Bon Accord Things to Do

Explore Edmonton's beginnings as a fur trading post at Canada's largest living museum. Walk around recreations of life in Edmonton as it was in 1846, 1885, 1905, and during the Depression. Learn how a beaver hat is made, see th... more

Halo Lounge is a swanky club that caters to the hippest crowd in Edmonton. It plays exclusively underground house music, which the crowd frequents this place for. It is truly a one-of-a-kind club. DJ Junior Brown and Remo are p... more

The Bearclaw Gallery is located to the west of Edmonton's downtown district. If you are interested in Aboriginal art, you may want to spend some time there. There is a wide range of paintings by leading Aboriginal painters such... more

 Scotiabank Theatre is located in West Edmonton Mall, the world's biggest shopping center, about 30-minutes west of downtown Edmonton. The multiplex is part of a new breed of stadium-seating cinemas that now use the IMAX theate... more

One of many superlatives at the West Edmonton Mall, Galaxyland is currently the world's largest indoor amusement park. The mascot is the inevitable man in a suit, named Cosmo, and is a big hit with the little ones. There are 25... more

West Edmonton Mall's waterpark covers over two hectares (five acres) and incorporates 20 water activities. The waterslides at the World Waterpark are miles long, there are kids pools and bungee jumps, and the water is kept at a... more

There is always something happening in William Hawrelak Park; the Edmonton Heritage Festival and the Symphony Under the Sky are held here. When there are no scheduled events or festivals, take a paddleboat out on the man-made l... more

Elk Island National Park is 120 square kilometers (46 square miles) of fenced-in forest and prairie located about 32 kilometers (19 miles) east of Edmonton. Established in 1906 to protect dwindling wildlife stocks, it is now a... more

The Saskatchewan River flows south and east of Rundle Park, which is located in the northeastern sector of Edmonton. You can hire a paddleboat, go skating, or try your hand on the 18-hole executive par three golf course. You ca... more

This popular Whyte Avenue eatery bills itself as an authentic European bistro. Inside you will find a high ceiling, pink walls adorned with elegant paintings, and a hodgepodge of antique tables, chairs, couches, and coffee tabl... more