by Jeanine

Created on: August 04, 2010

The Beauty of Western Canada

Canada is a wonderful country, its vast size allows for a diverse landscape. The air is clean and the skies are endless and breathtaking. From the towering mountain ranges to the wide open prairies, Canada is a remarkable place to live, and visit.
Exploring Western Canada, listed by Province.

Beautiful British Columbia
British Columbia is the most western Canadian province. This remarkable province is blessed with thousands of miles of Pacific coastline and well over half the land area is mountainous.  Off the mainland, B.C. has thousands of islands that host remarkable untouched ecosystems. This is a must-visit province of Canada and is well known for its natural beauty.  Canada’s only desert is located in Osoyoos, B.C. which is located at the most southern tip of the Okanagan Valley. The valley is well known for its wine production and lakes. This area is a common tourist area of B.C. because of the sandy beaches and warm weather.  With mountain ranges surrounding the Okanagan Valley, and extending to Northern British Columbia, there are plenty of outdoor activities around every corner. British Columbia offers a lot to see and do, and is one of Canada’s most beautiful provinces.

Alberta
Alberta borders British Columbia at the Rocky Mountains and is the most populous of the western provinces. Alberta is a very scenic province of Canada; from the mountains range to the foot hills leveling to the prairies, Alberta’s land is dynamic. With the rolling hills and open land, this is a rancher’s paradise. Alberta has two major cities, Edmonton and Calgary. They are both conveniently connected by the Queen Elizabeth Highway which is a vital north-south corridor in Alberta. This is the province where city meets the country and everyone wants to have a good time.

Saskatchewan "The Land of the Living Skies"
This is one of the most surprisingly unique provinces in Canada. The southern part of the province consists of endless farmland. The land seems to continue on forever, flat, open, and breathtaking. When visiting the south, one would never guess that a large percentage of Saskatchewan is forested land, almost half to be exact. In order to discover the potential and hidden gems of this amazing province, traveling further north or east of Saskatoon is necessary. There are several communities along the forestry line, and several that sprawl deep into the forestry. This area is well known for the snowmobile trails, fishing lakes, hunting and camping. This is a must-see place because the Northern lights (Auroras) dance in the skies and the air is clean and crisp; it’s a feeling that is beyond words. This is the type of place where noise and light pollution is almost non-existent and wildlife roam at their convenience. It truly is a place to experience not only for the amazing land, but for the welcoming people and endless opportunities.

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