Category: Alberta

Most of Alberta’s mountains are found on the western edge of the province of Alberta, consisting of the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies, which run through the province from Alberta’s mid-point to its southern border with the United States. Are there any mountains in Alberta Canada? Alberta’s Rockies comprise the Canadian Rocky Mountains in […]

Alberta’s natural resources include mountains, lakes, rivers, fossil fuels, forests and agricultural land. Alberta has two major geological areas: the Rocky Mountains and the Western Sedimentary Basin. The Rockies (in the west of the province) offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and ecological tourism. What are 5 natural resources in Alberta? Oil sands, oil, natural gas, […]

June 21, 2022. Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar. The June solstice (summer solstice) in Edmonton is at 3:13 am on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. In terms of daylight, this day is 9 hours, 35 minutes longer than the December solstice. In most locations north of the equator, the longest day of the year […]

WATCH: Alberta was once a giant inland sea. The seaway was a warm, relatively shallow body of water (it only reached around 760 metres at its deepest points) that never stood still — its shorelines and size were constantly shifting over time. Is there an ocean in Alberta? In the northern part of the province, […]

The Canadian Rocky Mountains were formed when the North American continent was dragged westward during the closure of an ocean basin off the west coast and collided with a microcontinent over 100 million years ago, according to a new study by University of Alberta scientists. How was Alberta formed geologically? Mesozoic (251-66 million years ago) […]

Alberta is divided by three of Canada’s seven physiographic regions. These three regions are the Cordillera, Interior Plains and Canadian Shield. However, the vast majority of the province falls within the Interior Plains region. Geography of Alberta. Published Online June 18, 2020 Last Edited June 30, 2021 What type of region is Alberta? Manitoba, Saskatchewan […]

Alberta is a Prairie Province located in western Canada that boasts a mix of landscapes, including the towering Rocky Mountains, glacial lakes, vast boreal forest, rolling foothills, productive prairies, and arid badlands. Alberta has 245 rivers, over 600 lakes, and 1888 named peaks. What are the mountain range in Alberta called? The Canadian RockiesThe Canadian […]

Spanning east from Drumheller to the Saskatchewan border and south to the United States, this region is known as the Canadian Badlands. It is home to the largest deposits of dinosaur bones in the world. What did badlands used to be called? mako sicaThe Lakota people dubbed this region “mako sica,” or “bad lands,” long […]

Yes, you can if the Crown will give you a lease or license of occupation. A lease will typically be for up to 30 years and can be used for substantial improvements, a license of occupation will normally be for 10 years and is intended for temporary use. Do I need a permit to build […]

The peak of Mount Columbia, within Jasper National Park, is the highest point in Alberta, second highest in the Canadian Rockies and 28th highest in Canada. The Caribou Mountains are located in the northern extremity of Alberta, forming an elevated plateau in the northern plains and wetlands. Are there any mountains in Alberta Canada? Alberta’s […]