Keepin it REAL
by VTShounen
Admittedly, Edmonton is not a destination city. People who come here are here to visit someone they know, or are passing through, or are using it as a gateway point to other parts of the province.
Those who do linger usually find Edmonton to be quite.. bleah.
Don't blame them, I agree.
But bleah is not necessarily bad. The trick is simply NOT to force yourself to expect thrills and excitement from a place that doesn't offer that. What it does offer takes time to discover. The most charming thing about Edmonton has nothing to do with the parks and the green space, the biggest mall in the world, or the cheap cost of living. It is that people here are real - they aren't self delusional, pompous, pretentious, etc like some other cities (Calgary comes to mind.. oy)
To anthropomorph my point, think of Edmonton as someone who may not be flashy or talkative, but who actually has character, as opposed to someone who seems lively at first but whose shallowness gets annoying really fast.
My experience is, people who come here wanting to hate Edmonton, leaves here hating it more. People who come with an open mind and who stay a while, leaves here making loads of friends and loving it.
If you're the latter, then welcome to Edmonton. Every time I take off from the airport!! lol Hey, remember, I live here so it's not necessarily a bad thing..
Rutherford House was...
by Shara.Buchan
Rutherford House was constructed in 1911. The was the home of the first premier of Alberta, the Honourable Alexander Cameron Rutherford. The house has been returned to its 1915 appearance It is owned by the University of Alberta and is open to visitors
Canadian Football - The Esks
by gubbi1
In case you like Canadian and American Football or you are just curious about, you should visit a match of the Esks, the Edmonton Eskimos.
Check out the official webpage of the Esks for more information.
The King's University College
by Shara.Buchan
The King's University College is a degree-granting institution offering Christian university education, located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. King's is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) and of the Association of Universities and Colleges in Canada (AUCC).King's degrees are accredited under the Universities Act of Alberta.
King's attracts students of all ages from a variety of backgrounds. Its educational philosophy is rooted in the historic Christian faith and its teaching and research are influenced by a Christian worldview. The College stresses academic excellence within a caring environment.
Best Mall
by Karlie85 about Kingsway Garden Mall
In my opinion, Kingsway is the best mall in the city. It is not too big and not too small, and you can find anything you are looking for. There is a nice selection of stores without there being too much. Kingsway is located just a couple of minutes from downtown and has a main transit centre, so it is very easy to get to. The only things it doesn't have are a movie theatre and a grocery store. There are a variety of clothing stores, jewellery stores, gift shops, 3 department stores, a food court, electronics stores and more!
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Irie Foods
Royal Alberta Museum
Main square downtown Edmonton
West Edmonton Mall (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
