Alberta is one of 13 provinces and territories of Canada located in the western region of the country. It is fourth-most populous province, largest producer of oil and gas in the country , with an economy based on energy resources, agriculture.
Alberta is a province of Canada in western Canada. It’s one of the 3 Prairie Provinces in Canada bordered by British Columbia to the west, Saskatchewan to the east, the Northwest Territories to the north and the U.S. state Montana to the south. The capital of Alberta is Edmonton, located near the center of the province and 180 miles north of Calgary, the largest city of Alberta.
Alberta has a varied climate based on its geography:
• Northern Region
Subarctic climate with long, harsh winters and shorter, cooler summers.
• Southern Region
Milder climate, particularly in coastal areas, with moderate temperatures.
Major oil and gas sector, including the oil sands in Fort McMurray and conventional oil production.
Extensive cattle ranching and grain farming, leading Canada's beef production.
Growing financial sector in Calgary, particularly in energy financing and investment.
Petrochemical manufacturing and food processing facilities across the province.
Average Age
38 years
Median Age
37 years
Female (50.0%)
Male (50.0%)
The 2021 census found the racial and ethnic composition of Alberta was:
White (67.8%)
South Asian (8.2%)
Filipino (5.7%)
Chinese (4.8%)
Black (4.3%)
Indigenous (3.3%)
Arab (2.1%)
Latin American (1.8%)
Southeast Asian (1.7%)
Other (0.3%)
English (81.8%)
French (1.8%)
Other (16.4%)
Average Household Income
$84,700
Median Household Income
$72,500
Poverty Rate
11.3%
The Blackfoot Confederacy, Cree, and other Indigenous groups inhabited the plains and foothills region.
The North West Company established the first European fur trading post in Alberta at Fort Chipewyan.
The Canadian Pacific Railway reached Alberta, bringing settlers to the territory.
Alberta became a province of Canada, separating from the Northwest Territories.
The discovery of oil at Leduc No. 1 transformed Alberta into Canada's energy powerhouse.
Calgary hosted the Winter Olympics, showcasing Alberta to the world.