Edmonton is the colourful capital of Alberta and a major cultural centre which is filled with tourist appeal; admire dazzling skyscrapers, enjoy plenty of retail therapy, dine at world-class restaurants and take part in fun festivals in this unique Canadian city. Also part of Edmonton’s appeal is its proximity to awesome national parks; less than an hour’s drive from the city is Elk Island National Park which is home to some incredible native wildlife.

Edmonton is often considered as the Festival City as it hosts a number of exciting festivals throughout the year, especially in the summer months. The Works Art and Design Festival is a famous event to enjoy here which takes place every June-July, as is the Edmonton Folk Music Festival which is usually held in August. The city’s largest festival is K-Days, an excellent ten day exhibition featuring lots of live music and delicious local food.

Those who like shopping will be in for a real treat in Edmonton. The city’s West Edmonton Mall is the largest mall in North America boasting over 800 stores plus an ice skating rink, amusement park, water park, hotel and a number of dining restaurants. Edmonton is also home to Canada’s largest living history museum, Fort Edmonton Park which is a great educational attraction. Book cheap flights to Edmonton today!