Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is located on the North Saskatchewan River. Edmonton is famous for its beautiful river valley park system, the North Saskatchewan River Valley, which offers over 100 kilometers of recreational trails, wildlife viewing, and city views. The river valley also contains many parks, including Fort Edmonton Park, Canada's largest historical park.
Edmonton also offers West Edmonton Mall, the largest shopping mall in North America. As well, Edmonton has a vibrant theater community, a busy cycle of annual festivals, national sports teams active year-round, and wonderful winter recreational opportunities.
Things to see and do
* Royal Alberta Museum
* Edmonton City Hall and Churchill Square
* Downtown Edmonton
* Fort Edmonton Park
* Art Gallery of Alberta
General Information
Cruise Season – May - Nov
Currency – Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Language – English, French
Population – 817,500 approx
Land Area – 684.37 km²
Electricity –
Time – GMT minus seven hours
International Country Telephone Code – + 1
Port Location – The port is located adjacent to the village of Perce in the Gulf of St Lawrence.
Transport Links – The Edmonton International Airport (EIA) is the main airport serving the city. The EIA provides passenger service to destinations in the United States, Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Inter-city rail passenger rail service is provided by Via Rail's premier train, the Canadian, as it travels between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Toronto, Ontario. Passenger trains stop at the Edmonton railway station three days a week in both directions. The train connects Edmonton to multiple stops in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario.