Geographical Centre of Alberta: The geographic centre of Alberta is the mid-point between the north and south boundary and the east and west boundary of the province. A short hike of 3kms will take you from the information kiosk at the highway through this natural area to the cairn marking the Centre of Alberta. The Natural Area surrounding the cairn has a system of hiking and biking trails for you to enjoy. Alberta got its Name when the Provincial District of Alberta was created in 1882 by Order-in-Council of the North West Territories, the Marques of Lorne was Governor General of Canada at the time. He named the province in honour of his wife, fourth daughter of Queen Victoria, Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. Alberta became a province in 1905.