Mount Columbia. Mount Columbia (12,294 feet [3,747 metres]) in the Rocky Mountains is Alberta’s highest point, and numerous other peaks exceed 11,000 feet (3,350 metres). Where is the highest point in Canada? Mount Logan, mountain, highest point (19,551 feet [5,959 metres]) in Canada and second highest in North America (after Denali [Mount McKinley] in the […]
Category: Alberta
Why Are The Lakes In Alberta So Blue?
Fine rock dust, produced by massive glaciers rubbing against bedrock, stays suspended in the water, reflecting light and creating the turquoise colours that Moraine Lake and Lake Louise are known for. Why are lakes in Banff so blue? The silt is created when rocks underneath the surface of the ice are grinding from the movement […]
How Long Does Land Title Transfer Take Alberta?
As of the date of this article, the Alberta Land Titles Office is taking nearly three and a half months to complete the registration of most submitted documents. This includes transfers of land, the instruments which change registered ownership of real estate property on title from sellers to buyers. How long does it take to […]
How Do I Transfer Property In Alberta?
How to change a title ownership Fill out the form you need. Add or remove a name. Transfer of land form (PDF, 2.9 MB) The form must be signed by all of the current registered owners. Remove a deceased joint tenant. Submit the form and documents. Mail your form and documents to: Edmonton location. Box […]
How Much Is Land Transfer Fee In Alberta?
Alberta Land Transfer Fees The Land Transfer Registration Fee paid to the Land Titles Office costs a base of $50 and an additional $2 for every $5000 of property value and the Mortgage Registration Fee also costs a base of $50 and an additional $1.5 but for the mortgage amount . There are no rebates […]
How Many Landforms Are There In Alberta?
The database includes information on more than 3000 landform feature occurrences in Alberta, each classified as one of the 265 elements or subelements under this classification system. What landforms are in Alberta? These three regions are the Cordillera, Interior Plains and Canadian Shield. However, the vast majority of the province falls within the Interior Plains […]
What Class Of Rock Is Most Commonly Found In Alberta?
There are three classifications of sedimentary rocks and 90% of Alberta’s bedrock is of the sedimentary class (Mussieux and Nelson, 1998). Sedimentary rocks are fragments (or clasts) of other rocks compressed under pressure to form a new mix of rock such as sandstone, shale, or conglomerate. What rocks are commonly found in Alberta? Commodities mined […]
Do I Need A Permit To Build A Cabin In Alberta?
Overview. All residential builders in Alberta must have a licence to obtain permits for constructing new homes. Can I build my own cabin in Alberta? Yes, you can if the Crown will give you a lease or license of occupation. What requires a building permit in Alberta? All building, electrical, gas, plumbing, private sewage disposal […]
What Is The Name Of The Line Between Mountains In Alberta And Bc?
Canadian Rockies, segment of the Rocky Mountains, extending southeastward for about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) from northern British Columbia, Canada, and forming nearly half the 900-mile (1,500-km) border between the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. What separates British Columbia from Alberta? The Great Divide, otherwise known as THE continental divide, it is the most […]
Are There Hills In Alberta?
While not considered mountains, the Cypress Hills, located in the south-eastern corner of Alberta, extending into Saskatchewan, constitute the highest terrain in Canada between the Rocky Mountains and Labrador. They reach a maximum elevation of 1,468 m, 600 m above the surrounding prairie. Is Alberta a flat land? Western Alberta is protected by the mountains […]