Rycroft: Hwy 2 (East side of HWY)

Rycroft sits amid the rolling agricultural plains of Alberta’s Peace River Country in Canada, where grain fields and pastureland shape the broad northern interior. Set on Highway 2 north of Grande Prairie, the town serves a rural district defined by farming, long-distance road travel and the changing seasons. Its character is closely tied to the working landscape of northern Alberta, with boreal forest beginning farther north. Browse additional webcams from the Peace River Country to extend your view of northern Alberta.

Among Canada’s provinces, Alberta stands out for its transition from the Canadian Rockies through prairie to the boreal forest of the north. The province’s western edge is defined by the Rocky Mountains, while the Athabasca and Peace river systems drain vast northern areas. This location lies in northwestern Alberta, where forests, wetlands and communities linked to the energy sector shape the interior. Banff and Jasper national parks protect renowned mountain country, including the Columbia Icefield. Cree, Blackfoot, Dene and Métis communities are integral to Alberta’s cultural fabric. Calgary’s Stampede, first held in 1912, remains the province’s best-known celebration of western heritage. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Alberta.

Canada has served as a frontier between French and British colonial powers since the 17th century. The world’s second-largest country extends from Atlantic shores to the Pacific and Arctic coasts, with the Canadian Shield, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River shaping its vast geography. First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples are central to Canada’s identity, while Ottawa’s Parliament Hill represents its federal political life. French remains the official language of Quebec, adding a distinct dimension to the country’s public culture. See how Canada connects across North America by browsing webcams in neighbouring regions.