Save search On map Reset Filters
1-12/388
  • 3500 35 Street: Ponoka Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2166097

    3500 35 Street Ponoka Ponoka T4J 1A8
    Main Photo: 3500 35 Street: Ponoka Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2166097
    $9,834,000
    Agri-Business
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2166097
    Investors / Developers / Farmland / Entrepreneurs. Here it is!! 144.83 Acres Located on the South-East corner of Ponoka as you are headed East on Highway #53. This parcel of land is now annexed to the town and has a Structural Plan with Commercial Highway Frontage / potential for 400 Single Family Residences / plus with town approval, a possibility to develop Multi Residences and Duplexes. The location of this property lends itself to potentially being one of the Nicer Developed Subdivisions in Central Alberta. The property has possibilities of Walkouts. The East Side of this property is lined with Mature Spruce Trees, which add to value already in place and aesthetics for a Nicely Landscaped Development. You have a View of the Battle River Ponoka Valley; which is only enhanced in the evening with the Night Lights of Ponoka. Ponoka attributes are beautiful countryside / quick access to Hi-way 2 / Red Deer / Edmonton / University of Alberta in Edmonton / Edmonton International Airport. Ponoka has its own local airport, presently doing expansions. The West side of this property backs onto Ponoka's own Beautiful Golf Course. Closely located near one of Alberta’s Top Rated Golf Courses. " Ponoka is also home to a major Equestrian Event Center " mins from this property . Also this property is centrally located for easy access to all major racetracks which is a multi million dollar industry in Alberta. [ Alberta is home to 37% of all horses in Canada ]. Ponoka has two local hospitals, one is a Major Brain Injury Hospital and Mental Health Centre in Alberta, plus this property location has access to a min of 25 hospitals in Central Alberta within an hour drive for anyone in the medical profession looking for local employment opportunities or development. And let us not forget the annual Tourist Attraction, “The Ponoka Stampede”; the second largest Pro Rodeo and World Professional Chuckwagon Races in Canada!! The farmland is presently in hay [approx. 598 bales off land "seller would be willing to rent back farm land until developed"] Another Bonus to this property is there is another 5.4-acre acreage with an upper end 2 story home with a covered veranda / double front attached garage / and a front paved horseshoe driveway that adds to the Stately Country Charm. The acreage property is fenced and cross fenced and has a fabric Quonset: Another feature the 5.4 acres neighbors the local golf course. Acreage property to be sold separately after Bare Land is sold or a Possibility to purchase all collectively. So here are your Options: buy all the properties so you can live and farm and develop the Bare Land, or buy just the Bare Land and start Developing this Piece Of Property to the Outstanding Potential It Has on So Many Levels. So… “Build It And They Will Come" (Water and Sewer are at the north west corner of property; Ready for easy development.) More details
    Listed by Realty Executives Alberta Elite
    Steve LeBlanc
  • 3500 35 Street: Ponoka Residential Land for sale : MLS®# A2166098

    3500 35 Street Ponoka Ponoka T4J 1A8
    Main Photo: 3500 35 Street: Ponoka Residential Land for sale : MLS®# A2166098
    $9,834,000
    Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2166098
    Investors / Developers / Farmland / Entrepreneurs. Here it is!! 144.83 Acres Located on the South-East corner of Ponoka as you are headed East on Highway #53. This parcel of land is now annexed to the town and has a Structural Plan with Commercial Highway Frontage / potential for 400 Single Family Residences / plus with town approval, a possibility to develop Multi Residences and Duplexes. The location of this property lends itself to potentially being one of the Nicer Developed Subdivisions in Central Alberta. The property has possibilities of Walkouts. The East Side of this property is lined with Mature Spruce Trees, which add to value already in place and aesthetics for a Nicely Landscaped Development. You have a View of the Battle River Ponoka Valley; which is only enhanced in the evening with the Night Lights of Ponoka. Ponoka attributes are beautiful countryside / quick access to Hi-way 2 / Red Deer / Edmonton / University of Alberta in Edmonton / Edmonton International Airport. Ponoka has its own local airport, presently doing expansions. The West side of this property backs onto Ponoka's own Beautiful Golf Course. Closely located near one of Alberta’s Top Rated Golf Courses. " Ponoka is also home to a major Equestrian Event Center " mins from this property . Also this property is centrally located for easy access to all major racetracks which is a multi million dollar industry in Alberta. [ Alberta is home to 37% of all horses in Canada ]. Ponoka has two local hospitals, one is a Major Brain Injury Hospital and Mental Health Centre in Alberta, plus this property location has access to a min of 25 hospitals in Central Alberta within an hour drive for anyone in the medical profession looking for local employment opportunities or development. And let us not forget the annual Tourist Attraction, “The Ponoka Stampede”; the second largest Pro Rodeo and World Professional Chuckwagon Races in Canada!! The farmland is presently in hay [approx. 598 bales off land "seller would be willing to rent back farm land until developed"] Another Bonus to this property is there is another 5.4-acre acreage with an upper end 2 story home with a covered veranda / double front attached garage / and a front paved horseshoe driveway that adds to the Stately Country Charm. The acreage property is fenced and cross fenced and has a fabric Quonset: Another feature the 5.4 acres neighbors the local golf course. Acreage property to be sold separately after Bare Land is sold or a Possibility to purchase all collectively. So here are your Options: buy all the properties so you can live and farm and develop the Bare Land, or buy just the Bare Land and start Developing this Piece Of Property to the Outstanding Potential It Has on So Many Levels. So… “Build It And They Will Come" (Water and Sewer are at the north west corner of property; Ready for easy development.) More details
    Listed by Realty Executives Alberta Elite
    Steve LeBlanc
  • 200 IRON GATE Boulevard: Sylvan Lake Residential Land for sale : MLS®# A2145039

    200 IRON GATE Boulevard Sylvan Lake Sylvan Lake T4S 2J7
    Main Photo: 200 IRON GATE Boulevard: Sylvan Lake Residential Land for sale : MLS®# A2145039
    $8,360,000
    Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2145039
    TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE BOOM IN SYLVAN LAKE! Rare opportunity to purchase prime residential development land in the heart of all the action. IRON GATE-SYLVAN LAKE. 88 acres of residential development land in thriving Sylvan Lake, with the area structure plan in place. This strategically positioned land is located on corner of Highway 20 and 47th Avenue. Iron Gate is directly across from three fully developed quarter sections consisting of three district shopping centres with numerous tenants including Wal-Mart, Canadian Tire, No Frills, Sobey's, Shoppers Drug Mart, A&W, Wendy's, McDonalds. Directly supporting these shopping centres are the fully developed residential subdivisions of Ryder's Ridge, Hewlett Park and the industrial subdivisions of Cuendet Industrial Park and Norell business Park. This area has quickly become Sylvan Lake's "Go to" for shopping, commerce and residential lifestyles. Iron Gate subdivision consists consists of approximately 16 acres of commercial land, single family, multi-family and duplex lots in the first phases (Nearly sold out), with the balance of the 88 acres ready for immediate development. Iron Gate subdivision has been designed and engineered to fully complement area growth with commercial development on the corner of Highway 20 and along 47th Avenue, and a comprehensive trail system/park areas with ease of walk-abilty and access to it's commercial component and surrounding amenities. The land is flat and dry with excellent building conditions. Take advantage of this rare opportunity with Environmental & Geotech reports available, internal roads already named, area structure plan in place (Can be changed to meet buyers requirements). Legal and taxes to be confirmed upon final subdivision. More details
    Listed by RCR - Royal Carpet Realty Ltd.
    Steve LeBlanc
  • SW 28 40 26 W4 Highway 12: Lacombe Industrial Land for sale : MLS®# A1068693

    SW 28 40 26 W4 Highway 12 Lacombe Lacombe T4L 0B9
    Main Photo: SW 28 40 26 W4 Highway 12: Lacombe Industrial Land for sale : MLS®# A1068693
    $7,995,000
    Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A1068693
    Prime industrial site on highway 12 on the east side of the City of Lacombe, one half mile of rail access suitable for in-out siding with multiple tracks, good access to QEII freeway via highway 12 and highway 2A, full municipal services available on 34 street on the west side of site, industrial zoning designated with a wide variety of uses including rail, outline plan approved, town planners open to a land adjustment to mixed use, multi-generational residential acreages with a business component, storm water and geotechnical planning has been completed, flat parcel of 143.12 acres without pipelines or wetland areas, seller will carry financing and will consider a joint venture More details
    Listed by Houston Realty.ca
    Steve LeBlanc
  • 6360 C & E Trail: Innisfail Industrial Land for sale : MLS®# A2006131

    6360 C & E Trail Innisfail Innisfail T4G 0G9
    Main Photo: 6360 C & E Trail: Innisfail Industrial Land for sale : MLS®# A2006131
    $7,800,000
    Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2006131
    270 Acres of PRIME Industrial Development Land on the Leading Edge of Innisfail’s NASP. This Unique Property is an Excellent Investment and Development Opportunity. With allocation for Industrial purposes and directly connected to North Innisfail and all Municipal Service Connections, it’s an ideal parcel. While the land is currently serving Agricultural & Cattle needs, it is Zoned RD (Reserved for Future Development) within Innisfail’s current NASP and is an Integral Main Component to the Expansion in the town of Innisfail. It’s a very Rare Investment Opportunity in a Community Poised for Expansive Growth! This land can be sold in 2 separate parcels comprised of the South - 110 Acre Parcel at $3,200,000 & the North - 160 Acre Parcel at $4,500,000. More details
    Listed by CENTURY 21 ALL STARS REALTY LTD. and Century 21 All Stars Realty Ltd
    Steve LeBlanc
  • CORNER OF 47TH AVENUE HIGHWAY 20: Sylvan Lake Commercial Land for sale : MLS®# A2127373

    CORNER OF 47TH AVENUE HIGHWAY 20 Sylvan Lake Sylvan Lake T4S 2J7
    Main Photo: CORNER OF 47TH AVENUE HIGHWAY 20: Sylvan Lake Commercial Land for sale : MLS®# A2127373
    $6,600,000
    Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2127373
    If you want t be in Sylvan Lake with your business, this is where you want to be. 7.98 ACRES of prime commercial land zoned CNS (Serviced to property line and ready for development). SYLVAN LAKE IS BOOMING! This exceptional commercial development site is strategically located on the corner of Highway 20 and 47th Avenue in Iron Gate-Sylvan Lake subdivision. Its the only undeveloped commercial corner in what has transitioned into the thriving Town of Sylvan Lake's prime shopping corridor. The other three corners at this intersection are the existing shopping centres of Ryder's Square, Hewlett Park Landing and Smart Centres (with Wal-Mart) Iron gate subdivision currently has a 4.77 acre commercial site with 7-11 with gas bar, Dominos pizza, Mobil-1 lube and more.. The residential component of the quarter section is advancing rapidly with many phases complete and homes occupied. A sold and serviced 52 unit townhome site is rapidly selling out townhomes (Over 80% sold). There is a 98 unit apartment under construction on the south perimeter of this 7.98 acre commercial parcel, as well as a 1.69 acre multi family site (beside it) with a pending plan for an 89 unit luxury adult apartment. A 55 lot phase that is serviced (south of the 7.98 acre site-nearly sold out) with a mix of townhomes and single family homes is nearly sold out to builders with much of it already under construction or homes sold an occupied. The east side of the property has just been serviced for 42 townhome lots, all of which have been pre-sold to builders with construction to start shortly. A 26 lot single family home phase has just been serviced on the south side of the property with home construction to begin spring 2025. The balance of the quarter consists of 88 acres of residential development land on the south side that will begin development in 2025 and will consist of approximately 500 new homes. Sylvan Lake is conveniently located approximately 1 hr 10 minutes in between Calgary and Edmonton, 15 minutes from Red Deer, voted one of the six top beach destinations in western Canada...it's become true 4 seasons destination with an incredible number of annual tourists. More details
    Listed by RCR - Royal Carpet Realty Ltd.
    Steve LeBlanc
  • 7706 Highway 53: Ponoka Commercial Land for sale : MLS®# A2129070

    7706 Highway 53 Ponoka Ponoka T4J 1R2
    Main Photo: 7706 Highway 53: Ponoka Commercial Land for sale : MLS®# A2129070
    $5,700,000
    Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2129070
    Here is a chance to own 156.52 acres on highway 2 and highway 53 giving it maximum exposure right off the cloverleaf overpass. Currently used as farmland this piece of property is annexed in to the Town of Ponoka for future development. Location and visibility make this an excellent parcel to invest in for a future business in the heart of Central Alberta. More details
    Listed by eXp Realty
    Steve LeBlanc
  • 40507 RR 12: Bentley Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2153716

    40507 RR 12 Bentley Bentley T0C 0J0
    Main Photo: 40507 RR 12: Bentley Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2153716
    $4,999,900
    Agri-Business
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2153716
    Bedrooms:
    7
    Bathrooms:
    4
    Floor Area:
    3,291 sq. ft.
    Discover this exceptional 139.34-acre property featuring 120 acres of cultivated land. Welcome your guests on a private treed and paved driveway to your stunning 3,144 sq. ft. custom-built log home that boasts 7 bedrooms, a great room with a custom stone wood-burning fireplace, and a spacious family room with a natural gas wood stove. Enjoy the oversized double attached garage includes a counter space with sink and hot and cold water. A detached 48 x 28 garage with workspace and loft and running cold water. The private yard offers a semi wrap around deck with a built-in hot tub, fire pit, and play center. Even has homes to watch Purple Martins The House site also has a second sewer and water system not currently being used as the was a mobile in place behind the detached garage. So there is space for a large trailer for guests or employees. The farm site is ideal for a seed potato operation, but with flexibility to be converted to other uses, such as dairy, Fertilizer storage and distribution, or base of operations for oil field or trucking company. The site offers a separate entrance from the home, includes over 28,000 sq. ft. of potato storage that has office space, staff room and washroom. Includes 11 bays for storage. A 62 x 120 heated and insulated workshop with three overhead doors, and a 120 x 76 pole barn that is fully metal clad with gravel floor. The property is equipped with 1 20000-bushel grain bin 2 4000-bushel bins 2 5000-bushel bins and 2 5500-bushel bins on hopper bottoms. Separate from the buildings is a 20,000-gallon storage tank for water and a loading dock for semi trailers. This is an outstanding opportunity for to hit the ground running for your growing operation as well as provide a heritage home to grow your family. Very little has been overlooked on this property and it won’t disappoint. * LAND CAN BE REMOVED FROM SALE OF RESIDENCE AND BUILDINGS FOR REDUCTION IN PRICE, BUT IS NOT FOR SALE SEPERATE* More details
    Listed by Century 21 Maximum
    Steve LeBlanc
  • TWP 360 - RR 283C: Innisfail Residential Land for sale : MLS®# A2006752

    TWP 360 - RR 283C Innisfail Innisfail T4G 1R7
    Main Photo: TWP 360 - RR 283C: Innisfail Residential Land for sale : MLS®# A2006752
    $4,999,000
    Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2006752
    136.43 Acres of PRIME Residential Mixed Development Land adjoining the Current Hazelwood Residential Development and the Innisfail Golf Club right in the Heart of Innisfail Alberta. This unique property is an Excellent Investment and Development Opportunity while Currently serving Agricultural needs. Zoned RD (Reserved for Future Development within Innisfail’s current NASP) this Land is an Integral and Main Component to the Expansion of the Innisfail Community. This is a Very Rare Investment Opportunity! More details
    Listed by CENTURY 21 ALL STARS REALTY LTD. and Century 21 All Stars Realty Ltd
    Steve LeBlanc
  • Half Moon Bay Drive: Rural Lacombe County Residential Land for sale : MLS®# A2051170

    Half Moon Bay Drive Rural Lacombe County Rural Lacombe County T4S 1S1
    Main Photo: Half Moon Bay Drive: Rural Lacombe County Residential Land for sale : MLS®# A2051170
    $4,975,000
    Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2051170
    Rare opportunity to purchase 94.75 acres of prime development land adjacent to the Half Moon Bay Summer Village and Range Road 2-1. This property has massive upside potential! According to the Sylvan Lake Area Structure Plan, this land is designated as a Higher Density Node, which means that 15% of units in a future development can be multi-family. Additionally, it is well placed next to a possible public access site and is in close proximity to Range Road 2-2 and the land which has been designated as a future Lacombe County boat launch on the west side of the lake. 2 acres of this parcel on the NE corner has recently been sold to help facility the construction of a lift station required to support the future Sylvan Lake Regional Wastewater trunk alignment; with funds that will be supplied by the province's Water For Life program. A portion of the land is currently farmed and the annual crop revenue is approximately $4,200 - $5,000. More details
    Listed by Hope Street Real Estate Corp.
    Steve LeBlanc
  • 38551 Range Road 21: Rural Red Deer County Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2141433

    38551 Range Road 21 Rural Red Deer County Rural Red Deer County T4E 2M7
    Main Photo: 38551 Range Road 21: Rural Red Deer County Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2141433
    $4,750,000
    Agri-Business
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2141433
    Bedrooms:
    5
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    1,956 sq. ft.
    Welcome to your private paradise featuring a main residence, an approved second residence, and a guest garden suite! This stunning 80-acre property, one of the most beautiful in the Sylvan Lake area, is a perfect escape from city life, only 5 minutes from Sylvan Lake and 20 minutes from Red Deer. The main home, built with ICF construction and concrete floor joists, offers in-floor hot water heat on both levels. It boasts an open floor plan with an elevator, 5 large bedrooms, 2 kitchens, a sunroom, a spacious main floor laundry room, 3 bathrooms, a walkout basement, and a double attached garage. The main level features a generous front foyer leading to a bright living area. The large kitchen includes a walk-in pantry, wall oven, 5-burner countertop stove, fridge, dishwasher, and granite countertops. The primary bedroom is a luxurious retreat with a soaker tub, a walk-in shower, and a spacious walk-in closet. The dining area opens to a south and west-facing covered deck, ideal for enjoying morning coffee with inspiring views of grain fields and forests. The functional main floor laundry room includes a laundry sink and walk-in closet. The family room opens to a covered south and west-facing concrete patio downstairs. The lower level also includes 2 spacious bedrooms, a full bathroom, a workout area, a TV area, a secondary kitchen, and a large mechanical room. For entertainment, enjoy time with family and friends around your water fountain or in the private gazebo with surround sound and a fire pit. Grow your own organic food in the 12’x50’ greenhouse with an ICF frost wall. The property also hosts the R FAMILY CHRISTMAS TREE FARM, featuring a 2019 office with forced air heat, 220v power, 1 bedroom, 1 3-pc indoor bathroom, and 1 2-pc bathroom with outside access. This area includes an ice-skating park, picnic shelter, and 14 acres of Christmas trees, with approximately 400 trees sold in 2023. Additional income opportunities include: • A fully upgraded 1976 mobile home, renting for $1,500/month plus utilities. • A 2017 60’x120’ warehouse with two fully finished 60'x60' bays, in-floor hot water heat, 220v power, two 3-pc bathrooms, and two mezzanines, renting for $2,800/month per side plus utilities and GST. • 43 acres of cropland rented on a share basis. Other support buildings include: • A 1992 60’x60’ shop with two 30'x60' fully finished bays, in-floor hot water heat on one side, roughed-in in-floor heat on the other, 220v power, a 2-pc bathroom, laundry, and a heated mezzanine man cave. • A 1986 24'x26' attached garage, fully finished with forced air heat. • Various storage sheds, including one perfect for pets with in-floor hot water heat, running water, and power. This property is located close to the lake, offering swimming, boating, water skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing opportunities. You have to see it to believe it! Book a viewing today. More details
    Listed by Coldwell Banker Ontrack Realty
    Steve LeBlanc
  • 2910 & 2920 35 Street: Ponoka Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2121624

    2910 & 2920 35 Street Ponoka Ponoka T4J 1A7
    Main Photo: 2910 & 2920 35 Street: Ponoka Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2121624
    $4,582,500
    Agri-Business
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2121624
    This Quarter Section presents a unique investment opportunity in a prime location with easy access to Highways 2, 2A, and 53. It includes two titles and a structural development plan available for discussion with the Town of Ponoka. Located at the town's edge, it is near local amenities like a golf course, as well as a major Equestrian Event Center, enhancing its appeal. The town is known for hosting significant equestrian events, including Canada’s second largest Professional Rodeo and the World Professional Chuck Wagon Races. The property is well-connected with a nearby local airport and is only 40 minutes from the International Airport in Nisku, near Edmonton. Medical Professionals would benefit from its access to over 25 hospitals within an hour's drive. The land can currently be used for farming and grazing, while also offering great potential for future development, making it prime real estate in Alberta with a variety of possible uses and excellent growth prospects or if you simply want to park some money and buy the land for future investment. More details
    Listed by Realty Executives Alberta Elite
    Steve LeBlanc
1-12/388
Data was last updated November 10, 2024 at 08:05 PM (UTC)
powered by myRealPage.com

Birchcliff Alberta Information

Birchcliff is a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located on the eastern shore of Sylvan Lake, south of Jarvis Bay Provincial Park. In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Birchcliff had a population of 211 living in 86 of its 229 total private dwellings, a change of 80.3% from its 2016 population of 117. With a land area of 0.97 km2 (0.37 sq mi), it had a population density of 217.5/km2 (563.4/sq mi) in 2021.[2] In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Summer Village of Birchcliff had a population of 117 living in 44 of its 98 total private dwellings, a 4.5% change from its 2011 population of 112. With a land area of 1.03 km2 (0.40 sq mi), it had a population density of 113.6/km2 (294.2/sq mi) in 2016.[3] This Central Alberta location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birchcliff

Birchcliff Alberta Land MLS®

Welcome to our Birchcliff Alberta Land MLS® Search page, where you can explore a diverse selection of Land MLS® listings.

www.FarmForSale.ca is produced by Steve LeBlanc, an experienced Farm and Commercial Realtor®, The search pre-set includes Land listings within a 50 km radius of Birchcliff Alberta, each listing provides detailed insights into the Birchcliff Alberta area.

Whether looking for Farms, Ranch, Land, Commercial or Residential, you will find valuable information about the local community, amenities, and market trends. Our advanced search filters allow you to easily refine your search by location, property type, price range, and more, while interactive maps help you visualize property locations and explore surrounding areas.

Each listing includes comprehensive details, high-quality photos, and key features to assist you in making informed decisions. Additionally, Steve LeBlanc offers insights into the Birchcliff Alberta area real estate market, community highlights, and essential amenities, helping you understand each property’s unique characteristics.

Steve LeBlanc’s years of experience in Farm and Commercial real estate ensure you receive knowledgeable and personalized assistance throughout your buying or selling journey.

Welcome to www.FarmForSale.ca

Steve LeBlanc

Farm | Ranch | Land | Commercial
Alberta & Saskatchewan

Licensed Realtor® | Associate
Marcel LeBlanc Real Estate Inc.

Contact
Phone: 403-391-6447
Email: steve@leblancrealty.ca
Website: www.FarmForSale.ca

Contact by
Phone | Text | Email | Contact Form

steve leblanc farm realtor home picture Alberta & Saskatchewan
topsoil Depth (in) Alberta Source aafc slc version 3.2

Understanding Topsoil Depth in Alberta: Insights from AAFC SLC Version 3.2 Data

Topsoil depth is a critical factor for agricultural productivity, influencing water retention, nutrient availability, and root growth. The provided map of Alberta illustrates the topsoil depth in inches, highlighting significant regional variations. This analysis is based on data from the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Soil Landscapes of Canada (SLC) Version 3.2.

Key Observations

The topsoil depth in Western Alberta and the Rockies is generally shallow, ranging from 0 to 6 inches. This is due to the rugged terrain and erosional processes associated with mountainous regions. The shallow topsoil in these areas supports forests and natural vegetation rather than extensive agriculture.

Central Alberta, including areas around Edmonton and Red Deer, exhibits moderate to deep topsoil depths, generally between 8 to 14 inches. These depths are conducive to productive agriculture, supporting a variety of crops. The deeper topsoil in central regions contributes to higher agricultural yields and sustainable farming practices.

In Southern and Eastern Alberta, regions such as Calgary and areas towards the Saskatchewan border show variable topsoil depths ranging from 6 to 10 inches. While suitable for agriculture, these areas may require careful soil management to maintain productivity. Areas with shallower topsoil are more drought-resistant and may need irrigation and soil conservation practices.

Regional Analysis

The Rocky Mountain Influence is evident in the shallow topsoil of the Rocky Mountain foothills, resulting from the rocky and rugged terrain, limiting soil accumulation. These areas are more suited to forest growth and natural vegetation rather than intensive agriculture.

In contrast, the Prairie Conditions in central Alberta benefit from moderate to deep topsoil, which is ideal for crop production and supports Alberta’s agricultural economy. Maintaining topsoil depth through conservation practices is essential for sustaining long-term agrarian productivity in these areas.

Implications for Agriculture

Understanding topsoil depth is crucial for effective soil management practices, including crop selection, irrigation, and fertilization. Farmers can use this data to optimize their farming practices, choosing crops suited to the available topsoil depth and implementing appropriate soil conservation measures. Deeper topsoil improves water retention and nutrient availability, which is essential for healthy crop growth and high yields.

Conclusion

The topsoil depth map of Alberta reveals significant regional variations influenced by geographical features such as the Rocky Mountains and the fertile plains of central Alberta. Understanding these variations is crucial for optimizing agricultural practices and ensuring sustainable farming. By leveraging this data, farmers can improve crop yields, manage soil health, and enhance overall agrarian productivity in Alberta.

Sources

  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Soil Landscapes of Canada (SLC) Version 3.2 Data
  • Alberta Agriculture and Forestry