Alberta
- Canada
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Alberta is
one of Canada's
western provinces. Alberta is named after Princess Louise Caroline
Alberta
(1848-1939), the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria of the United
Kingdom.
Princess Louise was also the wife of Sir John Campbell, who was the
Governor
General of Canada from 1878-1883. Lake Louise was also named in honour
of Princess Louise.
Capital city Edmonton
was founded in 1795 when a Hudson's
Bay Company Trading Post was established with the construction of
Fort
Edmonton.
Other important cities and towns include Banff, Calgary, Red
Deer, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. See also: List
of communities in Alberta.
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| Government
Alberta - The
official
page |
| Songs Drive Alberta's 'Brokeback' Landscape
- The
made-in-Alberta cowboy movie Brokeback Mountain became a cultural
phenomenon, showing the world the West's raw, natural beauty. Alberta's
mountains, prairies, lakes and rives take centre stage and the
province's rural and urban landscapes are featured in scenes that have
become famous among movie goers. What's exciting is that most of these
places, some of them seemingly remote and rugged, are easily accessible
to tourists. |
| Canadian
Government Resources |
| Edmonton
City Guide -
Edmonton is one of the largest cities in North America, by area --
larger
in area than Chicago, Philadelphia and Detroit. Edmonton also has the
one
of the lowest population densities in North America -- about 67 times
less
than New York. City of Edmonton boasts the longest stretch of urban
parkland
in North America, the North Saskatchewan River Valley. |
| Alberta
Naturally - Explore aspects of Alberta’s natural wonders
through
images, text, and CKUA Radio Network’s Heritage Trails and Ecofiles. |
| Alberta
Tourism - Good source for tourism info in Alberta |
| Alberta
Newspaper Collection |
| Discover
Alberta - This
travel and tourism guide will help you plan a successful visit to the
province
of Alberta. |
| Explore
Alberta - Travel
and tourism info. |
| Alberta’s
Arts Heritage Website |
| Alberta's
history for your ears, eyes and mind! |
| ACVA
(The Alberta Country Vacations Association) |
| Alberta
Transportation & Utilities |
| Alberta
Hotel & Lodging Association |
| Access
Alberta - Tourism info |
| Alberta
Association of Municipal Districts & Counties |
| Alberta's
Heartland Tourism Destination Region |
| Alberta
South Tourism Destination Region |
| Arctic
Institute of North America |
| Airlines
America Info |
| Other
Canadian Airlines |
| Travel
By Rail Canada |
| Accommodations
Canada |
| Alberta's
Endangered Species |
| Directory
Of Canadian Attractions - Enjoy Canadian major attraction
action! |
| Travel
Advisory - Canada |
| Canada
Tourism-The official site of the Canadian Tourism Commission |
| Info
On Parks Canada - Your guide to parks in Canada |
| Canadian
Festivals & Events Info Page - Bring
the whole family and enjoy exciting events in beautiful Canada |
| Canadian
City Guide |
| Canadian
Amusement & Theme Parks - If
you are looking for fun and excitement in amusement parks this is your
ticket to the big time. |
| Unesco
World Heritage Site |
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