Study topic
The Prairie provinces
The Prairie provinces stretch across the centre of Canada and are known for agriculture and energy. Their capitals are often tested.
Key facts to remember
- ◆ The Prairie provinces are Manitoba (Winnipeg), Saskatchewan (Regina), and Alberta (Edmonton).
- ◆ The Prairies are rich in farmland, growing much of Canada's grain.
- ◆ Alberta has large oil and gas reserves, including the oil sands.
- ◆ The region was historically home to the Métis and First Nations peoples.
- ◆ The Prairies are part of the larger Western Canada region.