Grande Prairie

　　Grande Prairie is a city in northwestern Alberta, Canada, situated at the junction of Alberta Highway 43 and Highway 40. It is the seventh-largest city in Alberta. The city is one of the fastest-growing in Canada and the largest between Edmonton and Fairbanks.

　　Grande Prairie has adopted the trumpeter swan as its official symbol, as the city serves as a summer habitat for these birds, earning it the nickname “The Swan City.” The city boasts numerous parks, with the prominent Muskoseepi Park located in the Bear Creek Ravine. It features outdoor swimming pools, ponds, and is renowned as a popular ice-skating destination in winter. The downtown area offers live music at local bars, making it a great spot to experience the city’s vibrant nightlife. Museums and art galleries are also not to be missed, including the Grande Prairie Regional Gallery, the Montrose Cultural Centre, the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, the Grande Prairie Museum, and the Heritage Village.

　　Grande Prairie Reason to visit: The seventh-largest city in Alberta, Canada Continent: North America Country/Region: Canada Province/State: Alberta City: Grande Prairie