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Official site of the City of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada. Learn about City services, programs, attractions, events and City projects.
Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta. Its metro area is home to 1.3 million people (2016), and is the northernmost city of at least one million people in North America, the fifth-largest city in Canada and the largest Canadian city farther than 200 kilometres (120 mi) from the US border.
Welcome to Edmonton. With Canada’s largest sports and entertainment district, one of the world’s biggest malls and the longest stretch of urban parkland on the continent, our capital likes to do things big. But at the heart of Edmonton’s diverse culture is a down-to-earth personality with an appreciation for the small things in life.
Mar 24, 2006 · Edmonton, Alberta, incorporated as a city in 1904, population 1,010,899 (2021 census ), 933,088 (2016 census). Edmonton is the capital of Alberta , and is located on the North Saskatchewan River, near the geographical centre of the province.
As Canada's youngest and fastest growing capital city, Edmonton is a hotbed of cultural diversity that embraces new ideas and experimentation. Here are the best ways to play, sightsee, tour, and relax in Alberta's Capital. North Saskatchewan River Valley. Cycling, walking, or paddling the huge River Valley is a must - credit: Edmonton Tourism.
Check out our handy guide to the best things to see and do in Edmonton, Alberta. Interested in arts and culture? Out-of-the-box restaurants? Must-see local hot spots? We've got all that and more.
From the moment you visit the roaming plains bison at Elk Island National Park, taste the inventive dishes created by our award-winning chefs, or lose yourself at one of our incredible festivals, you'll see why Edmonton is a vacation destination unlike any other.
