Edmonton Things to Do

Francis Winspear Centre for Music is a seat of culture in downtown Edmonton. This impressive concert hall and arts complex seats in excess of 1,500 people. It is home to the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, and has won a coveted Pe... more

Located in the heart of downtown, the Citadel Theatre is hard to miss. It is a shining building of glass with a striking central block. There are three theaters within: the Shoctor, the semicircular MacLab, and the "black box"... more

Like Fort Edmonton Park, the Muttart Conservatory is operated by the city and is a top city attraction. Over 700 varieties of plants from three very different climates are on display: arid, temperate, and tropical species. Seas... more

Walkers and runners frequent this park for the peace and the wildlife in the adjacent Whitemud Nature Reserve. The park is surrounded by trees and is located north west of the University of Alberta's experimental farm. During t... more

Northlands Park, located just minutes northeast of downtown Edmonton, is second only to West Edmonton Mall in visitor numbers. On average, over 3.5 million people come through the gates annually. The park primarily consists of... more

This park is a favorite for wildlife watchers because of its quiet setting. It is an ideal place to see some of the province's famous nature up close. If you want to let your dog run off the leash, then Terwillegar is for you.... more

This large arena is home to the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers and the National Soccer League's Edmonton Drillers. The Skyreach Centre has a capacity of nearly 19,000 and is part of the Northlands Park complex, just n... more

You may need more than one visit to see everything at this large and extensive museum of local history. The exhibitions change on a regular basis; the Royal Alberta Museum is always packed with humans and natural history, and t... more

There is plenty to do for the whole family at this interesting zoo. Watch the big cats being fed, enjoy feeding time with the sea lions, go on a train ride, or take a trip on a paddleboat. The zoo is also involved in research... more

The Mill Creek Ravine Park is a well-known place for hikers, with its selection of chipped and paved trails. The park is mostly wooded and is located just across the river from Edmonton's downtown district. Like all the valley... more