Capital: Edmonton
Largest City: Calgary
Abbreviation: AB
Confederation: September 1, 1905

Known as The Energy Province due to its production of a significant amount of the nation’s oil and gas, Alberta is a place of incredible landscapes, blossoming urban centers and endless plains. The shadow of the Canadian Rockies loom in the west, the prairies comprise the east and the north provides a gateway to the frozen tundra of the Arctic.

Areas to Explore

BANFF

CALGARY

EDMONTON

Other Places to Visit

Lethbridge

Soaring over the fields of the cultural hub of Alberta, the Lethbridge Viaduct is an architectural marvel and cherished symbol of the region. It is one of the largest railway trestles in the world and represents the manufacturing and transportation heritage of the area. Nearby, a reconstructed illegal trading post known as Fort Whoop-Up, formerly Fort Hamilton, offers visitors a glimpse into nefarious wild west activities of the 19th Century – such as whisky trading – that took place in the city.

Red Deer

Nestled in the rolling hills of Central Alberta, Red Deer is located halfway between the metropolis’ of Calgary and Edmonton and is the province’s third-largest city. A true frontier town, the city is heavily influenced by First Nations culture, with its combined history on full display at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery. Red Deer’s central location in the populated region of the province also makes it the ideal spot for the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, which highlights everything from the pro hockey franchises in Calgary and Edmonton to baseball, lacrosse and more.