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Getting Here & Getting Around
Edmonton offers an unmatched ease of access while maintaining the
convenience of major freeways and light rail transit found in larger world
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Trio Grande, Edmonton Hub and Spoke Tours
"Science & Shopping"-DAY TOUR WEST
"Oil, Industry & Agriculture"-DAY TOUR SOUTH
"Parks, Pioneers, & Pyrogies"-DAY TOUR EAST (continue...) |
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Tours of Edmonton & Area
Take advantage of Edmonton's central location its close proximity to both
the northern and the southern parts of the province to find out what makes
Alberta's capital an exciting and enjoyable hub for your provincial travels.
Be sure to check out the impressive sights and attractions that have
transformed the greater Edmonton area into one of Canada's most unique
tourism destinations. (continue...) |
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Get Energized, Day Tour To Fort McMurray
Approximately 12 hours round trip including daily flights between Edmonton
and Fort McMurray.
Tours occur daily, July 1 to August 31 (Note: Children must be 12 years of
age to participate on mine tours) (continue...) |
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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. (continue...) |
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Major & Special Event Venues
Edmonton offers a vast array of traditional and unique meeting spaces,
convention centres and hotels. From major meeting facilities like the Shaw
Conference Centre, Northlands AgriCom and Mayfield Trade Centre, to unique
venues such as the Provincial Museum, Edmonton Space & Science Centre and
Citadel Theatre, Edmonton has built an international reputation as a
conference and trade show destination. (continue...) |
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Accommodation & Meeting Space
Edmonton offers a diverse range of accommodations to suit your planning
needs, from luxury hotels and historic properties, to suite hotels and
bed-and-breakfasts. An excellent value for meeting planners, the city boasts
some of the lowest hotel room rates in Canada and an abundance of hotel
guest rooms over 9,000 in total. About 3,000 of those rooms are centrally
located close to major meeting facilities in downtown. (continue...) |
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Dining Out
Restaurants throughout the city are well-equipped to cater to your special
needs, whether it's a private dining room for small venue meetings or the
organization of a large group meal. (continue...) |
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Getting Help
Edmonton Tourism (a division of Economic Development Edmonton) is a
destination marketing organization (dmo) responsible for the promotion of
international and domestic travel to the Greater Edmonton Region. Edmonton
Tourism has professional staff in both Leisure and Business Travel
departments to provide planning assistance, supplier contacts, and
collateral material on Edmonton and area for the development of group and
independent tour programs, incentive travel, meetings and conventions. (continue...) |
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Beyond Edmonton
Edmonton's Capital Region is full of exciting and informative attractions
ready to meet your tour, meeting and convention needs. Within a short drive
of the city centre, you'll find the nearby cities of Fort Saskatchewan,
Leduc, Spruce Grove and St. Albert, the towns of Beaumont, Bon Accord,
Calmar, Devon, Gibbons, Morinville, Redwater, Stony Plain and Legal, the
villages of New Sarepta and Wabamun, as well as Sherwood Park, the world's
biggest hamlet. With a combined population of over 920,000
Edmonton's Capital Region is the countryıs fifth largest metropolitan area.
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So Much to Explore
A comfortable mix of small-town friendliness and big city sophistication,
Edmonton is the perfect place to plan a tour, convention, trade show or
meeting. Ideal for gatherings, large or small, Edmonton offers versatile
meeting spaces, and is the ideal gateway for day tours and group tour
destinations. (continue...) |
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