Provinces and Territories

About Alberta

Alberta is where the Rocky Mountains meet wide open prairies and cowboy spirit. A funny fact about Alberta: the Calgary Stampede serves so many pancakes each year that it could feed the entire province breakfast—cowboy hat not included. With two of Canada’s most famous national parks, Banff and Jasper, Alberta is a playground for adventure.

The province is home to vibrant cities—Calgary with its modern energy and Edmonton with its massive festivals and the legendary West Edmonton Mall. Alberta also celebrates its ranching roots and Indigenous heritage, creating a culture that feels both bold and grounded.

Whether it’s hiking glacier-fed lakes, skiing world-class slopes, or catching a rodeo, Alberta is all about big landscapes and bigger experiences. Add in the northern lights, dinosaur fossils in Drumheller, and some of the best beef in the country, and you’ve got a province that knows how to live large.