I visited Edmonton when I was a teen around 1987 or so. I can't add anything here that anyone else hasn't already told you about, but for the sake of completeness I will add my experience... more
Edmonton City Hall is located in the heart of downtown, right across from the Centennial Library.it is easy to reach by car as there are plenty of parkades available as well as the LRT. It was... more
Close to Downtown Edmonton, you may find the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton's River Valley.
"The Pyramid's" are BEAUTIFUL! Here you may enjoy many different plant species (EVEN IN THE WINTER)... more
Miette Hotsprings
The steam, the warmth, the soothing mineral-rich waters. There are two man-made pools which are fed by sulphur hot spring. The water temperatures are kept a comfortable 103 degrees... more
This is Canada's largest historical park. In it is are replicas of Edmonton at various times in young history.
The centrepiece is the old Fort. First built by the Hudson's Bay Company over 200 years... more
The Citadel Theatre is not only a BEAUTIFUL building, it's practical, too! If you want to attend a play, that is!
The name is rather deceiving. The Citadel "Theatre" is not a single theatre, but, a... more
The Heritage Festival is held every year on the long weekend in August and features food and entertainment from over 50 cultures around the world..It is a great way to spend the day sampling various... more
Elk Island National Park is located less than an hour away from Edmonton so if you don't have enough time to make it to Jasper, this great park is the ideal place to go for hiking, canoeing,... more
The people of Edmonton like to stay indoors and speak on computer microphones or they're cellphones. Edmontonians love they're cellphones. They would prefer to watch DVD movies on a sunny day than... more
Klondike days is an amazing festival that is very much worth the wait for all the rides. Not only is it like a year round amusement park, it also features interesting trade shows and wonderful... more
Castrol Raceway is located just south of Edmonton near the Edmonton International Airport. They offer a full season from May through October of Drag and Oval Racing, Motocross and special events like... more
Hawrelak Park is a giant gem of a park close to the middle of the city right next to the North Saskatchewan River.It is a beautiful green space with biking and... more
If you want to relax, this is a great place to be. It is owned by Kimberly Haines, who does the iridology. They are located in a strip mall, but once you get... more
Alberta's Government House was built in 1912-1913 and it was the official residence of the province's first six Lieutenant Governors. Because of its sumptuous... more
If you are looking for something entertaining, somewhat physical, thought provoking and possibly frustrating, then you can always get yourself lost in the... more
Thanks to the dedication and effort of the Edmonton Radial Railway Society (ERRS), a small tributary line of electric streetcar is functioning over the High... more
The Provincial Museum has always been a favorite spot of mine in Edmonton. There are all sorts of permanent displays and activities, as well as traveling... more
Opened in 2004, Perugia is a luxurious salon and spa located just off of Whyte Avenue. They offer a complete menu of esthetic services such as hair cut and... more
The Alberta Legislature is minutes from downtown. The building itself was completed in 1911 and the grounds have expanded over the years. The building is... more
Stay tuned..The Chinatown Gate downtown at 102 Avenue and 97 Street welcomes visitors to the hub of the Chinese community. The gate was built as a symbol of... more
Metro Cinema is a movie theatre located inside the Citadel Theatre downtown. They play a variety of independent films from around the world, as well as... more
This is the largest mall in the world. You can find anything, ranging from an amusement park to a beach. So, this tip can be in things to do, local custom,... more
A variety of gardens with different themes. It's a great way to relax away from the big city. I really enjoyed the Japanese Garden which was inaugurated way... more
I was expecting a more or less interesting museum visit but my friend and I were both very surprised to have a blast at the Telephone Historical Centre! It's... more
"The Edmonton Queen gives local residents an opportunity to take in the awesome River Valley, and relax with family and friends while at the same time... more
Like many Quebecois, I’ve always wanted to experience life in the Prairies and a few years ago, I was lucky enough to get a job working at the Visitor Services of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta....
One of the things that amazed me when I first started looking into my Edmonton trip, was that the city borders both sides of a river .. okay that wasn't the amazing part .... but that the entire...
There is so much to see and do here.
http://www.gov.edmonton.ab.ca/
We have West Edmonton Mall (which is one of the largest malls in the world).
http://www.westedmall.com/home/homepage.asp
The...
Let me say right here, "I like Canada." My father was born in Toronto so I have ties to Canada but I have not really had many opportunities to spend time there.
I had to go through 3 airports to get...
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