Neighboring British Columbia, Alberta’s central region runs along the foothills of the spectacular Canadian Rocky Mountains.
With some of the most stunning alpine landscapes within the country, this diverse province also boasts sweeping prairies, rolling farmland, lush forests, beautiful lakes and remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites that are a wonder to explore..
Edmonton, Drumheller, Waterton Lakes INTRODUCTION
Waterton Lakes National Park Waterton Lakes National Park is a rare gem tucked into the south-western corner of Alberta.
Waterton Lakes National Park Waterton Lakes National Park is a rare gem tucked into the south-western corner of Alberta. In this breathtaking part of the world the majestic Rocky Mountains rise suddenly out of the rolling prairies, an ancient landscape where ice-age glaciers have carved out valleys now filled by crystal-clear lakes.
Head Smashed-in Buffalo Jump Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is a remarkable testament to the Indigenous peoples of the North American plains and was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 1981.This was after archaeological evidence showed that the site was used repeatedly for traditional buffalo hunts for nearly 6,000 years.
Drumheller Dinosaur Provincial Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located about two hours east of Calgary. Known for being one of the greatest dinosaur fossil beds in the world, thirty-nine dinosaur species dating back more than 75 million years have been discovered here and more than 500 specimens have been removed for museums around the world.
Edmonton Set on the northern shores of the Saskatchewan River, Edmonton is the capital of Alberta. Having transformed into a super-modern, climate-defying phenomenon for Alberta, it is home to the world’s largest shopping center, West Edmonton Mall, which lists the world’s largest amusement park among its attractions.
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