Situated on the North Saskatchewan River Valley, Edmonton is a vibrant cultural centre, home to historical sites, modern – city type attractions and a plethora of outdoor activities.
Edmonton is a great visit any time of the year. Edmonton comes alive in summer with internationally renowned festivals and is a wonderland of winter activities when snow carpets the ground.
About Edmonton:
Capital City of Alberta, one of the prairie provinces of Canada.
Fifth largest municipality of Canada.
Second largest city of Alberta.
International Airport – Edmonton International Airport – YEG
Public Transit – Edmonton Transit System
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This article has a handy list of Edmonton Attractions with a brief description, contact & location information, hours & admission.
Places of interest (things to see & do), performance venues, dinner theatres & sports venues, are arranged category wise and in alphabetical order.
Hours & Admission are indicative (as of 2017) – verify from official websites before traveling. Prices indicated may or may not include GST.
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Click on the blue coloured title, for a concise attraction guide.
For activities and events happening this weekend – see Things to do this Weekend in Edmonton
For winter activities – Winter Activities & Festivals in Edmonton
For summer activities – Summer Activities & Festivals in Edmonton
Things to do during Evening – An Evening in Edmonton
I. Activities
1. Edmonton Corn Maze
Go for: Family Fun Activities
Address
Edmonton Corn Maze, 26171 Garden Valley Road,
Spruce Grove
Ph: 780-554-4540
Email: edmontoncornmaze@gmail.com
July to October
~ General Admission: $12.00
Child (Aged 5-11): $9.00
Child (under 5): Free
2. High Level Bridge Street Car
Go for: Take a ride on the historical High Level Bridge Street Car.
Also visit the Strathcona Streetcar Barn & Museum as part of your trip.
Address
The streetcar travels from Old Strathcona (103 Street and 85 Avenue) to the Jasper Terminus (just south of Jasper Avenue and west of 109 Street). Stops include 107 Street, 90 Avenue and 97 Avenue. You can board or leave at any of the stops : Information courtesy – Edmonton.ca
Hours
May long weekend to the October Thanksgiving weekend
Ph: 780-437-772
Email: info@edmonton-radial-railway.ab.ca
Admission
Return Fare: $6.00
Family: $20.00
3. Edmonton Ski Club
Go for: Winter Activities
Hours
Winter Months.
Weather dependent.
Lift Tickets All Day
Junior (7-12): $25.00
Youth (13-17): $27.00
Adult (18-54): $30.00
Senior (55 +): $10.00
4. Rabbit Hill Snow Resort
Go for: Winter Activities.
Address
D-25512, Township Rd 510A, Leduc County T9G0H9
GPS: 53.381473,-113.67421
Ph: 780-955-2440
Email: info@rabbithill.com
Winter Months
Adult (18+) : $38.00
Youth(13-17):$36.00
Junior(6-12):$31.00
Senior(60+) :$11.00
Tyke(4-5) :$11.00 For other options, see website.
5. Snow Valley Ski Club
Go for: Winter Activities
Address
119 St off whitemud Fwy,
Edmonton
AB T6R 2V4
GPS: 53.562413, -113.368224
Ph: 780.434.3991
Email: ski@snowvalley.ca
Winter Season
All day Lift tickets
Adult (18+) :$38.00
Youth(13-17):$36.00
Junior(4-12):$31.00
Senior(55+) :$17.00
6. Sunridge Ski Area
Go for: Winter Activities
Address
10980 17th St,
Edmonton
AB T6S 1E4
GPS: 53.562413, -113.368224
Ph: 780-449-6555
Email: info@sunridgeskiarea.com
Winter Season
All day Lift tickets
Adult (18+) : $38.00
Youth(13-17):$36.00
Junior(6-12):$31.00
Senior(55+) :$13.00
7. West Edmonton Mall Attractions
Go for: Almost every single fun activity you can think of – Skating, Water Park, Galaxyland Amusement Park, Marine life, Golf, shopping, dinner theatre, and more!
8882 170 St NW, Edmonton
AB T5T 4J2Ph: 780-444-5321
GPS: 53.522173,-113.623599
Email: tourism@wem.ca
Website
Daily, Year Round.
Attraction hours vary depending on day of the week & season.
Mall – Free
Attractions & Activities: Vary
8. Winston Churchill Square
Go for: Fun events & festivals.
Hours
Year Round.
Admission
Free
9. Trails, pathways & Picnic sites
Straddling the City, pathways & parks along the North Saskatchewan river valley form the largest urban park system in Canada. It is quite difficult to condense the expansive pathways, trails and numerous picnic sites, Edmonton offers in three short columns.
See the below links for
1. North Saskatchewan River activities.
3. Picnic Sites
II. Flora & Fauna
1. U of A Botanic Garden
Go for: Enjoy beautiful gardens and explore the Japanese gardens
Address
Located in Parkland County, 15 minutes southwest of Edmonton,
GPS: 53.408355,-113.757505
Ph:(780) 987-3054
Email: dbginfo@ualberta.ca
May 7 through Thanksgiving
& for special events in winter
Admission
Adult : $13.50
Senior :$9.75
Youth(13 – 17): $5.00
Child(7 – 12): $3.00
Child(6-): Free
2. Edmonton Valley Zoo
Go for: To see over 350 animals from different climates and habitats.
Address
13315 Buena Vista Road (87th Avenue)
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2R7
GPS: 53.511645,-113.552889
Ph: 780-442-5311
Email: attractions@edmonton.ca
Hours
Year Round, Closed Dec 25.
10:00 AM – 04:00 PM /
09:00 AM – 06:00 PM
depending on Seasons
Admission
Winter/Summer
Child ( 2-12): $6.25/$8.75
Youth (13 – 17): $9.25/$11.75
Senior (65+): $9.25/$11.75
Adult : $10.25/$14
3. Elk Island National Park
Go for: Enjoy nature , watch wildlife, camping, winter & summer activities & more!
Address
Elk Island National Park
Site 4, R.R.#1
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
GPS: 53.570288, -112.947407
Ph: 780- 922-5790
Email: elk.island@pc.gc.ca
Open year round.
Activities & facilities: Vary.
Adult(17 – 64): $ 7.80
Senior(65+) $ 6.80
Youth (6 – 16)$ 3.90
Family/Group(up to 7 in a single car):$ 19.60
4. John Janzen Nature Centre
Go for: Programs, events and interactive exhibits designed to promote awareness and engagement with nature in an urban setting.
Address
7000 143 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7
GPS: 53.503331, -113.572960
Ph: 780-442-5311
Email: attractions@edmonton.ca
Hours
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, daily
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, holidays & Dec 24 – Dec 31, 2017
Closed Dec 25 & Jan 1
Admission
Parent & Tot (0 – 23 mo): $3
Parent & Child (2 yrs & over): $7.50
Each additional tot or parent: $3
5. Muttart Conservatory
Go for: Beautiful gardens inside Edmonton Landmark – The Pyramids.
Address
9626 96A St NW,
Edmonton, AB T6C 4L8
GPS: 53.535487,-113.47676
Ph: 780-442-5311
Email: muttartquestions@edmonton.ca
Hours
Closed from July 2019 for 18 months
Admission
Child (2-12): $6.50
Youth (13-17): $10.50
Adult (18-64): $12.25
Senior (65+): $10.50
III. History & Culture
1. Alberta Legislature Building
Go for: Appreciate the architecture & tour the Legislature Building.
Trivia: Do you know the reasons why Edmonton was chosen as the Capital, even though Calgary was more populated and was more economically well off, and Banff had geographical advantage that it could be fortified in case of a war?
In addition to the fact that Edmonton is the geographical centre of Alberta, the deciding factor that made Edmonton the Capital, in the heated competition for the honour of Alberta’s Capital was that Edmonton elected Liberals [ Frank Oliver and Peter Talbot], while Calgary elected a conservative in 1904.
Address
10800 97 Avenue Northwest
Edmonton, AB T5K 0B7
GPS: 53.533619, -113.506656
Ph: (780) 427-2826
Email: visitorinfo@assembly.ab.ca
Hours
Tours year round,
except on X-mas Day, New Years Day
& Good Friday
Admission
Free
2. Alberta Railway Museum
Go for: Vintage Train Rides, see the railway equipment and locomotives.
Hours
Weekends Only: Victoria Day Weekend – September Long Weekend
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM on opening days
Adults – $7.00
Students(13-17) and Seniors (65+)- $6.00
Children 3-12 years – $3.50
Children under 3 – Free
Train rides – $5.00 (when available)
3. Alberta Aviation Museum
Go for: To learn about Northern Alberta’s aviation history.
11410 Kingsway Ave NW
Edmonton, ABGPS: 53.56491,-113.517312Ph: 780-451-1175
Email: aama@live.ca
Website
Hours
Weekdays: 10:00 AM – 5:00PM
Weekends: 10:00 AM – 4:00PM
Closed – Dec 25,26 & Jan 1
Admission
Adults: $12.00
Seniors (60+):$9.50
Youth (13-17): $8.50
Children (6-12): $7.50
4. Art Gallery of Alberta
Go for: Enjoy the works of art including sculptures & historical and contemporary paintings.
Address
2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T5J 2C1
GPS: 53.544926,-113.488785
Ph: 780.422.6223
Email: info@youraga.ca
Hours
Tuesday-Sunday: 11 :00 AM – 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 11 :00 AM – 09:00 PM
Monday: Closed
Admission
Adults(18+): $12.50
Seniors (65+)/Students: $8.50
Youth 17 and under: Free in 2017
5. Edmonton City Hall
Go for: See the award winning architecture of the Hall and tour the Hall.
Address
1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7
GPS: 53.545675,-113.489996
Ph: 780-442-1385
Email:City.Hall@edmonton.ca
Hours
Sunday : 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday – Friday : 7:00 AM -10:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Holidays 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Free
6. Fort Edmonton Park
Go for: Experience authentic, immersive and fun experience of going back 150 years in history.
Address
7000 143rd Street
Edmonton AB T5J 2R7
GPS:53.50344,-113.571407
Ph: 780- 442-5311
Email: info@fortedmontonpark.ca
Hours
Closed for public except for special events until 2021.
Admission
Adult(18+): $26.20
Child (2- 17): $20.90
Senior (65+): $20.90
7. Father Lacombe Chapel Provincial Historic Site
Go for: See Alberta’s oldest building.
Address
Mission Hill, St. Vital Avenue
St. Albert, Alberta, Canada.
GPS: 53.638524,-113.630849
Email: father.lacombe@gov.ab.ca
Website
Hours
May 15 to Labour Day
Daily from 10:00 AM. to 5:00 PM
Admission
By donation.
8. Government House
Go for: Appreciate the sandstone mansion, tour the house & see original artifacts and furnishings from its time as a vice regal residence.
Address
12845 – 102 Avenue,
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 0M6
GPS: 53.541537,-113.543951
Ph: 780-427-2281
Hours
Sundays and holiday Mondays beginning Sunday, April 13.
Opening hours : 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission
Free
9. Harcourt House Gallery
Go for: Visual art exhibitions
Address
10215 – 112 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 1M7
GPS: 53.543436,-113.51369
Ph: 780.426.4180
Email: harcourthouse@shaw.ca
Website
Tue – Sat | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
According to Exhibitions.
10. John Walter Museum
Go for: A grand old time in Edmonton’s river valley and learn about the life of John & Annie Walter and the community of Walterdale from 1875 to 1920.
Address
9180 Walterdale Hill NW, Edmonton.
GPS: 53.527251,-113.504177
Ph: 780-442-5311
Email: attractions@edmonton.ca
Hours
July to September :Open Saturdays & Sundays
March to November: Open Sundays
Admission
Free
11. Leduc #1 Energy Discovery Centre
Go for: Learn the history of Alberta oil boom. Tour the interactive oilfield museum and centre which has over 200 exhibits(indoor & outdoor) including two working demonstration rigs, and Canadian Petroleum Hall of Fame.
RV Park/ Campground on site.
Address
50399 Hwy 60
2 kilometres south of Devon on HWY 60
GPS: 53.330052,-113.729277
Ph: 1-866-987-4323
September 1 to December 1
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
April 23 to May 26
Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
December 1 to April 22, Closed
Adults (18+)- $10
Seniors (65+) – $8
Students (6-17) – $6
Family – $25
12. Neon Sign Museum
The Neon Sign Museum, the first of its kind in Canada, features a collection of historic signs that tell a story about Edmonton’s neon past. – Website
Where?
Installed on the side of the Telus building on 104 Street and 104 Avenue.
13. Royal Alberta Museum
Go for: To see the finest cultural and natural history collections in the country.
Hours
Fri-Wed 10 am – 5 pm
Thurs 10 am – 8 pm
Admission
Adult (18-64) $19
Senior (65+) $14
Youth (7-17) $10
Family ($48)
Child (6 and under) Free
14. Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site
Go for: A glimpse into the past with costumed interpreters when Rutherford house was home to the first Premier of Alberta, Alexander Cameron Rutherford.
Address
11153 Saskatchewan Drive
Edmonton, AB T6G 2S1
GPS: 53.527586,-113.520227
Ph: 780-427-3995
Email: Rutherford.House@gov.ab.ca
From May 15 to Labour Day (first Monday in September): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
From Labour Day to May 15: 12 noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Mondays.
Closed: Christmas Eve (Dec. 24), Christmas Day (Dec. 25), New Years Day (Jan. 1), Jan. 2
Adult (18 – 64):$7.00
Senior (65+):$6.00
Youth (7-17) :$5.00
Child (6-):Free
15. Telephone Historical Centre
Go for: See and learn about the fast changing world of telecommunications from the last 100+ years.
Address
Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre
10440 108 Ave NW
Edmonton, Alberta
GPS: 53.554026,-113.500279
Ph: 780-433-1010
Email: thc3@telus.net
Hours
Tues – Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Closed on Mondays,
Weekends & Holidays
Admission
By Donation.
$2.00 for booked tour.
16. Telus World of Science
Go for: Science Museum
Address
11211 142 St NW,
Edmonton, AB
T5M 4A1
GPS: 53.560963,-113.563577
Ph: 780-451-3344
Email: info@telusworldofscienceedmonton.com
Website
Hours
Science Centre & Exhibit Galleries :
Friday & Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission
Adult (18+): $19.95
Child (3-12): $13.95
Youth (13-17): $16.95
Senior (65+): $16.95
17. The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum
Go for: To know more about the military heritage of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment and other central and northern Alberta military units.
Address
10440 – 108 Ave
Edmonton, AB T5H 3Z9
GPS: 53.553133,-113.500509
Ph:780-421-9943
Email:info@lermuseum.org
Website
Hours
Mon- to Fri, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed on holidays
Free
18. Ukrainian Cultural Village
Go for: Learn the history of east central Alberta through the stories of Ukrainian immigrants who settled in this region to 1930 (1892-1930).
Address
50 km (30 miles) east of Edmonton along Highway 16.
GPS: 53.568431, -112.795901
Ph: (780) 662-3640
Email: uchv@gov.ab.ca
Hours
May long weekend to Labour Day
10:00 AM. – 5:00 PM. daily
Adult (18 to 64 years) $15.00
Senior (65 and over) $12.00
Youth (7 to 17 years) $10.00
Child (6 years and under) FREE
Family : $40.00
IV. Performing Art Venues
Catalyst Theatre
Address: 8529 Gateway Boulevard, Edmonton Alberta T6E 6P3
Phone: 780-431-1750
Northern Jubilee Auditorium
Address: 11455 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2T2
Phone: 780-427-2760
Francis Winspear Centre for Music
Address: 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square Northwest Edmonton, AB T5J 4X8
Phone: 780-428-1414
V. Sports / Multipurpose Venues
Clarke Stadium
FC Edmonton – Schedule
Address: 11000 Stadium Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 4E2
Phone: 780-442-5311
Website
Commonwealth Stadium
Edmonton Eskimos – Schedule
Address: 11000 Stadium Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 4E2
Phone: 780-442-5311
Website
Ellerslie Rugby Park
Address: 11004 9 Ave SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 1A2
Phone: 780-988-5245
Northlands
Rexall Place, Edmonton Expo Centre, Northlands Park
Address: 7515-118 Ave NW, Edmonton T5B 4X5
Phone: 780.471.7210
Saville Community Sports Centre
Address: 11610-65 Avenue (University of Alberta South Campus), Edmonton AB T6G 2E1
Phone: 780-492-1000
Website
Shaw Conference Centre
Address: 9797 Jasper Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, AB T5J 1N9
Phone: 780.421.9797
VI. Dinner Theatre/Music/ Comedy Clubs
Blues on Whyte
Address:Blues On Whyte Pub 10329 82 Ave NW Edmonton T6E 1Z9
Phone:780-439-3981
Jubilations Dinner Theatre
Address:#2690, 8882 170 Street, Edmonton T5T 4J2
Phase II West Edmonton Mall Upper Level
Phone: 780.484.2424
River Cree Resort & Casino
Address: 300 East Lapotac Blvd, Enoch, AB, Canada
Phone:780.484.2121
Hours: Depends on facility – Resort/Casino/Sports/Shows
The Comedy Factory
Address:Gateway Entertainment Centre, 34th Ave., Gateway Blvd North, Edmonton
Phone:780-469-4999
What’s On
The Comic Strip
Address: West Edmonton Mall, 1646 Bourbon Street, 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton T5T 4M2
Phone:780.483.5999
Shopping Venues
104th Street Downtown
A historical area filled with gorgeous residences, extraordinary shopping, dining, and home to the City Market and annual Al Fresco Block Party.
Address: 10233 – 96 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1N9
124 Street
Home to restaurants, boutiques, and galleries.
Address:West end of Jasper Avenue, the 124 Street District extends north along the 124 Street corridor to 111 Avenue.
China Town & Little Italy
Address: McCauley District (map), Edmonton, AB T5J 1N9
Phone: 780-423-2628
Old Strathcona & White Avenue
Explore the outdoor art, treat yourself in one of the many spas and salons, familiarize yourself with the local history and connect with nature in Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park.
Address: Map South Central Edmonton
Phone: 780-423-2628
For more information:Official Tourism Website – Exploreedmonton.com
Visitor Information Centre
Edmonton Welcome Centre @ 9797 Jasper Avenue.
Phone: 780.401.7696
Email: downtownvic@edmonton.com
This site is ok but you really got to up date it and have stuff that is actually happening that week so a weekly update would be great
Weekend – This Weekend in Edmonton
Live Music – Live Music Events
Performing Arts – Performing Arts & Theatre
Winter – Winter in Edmonton
Summer – Summer in Edmonton