Alberta

Alberta is a province in western Canada. It is home to part of the Rocky Mountains and has some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. Alberta is known for its dinosaur fossils, cowboy culture, and rich oil deposits. Banff and Jasper are two of Canada's most famous national parks.

Land and People

About 4.5 million people live in Alberta. The two biggest cities are Calgary and Edmonton, the capital. The western part has the Rocky Mountains, while the eastern part has flat prairies. Alberta has forests, grasslands, and badlands where dinosaur bones are found.

Culture and Fun Facts

The Calgary Stampede is one of the biggest rodeos in the world, held every July. Alberta's Dinosaur Provincial Park has some of the richest dinosaur fossil beds on Earth. The province is also Canada's biggest oil producer. Lake Louise in Banff National Park has stunning turquoise water.

Fun Facts

• Alberta's Dinosaur Provincial Park has produced fossils from over 40 different dinosaur species.
• The Calgary Stampede attracts over one million visitors every year.
• Lake Louise in Banff gets its turquoise color from fine rock dust carried by glacial meltwater.

Did You Know?

Alberta's badlands are one of the best places in the world to find dinosaur fossils. More than 40 different species of dinosaurs have been discovered in Dinosaur Provincial Park.