Why go
- Capital of Alberta, Canada.
- Known for Edmonton Oilers (NHL), Edmonton Elks (CFL) formerly the Edmonton Eskimos (CFL), Ai, artificial intelligence.
- 4 curated must-see attractions on record, including Northern Bear Golf Course.
- 7 recommended spots to eat and drink.
- Served by Edmonton International Airport (YEG).
History
Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. It is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region. Located about 290 kilometres (180 mi) north of Calgary, the city anchors the northern end of what Statistics Canada defines as the "Calgary–Edmonton Corridor".
Must-see attractions
Outdoor
51055 Range Road 222, Strathcona, AB, Canada, Alberta · northernbeargolf.com
300 East Lapotac Blvd Box 179, Enoch, Alberta T7X 3Y3 · rivercreeresort.com
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Where to stay
10065 100 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0N6, Canada · fairmont.com
10344 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0K9, Canada · marriott.com
10266 103 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0Y8, Canada · crashhotel.com
10135 100 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0N7, Canada · marriott.com
11010 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5K 0K9, Canada · canterrasuites.com
11145 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 0Y1, Canada · campustower.com
10640 100 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 3N8, Canada · matrixedmonton.com
10454 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 2A2, Canada · metterra.com
8208 106 St, Edmonton, AB T6E 6R9, Canada · varscona.com
10647 81 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 1Y1, Canada · hihostels.ca
2440 Calgary Trl NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 5J6, Canada · ihg.com
9933 63 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6E 6C7, Canada · argyllplazahotel.com
10155 105 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1E2, Canada · coasthotels.com
10235 101 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 3E9, Canada · sandmanhotels.com
4235 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, AB T6J 5H2, Canada · sawridgeedmonton.com
10111 Bellamy Hill Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1N7, Canada · chateaulacombe.com
10010 104 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0Z1, Canada · ihg.com
4485 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, AB T6H 5C3, Canada · ihg.com
15540 Stony Plain Rd, Edmonton, AB T5P 3Z2, Canada · thelodgeinn.ca
4440 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, AB T6H 5C2, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
159 Airport Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0X7, Canada · novahotels.ca
10041 106 St, Edmonton, AB T5J 1G3, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
11834 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 3J5, Canada · edmontoninn.ca
5359 Calgary Trl NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 4J9, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
3414 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5W 0Z4, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
15025 111 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 2P8, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
10320 45th Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 4P1, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
4404 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 5C2, Canada · marriott.com
11310 109 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 2T7, Canada · bestwestern.com
7230 Argyll Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 4A6, Canada · marriott.com
One Thornton Court 99 Street And, Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 2E7, Canada · marriott.com
10222 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 4C5, Canada · marriott.com
116 Street & 87 Avenue Lister Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton (Alberta), AB T6G 2H6, Canada · conference.ualberta.ca
9576 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5H 3V3, Canada · edmontondowntown.place.hyatt.com
5116 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, AB T6H 2H4, Canada · bestwestern.com
10425 100 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0A3, Canada · comfortinnedmonton.com
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Restaurants & places to go
Voted Van’s Best Burger for over 10yrs (Georgia Straight, Courier and WE polls) With locations through out the Lower Mainland, Ottawa and Now Edmonton!!! .… · verasburgershack.com
fashion boutiques, clothing apparel · paperdoll.ca
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Airports
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) 25 km to the centre
Edmonton, AB, CA — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 15 airlines (WestJet, Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 38 destinations incl. Yellowknife, Fort Mcmurray, Calgary, Los Angeles, Phoenix… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 38 direct destinations
- WestJet WS (737-700, Dash 8-400, 737-800, 736) · 22 routes: Abbotsford, Calgary, Cancun, Comox, Fort Mcmurray, Grande Prairie, Hamilton, Kelowna, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Montreal, Ottawa, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Puerto Vallarta, Regina, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Winnipeg, Yellowknife
- Air Canada AC (A319, A320, CRJ, Dash 8-300, CRJ-700, Embraer 190…) · 17 routes: Calgary*, Chicago*, Denver*, Fort Mcmurray*, Grande Prairie*, Houston*, London, Montreal, Newark*, Ottawa, Regina*, San Francisco*, Saskatoon*, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg*, Yellowknife*
- United Airlines UA (A319, CRJ-700, A320, 737-800, Embraer 170, 737-700) · 5 routes: Chicago*, Denver, Houston, Newark, San Francisco*
- American Airlines AA (737, A319, A320) · 4 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix
- Northwestern Air J3 (J31) · 3 routes: Fort Mcmurray, Fort Smith, Hay River
- Delta Air Lines DL (737-800, Embraer 175) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, Minneapolis*
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (737-700) · 2 routes: Vancouver*, Yellowknife*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (737, 737-700) · 2 routes: Fort Mcmurray*, Winnipeg*
- Air North Charter - Canada 4N (737) · 1 route: Whitehorse
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Seattle*
- Canadian North 5T (737-300, 73M) · 1 route: Yellowknife
- First Air 7F (737, 73M) · 1 route: Yellowknife
- Icelandair FI (75W) · 1 route: Keflavik
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (767-300) · 1 route: London*
- US Airways US (A319, A320) · 1 route: Phoenix
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YEG has direct flights to 38 destinations on 15 airlines (incl. Yellowknife, Fort Mcmurray, Calgary, Los Angeles, Phoenix…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Edmonton, Alberta. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Several daily departures via Red Deer. · Calgary, Alberta guide →
Premium coach with wide seats and wifi, about three and a half hours. · Calgary, Alberta guide →
Diversifed ← ca-fort-mcmurray
Coach from ca-fort-mcmurray
Ebus ← ca-fort-mcmurray
Coach from ca-fort-mcmurray
Red Arrow ← ca-fort-mcmurray
Stops in Grassland on the way.
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Fractional · Praetor 500, Citation CJ3+, Legacy 450 · Canada's fractional-ownership operator, based in Calgary.
Charter, management · Light to large-cabin · Toronto-based charter and aircraft management.
Charter · Learjet, Challenger · Vancouver-based charter operator.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, Challenger, Global · Canada's largest business-aviation company: charter, management and FBOs in Toronto, Montréal, Calgary and Vancouver.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.