Explore Canada – its landscape, geology, and wildlife
Exploring Canada's most spectacular places
To find the spectacular landscapes of Alberta and Saskatchewan, it helps to know a bit of the local geology
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Rocks, Ridges, and Rivers
Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology
Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology
Explore the mountain parks
Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology
Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology
Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology
Explore connections between wildlife and landscape
Scenic Geology of Alberta
Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology
Scenic Geology of Alberta
So many spectacular places to visit in Alberta
wildlife in Spectacular Prairie and MOUNTAIN LANDSCApes
WILDLIFE, LANDSCAPES, AND GEOLOGY
If you want to find and view the diverse wildlife of Alberta and Saskatchewan in spectacular natural landscapes, it helps to know a bit about the geology of where animals live. From the eroding Rocky Mountains, to the rain shadow of the prairies, to deeply entrenched rivers, and glaciated terrain, geology has a strong impact on the distribution of both provinces’ biodiversity. Join geologist Dale Leckie to explore the close relationship between wildlife, landscapes, and geology. Photo by Michael Squance.
Soaring Golden Eagles
Mount Lorette, in Kananaskis Provincial Park, is a classic migrating golden eagle viewing site. The golden eagle migration route is controlled by geology.
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