2 Saskatchewan
With its capital in Regina, Saskatchewan is the second richest province in Canada and prides itself in being a prairie province. The province also boasts of lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and rivers that cover a significant part of the region. The provincial economy is dominated by agriculture, energy, and mining industries that bring up its GDP per capita to C$70,654. The province is also well-known for supplying most of Canada’s grain, where wheat is one of the most common crops. Saskatchewan also boasts of being the world’s largest exporter of both uranium and potash.
1. Alberta
Alberta is the richest province in Canada, with a GDP per capita standing at C$78,154. It is in the western part of Canada and has the largest population among the three prairie provinces. This wealthy province is the hub for the supply and service of oil sands as well as transportation and distribution. Alberta is also popularly known for many breathtaking attractions that boost the tourism industry.
