See what the experts are saying about Edmonton. Get expert advice on how to get there, what to see and more.
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Introduction
In 1795, the Hudson's Bay Company established Fort Edmonton Park, a trading post where the Cree and the Blackfoot brought their much-coveted furs for barter. Over the course of some 200 years, Edmonton has evolved from this desolate outpost i... Continue reading »
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History
Boomtown. Perhaps no other term suits Edmonton so well. Although no stranger to hardship, over the course of 200-some years, the city has ridden high on the crest of several economic waves. A community Within Walls: An Unassuming Name In... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Whether you are in Edmonton for business or pleasure, or just stopping over—perhaps on your way north to Alaska, or west to the Rocky Mountains—you will have no difficulty finding suitable accommodations. Since Edmonton's biggest tourist... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
There are some 2,000 eating establishments in Edmonton, and they represent a wide variety of cuisine. Take a walk down Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall's restaurant strip, and you will get an idea of how the city's culturally diverse popula... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Edmonton's entertainment scene is a reflection of the city's diverse population and the diverse interests of its citizens. While it plays host to big-name entertainers from around the world, the city also showcases and takes pride in the peop... Continue reading »
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Tours
If you've got a car, you'll quickly discover that it's fast and easy to get from one place to another in Edmonton. But really getting to know the city takes more than watching it whiz by on the other side of a pane of glass. Here are some i... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: Edmonton International Airport (+1 780 890 8900/ http://www.edmontonairports.com ) is located 18 miles (29 km) from the center of the city and provides direct service and connections to several destinations from t... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Edmonton Province: Alberta Country: Canada Edmonton by the Numbers: Population: 730,372 Elevation: 2371 feet Average Annual Precipitation: 19.6 inches Average January Temperature: 11 degrees F Average July Temperature: 61 degrees F Q... Continue reading »
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Introduction
283km (175 miles) N of Calgary; 361km (224 miles) E of Jasper Edmonton, Alberta's capital city, is located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, which cuts a deep wooded valley through the city. It's a civilized city of 1 million c... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There By Plane -- Edmonton International Airport (tel. 800/268-7134; www.edmontonairports.com) is served by Air Canada (tel. 800/372-9500) and Northwest (tel. 800/447-4747), among other airlines. The airport lies 29km (18 miles) so... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- The office at 10180 101st St., at 102nd Avenue (tel. 780/421-0608; LRT: Corona), is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Area Code -- Edmonton's area code is tel. 780. Doctors -- If you need nonemergency medical ca... Continue reading »
Real traveler experience in Edmonton
Top Edmonton Deals
Popular Edmonton Hotels
- Fantasyland Hotel
- The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
- Delta Edmonton Centre Suites
- Holiday Inn Express Edmonton-Downtown
- Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel
- Coast Edmonton House
- West Edmonton Mall Inn
- Executive Royal Inn West Edmonton
- The Westin Edmonton
- Travelodge Edmonton West
Popular Edmonton Things to Do
- World Waterpark
- Sanctuary Curio Shoppe
- William Hawrelak Park
- Galaxyland
- Crankpots Ceramic Studio
- Muttart Conservatory
- West Edmonton Mall
- Edmonton's Capital EX
- Pacesetter Ski Shoppes
- Elephants Never Forget Etc.
Popular Edmonton Restaurants
- Highlevel Diner
- Bul Go Gi House
- Manor Cafe (The)
- Il Forno
- Continental Treat
- Chianti
- Hardware Grill
- Characters
- Ronde (La)
- Haweli
