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Inside Background
Architecture 
A young city, Edmonton's historic structures are still relatively new. The City...
Last edited: 11 December 2009
History 
Edmonton has a long, long history, with human habitation of the area beginning...
Last edited: 15 July 2006
Neighborhoods 
Edmonton’s neighbourhoods are as distinct as the city’s cultural diversity...
Last edited: 05 December 2009
Recommended Reading 
Visitors interested in reading up on Edmonton should check out these books...
Last edited: 05 December 2009
Tourist Board Info 
Tourists can call 780-496-8400 or 1-800-463-4667 for information, email...
Last edited: 03 December 2009
Weather & When to Go 
In terms of weather, the best time of year to travel to Edmonton is Jun-Aug...
Last edited: 27 May 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Air  Most travelers reach Edmonton by airplane.  Edmonton International Airport...
Last edited: 01 September 2008
Getting Around 
Edmonton has several options tourists can use to make their way around the...
Last edited: 26 June 2006
Public Transportation 
Visitors wishing to get around Edmonton without a car will be happy to learn...
Last edited: 19 December 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
One great day trip from Edmonton is to Elk Island National Park.  Drive east...
Last edited: 21 August 2008
Events & Festivals 
Edmonton has a great many festivals and events all through the year.  Some...
Last edited: 11 December 2009
Family Travel 
Edmonton is a very family friendly city and there are lots of things to do with...
Last edited: 29 July 2009
Nightlife 
Visitors interested in bars and nightclubs of Edmonton should know about the...
Last edited: 15 February 2009
The Performing Arts 
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra performs at the Francis Winspear Centre for...
Last edited: 19 December 2007
Shopping 
The most obvious shopping in Edmonton is West Edmonton Mall (WEM), one of the...
Last edited: 19 August 2008
Sports & Activities 
Edmonton has a professional Canadian Football League (CFL) football team, the...
Last edited: 27 May 2007
Edmonton Transit Historic Bus Tours 
View Edmonton in a new light and see the remaining older buildings that form...
Last edited: 29 July 2009
Golfing Edmonton 
There are over 70 golf courses in the Edmonton region to challenge golfers of...
Last edited: 11 December 2009
Suggestions for Visitors to Edmonton 
If you are travelling  western Canada, particularly Alberta, Edmonton is a nice...
Last edited: 26 December 2009
Commonwealth Stadium 
This seat costs about $30 and as you can see from the photo there are many...
Last edited: 17 April 2008
Fort Edmonton Park 
Fort Edmonton Park is one of Canada's many living history villages. Staff in...
Last edited: 21 June 2009
Hermitage Park 
Wildlife in Hermitage Park, Edmonton.  These photos don't give justice to the...
Last edited: 29 May 2006
Telephone Historical Centre 
Visit the Telephone Historical Centre in Edmonton at 10440 - 108 Avenue. The...
Last edited: 23 April 2009
Whyte Avenue 
Whyte Avenue is the main street on Edmonton's south side in a district called...
Last edited: 17 November 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
There are so many great places to dine out in Edmonton. Like many cities, the...
Last edited: 12 January 2009
Dining with a View 
You can't talk about dining with a view in Edmonton without talking about " La...
Last edited: 29 May 2007
Special Occasion Dining 
  To start: La Ronde (see "Dining with a View") Next: Hardware Grill  An...
Last edited: 09 September 2007
Indian Grill & Banquet 
India Grill, a family owned business since 1992, has changed its name to Indian...
Last edited: 13 April 2009
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Inside Canada: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Coins/Notes  Canada has both paper money and coins.  There are currently six...
Last edited: 08 November 2009
Crossing the Border 
You can no longer cross the Canada-U.S. border using only a driver's licence...
Last edited: 21 July 2009
Emergencies 
 In case of all fire, police or medical emergencies, call 911 to contact help...
Last edited: 27 May 2006
Important Phrases 
French and English are the official languages of Canada and are most commonly...
Last edited: 31 August 2009
Telephones 
Telephones in Canada work exactly like telephones in the USA, and similarly to...
Last edited: 26 August 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants.  It is...
Last edited: 21 November 2009
Canadian Cuisine 
Canada is a country of immigrants. With the exception of the Aboriginal...
Last edited: 29 May 2007
DWI or DUI - Driving convictions 
Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been...
Last edited: 08 October 2008
Electricity 
Canada's electrical supply and electrical outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are the...
Last edited: 25 August 2006
Fuel Prices 
In Canada the price of gasoline (petrol) is expressed in Canadian dollars per...
Last edited: 21 December 2008
Holidays in Canada 
Canada's Statutory Holidays  While there are a number of holidays in Canada...
Last edited: 20 January 2009
Metric System 
Canada officially uses the metric system of measurement.  Online Conversion...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Rental Cars 
A car is often the only way to reach the picturesque landscapes for which...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Taxes 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) This federal tax of 5% is added to almost every...
Last edited: 08 December 2008
Where Should I Go in Canada ? 
Canada is a huge country.  It is; approximately 9,984,670 sq. km / 3,855,103 sq...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
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