Top 20 Tourist Attractions in Edmonton
Below you'll find a list of the top things to do in Edmonton including popular museums, outdoor activities for the whole family, Edmonton Parks and Recreation, best malls to visit, zoo locations and contact info, top Edmonton nightclub spots, and main markets and shops. Edmonton will keep you entertained culturally and mentally with all the wonderful places to visit.
1. Edmonton Aviation Museum - Located in the city in the old airport, the museum covers the history of aviation in Alberta. There is a lot to see and do, so plan to spend a few hours there.
Location: 11410 Kingsway
Edmonton Alberta 780-451-1175
www.albertaaviationmuseum.com
2. Fort Edmonton Park - Canada’s largest living history museum. History comes alive as you take part in how our ancestors lived. Plan to stay overnight in the hotel Selkirk for a complete experience. One of the top Edmonton places to visit for the whole family.
Location: Fort Edmonton Park, PO Box 2359
Edmonton – just off Whitemud Drive
780-442-5311
www.fortEdmontonpark.ca
3. Elk Island National Park - Located 45 minutes east of Edmonton. Founded in 1906, the park is a sanctuary for wildlife as well as a migratory stopover for 250 species of birds.
Contact: Wayne L. Millar guide- 780-405-4880
www.elkisalndwildlife.ca
4. Telus World of Science - A variety of exhibitions including: forensics, children’s gallery and robotic lab. Located in North east Edmonton. Call to find about current construction on 111th Avenue and traffic rerouting.
Location: 11211 - 142 Street
Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA
T5M 4A1
780-451-3344
www.Edmontonscience.com
5. Royal Alberta Museum - Located west of Edmonton, the museum offers a wide range of activities for every level and age.
Location: 12845-102nd Avenue,
Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 0M6
780-453-9100
6. Citadel Theatre - Offers first class theatre all year round. There is more than one venue, which enables them to put on more than 1 show at a time, as well as workshops.
Location:
Citadel Theatre Box Office
9828 – 101 A Ave., Shoctor Alley
in Edmonton’s downtown Arts District
www.citadeltheatre.com
toll free- 1-888-425-1820
7. Muttart Conservatory - Edmonton’s best horticultural attraction! Owned and operated by the city, it is home to plants from all over the world - a great place to visit in Edmonton.
Location: 9626 - 96A Street
T6C 4L8
780-432-5311
www.muttartconservatory.ca
8. The Edmonton Zoo - Located in the Northwest of Edmonton, this conservation based Zoo has educational fun for the whole family.
Location: 13315 Buena Vista Road,
Edmonton Alberta
780-432-5311
www.valleyzoo.ca
9. West Edmonton Mall - North America’s largest shopping and entertainment centre! Over 800 stores, 100 restaurants, plus and indoor pool, and amusement park! This is one of the top places to visit when people travel to Edmonton.
Location: 1755 170 Street Northwest
Edmonton, AB T5T 4J2
780- 444-5200
www.wem.ca
10. Leduc Number One - Home of the first oil reserve discovered in 1947, this historic location brought oil to Alberta. Located 10 minutes west of the Edmonton Airport.
50339 Highway 60,
Devon, Alberta T9G 2B9
1-866-987-4323
www.leducnumber1.com
11. Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village - Visit 30 heritage buildings one of three churches, plus a grain elevator.
Location: 25 minutes east of Edmonton on Highway 16:
8820 112 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2P8 -
780- 662-3640
http://culture.alberta.ca/museums/historicsiteslisting/ukrainianvillage/default.aspx
12. Saville Centre - For a fit vacation try curling, tennis, or the 9000 square foot gymnasium!
On the University of Alberta Campus at:
Location: 6501 115 Street, Edmonton Alberta T6G 2E1
780-492-2222
www.savillesportscentre.ca
13. Edmonton Fringe Festival - The first and biggest Fringe theatre festival in North America! Thought- provoking theatre you won’t see anywhere else!
The festival takes place in Old Strathcona in the Northwest of Edmonton:
Location: 10330 – 84 Avenue –Admin Office
Edmonton, Alberta T6E 2G9
780-448-9000
www.fringetheatreadventures.ca
14. Winspear Centre - Classical and Jazz Music lovers, take note! Located in downtown in the arts district close to restaurants hotels and other cultural centers:
Location: 102nd Avenue and 99th Street, Edmonton, Alberta
780-428-1414
www.winspearcentre.com
15. The Indy - Held every July, an exhilarating car race for race enthusiasts!
Location: Edmonton City Centre Airport
Between 121Street NW and 106 Street Northwest
780-471-7210
www.hondaindyEdmonton.com
16. Art Gallery of Alberta - The Centre for Visual Arts- connecting the public with the finest visual art. A wonderful place to visit if you like art in Edmonton.
Located centrally at:
2 Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton Alberta T5J 2C1
780-422-6223
www.youraga.ca
17. Jubilations Dinner Theatre - Located in the West Edmonton Mall, this time honored tradition is sure to delight the whole family!
780-484-2424
www.wem.ca
18. Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market - Experience an Edmonton tradition! Open every Saturday from 8am- 3pm.
Location: 10310 83 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
780-439-1844
www.osfm.ca
19. Whyte Avenue - Check out Edmonton’s coolest neighborhood!
Location: near 82nd- Street NW-over the High level bridge just south of downtown.
780-437-4182
www.oldstrathcona.ca
20. Alberta Legislature Building-Explore the province’s capital buildings!
10800 97 Avenue Northwest
Edmonton Alberta
780-427-7362
http://www.assembly.ab.ca/visitor/index.html