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A 3 Day Guide of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Edmonton City Hall.
Why should you buy this itinerary?
Edmonton often gets overlooked by travelers. Some people come to Alberta and only go to the Rocky Mountains or Calgary. And some people come to Edmonton and just go to West Edmonton Mall. This itinerary will show you there’s lots to do in Edmonton. You'll get to see the sites and attractions that Edmonton is known for, but you'll also get local recommendations giving you a great 3 Day overview of Alberta's capital city.
Who is this guide for?
First time visitors/residents to Edmonton.
People who want to see the top attractions in Edmonton, and locally recommended stores, restaurants, bars, pubs, and theatres.
Solo travelers, friends, groups, and families (itinerary is kid friendly with the exception of some nightlife options).
This Itinerary:
- Is broken down into three days, highlighting some of Edmonton's most popular sites and attractions, and some lesser known sites.
- Has a variety of nightlife, restaurant, sport, shopping and entertainment options allowing you to tailor your time in Edmonton to your interests.
- Lists the price of all attractions so you can set up a rough budget for your trip.
- Includes driving directions public transit directions, and maps to help you easily navigate Edmonton.
- Includes additional recommendations, and information about festivals if you have more time to spend in the city.
- Includes additional information about Edmonton, and related, external links. This means you won't waste time trying to find information about Edmonton - it's all within this guide.
Some things you’ll see and do:
- Visit one of the largest malls in the world, West Edmonton Mall.
- Go swimming in the world’s largest indoor wave pool.
- Explore the High Street, Downtown and Arts District and Old Strathcona/Whyte Ave neighbourhoods.
- Visit City Hall and Sir Winston Churchill Square.
- Visit the Art Gallery of Alberta, featuring exhibits from Canadian and International artists.
- Go to Edmonton’s most popular nightclubs and bars downtown and on Whyte Ave.
- Option to go on the High Level Streetcar which includes the world’s highest streetcar crossing over a river.
- See the Alberta Legislature including an optional free guided or self-guided tour.
- Visit Fort Edmonton Park, a living interactive museum, or see the Edmonton Valley Zoo.
- And more!
What does this itinerary include:
- 59-page document.
- A three day detailed itinerary of things to see and do.
- Pictures of various attractions found within the guide.
- Maps, directions, driving and public transit information to help you navigate around the city.
- Restaurant, theatre, nightlife, and shopping recommendations from a local.
- Additional information about Edmonton to help you make the most of your time in Edmonton.
- My email address in case you have any questions or concerns.
Itinerary Table of Contents:
- The 3-Day Itinerary. This includes; Day 1 - West Edmonton Mall, Day 2 – High Street and Downtown, and Day 3 - Old Strathcona, Alberta Legislature and Fort Edmonton Park or The Valley Zoo.
- Information on Edmonton. This is broken down into further subsections:
- Navigation - to help you get around Edmonton without getting lost
- Driving - tips for driving in Edmonton.
- Public Transportation. Includes information on the Light Rail Transit system, the Bus System, and information on Taxis, Limousines and Shuttles
- Weather. Has safety information about coming to Edmonton in Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall.
- Media Outlets. This includes information on local newspapers, television stations and radio stations.
- Restaurants - additional information on restaurants (specific recommendations are found within the 3 Day Itinerary).
- Accommodations. Including information on Hotels, Hostels, B&B’s and Guesthouses and Camping.
- Money. This includes currency and exchange information.
- Nightlife
- Safety. Edmonton is generally a safe city for tourists, but I list some safety tips to help keep your trip safe.
- Festivals. Edmonton is known as Festival City and the approximate month of each festival is given, as well as external website links so you’ll know which festival is happening when you visit.
- Other Attractions. I list additional attractions in Edmonton and ones just outside of Edmonton if you have more time to spend in Edmonton.
- Random tips. Other handy things to know when visiting Edmonton.
- Additional resources. Links to a variety of external websites not already listed within the guide.
- About the Author. This includes my contact information if you have more questions.

