PALLISER QUICK FACT:

Nickelback (Rock Band);

Lanny McDonald, Darcy Tucker and Jim Nill (NHL);

Blake Nill (CFL);

Davey Shields Jr., David Shields Sr. and the
Cosgrave Family (Rodeo)

are just some of the local celebrities considered to be Hanna's Pride.

TOURISM AND ENTERTAINMENT

The Palliser Region is strategically located in the southeast corner of Alberta bordering Montana and Saskatchewan . This area is also home to the Canadian Badlands which offers visitors a glimpse of dinosaur fossils, nice parks, and pioneer heritage and history. The area receives 2,512 hours of sunshine annually, making it the sunniest area in Canada . With recreational, cultural, and tourism assets in abundance, the tourism and entertainment opportunities are consistently increasing in the Palliser region.

There are four segments within the tourism and entertainment industry

Accommodation Culture & Recreation Food Services Retail

Tourist attractions within the Palliser region range from Dinosaur Provincial Park and Cypress Hills Inter-Provincial Park to the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre, National Historic Clay District and the Brooks Aqueduct National and Provincial Historic Site.

Opportunities in the region include

Building on the area's reputation for hosting sporting events Developing meetings and convention business Providing educational gardening and greenhouse tours Increasing visitors at attractions in the area

For a detailed description of the Tourism and Entertainment Industry in Canada, Alberta and the Palliser Region, click here.