Travel Guide of Edmonton in Canada by Influencers and Travelers

Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. Edmonton is on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region.

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The Best Things to Do and Visit in Edmonton

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1 - Strathcona

Strathcona Provincial Park is the oldest provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, and the largest on Vancouver Island. Founded in 1911, the park was named for Donald Alexander Smith, 1st Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal, a wealthy philanthropist and railway pioneer.

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2 - West Edmonton Mall

   9 km away

West Edmonton Mall is a shopping mall located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is the second most visited mall in Canada, after the Toronto Eaton Centre in Toronto, followed by Metrotown Mall in Burnaby, and the 23rd largest in the world by gross leasable area.

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3 - Mountain Bike Tours in Edmonton

With no roof to restrict the view, this 4-day, small group bicycle tour from Jasper to Banff is an adventure for the body, mind, and soul. Traverse two national parks through the spectacular Icefields Parkway, winding between Jasper and Lake Louise. Then cycle the Bow Valley Parkway to the final destination in Banff. Enjoy the company of ancient trees and mighty, snow-capped peaks covering 300 kilometers. The calm pace offers ample time to take in views of endless mountains, glaciers, lakes, waterfalls, and native wildlife.

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4 - Louise McKinney Riverfront Park

Louise McKinney Riverfront Park or Louise McKinney Park is a municipal park in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, that is part of the North Saskatchewan River valley parks system, and serves as the gateway park, with paved paths leading from it to everywhere in the parks system.

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5 - Mill Creek Ravine

Mill Creek Ravine is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and is a part of the River Valley parks and trail system. It contains the last stretch of Mill Creek, before it flows into a culvert for its end run to the North Saskatchewan River.

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6 - Bike Rentals in Edmonton

Rent a bike from Edmonton's only source for Gravel bike rentals. Need a bike for a cycling event or Gran Fondo? Have friends coming to town who'd like to go for a ride? With a bike rental, get outside and check out the bike paths in and around Edmonton's River Valley. Rental includes tool bag, spare tubes, flat pedals, pump, and a helmet. Scared of bumps in the road or worried about keeping up with your friends, E-bikes are now available for rent.

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7 - Rundle Park

   8 km away

Rundle Park is a municipal park in Edmonton, Canada, and a major park in the North Saskatchewan River Valley parks system. The park overlooks the North Saskatchewan River, and there is a pedestrian bridge that connects Gold Bar Park and Rundle Park together.

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8 - Buena Vista Park

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9 - Multi-day Cruises in Edmonton

You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price & substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see, do and have on this tour: ► Driving on an Actual Glacier ► A Helicopter Ride Over Staggering Mountains ► 2 Flightseeing Tours by Hydrofoil ► Gondolas & a Ski Lift Overlooking Stunning Nature ► 2 Lake Cruises ► Whitewater Rafting ► Off-Roading ► Ziplining ► Visiting 3 of Canada’s Most Popular Resort Towns ► Exploring in & Around the Welcoming City of Vancouver And Much, Much More…

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10 - St. Albert

   13 km away

St. Albert is a city in Alberta on the Sturgeon River northwest of the City of Edmonton. It was originally settled as a Métis community, and is now the second-largest city in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. St.

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Halfway between a western town and a modern metropolis, Edmonton, known as the Festival City, will not disappoint. As one of Canada's most popular tourist destinations, it's no coincidence that it's ranked among the world's most livable cities. Alberta's capital is located between Jasper and Elk Island National Parks, at the gateway to a fabulous landscape of lakes and mountains. Taking a flight to Edmonton is a guarantee of unforgettable emotions. From mid-November to mid-March, when the snow spreads its vast white coat, you can experience the thrill of the great north and try your hand at snowmobiling, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in the city's interior, which has the largest expanse of green space in North America! In the spring and summer, when the days last until 5 p.m., you can choose between 84 golf courses, canoeing or watching the bison, reindeer, moose and beavers that inhabit this region in the various parks. Shopaholics will not be left out. The West Edmonton Mall, with 800 stores and restaurants, is one of the largest indoor malls in the world and offers nine themed attractions for the little ones. The downtown and historic Old Strathcona areas are also home to many stores and restaurants where you can enjoy Alberta's national dish, Alberta beef. For the sports enthusiasts, a trip to Edmonton also includes a game of NHL, the national field hockey league, or baseball in the Pacific League. As for your cultural agenda, it will always be full. Edmonton has an exceptional calendar of events, from folk music to visual arts, theater and dance. Visit Canada's largest living historical museum, Fort Edmonton, and take time to see the beautiful Alberta Parliament Building. Stroll through the botanical gardens of the Muttart Conservatory and, if you like a change of scenery, head to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. You'll feel like you're in Ukraine.

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