Northern Alberta
Northern Alberta is a region in the Canadian province of Alberta.
- 5.1 roads
- 5.2 Airports
Geography
In addition to the Aspen Parkland and the Muskeg there are in the region especially - further north - boreal coniferous forest. In the Peace Country can be found along the Peace River and its tributaries also farming and pastoral farming in the fertile soil of the local prairie.
Waters
In the region there are the marshy area of the Peace - Athabasca Inland Delta.
- Athabasca River
- Chinchaga River
- Clearwater River
- Firebag River
- Hay River
- Peace River
- Petitot River
- Wapiti River
Lakes
In the region there are the largest bodies of water in all of Alberta:
- Lake Athabasca
- Clairesee
Reserves
- Caribou Mountains Wildlife Park in the Caribou Mountains to protect the reindeer
- Wood Buffalo National Park, the largest National Park in Canada
Attractions
Kimberlite fields
In the region there are three Kimberlitfelder:
- Birch Mountains Kimberlitfeld
- Buffalo Head Hills Kimberlitfeld
- Northern Alberta - Kimberlitfeld
Economy
The main economic activity of the region is the gas and oil production, which are operated in the Athabasca oil sands and oil field Wabasca. Gas production is mainly focused on the Peace River County and the area around Chinchaga and Rainbow Lake. In addition, there are also forestry and logging in boreal coniferous forest.
Traffic
In addition to the Alberta Highways 2 and 43, the following roads lead through the region:
Airports
- Fort McMurray Airport
- Grande Prairie Airport
- Peace River Airport
Policy
For the representation in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, the region is divided into the following ten electoral districts:
- Athabasca - Redwater
- Barrhead - Morinville - Westlock
- Bonnyville - Cold Lake
- Dunvegan - Central Peace
- Fort McMurray -Wood Buffalo
- Grande Prairie Smoky
- Grande Prairie Wapiti
- Lac La Biche -St Paul
- Lesser Slave Lake
- Peace River
Administrative divisions
The region is divided into the following four Census Divisions:
- Division No. 16
- Division No. 17
- Division No. 18
- Division No. 19