About
Edmonton, die Hauptstadt von Alberta, Kanada, ist ein lebendiges kulturelles Zentrum, bekannt für die riesige West Edmonton Mall—einst das größte Einkaufszentrum der Welt—und das renommierte Edmonton Folk Music Festival. Die Stadt dient als Tor zu den Canadian Rockies und bietet ausgezeichnete Museen, eine blühende Kunstszene und weitläufige Flusstalparklandschaften, die perfekt für Outdoor-Aktivitäten geeignet sind. Besucher können alles von Weltklasse-Theaterproduktionen bis hin zu aufregenden NHL-Hockeyspielen mit den Edmonton Oilers genießen.
Edmonton is the capital of Alberta, in western Canada, and a city that suits both a short stay and a longer one. It sits on the North Saskatchewan River, and its character comes from a mix of big-city amenities, a lively arts scene and a green river valley that runs right through the urban area.
What draws visitors
- West Edmonton Mall, once the world's largest shopping centre, which is worth a visit for the sheer scale of it.
- The Edmonton Folk Music Festival, a well-known event that brings music fans to the city.
- Museums and a thriving arts scene, giving visitors a good range of indoor options.
- River valley parkland, with trails and open space well suited to walking, cycling and other outdoor activities.
Getting out of the city
Edmonton is also a gateway to the Canadian Rockies, so many travellers use it as a base before heading west into the mountains. If you plan a trip that combines city time with scenery, it makes a practical starting point.
Whether you come for the shopping, a festival weekend or a few days of museums and riverside walks, Edmonton offers enough variety to fill your time and a relaxed pace to enjoy it.
