Thanks for the responses - most seemed to focus on the long (sort of) drive between Edmonton and Calgary. What about driving inside the city ?

Renting a car, would I get a car with a block heater as standard ? If I do have a heater, would most hotels have where to plug in ? If I don't have a heater or cannot plug it in, might I get stuck in the morning/at night trying to start the engine ?

Having spoken to a few people (actually spoken as opposed to online :-) a fair few, having visited during the winter, were of the opinion that if at all possible I should postpone my trip. I can't help thinking, though, that so many people live in Alberta (and I assume there is no winter migration) a winter visit would perhaps be occasionally unpleasant but nothing that couldn't be overcome or chalked up as an "experience"...


Thanks

D.