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10 Tourist Attractions In Edmonton, Alberta

Edmonton is best visited in the summer months unless you’re looking to do some snow sports. Edmonton has more greenery than most Canadian cities due to its extensive River Valley. Here is a list of 10 tourist attractions in Edmonton.

1. The river valley. Go anywhere along the river valley and there are bike and hiking trails. Some of the best parks include William Harwlark and Kinsmen Park.

two. the west edmonton warehouse. Once said to be the largest shopping mall in the world, it is now further down the list of the largest shopping malls in the world. It still holds the record for the largest indoor amusement park and the largest indoor lake. It has a water park, sea lion exhibit, skating rink, hotel and many restaurants inside.

3. Fort Edmonton Park. Go back in time 150 years. Ride a steam train, bake bread the old fashioned way, learn about the fur trade and the pioneering years of 1885. One of Edmonton’s best tourist attractions.

4. The Devonian Botanical Gardens. Located 20 minutes from the city, these gardens are run by the University of Alberta.

5. The Fairmont Hotel McDonald It is located right in the center of Edmonton. It is one of the oldest hotels in the city and overlooks the river valley. Even if you don’t want to stay there, you can stop by, look around and eat at their restaurant.

6.The winspear center. Listen to symphonies and musical performances. One of the main tourist attractions in Edmonton.

7.The Muttart Conservatory. The Muttart is located at the foot of Connor’s Hill in the Edmonton River Valley. It has 4 pyramids including a tropical, desert, temperate and display pyramid. It is warm even in the winter months.

8.The high level tram. This tram was originally purchased in Japan and you will be able to tell by the Japanese characters on the car that it is original Heritage. Drive over the High Level Bridge in summer, past the old Strathcona Farmers Market.

9.The Space and Science Center. The center has many educational and interactive exhibits, including some on weather and space travel. It has an Imax screen and a dome theater called the Margaret Ziedler Star Theatre.

10 Whyte Avenue. The central location for Edmonton’s nightlife. It has shops, restaurants, nightclubs and bars. Best visited in the summer, it will be buzzing with life on a Friday or Saturday night.

These 10 tourist attractions in Edmonton will give you an idea of ​​what to do when you visit and what the locals enjoy.