Must-see attractions in Edmonton

  • Fort Edmonton Park

    Edmonton

    The riverside reconstruction of Hudson's Bay Company's log fort gives you a glimpse into life in a trading post in the 1840s, right down to the smell of…

  • Art gallery of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Art Gallery of Alberta

    Edmonton

    With the opening of this maverick art gallery in 2010, Edmonton at last gained a modern signature building to counter the ubiquitous boxy skyscrapers with…

  • Royal Alberta Museum

    Edmonton

    Since getting its 'royal' prefix in 2005 when Queen Liz II dropped by, Edmonton’s leading museum has a new downtown home, which opened in 2018. The new…

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    Muttart Conservatory

    Edmonton

    Looking like some sort of pyramid-shaped, glass bomb shelter, the Muttart Conservatory is actually a botanical garden that sits south of the river off…

  • Telus World of Science

    Edmonton

    With an emphasis on interactive displays, this science museum has a million things to do, all under one roof, including a new planetarium. Fight crime…

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    Alberta Legislature

    Edmonton

    Perched where Fort Edmonton once stood, the Legislature is home to politicians, debate and some surprisingly good art. With its iconic dome and marble…

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    North Saskatchewan River Valley

    Edmonton

    Edmonton has more designated urban parkland than any other city in North America, most of it contained within an interconnected riverside green belt that…

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    Sir Winston Churchill Square

    Edmonton

    With huge umbrellas, a splashing fountain, and tables and chairs, this public square is a good place to catch your breath in the summer. A giant chess…

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    Alberta Government House

    Edmonton

    This opulent mansion was the former residence of the lieutenant governor but is now used for government conferences and receptions. It is steeped in…

  • West Edmonton Mall, Galaxyland Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:West_Edmonton_Mall,_Edmonton,_Alberta_(21485641783).jpg CC License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

    Galaxy Land

    Edmonton

    Billed as the world's largest indoor amusement park with 27 rides to thrill you silly.

  • Alberta Railway Museum

    Edmonton

    This museum, on the northeast edge of the city, has a collection of more than 75 railcars, including steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock, built…

  • Ukrainian Museum of Canada

    Edmonton

    Given Edmonton's huge Ukrainian population and long history of immigration, this museum is surprisingly small. While it continues to search for bigger…

  • Valley Zoo

    Edmonton

    The Valley Zoo has more than 100 exotic, endangered and native animals. Kids will enjoy the petting zoo, camel and pony rides, miniature train, carousel…

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