Welcome to Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta! Located near the middle of the province of
Alberta. Edmonton is the largest city on the Trans-Canada Highway, which accesses more national and
provincial parks than any other route across Western Canada.
Edmonton is known as the "Festival City", welcoming hundreds of thousands of guests each year to
various cultural events. It is also home to the world's largest shopping and entertainment centre,
West Edmonton Mall, which includes an indoor skating rink, water park and amusement park. The Muttart
Conservatory features plants and flowers from around the globe and is noted for its architecture,
as is the remarkable Alberta Legislature Building. For family fun, Fort Edmonton Park is reputed to
be Canada's largest living history museum. Or take a stroll through Old Strathcona to visit the many
heritage buildings and eating venues located along this historic district.
If it's sporting events you're after, you'll find them in the "City of Champions", with 70 golf
courses and extensive sporting venues throughout the city. Home to the Edmonton Oilers hockey club
and the Edmonton Eskimos football team, this city is also host of the annual Canadian Finals Rodeo
and the adrenaline-filled Grand Prix.
Experience Edmonton's charm in the spectacular river valley, the largest stretch of urban parkland
in North America. With over 90km of trails, the breathtaking views can be enjoyed year round, whether
you're walking, biking, or skiing. |
