West Edmonton Mall is a large shopping centre and entertainment complex. It boasts over 800 stores and services, as well as an indoor amusement park, waterpark, ice skating rink, mini golf course, and more.
The Royal Alberta Museum showcases natural and human history exhibits. It has over 2 million objects in its collection, including interactive displays, art, and artifacts from around the world.
Whyte Ave is a popular, diverse neighbourhood known for its nightlife, trendy shops, and street art. Visitors can enjoy local restaurants, coffee shops, and bars.
The Art Gallery of Alberta features local and international art exhibits from both historical and contemporary periods. Its collection includes over 6,000 works of art from western Canada and beyond.
River Valley Adventure Co. offers a variety of outdoor activities to explore the North Saskatchewan River Valley, including bike rentals, segway tours, and guided hikes.
Visitors can easily get around Edmonton by renting a car, taking public transit, or using ride-sharing services. Transit passes start at CA$3.50 per ride, and rental cars average around CA$50 per day. Travel time depends on mode of transportation and your destinations.
If you have more time, consider taking a day trip to Elk Island National Park, or visiting the Muttart Conservatory. If you have less time, shorten some of the visits or combine some of the locations into one day (e.g. West Edmonton Mall and Royal Alberta Museum).
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is located 26 km south of Downtown Edmonton, and takes around 30-40 minutes by car, taxi, or airport shuttle. It is the primary airport serving the city, offering both domestic and direct international flights to destinations including London, Amsterdam, and Denver.