Edmonton - Alberta’s capital City is situated on the North Saskatchewan River in Canada. The city as a tourist destination isn’t as popular as its neighbour Toronto however you would be pleasantly surprised with what Edmonton has to offer with its many national parks, wildlife and Canadian Rocky mountainous regions.

Edmonton plays an important part in Canada’s economy with its primary resource being gas and oil this growth is reflected in the city’s continuous re-growth and development where more and more skyscrapers, penthouse apartments and large department stores are being constructed.

The best time of year to visit Edmonton is during the summer months as it is one of the more pleasing cities with less humidity and rainfall than any other Canadian City and if you decide to visit in the winter Edmonton host some very good winter sports in its biting chilly winds and guaranteed snowfalls.

Sightseeing

Edmonton’s surrounding landscape is stunning so a trip to North Saskatchewan River valley is a must. Here you can expect to find many different varieties of pine tree nestled amongst rugged forest landscape, gushing rivers and a good selection of wildlife including deer and bear as well as several golf courses, public zoo and botanical gardens and conservatory.

You cant go to Edmonton and not visit the fourth largest shopping mall in the world! The West Edmonton Mall is no ordinary shopping mall, it is a whole entertainment centre as well with its amusement park called Galaxy land complete with rides for children and adults. The mall also house an ice-rink and North America’s largest indoor water park you can also expect to see an 18 hole golf course, IMAX theatre for all the latest movie releases and an indoor lake which is home to sea lions and a variety of aquatic life. And if you and the family are exhausted after your day trip round the 800 department stores and shops in the mall there is even a hotel within the mall itself.

Dining Out & Nightlife

The downtown district of Edmonton is where all the fabulous restaurants and cosmopolitan bars are to be found. Like all Canada’s cities there is a diverse cultural population so if you fancy a curry, Chinese or Italian meal there is plenty establishments to choose from. It would be a sin to visit Canada and not try the local delicacies. If you are a meat eater and not too Squeamish you could taste Elk, Bison or deer dishes.

As with most big cities entertainment is plentiful with something here for every age whether you like to go to the theatre, watch a movie, go clubbing till the early hours of the morning or just simply have a few quiet drinks in a bar your spoilt for choice.

If you are lucky enough to be visiting in you may want to check out the Edmonton International fringe festival. There are several big festivals hosted throughout the summer months.

Travelling to Edmonton

Flights to Canada arrive into Edmonton International Airport from several UK airports including Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Heathrow and Gatwick Airport.

Flying time from the United Kingdom to Edmonton is around 9 hours.

In order for your to enter Canada as a visitor you are required to hold a current valid passport and apply for a visa waiver form. If you are not born within the UK you may be required to attend a medical examination before being allowed entry into Canada.

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