Edmonton Things to Do

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

This fun attraction at the West Edmonton Mall was recently refurbished and redesigned by a top artist. It is a cartoon-style, 18-hole miniature golf course, decorated in flashy reds, yellows, greens, and purples. It may be des... more

Surrounded by parks and commanding a fine view of the river, the Legislature Building was opened in 1912. Its architecture is beaux-arts style, reflecting Alberta's confidence in the future. Educational videos and various event... more

The Commonwealth Stadium is located just to the northeast of downtown Edmonton; it is hard to miss the biggest stadium in Canada. It was built for the 1978 Commonwealth Games, which Edmonton hosted. Now, the natural grass surfa... more

Some of Canada's fastest dragsters perform here at speeds up to 200 miles per hour. Drag racing and oval track race meetings are held weekends and evenings, mostly during the summer. The oval track race meetings include sprint... more

Hermitage Park is located in the northeastern section of the city, near the Yellowhead Trail. It is part of Edmonton's group of river valley parks, which form the largest area of parkland in North America today. The park is a m... more

Located along the south bank of the Saskatchewan River just off Walterdale Road, this park is part of Edmonton's group of river valley parks, which form the largest area of parkland in North America today. There is plenty to oc... more

Strap yourself into a seat powered by military flight simulator technology, don 3-D glasses, and go on the ride of your life. There are currently six movie experiences, including two on a roller coaster theme, one in deep space... more

The Loyal Edmonton Regiment, together with other army units that find their roots in Alberta, is commemorated in this interesting military museum. There are medals, weapons, authentic documents, personal items, and artifacts on... more

If you are interested in Alberta's history, or are a serious historical researcher, or are just researching your own family tree, Provincial Archives of Alberta is the place to visit. Thousands of metres of government records,... more