The Geography Of Alberta
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VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
Although it is considered a prairie province, the geography of Alberta, Canada is diverse and distinct. Unique to the Albertan landscape are the province's hoodoos. Located in Drumheller, these sandstone pillars are naturally formed over millions of years by wind and water erosion. The hoodoos in Drumheller have been called the Heart of the Canadian Badlands. And although the Rocky Mountains are probably Alberta's most recognizable geographical element, visitors to this province are promised more than simply that as part of its breathtaking scenery. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com learns more about the mountains and the prairies in Alberta.
Alberta is one of Canada’s prairie provinces, and is a fertile one because of vast expanses of treeless plains.
Found along Alberta’s border with British Columbia are the Canadian Rockies. Most of Alberta’s mountains can be found in the south-western portion of the province, along the Rockies. Many of the peaks in the Canadian Rockies reach almost two miles into the sky. The foothills of the Rocky Mountains, as well as the northern part of the province, are also the locations in Alberta where trees are fairly abundant. In fact, about 59 per cent of Alberta is tree-covered.
Part of Jasper National Park, the Athabasca Falls are known not for their height, but for the force at which the water flows. White water rafting often starts at the base of these falls, and continues down the Athabasca River.
Alberta is home to many different types of lakes, including glacial ones, and large lakes adjacent to sandy beaches.
Alberta’s hoodoos are a unique addition to this region’s landscape. Located in Drumheller, these sandstone pillars are naturally formed over millions of years by wind and water erosion. The hoodoos in Drumheller have been called the Heart of the Canadian Badlands. The Badlands area houses very little vegetation, and water has eroded certain areas of this region, exposing the fossils of plants and animals indigenous to the area millions of years ago.
Although the Rocky Mountains are probably Alberta’s most recognizable geographical element, visitors to this province are promised more than simply that as part of its breathtaking scenery.
Found along Alberta’s border with British Columbia are the Canadian Rockies. Most of Alberta’s mountains can be found in the south-western portion of the province, along the Rockies. Many of the peaks in the Canadian Rockies reach almost two miles into the sky. The foothills of the Rocky Mountains, as well as the northern part of the province, are also the locations in Alberta where trees are fairly abundant. In fact, about 59 per cent of Alberta is tree-covered.
Part of Jasper National Park, the Athabasca Falls are known not for their height, but for the force at which the water flows. White water rafting often starts at the base of these falls, and continues down the Athabasca River.
Alberta is home to many different types of lakes, including glacial ones, and large lakes adjacent to sandy beaches.
Alberta’s hoodoos are a unique addition to this region’s landscape. Located in Drumheller, these sandstone pillars are naturally formed over millions of years by wind and water erosion. The hoodoos in Drumheller have been called the Heart of the Canadian Badlands. The Badlands area houses very little vegetation, and water has eroded certain areas of this region, exposing the fossils of plants and animals indigenous to the area millions of years ago.
Although the Rocky Mountains are probably Alberta’s most recognizable geographical element, visitors to this province are promised more than simply that as part of its breathtaking scenery.
