Must-see attractions in Edmonton

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Royal Alberta Museum, Government House

    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…

  • Muttart Conservatory with Edmonton skyline

    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…

  • The Capital City Recreation Park on the North Saskatchewan River, Edmonton, Alberta, canada

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Galaxy Land

    Edmonton

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

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