ALBERTA (Canada

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Alberta is located in Western Canada between British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Alberta is a dynamic province that boasts the Rocky Mountains on its western border, numerous lakes including the Lake Athabasca, and Lesser Slave Lake, and vast flat prairies.

Tourism in the Canadian state of Alberta is centred on its famous Rocky Mountain region, which flanks it on its western border with British Columbia and offers a host of alpine attractions. The northern area is a sparsely inhabited wilderness of forests, lakes and rivers; the provincial capital, Edmonton, is in the central area, while in the east, on the border with Saskatchewan, the atmosphere takes on a Wild West feel in the Badlands and prairies.

Even in the cities and towns visitors to Alberta can be sure that nature is never far away. Albertans love the outdoors and urban environments are interspersed with plenty of lush river parks and greenbelts. In fact the capital, Edmonton, has more parkland per capita than any other North American city. An important aspect of Alberta's heritage is its aboriginal culture. Home to 43 First Nations this heritage has been preserved in 14 reserves and educational attractions, ranging from the world's largest tepee to native interpretive trails and exquisite handmade crafts.

Wildlife is abundant in Alberta : you'll be able to see buffalo, black bears, coyotes, wolves, foxes and pumas and grizzly bears in the mountain and wooded areas; Moose and deer in the forests; Mule deer, jumping deer and antelope in the prairies; Wild sheep and goats in the Rocky Mountains; and large numbers of ducks, Canadian geese, and swans in the central areas.

Because of Alberta's dynamic climate and geography tourist attractions, adventure tours, ski resorts, lakeside vacations communities, and recreational activites are plentiful! The Rocky Mountains of Alberta harbour superb resorts and get-aways including Banff and Lake Louise, Jasper, Canmore, Kananaskis, and Waterton. In central and southern Alberta be sure to check out the vast farmlands, and ranches in the area. Central Alberta boasts some of the best dinosaur fossils in North America, so be sure to check out Drumheller , the "Dinosaur Capital of the World"! Participate in the Calgary Stampede , which is a a 10 day summer rodeo full of entertainment and activities for the whole family. Visit Alberta's capital city Edmonton where you'll find West Edmonton Mall - the World's largest shopping and entertainment complex! After a fabulous day at the mall, relax at one of Edmonton's top hotels and accommodations!