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unique features of a region of Alberta. You will be working as part of a team. Congratulations, Alberta Tourism has hired you to promote and explore the With your team take a road trip (via the Internet) to one of Alberta's Regions.

Led by our friend, Cameron, this journey through Alberta's regions is informative and interactive. Click on the regions to learn more! A good spot to review for our quiz :)

The older version of "Zooming in on Alberta's Regions." The best information can be found in the "Flash Zone," which includes pictures and information about plants and animals in the various regions.

Alberta is blessed with six distinct natural regions: Aspen Parkland, Boreal Forest, Canadian Shield, Grassland, Foothill and Rocky Mountain. Each region has its own unique landscape features and climate and each supports its own distinct species of animals and plants. Click on the map (left) to visit one of the six bio-regions.

Click on the title to see more information about that region, including pictures.

Animals of Alberta

Social Studies web links for textbook - "Our Alberta"

So, This Is Alberta! is a unique website, featuring the designs and illustrations of Alberta's own Gary Delainey and Gerry Rasmussen. The website draws its inspiration from Delainey and Rasmussen's book, So This Is Canada! and follows the comic adventures of a raven and a Richardson's ground squirrel as they encounter the artifacts of Alberta's past and present.

The descriptions have been provided by the photographer, and have not been edited by Alberta Education.