Knowra Edmonton Edmonton Edmonton is the capital of Alberta, Canada, on the North Saskatchewan River. It is the province’s second-largest city and a regional centre for government, education, energy, and culture.
North Saskatchewan River : A major river flowing east across Alberta and Saskatchewan before joining the Saskatchewan River. Its valley runs through Edmonton and strongly shapes the city’s landscape.
Fort Edmonton : A series of Hudson’s Bay Company trading posts established near the North Saskatchewan River, including one at present-day Edmonton. The fort gave the settlement its name and became an early centre of trade.
Government of Alberta : The provincial government responsible for governing Alberta, Canada. Edmonton hosts the legislature and the province’s central government offices.
Alberta Legislature Building : The seat of Alberta’s Legislative Assembly, opened in Edmonton in 1913. Its grounds overlook the river valley and mark Edmonton’s role as provincial capital.
Calgary : The largest city in Alberta, Canada, located near the Rocky Mountain foothills. Calgary is Alberta’s largest city and a major commercial centre, while Edmonton is the capital.
Alberta : A province in western Canada, bordered by British Columbia, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and the United States. Edmonton is Alberta’s capital and principal northern urban centre.
Hudson's Bay Company : A Canadian retail and real-estate company founded in 1670 as a fur-trading enterprise. Its trading post at Fort Edmonton helped establish a permanent settlement.
University of Alberta : A public research university established in Edmonton in 1908. Its research, students, and teaching hospitals are major parts of the city’s civic life.
Edmonton River Valley : A connected system of parks and trails along the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton. The valley brings a large green corridor into the city’s urban core.
Red Deer : A city in central Alberta, located between Edmonton and Calgary. Red Deer is a smaller regional centre rather than the province’s political hub.
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