 Alberta Fast Facts - Alberta is one of only two Canadian provinces that have no sea access.
- The capital city of Alberta is Edmonton . Roughly 300 km south of Edmonton is Calgary , Alberta 's largest city.
- Edmonton is the primary supply and service for Canada 's oil sands and other northern resource industries. Other centres include Red Deer , Lethbridge , Medicine Hat , Fort McMurray , Grande Prairie , Camrose, Lloydminster , Brooks, Wetaskiwin, Banff , Cold Lake , and Jasper.
- Alberta is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta (1848-1939). Lake Louise, the village of Caroline and Mount Alberta were also named in honour of Princess Louise
Alberta has had a fairly high growth rate recently. This is due to relatively high birthrates, high immigration rates as well as high interprovincial migration. One key reason for the high immigration to Alberta is the relative abundance of jobs in the energy sector and associated sectors. Top things to do in Alberta - Odyssium IMAX Theatre
Located at Edmonton's TELUS World of Science, films shown at this IMAX theatre focus on science, nature and history topics. The theatre offers Descriptive Video Service and Rear Window Captioning on some films as an aid for visually and hearing impaired visitors. - Calaway Park
Calaway Park, Western Canada's largest outdoor amusement park features rides and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy! With 31 rides, two attractions, 20 food locations, games, souvenir shops and a candy store, there is something for the whole family to enjoy. Also, the Calaway RV Park & Campground is just a quick walk away. - West Edmonton Mall
Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is the largest shopping mall in North America and the fifth largest in the world, founded by Ghermezian brothers who immigrated from Iran in 1959. It was the world's largest mall for a 23 year period from 1981 until 2004. - Lake Louise
The turquoise waters of Lake Louise, in Alberta's Rockies, have been photographed so often now, the lake has become something of a cliche for mountain serenity. And yet, nothing quite prepares the visitor for the unearthly beauty of this alpine gem. The lake owes its colour to fine particles suspended in the glacier waters, but few visitors at the world famous Fairmount Chateau Lake Louise are thinking of hydrology as they look out over the waters from the luxury hotel. Downslope from the Chateau, the town of Lake Louise has its own charm. Small but well-appointed with restaurants, accommodation and stores, the townsite is an ideal getaway destination in summer when trail riding, hiking, rafting and mountain biking predominate.Wildlife is also a major draw with elk commonly sighted from the road and even the occasional bear. - Banff Gondola
More Mountains in a Moment than Most see in a Lifetime! Since the early part of the last century, Sulphur Mountain has been an important landmark for Banff and the Canadian Rockies. From 1903 until 1931, Norman Sanson climbed the mountain over a thousand times making scientific observations for the Canadian government. Take this journey to the spectacular summit by way of a modern gondola car. This 8-minute ride transports visitors to outstanding views (2,281 m, 7,486 ft above sea level) and a Summit Centre including an observation terrace, two restaurants, snack bar and gift shop. While on the mountain, take in a self-guided walk leading to Sanson’s Peak. The original 1903 stone observatory is located here. - Glenbow Museum
The colourful history of Canada's West comes alive at Western Canada's largest museum. Discover the diverse people, stories and events that shaped this region. Glimpse the world beyond Western Canada through special exhibitions and their own eclectic, international collections. - Calgary Zoo
The largest museum in Western Canada has exhibits on everything from traditions of piercing and tattooing to life in certain tribes in Western Africa to Canada 's heritage. - Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake is a glacially fed lake in Banff National Park, 14 kilometres outside the Village of Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. It is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 6183 feet (1884 m). The lake has a surface area of 0.5 km². - Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
Since opening its doors in 1985, the Royal Trryell Museum has garnered international recoginition as a first-rate exhibition and research facility. Dedicated to the study of fossils, the museum offers interactive and exciting exhibits for the entire family. - Columbia Icefields Parkway
also known as Highway 93, is a scenic road in Alberta, Canada. It parallels the Continental Divide, traversing the rugged landscape of the Canadian Rockies. It travels through Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, linking Lake Louise and Jasper. (Highway 93 runs concurrently with Highway 1 between Lake Louise and the Castle Mountain junction, where it continues into Kootenay National Park in British Columbia.) - Johnston Canyon
A popular hiking trail follows the gorges, and the Ink Pots, a series of ink-coloured spring-ponds are found above the headwaters. Ice climbing is done on the frozen waterfalls in winter.
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