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The Heartland is the Canadian bread basket. It is mostly agriculture area, but it has quite a few surprises. Badlands, river valleys, lakes, the Prairie Train, Provincial Parks are well worth a visit. There is good network of roads which facilitates travel in this area. This is also the region of the first settlers to Alberta, also known for it's "Big Sky". It is also a home of number of fine, small Towns, huge lakes, small hills and extensive oil and gas exploration. The Heartland stretches from the edge of the North Rockies on the west, to Saskatchevan border on the east, with the central Town of Red Deer as the largest urban center. Sylvan Lake is the best known recreation area of Heartland.