I would head to either the Nordegg area and stay at either Fish Lake, Goldeye or even Crescent Falls or west of Rocky to one of the many pothole lakes or river campsites (like Strachean on Prairie Creek) and fish the many streams and rivers in the area. none of the rivers around these two sites are extremely hard to walk and wade or even access and have lots of good holding waters that will teach you how to read the various pools, riffles and runs and where and how to place you fly to get into fish. some of the rivers even have decent sized fish that as your skills improve so do your chances of landing one of them.
the other option is head north to Fox Creek/Swan Hills area and go grayling fishing. they are a pretty forgiving fish even for beginners and are willing to go after most flies floated their way. on good days 50 - 100 fish is not unheard of.
good luck
Mike
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