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City known for:
  • Being Alberta’s capital
  • Arts festivals
  • The Edmonton Oilers

Nature and culture collide in Alberta’s capital city.

With Canada’s largest sports and entertainment district, one of the world’s largest malls and the continent’s largest urban park, our capital likes to do things big. But at the heart of Edmonton’s culture is an appreciation for the small things in life.

The North Saskatchewan River and River Valley parkland stretch across the city, making it a beautiful place to enjoy your Wild Side.

Edmonton highlights

People enjoying the Edmonton Folk Festival with downtown Edmonton in the background.

Canada's Festival City

Canada’s Festival City hosts the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival and 50+ other events throughout the year.

Family and kids enjoying the Birds of Paradise Swan paddle boat ride at West Edmonton Mall.

Home to Canada’s largest mall

West Edmonton Mall has enough to entertain your family for days. Its attractions include a waterpark, an aquarium, a hotel and over 800 stores.

River Valley parks and trails

Edmonton boasts a gorgeous “Ribbon of Green.” River Valley is the longest stretch of connected urban parkland in North America and is 22 times larger than Central Park!

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Fans in Edmonton Oilers jerseys cheer at a Hockey game.
A couple ride along a snowy path on segways.
A woman roller-skates across Walterdale Bridge.
Inside World Waterpark at West Edmonton Mall
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A crowd watch a performance at Winspear Centre.
Dancers entertain a crowd at Edmonton Heritage Festival.
A couple walking outside the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton.

Royal Alberta Museum

Become an expert when it comes to Alberta’s history and natural environment at the largest museum in Western Canada.

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Historical actors dancing in front of the Capitol Theatre in Fort Edmonton Park

Fort Edmonton Park

Travel back in time at this living history museum along the river.

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People walking on the street in front of the Art Gallery of Alberta

Art Gallery of Alberta

Explore galleries containing over 6,000 historical and contemporary works, plus classes, tours and a gift shop.

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A family walk along a walkway at West Edmonton Mall.

Did you know?

West Edmonton Mall is big—really, really big. Standing at about 490,000 square meters, it’s larger than Vatican City.

Suggested itineraries

4 days
Edmonton & Jasper Winter Adventure

From the cultural heart of Edmonton to Jasper's powdery mountain slopes, experience the diversity of Alberta’s winter wonderlands.

3 days
Alberta’s Roadside Attractions Starting from Edmonton

Plan a series of day trips starting from Edmonton, or kick off an epic adventure by heading east to Vegreville and then working your way north, visiting six roadside attractions over the course of three days.

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