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Northern Alberta, Canada
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North Central Alberta is the part of Northern Alberta to the north and west of the Edmonton Capital Region. It is the transitional zone between the agriculturally rich "parkland" (aspen poplar forest) in the south and the more remote boreal forest to the north. Many people pass through the smaller communities found here when driving between Edmonton and points north (for example, to get to the Alaska Highway), and if that's you, here's a guide to what to do if you need to stop for a rest.
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By car
Drive north from Edmonton or southeast from the Peace Country.
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