Animals & Plants
This prickly pink flower grows all over the province and is our official flower.
What is the Wild Rose?
The main background colour of the Alberta flag is this colour, just like a clear prairie sky.
What is blue?
This official bird has big yellow eyes and tufts of feathers on its head that look like ears.
What is the Great Horned Owl?
The bottom part of the shield on our flag shows this golden crop that many Alberta farmers grow.
What is wheat?
Our official mammal loves living in the Rocky Mountains and is known for its large, curved horns.
What is the Bighorn Sheep?
The white, pointy shapes right in the middle of our shield represent these famous Alberta landforms.
What are the Rocky Mountains?
This tall tree is our official tree. Its long, straight trunks were traditionally used by Indigenous peoples to make tipis.
What is the Lodgepole Pine?
The top part of the shield has a red cross on a white background, which is known as the Cross of St. _______.
Who is George?