North Central Alberta
North Central Alberta is the part of Northern Alberta to the north and west of the Edmonton Capital Region. It is the transitional zone between the agriculturally rich "parkland" in the south and the more remote boreal forest to the north.Photo: Kmw2700, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Essential Destinations
Top destinations include Athabasca and Slave Lake.
Athabasca
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Athabasca is a town of almost 3,000 people in North Central Alberta. It is nestled in the picturesque Athabasca River valley and is the health, education, shopping, and service centre for the region.
Slave Lake
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Slave Lake is a town on Lesser Slave Lake in North Central Alberta. Slave Lake serves as a local centre for the area. There are several outdoor activities available for visitors, including a provincial park, pristine beaches, and a bird research centre.
Whitecourt
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Whitecourt is a town of 10,200 people in North Central Alberta. Its main industries are forestry, oil & gas, and tourism. Its many trails are available for a wide range of recreational uses.
Destinations to Discover
Explore places such as Barrhead and Westlock.
Barrhead
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Barrhead is a town of 4,600 people in North Central Alberta. Barrhead was an important trading centre during the settlement of northwest Alberta. The town now relies on are oil and gas, forestry, and agriculture industries.
Westlock
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Westlock is a town in central Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1913, the town is primarily an agricultural, business, and government administration centre serving communities and rural areas within surrounding Westlock County.
Mayerthorpe
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Mayerthorpe is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is approximately 120 km northwest of Edmonton at the intersection of Highway 43 and Highway 22. The town is surrounded by Lac Ste. Anne County and is in Alberta's Census Division No. 13.
North Central Alberta
- Location: Northern Alberta, Alberta, Prairies, Canada, North America
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Latitude of center
54.3304° or 54° 19′ 50″ northLongitude of center
-115.0474° or 115° 2′ 51″ westWikidata ID
Q108789072
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