Attractions

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Nestled between two of Canada’s most beautiful national Parks, Jasper National Park and Elk Island, Edmonton Canada’s sixth-largest metropolitan city and is the second largest city in Albert, second only to Calgary. Just over 780,000 people call this beautiful city home, and it’s no surprise why – there is plenty to see and do in Edmonton! Whether you’re stopping by for a weekend or a week, check out some of the following sights to get a flavor of what Edmonton has to offer.

Whyte Avenue

This main drag on Edmonton’s south side is home to a wide variety of shops, eateries, bars and nightlife options. Cute, trendy boutique stores can be found next to second-hand bookstores and art galleries. It’s a lovely place for an afternoon or evening stroll, especially in summertime.

West Edmonton Mall

Until 2004, this was the world’s largest mall – it’s still the largest in North America. You’ll find just about everything you can imagine here including an indoor rainforest, a bungee jump, a roller coaster and over 800 stores and (only) twenty restaurants. There’s even a hotel called FantasyLand Hotel!

West Edmonton Mall

Muttart Conservatory

Whether you’re an amateur horticulturist or simply a lover of greenery and plants, this attraction is sure to put a smile on your face. Five pyramids structures house different ecosystems you can explore. It’s a gorgeous place to visit year-round.

Fort Edmonton Park

This park is open from May to Labor Day. The park, which is a living history village,  allows visitors to experience and explore four different time periods of Edmonton’s histroy. Explore the fort, 1885 Street, 1905 Street and 1920 Street. Interacti with the “inhabitants” to get a real taste for what living during those years was like.

Fort Edmonton Park

Photos: Kenneth Hynek, EvinDC, Richard Faulder