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Canadian Prairies
Fast Facts
- Location: Canada
- Time to Visit: March to October
- How to Reach:The best way to come to the Canadian Prairies is through Alberta. The town is well linked with other parts of Canada by several highways. Buses, cars, taxis and four wheelers are easily available. The Alberta Airport operates flights to and from various parts of the country.
- Nearest International Airport: Calgary International Airport
- Duration of sightseeing: 2-3 hours
It is the most exciting new geological find of the recent years – the immense skeleton of a 80 million year old mosasaur. It was discovered not far from Miami, Manitoba. This erstwhile king of the ocean, named Angus, now joins the other mosasaur fossil at the Center, which was discovered in 1974. About 10-12 meters long, with teeth that measure up to 5 inches and further equipped with a jaw that it could dislocate, this monster is believed to be a precursor of snakes, finned crocodiles or the komodo dragon. Many such attractions are housed in the Canadian Fossil Discovery Center at Morden in Manitoba in the Canadian Prairies.
The Canadian Prairies is a great prehistoric landmass, which still maintains a great degree of its primal beauty. You have to gather the experience of walking through sprawling grasslands with the wind blowing at your back, to understand its thrill and unique charm! With the vast rambling grasslands and plains spread over miles, the region is really a wonder of nature.
The Canadian Prairies, Canada are spread over miles in the western part of Canada and cover regions like Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. A significant potion of British Columbia also falls under the Prairie region. Most parts of the Prairie region consist of grasslands while some parts also consist of boreal forests or aspen vegetation. Some parts of the region near the places of Alberta and Saskatchewan are used for farming and cultivation.
The climate of the Canadian Prairies region is mostly temperate. The summer months are cool and pleasant while the winter months are cold with frequent rainfall. The ideal time for you to make trips to the Canadian Prairies is between the months of March and October when the weather is moderate and pleasant.
Canadian Prairies is rich in vegetation and different type of flora. The grasslands consist of an extensive vegetation of water birch, Bebb willow, peach leaf willow, wolf willow, lodgepole pine, box elder, choke cherry, black cottonwood, oak, yellow cactus, alkali grass, wild barley, chickweed, needle grass, thread grass, American silverberry, rose, silverberry, black hawthorn, greasewood, plains larkspur , death camas, prairie sedge, cattail and lots more.
The Canadian Prairies also provide an ideal habitat for a wide species of animals. While making a wildlife trip to the Prairies you can easily sight animals like whitetail deer, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, elk and moose and so on. The black bear is the only large carnivore in the region and is found in the interior areas. Some small carnivores like coyotes, red foxes, minks, river otter, black-footed ferret, striped skunk, long tail weasel and other species are also common. Rodents like black-tailed prairie dogs, white-tailed jack rabbits, snowshoe hare, ground squirrels, olive-backed pocket mouse and so on also dwell in the region.
The Canadian Prairies is also an ideal place for bird watching trips. The grasslands are full of bird species like red-tailed hawks, Swainson's hawks, burrowing owls, northern saw-whet owls, short-eared owls, lark sparrows, ruby-throated hummingbirds, downy woodpeckers, red-headed woodpeckers, western meadowlarks and lots more. The lakes in the region provide a perfect habitat for species like American avocet, great blue heron, snow goose, Canada goose, northern pintail, blue-winged teal and so on.
Lodging facilities are available in the towns of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The small hotels, lodges and guest houses offer pleasant lodging facilities and services. You can also have a taste of local and Canadian delicacies from the local dining hubs and restaurants. The local pubs offer refreshing beer and alcoholic drinks.
The best way to come to the Canadian Prairies is through Alberta. The town is well linked with other parts of Canada by several highways. Buses, cars, taxis and four wheelers are easily available. The Alberta Airport operates flights to and from various parts of the country.
Related Links :
http://traveltheprairies.wordpress.com/2008/08/21/the-most-haunted-places-in-the-canadian-prairies-you-can-tour/: One of the greatest elements that add to the endearing mystery of the Canadian prairies is its haunted places. This link lets you know about the scariest destinations in the Prairies.
http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-city/Canada/Grande%20Prairie/tpod.html: Click on this link to read a number of exciting travel accounts from first hand visitors to the Canadian Prairies.
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