Province of Alberta

Basic facts and statistics on Alberta, including location, government and industries.

Find out how the province got its name.

Key facts about Edmonton, the capital of the province of Alberta and the sixth largest city in Canada. Did you know Edmonton has the largest expanse of urban parkland in North America?

Find out how the capital city of Alberta got its name.

A lawyer and former Minister of Justice, Alison Redford is the MLA from Calgary-Elbow. She became Premier of Alberta when she won the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta in 2011.

Premiers of the province of Alberta since 1905, the year Alberta joined Canadian Confederation.

Results of the last provincial election, who can vote, the permanent register of electors and electoral divisions in the province.

MLAs currently holding seats in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.

For a taste of western Canadian culture, there's no place better than the Calgary Stampede in July.

Index of provincial government departments, as well as provincial government boards, agencies and commissions.

Interactive maps of the province, including cities and regions. From Discover Alberta.

Coat of arms, flag, provincial colours, official stone, mammal, bird, fish, flower, tree and tartans for the province of Alberta, Canada. In PDF.

National parks in Alberta include Banff, the first national park in Canada, and Wood Buffalo, a national park larger than Switzerland. From Parks Canada.

Learn about Alberta's provincial parks and search for parks by activities, facilities, and location.

Attractions, activities and accommodation to help in planning a trip to this western Canadian province.