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Introduction
Alberta is a beautiful province. With nice viewing of the Rocky Mountains and nice tourism sites. This magnificent province is a great place to visit, our even stay at. We will be going through some information that you will need before you go on to your trip to Alberta!
Landform Regions
Western Cordillera
High mountains separated by plateaus and valleys
Many Rocky mountains.
Interior Plains
The land is flat, with deep valleys and hills in the south
Heavily forested areas and wet lands in the north
Canadian Shield
Extends to the northeast corner of Alberta
Rounded hills of rock
Lakes such the Athabasca River
What is the climate for Alberta?
Continental climate
* Not near any body of water
* Dryer Climate
*Large temperature Range
*Receive more precipitation in the summer months than the winter months
Seasonal Temperatures and Precipitation Levels
Has mild summers to snowy winters
Has the highest number of sunny days
In summer, temperatures can reach 20 - 25 degrees Celsius (68-77 degrees Fahrenheit)
In winter, nighttime temperatures can range from -15 to -25 degrees Celsius
Daytime temperatures of Winter can range -5 to -15 degrees Celsius
Month (s) Average Monthly Temperatures
March (-9ºC to -2ºC)
April (2ºC to 5ºC)
May (8ºC to 11ºC)
June/July/August (12ºC to 30ºC)
September (9ºC to 13ºC)
October(3ºC to 8ºC)
November(-8º to -1ºC)
December to February (-22ºC to -6ºC)
http://www.albertacampgroundguide.ca/weather_in_alberta
Vegetation Regions
Boreal and Taiga
Northern part of Alberta
Made up mainly of coniferous trees
Fir and Pine are both found in the eastern and western areas
Aspen and white birch found in the south
White spruce, larch and black spruce are farther up north
Grasslands
Southern part of Alberta
Includes both short-grasses and mixed-grasses
Short-grass area: short, drought-resistant grasses.
Mixed-grass area: a combination of both tall and short grasses.
The Nature and Wildlife
This province has 587 species of wildlife. This includes:
*10 species of amphibians
*93 mammals
*411 birds
*8 reptiles
*65 fish
This only province that has more mammals than Alberta is British Columbia
Alberta also has a number of zoos
When is the best time to go?
Skiing and Snowboarding Season – Early November through May
Best snow conditions – January through March
Wildlife viewing - Spring through Fall – Early morning and Dusk
Golfing – Late May
Hiking and other outdoor activities - May until October
National Parks to Visit
The Banff National Park:
Canada's first and most visited national parks.
Located in the center of the Rocky Mountains.
Many stunning mountains, forests, glaciers and rivers.
All sorts of species of animals and many vegetations.
Jasper National Park
Largest national park in the Canadian Rockies
Wildlife and amazing scenery
Thousands of plants and animal species, for example largest
animals found are the elk, bear and deer.
Athabasca Glacier
Some festivals……
Bon Appétit Banff - Banff - Nov 14-24
A night at the museum shopping event - Lethbridge -Nov 28
Opening day - Banff - Nov 29
Strathcona Christmas in the heartland - Josephburg- Nov 30
Light up the night winter festival - Lacombe - Nov 28- Nov 30
Recreational Activities
Skiing and Snowboarding
Banff and Lake Louise have great ski resorts
Ski Nakiska, is located in Calgary
Sunshine Village Ski Resort
Hiking
Waterton Lakes Park is a quiet and pleasantly free from crowds
Many trails along the mountains, and a lot of wildlife.
Some tips for tourists
Alberta is Canada's sunniest province, so if you are going in the summer, be sure to wear proper clothing and be sure to wear sunscreen to protect your skin.
It is pretty chilly in the winter, so be sure to wear suitable and warm clothing for your stay at Alberta.
Visit the national parks in Alberta
You should plan your vacation when the festivals happen
Interesting facts!
Ranked number one for having overall most comfortable in Canada
Estimated more than 2,300 hours of sunshine every year
Alberta is Canada's sunniest province
In June, daylight hours can reach 16-18 hours a day
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