Things to See & Do
Whether part of your convention itinerary or simply for a reason to stay a
few extra days, Edmonton's attractions are an excellent opportunity to
experience the city. From museums to movies, gardens to galleries and
rollercoasters to waterslides not to mention the world's largest shopping
centre, West Edmonton Mall Edmonton attractions are a sight worth seeing
and a group-pleasing experience.
Discover Edmonton's history, experience the wonders of nature and science,
or enjoy the city's natural beauty. Edmonton is home to a number of
interesting and informative attractions including the acclaimed Provincial
Museum of Alberta, historic Fort Edmonton Park and the Edmonton Space &
Science Centre. Edmonton is also known for its vast network of river valley
parks and trails, perfect for jogging, biking or cross-country skiing. The
city and nearby Capital Region also boast more than 70 golf courses
including Victoria Golf Course, Canada's oldest municipal course.
Beyond Edmonton, Alberta¹s Capital Region offers an abundance of exciting
and informative attractions including The Devonian Botanic Garden,
Reynolds-Alberta Museum, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village and Father
Lacombe Chapel.
Offering both education and pure entertainment, Edmonton's attractions can
provide a unique meeting or gathering spot for your group.
QUICK FACTS
-Edmonton has 3,224 hectares of parkland, the largest area per capita of
any major Canadian city
-Edmonton's more than 200 km river valley trail system was recently
praised in Runner's World magazine
-Edmonton has over 70 golf courses within a one hour drive of the city
-The Edmonton Space & Science Centre has the first IMAX® film theatre to
open in Western Canada
-West Edmonton Mall is home to the gigantic six-storey IMAX® 3-D screen
-The Valley Zoo is an accredited Species Survival Plan breeding centre
for five species: the cotton-topped tamarin, Grevy's zebra, Przewalski's
horses, the Siberian tiger and the Snow Leopard
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