The Major Provinces Of Western Canada
From east to west as the sun travels across our earth, the four provinces comprising Western Canada are Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. Across Saskatchewan, and Manitoba is the region known as the Prairies while British Columbia is a coastal province, but Alberta and B.C. are also known for their high mountains, spectacular rivers, and reserved areas.
Manitoba and Saskatchewan, the Prairies, have southern agricultural regions. Wheat is one of the principle crops. Winnipeg is the capital city of Manitoba and is the cultural, governmental, economical, and historical center. In Saskatchewan, Regina is the capital, but the city with the largest population is Saskatoon.You can find a quick rundown here
Alberta is known for Jasper and Banff National Parks and the Icefields Parkway running between the towns of Banff and Jasper in the parks. Edmonton is Alberta’s capital city and Calgary, site of the 1988 Winter Olympics, is also a prominent metropolis.
Next, to the west, British Columbia has the Pacific Ocean on its western border. Vancouver is B.C.’s capital and most famous city. The 2010 Olympics centered in this city and the surrounding mountains. When touring these four amazing provinces that make up Western Canada, travelers find them diverse and with much to offer.