Alberta’s capital, with North America’s largest stretch of urban parkland along the North Saskatchewan River valley; a gateway to Jasper National Park, known for its giant mall and for perogies and green onion cakes from its immigrant communities.
River-valley trails, summer festivals and trips to Jasper. source
Weather: June–September is best, with many summer festivals; November–March can drop below −20°C. source
Times to avoid: Airport bus 747 has its own airport fare and runs to Century Park, where you change to the LRT. source
Weather varies from year to year; check the forecast before you go.
Don't miss in Edmonton
Royal Alberta Museum Western Canada’s largest museum of natural and human history. source
Green onion cakes Pan-fried scallion cakes made famous by a local restaurateur in 1980 — once proposed as Edmonton’s official dish. source
Ukrainian perogies Reflecting deep Ukrainian roots, many spots serve potato-and-cheese perogies. source
Where to stay in Edmonton
Downtown
Near the Royal Alberta Museum and LRT stations.
Old Strathcona
Historic Whyte Avenue across the river, full of restaurants, bars and venues.
What to eat in Edmonton
Green Onion Cake — Crispy pan-fried scallion cake, an Edmonton favourite
Perogies — Ukrainian dumplings filled with potato and cheese
Ukrainian Sausage — Smoked sausage from Ukrainian-style butchers
Edmonton tips and things to watch out for
Edmonton travel tips
Menu prices exclude 5% GST and tip; Alberta has no provincial sales tax, and a 15–18% tip is usual. Arc or contactless card fares are cheaper than cash. source
Good to know in Canada
Sales tax may be included in the displayed price or added separately; check your receipt. source
Contactless card payment works in most shops and on public transit. source
Watch out for in Canada
In parks and on trails you may meet bears and other wildlife; follow posted rules and never leave food out. source
In Canadian cities, do not leave bags unattended and keep valuables and your passport secure. source
General advice for the whole country. Check official government travel advice for entry rules and safety before you go.
Restaurant prices for Edmonton are still being collected. The estimate also uses some official meal and transit prices checked in other cities in Canada.
Edmonton attraction & theme park tickets
Official sellers’ prices for one adult admission. Select attractions in the calculator to add them to your budget.
Royal Alberta Museum (Adult): CA$25.00 · child CA$12.00