What to do in Edmonton

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Edmonton

Edmonton Attractions

Edmonton, also known as E-town or the Big E, is one of two major cities in Alberta and is located right between the Canadian Rocky Mountains and the prairies. It is also known as the City of Champions due to the efforts of its citizens to help the city recover from a tornado in 1987. Some also call it The Chuck from having a fairly large base of Ukrainian population.

Edmonton is home to some professional sports teams including the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL, and the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL, so if you love spectator sports you will love Edmonton. But there are many other things to do in Edmonton if you enjoy hands-on activities or visiting historic places, so if you're in the neighborhood, here's a few of the top attractions in Edmonton you can see.

One of the best Edmonton excursions to take is one to the Fringe Theatre Adventures, a local theatrical arts festival full of shows created by some of the finest artists from just about any kind of artistic venue. Many of these shows will engage the audience and even give them opportunities to participate in the shows, so if you are looking for a thrill, this is a must-see place on the map.

Other Edmonton tourist hot spots include the Telus World of Science, an interactive science exhibition, and Jurassic Forest, a virtual dinosaur park where you will get to see the prehistoric creatures in action. These Edmonton activities provide both a learning experience and complete fun for everyone, so plan on stopping by for a breath-taking experience when you visit.

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Art Gallery of Alberta featuring a city, modern architecture and art

Downtown Edmonton

4/5(2,457 area reviews)

Central business district with arts institutions like Francis Winspear Centre for Music and Citadel Theatre, Edmonton City Centre shopping, and Ice District's sports and entertainment. Accessible via light rail and pedestrian skywalks.

Downtown Edmonton
West Edmonton Mall which includes a waterpark and interior views

West Edmonton

4/5(3,338 area reviews)

West Edmonton is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like West Edmonton Mall and World Waterpark.

West Edmonton
Alley Kat Brewery showing interior views and drinks or beverages

Southside

4/5(1,739 area reviews)

Southside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Alley Kat Brewery and Monster Mini Golf while in the area.

Southside
Fort Edmonton Park which includes interior views

Southwest Edmonton

4/5(506 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Southwest Edmonton, check out sights like South Edmonton Common or Currents of Windermere and hop on the metro to see more the city at Century Park Station or Southgate Station.

Southwest Edmonton
TELUS World of Science-Edmonton which includes a garden and modern architecture

Northwest Edmonton

4/5(853 area reviews)

Northwest Edmonton is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by TELUS World of Science-Edmonton and Yellowhead Casino while in the area.

Northwest Edmonton
Art Gallery of Alberta featuring modern architecture

North Central Edmonton

4/5(197 area reviews)

If you're spending time in North Central Edmonton, check out sights like Kingsway Mall or Commonwealth Stadium and hop on the metro to see more the city at Kingsway-Royal Alex Station or NAIT Station.

North Central Edmonton

 

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