Edmonton - Alberta - Canada. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta, Canada. The Edmonton area is home to over one million residents, and is a major cultural, educational and government centre. Edmonton, located along the North Saskatchewan River, is an exciting metropolitan city that is an excellent location all throughout the year.

The North Saskatchewan River Valley and Mill Creek area feature an extensive parks system with numerous recreational opportunities and beautiful scenery. In the summer, golf is a favorite pastime, with world-class courses including Victoria and Riverside. During the winter, downhill skiing is popular in the Sunridge Ski Area and Snow Valley. Elk Island National Park is located an hour east of Edmonton.

Edmonton is a large and lively city with many interesting things to do. Edmonton is known as “Canada’s Festival City” for the numerous festivals that take place during the year, such as the Art and Design Festival, Taste of Edmonton, and Heritage Days. The West Edmonton Mall is one of the most famous attractions – it is the largest mall in North America and features over eight hundred stores, an amusement park and waterpark, movie theatres, and more. Some other interesting places to visit are the Telus World of Science, Royal Alberta Museum, Valley Zoo, and one of seven local casinos.

There are many neighborhoods in Edmonton with a distinct feel. Old Strathcona is a trendy historical neighborhood, and there are the ethnic neighborhoods of Little India, Chinatown, and Little Italy. Whyte Avenue is an extremely popular nightlife and entertainment destination, with shopping, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. The Downtown Arts District and area surrounding the University of Alberta contain museums, galleries, and theatres.

Edmonton is a major transportation gateway and can be reached by the Edmonton International Airport or the Edmonton City Centre Airport. The city is easy to navigate by its gridded street system, and the Edmonton Transit system offers light rail, trolleys, and buses. Edmonton has a wide range of hotels to choose from in its downtown, suburban, or riverfront areas.