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Alberta
Vacation Links
feature vacation locations in Calgary,
Edmonton,
Jasper,
Banff,
Lake
Louise, Red Deer and Lethbridge, Visit Calgary
or Edmonton
and enjoy some of the great winter attractions
in Alberta's two biggest cities.
Alberta’s
Centennial marked its 100th anniversary as
a province on September
1, 2005 and vistors always enjoy the worlds largest
mall, West
Edmonton Mall, located
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Calgary,
Alberta
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Ski
Alberta in
Banff and Jasper
and enjoy Rocky Mountain hospitality, Alberta is one
of Canada's provinces. It celebrated 100 years as
a province in 2005 on September 1st. As part of the
Centennial celebration, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince
Philip visited the province from May 23 to May 25,
2005.
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Alberta's capital is the city of Edmonton. Its
most populous city and metropolitan area, Calgary,
is Alberta's economic hub and is located in the
southern region of the province.
Other major cities and towns include Banff, Camrose,
Wetaskiwin, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Jasper,
Lethbridge, Lloydminster, Medicine Hat, and Red
Deer. |
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Banff,
Alberta
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Alberta is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta
(1848-1939), the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria.
Princess Louise was also the wife of Sir John Campbell,
who was the Governor General of Canada from 1878-1883.
Lake Louise was also named in honour of Princess Louisein
Canada by the Governor General, presently Michaëlle
Jean. |
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