Alberta Alberta is a Provinces and territories of Canada, province in Canada. It is a part of Western Canada and is one of the three Canadian Prairies, prairie provinces. Alberta is bordered by British Columbia to its west, Saskatchewan to its east, t ...

is one of

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, and has established several official emblems that reflect the province's history, its natural and diverse landscapes, and its people.

Official symbols of Alberta

De facto symbols

While not officially adopted through legislation as emblems by the government of Alberta, these places and things are popularly associated with (hence could be considered symbols of) the province.

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Canadian provincial and territorial symbols

Official symbols of Alberta

De facto symbols

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