Category: Alberta

One could think of the foothills as lands where two different Natural Regions meet or collide; a place where the Rockies and the boreal forests of Alberta abut. What is considered the foothills in Alberta? It is located east of the Rocky Mountains Natural region and begins just above Highway 1 in the Ghost, stretching […]

According to the Ammunition Regulations Act you must be at least 18 to buy ammunition, have a valid PAL and show a secondary piece of identification. Anyone between the age of 12 and 18 may purchase ammunition if they provide valid identification and a valid licence. How much ammunition can you have? Can you buy […]

To give you an idea, 5% of all dinosaur species that ever roamed the world were found in Alberta. More than 400 dinosaur skeletons were discovered since the first discovery in 1889 of an Albertosaurus fossil. What makes Alberta the dinosaur capital of the world? The World’s Largest Dinosaur is located in Drumheller, Alberta Canada. […]

1950. Albertans have enjoyed living without the menace of rats since 1950 when the Rat Control Program was established. Alberta’s rat-free status means there is no resident population of rats and they are not allowed to establish themselves. Are rats actually illegal in Alberta? Illegal to own rats as pets Under the Act, it is […]

Are Seagulls protected species in Alberta? Yes, gulls and migratory game birds are protected under the Migratory Birds Convention Act. However, under the regulations, the Minister of the Environment and Parks may issue a permit to kill or scare away. Is killing a seagull illegal in Canada? Seagulls are a Protected Species They are now […]

All snakes and their dens are protected from killing, harm, possession, and destruction under the Alberta Wildlife Act. Why are rattlesnakes protected in Alberta? Unfortunately, road mortality and habitat destruction pose a threat to prairie rattlesnakes, which are considered a Species of Special Concern both federally and provincially in Alberta. Female prairie rattlesnakes give birth […]

Dinosaur Provincial Park. Situated in the badlands of southeastern Alberta, Dinosaur Provincial Park holds one of the largest collections of dinosaur bones and fossils on earth. Can you dig for fossils in Alberta? It is unlawful to excavate fossils in Alberta. If the fossil is found lying on the surface, refer to Collecting (below). Fossils […]

All three species can grow to over a meter long and are the most colourful snakes in Alberta. Garter snakes will eat just about anything they find: small mammals, amphibians, and even invertebrates like slugs and earthworms. HOURS MON, TUE Closed Can you own garter snakes in Alberta? Snakes in Alberta Snakes are protected as […]

Jasper National Park, national park in western Alberta, Canada, located on the eastern flank of the Rocky Mountains, north of Banff National Park. Jasper spans 4,200 square miles (10,878 square km) and contains significant active geologic processes, scenic mountains, and diverse animal and plant populations. Is Jasper in Alberta or BC? Jasper is a specialized […]

So how do they survive the frigid temperatures of an Albertan winter? Much like other animals here, they hibernate. As temperatures begin to cool in autumn, garter snakes begin to seek out a warm place to take refuge for the winter. Do Canadian snakes hibernate? Canada’s snakes survive winter by hibernating. Depending on the species […]