The capital city of Alberta is the home of the provincial government.
It is the location of the Alberta Legislature Building where MLAs and the Premier meet to conduct governmental duties.
Many people incorrectly assume that Calgary is the Alberta capital, as that City is the largest. That assumption is incorrect.
What Alberta City is the Capital?
Edmonton is the Capital city of Alberta, Canada.
Edmonton became the capital of Alberta in 1905, the same year that Alberta became a province.
Why Was Edmonton Chosen as the Capital of Alberta?
There is not one specific reason for Edmonton being chosen as the capital. Historians can give a wide variety of explanations.
The general consensus is that Edmonton was the main economic driver of the province during that time. Major oil discoveries were being made in Northern Alberta and around the general Edmonton area.
What is the Largest City in Alberta?
While Edmonton is the capital city, Calgary is the largest city by population and land area in Alberta.
Both cities are in the same time zone.
In Summary
- Edmonton is the Capital city of Alberta. It has always been this way. It became the capital during the same time period of Alberta becoming a province.
- Edmonton was a logical choice for the capital at the time, as there was a massive amount of oil production and discovery occurring in that region.
- Calgary is not the capital, though it is the largest Alberta city. Calgary has the largest land area, and the highest population.
