Alberta, Canada
Explore Edmonton's natural settings and thrill-seeking activities.
Vast urban parkland with paved and unpaved trails for easy walks to challenging climbs. Popular areas include Mill Creek Ravine and Terwillegar Park.
Trails here are mostly easy to moderate, with good opportunities for wildlife viewing through aspen forest and near lakes.
Specific areas within the river valley like Terwillegar Park offer challenging single-track trails. Bicycle rentals are available.
When driving to the Rockies in winter, check road conditions and ensure your rental car has appropriate tires. The Icefields Parkway can be specifically challenging.
Edmonton's arts and festival scene provides many opportunities for cultural engagement.
Offers year-round professional theatre productions and classical concerts by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.
Many of Edmonton's numerous festivals showcase diverse cultural performances, including music, dance, and storytelling.
North America's oldest and largest fringe festival (August), showing independent theatre.
Renowned outdoor music festival (August) featuring folk artists from around the world.
Large outdoor food festival (July) with samples from local restaurants.
Find opportunities to relax and rejuvenate amidst your city explorations.
Numerous yoga studios operate in Edmonton, offering drop-in classes for various styles of yoga.
Formal retreats are typically found outside the city for immersion.
West Edmonton Mall's World Waterpark has an indoor "beach" and wave pool. City-operated outdoor pools are seasonal.
Blues on Whyte (Old Strathcona) for live blues, The Buckingham for various bands. Starlite Room and The Common downtown.
Citadel Theatre for major productions, Roxy Theatre for comedy and smaller plays. Fringe Theatre Arts Barns hosts independent performances.
Whyte Avenue (Old Strathcona) for a lively atmosphere. Downtown (ICE District) for urban bar scene, sports bars, and cocktail lounges.
Edmonton offers a wide range of shopping experiences, from massive malls to independent boutiques and farmers' markets.
Maple syrup products (NutraFruit Canadian Maple Syrup), local craft beer, Alberta Beef Jerky, Oilers/Eskimos sports merchandise.
Support local businesses, especially those that source products ethically or are fair trade certified.
Major courier services are available. Consult your home country's customs regulations for limits on goods.
Numerous high-end retailers, international brands, and major department stores.
Large mall with a good selection of fashion, lifestyle, and home furnishing brands.
Known for independent boutiques, art galleries, and design shops for a curated shopping experience.
For unique local finds, explore the independent shops and markets beyond the large malls. These spots offer artisan goods and a more local feel.
