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Worlds Largest Tyrannosaurus Rex
In the town of Drumheller, stands the world's largest dino model dubbed 'The World’s Largest Dinosaur'. It is 86 feet tall, overlooking the Canadian Badlands. Drumheller is also the home to the worldrenowned Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology.

Edmonton is the Northernmost City with a Population Over One Million
Edmonton is the northernmost city in North America with a population over one million people. It's also known for its River Valley, which is 22 times the size of New York’s Central Park.

Banff National Park
The oldest national park in Canada is Banff National Park established in 1885. This park, set in Alberta's Rocky Mountains, is renowned globally for its stunning natural landscapes, including glaciers and hot springs.

Gigantic Mall
The West Edmonton Mall is the biggest shopping mall in North America and was once the world's largest. It boasts a water park, an indoor amusement park, and over 800 shops.

Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede, also known as ""The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,"" takes place each July in Calgary, attracting people from all over the world. It is one of the world's largest rodeos and includes a parade, concerts, stage shows, and a midway.

Abundance of Fossil Beds
The province is rich in dinosaur fossil beds, particularly within Dinosaur Provincial Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where over 150 complete dinosaur skeletons have been discovered.

Canada’s Fourth Most Populous Province
Alberta is Canada's fourth most populous province. It is home to around 4.4 million people, who predominantly live in its two major cities: Calgary and Edmonton.

Sunniest City in Canada
Calgary is dubbed the sunniest city in Canada, receiving more than 2,300 hours of bright sun each year, spread over 333 days.

Highest Elevation
Mount Columbia located in Alberta is the second highest peak in Canada. At 12,293 feet, it's only slightly shorter than Mount Logan in Yukon, which stands at 19,551 feet.

Passionate Hockey Fans
Alberta is well known for its large community of hockey fans, with two major professional teams: the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames competing in the National Hockey League.

Bear Safety
Bear safety is something taken very seriously in Alberta due to its large population of both grizzle and black bears. Many parks and trails have bearproof bins and park rangers on patrol to ensure safe interaction.

Seeing Northern Lights
The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are frequently visible from northern parts of Alberta, particular from Wood Buffalo and Jasper National Park. These regions have long been popular with stargazers and photographers.

Alberta Badlands
Famed for its unique lunarlike landscape, part of Alberta is covered by the ""Badlands"", featuring distinctive eroded hills and ravines. Sediments deposited over centuries has created a colorful, distinct, layered look.

Bountiful Wheat Fields
Alberta's prairies are hugely significant for Canada’s crops, especially wheat. The wheat fields are a spectacle to behold, creating a sea of gold that stretches as far as the eye can see.

Famous Icefields Parkway
The Icefields Parkway is a scenic road that stretches across the Rockies from Jasper to Banff. It offers motorists breathtaking views of mountains, glaciers, turquoisecolored lakes, and waterfalls.

Majestic Elk Island
Located east of Edmonton is Elk Island National Park, a sanctuary that has helped save several species from extinction, including the American bison, the trumpeter swan, and the elk.

Alberta's Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, encompasses over 10,878 square kilometers of rugged wilderness teeming with wildlife.

Wild Rose Country
Alberta is often referred to as ""Wild Rose Country,"" named after the wild roses that are abundant throughout the province during the summer season.

Multicultural Population
Despite its cowboy and roughneck image, Alberta is a multicultural province where over 120 languages are spoken.

Home to Several UNESCO Heritage Sites
Besides Dinosaur Provincial Park and HeadSmashedIn Buffalo Jump, there are numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Alberta, including WatertonGlacier International Peace Park, Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, and Wood Buffalo National Park.

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