Tartans

Alberta Tartan

Alberta Tartan

The colours represent the following:

  • Green - Alberta’s forests
  • Gold - Alberta’s wheat fields
  • Blue - Alberta’s clear skies and sparkling lakes
  • Pink - Alberta’s wild rose
  • Black - Alberta’s coal and petroleum.

(adopted 1961 due to the efforts of the Edmonton Rehabilitation Society for the Handicapped, now Goodwill Industries).

Alberta Dress Tartan

Dress Tartan

The Alberta Dress Tartan complements the Alberta Tartan and can be worn for dancing, special occasions and formal attire. It includes the same colours as the Alberta Tartan and adds large sections of white, a symbol of Alberta’s clean bright snowy days.

(adopted 2000)

Last reviewed/revised: May 9, 2012