Alberta's Heartland at a Glance
Alberta's Heartland is a colourful mix of farms, forests, rivers and vibrant growing
communities such as Red Deer, Rocky
Mountain House and Camrose.
Historically, agriculture has been the lynchpin of the local economy, a legacy
that lives on at guest ranches scattered throughout the area. Rivers too played
a major role in the immediate years after first contact between First Nations
and explorers. Today, the waterways have lost their role as a transportation corridor,
but they remain a vital part of the landscape for visitors and locals alike. Drifting
down the Red Deer River in the summer on a canoe is a popular way to enjoy the
scenery, absorb a few rays of warm sunshine and even catch a few fish. On the
region's lakes, water-skiing, swimming and sunbathing consume long summer days
at resort communities like Sylvan
Lake. In winter, outdoor enthusiasts turn their attention landwards to nearly
endless snowmobile trails and cross-country skiing.
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