Edmonton doesn't do small. Its shopping centre is the biggest in North America, housing a wave pool and a roller coaster. It hosts the largest fringe theatre festival on the continent with hundreds of shows and thousands of performances. Split by a wide river, full of vast, green parks, populated by towering skyscrapers, Alberta's capital is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada.
Visit Edmonton: get started
Save time for a shopping spree at the impressive West Edmonton Mall. Other things to do in Edmonton include visiting the Old Strathcona neighbourhood, checking out exciting sports events or visiting the Muttgart Conservatory and the Royal Alberta Museum. Book your trip to Edmonton with us to enjoy the best Edmonton hotels and flights from top Canadian cities.
Edmonton travel guide
Destination facts
Language
Officially English and French
What to bring back
Spirits from Edmonton’s first distillery, Strathcona Spirits, (they distill vodka and gin using Alberta-sourced grains and botanicals), crafts from Alberta artists found at the Art Gallery of Alberta and an Edmonton Oilers jersey .
What to eat
The award-winning chocolates at Jacek Chocolate Couture, baked goods at the Old Strathcona Farmers Market and all types of treats from the City Market Downtown.
Fun fact
While Edmonton might be known for summer festivals like the Edmonton Fringe, it’s also home to the Canadian Birkebeiner ski festival during winter. What’s that? Well, it’s a cross-country skiing event with a back-story involving an 11th-century Norwegian infant king, of course!
Important info
For more information on all necessary travel documents and more, check Air Canada’s Travel Requirements page.