Drayton Valley Area is the area west of Edmonton between the Province Capital and the foothills. The agriculture activity here is not as great as south from here. There are more trees around Drayton Valley, more lakes and more oil, gas and timber activity. The economy of this region diversified from agriculture into natural resources exploration and exploitation. The Pembina region is one of the rich oil and gas field in the whole Province. Around Drayton Valley you will find picturesque lakes, gentle hills, nice Provincial Parks and Recreation Areas as well as Green Power electric plants and energy exploration activities. Visit this exceptional and rich part of the Province of Alberta