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Overview
Tourism in Alberta is centred on its famous Rocky Mountain
region, which flanks it on its western border with British Columbia
and offers a host of alpine attractions. The northern area is a
sparsely inhabited wilderness of forests, lakes and rivers; the
provincial capital, Edmonton, is in the central area, while in the
east, on the border with Saskatchewan, the atmosphere takes on a
Wild West feel in the Badlands and prairies.
Even in the cities and towns, visitors to Alberta can be sure
that nature is never far away. Albertans love the outdoors and
urban environments are interspersed with plenty of lush river parks
and greenbelts. In fact the capital, Edmonton, has more parkland
per capita than any other North American city. An important aspect
of Alberta's heritage is its aboriginal culture. Home to 43 First
Nations, this heritage has been preserved in 14 reserves and
educational attractions ranging from the world's largest teepee to
native interpretive trails and exquisite handmade crafts.
The natural beauty of this Canadian province is world-renowned,
so it is no surprise to discover that it is home to five of
Canada's 14 World Heritage Sites: Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump,
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Banff-Jasper National
Parks, Wood Buffalo National Park and Dinosaur Provincial Park.
Wood Buffalo National Park is Canada's largest national park and
the second largest in the world.