Extending along the lush North Saskatchewan River valley, Edmonton has a flourishing arts and music scene and is famous for the string of summer festivals that attract some of the world's best performers.
Ride a rollercoaster, frolic in a gigantic wave pool or skate on an Olympic-size rink in between bouts of shopping at West Edmonton Mall. Take the kids to Fort Edmonton Park or the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village where Prairie history comes to life. Visit the architecturally stunning Art Gallery of Alberta on Winston Churchill Square.
Catch a show or performance at the jazz, folk or fringe theatre summer festivals. Cycle through the ribbon of parks that line the river valley. Drop into the boutiques and galleries along 124th Street. Grab a bite at a bistro along Whyte Avenue in Old Strathcona.
If you plan to spend most of your time shopping, stay at the hotel at West Edmonton Mall. But to see the most of the city, choose from the good selection of hotels in the central downtown area.