8.4 km to the centre
Lethbridge, AB, CA
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lethbridge Airport (YQL); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YQL has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Calgary).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lethbridge, Alberta. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach