As “Canada’s Festival City” and Alberta’s second largest city, Edmonton offers locals and visitors an abundance of experiences to enjoy and places to explore. Here is a list of some of the amazing things Edmonton offers:
- Cheer on your local football stars, FC Edmonton!
- Shop popular and luxury brands including Tiffany & Co., Donna Karan New York, UGG, Kate Spade New York, and more at West Edmonton Mall, the largest mall in North America.
- Travel back in time at Canada’s largest living history museum, Fort Edmonton Park. Interpreters dressed true to the fashion of 19th and early 20th century explain life during the Fur Trading, Settlement, Municipal, and Metropolitan Eras.
- Hike alone or in a guided group at various spots along 309 KM of the Waskahegan walking trail .
- Take your breath away with a stunning IMAX 3D laser show at Telus World of Science and become engrossed in their latest fascinating exhibits.
- Push yourself to new cardio limits at trū ride cycle studio inc. You’ll enjoy heart-pumping beats in a candle-lit studio. First class is always free and reservations are strongly recommended.
- Find forgotten treasure and rescue repurposed home goods at Old Strathcona Antique Mall.
- From metalwork to culinary arts, from drawing to breakdancing, the City Arts Centre holds classes and workshops all over the city.
- Walk on the wild side at Edmonton Valley Zoo, where you can explore a beaver lodge, birds of prey, elephants, large carnivores, a train station, and more.
- For a decadent downtown dining experience, head to Bistro Praha and save room for one of their many famous desserts.
- Tour the Alberta Aviation Museum and get up close to more than 30 aircraft, simulators, and militaria and model displays.
- Stroll through Devonian Botanic Garden, a flourishing 240-acre gem with breathtaking garden and plant collections, indoor greenhouses, and an ambling nature trail system.
- Learn a daring, dangerous new skill: axe throwing!
- Bring a book and relax on the grounds or take a free, informative guided tour of the Alberta Legislature.
- Treat yourself to one or two of 72 micro-brewed beers on tap at Underground Tap & Grill.
- Visit Edmonton’s own marvelous pyramids at the Muttart Conservatory, where you’ll find one of Canada’s most expansive botanical collections.
- Take in a full production of Shakespeare’s works at the Freewill Shakespeare Festival.
- Sip away and celebrate hops at any of several Alberta Beer Festivals.
- Channel your inner banjo enthusiast this August at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival in Gallagher Park.
- The Edmonton Opera is home to some of the most powerful talent in the genre; enjoy the opera and register to participate in a fascinating panel discussion.
- Watch out for flying pucks at the Oilers game!
- Hunt for culinary treasure or order a custom cake from scratch at Italian Centre Shop
- Street Performers in Churchill Square are a highlight of this summer festival.
- Wake up early on Sunday for a free dance class from Ivivva.
- Take a free downtown walking tour and get to know the city better.