Edmonton,
Alberta
Edmonton,
The sun is almost always
shining in Edmonton, with
a warmth that radiates to
its welcoming embrace.
From its innovative
economic sectors to its
vibrant city centre and array
of exhilarating outdoor
activities, visitors will
be wowed by Canada's
youngest and fastest-
growing capital city.
by Rose Filice
WEBSITE:
exploreedmonton.com
POPULATION:
972,223
ACCOMMODATION:
3,000 guestrooms in the
downtown core, 12,000+ citywide
ACCESSIBILITY:
60 destinations fl y non-stop to
Edmonton International Airport
DID YOU KNOW:
Edmonton is known as
Festival City. With more than
50 annually—from fringe and
Shakespeare to jazz and craft
beer—there's likely to be a
festival happening during
your visit.
FAST FACTS
A C T I V E E N G A G E M E N T
TELUS World of Science has just opened the newly expanded
Science Garage that delivers hands-on creative
experiences. The latest maker tech, a Rigamajig set
for building large-scale structures and upgrades
to the magnetic marble wall and vertical wind
tunnels will keep your guests engaged and
challenged. The Science Garage is just one
of many spaces available for workshops,
meetings or events at this venue, including
the 10,000-sq.-ft. Feature Exhibition Hall, IMAX
theatre and S.P.A.C.E. Gallery.
Fort Edmonton Park
Slated for completion in 2021, the historically-
themed attraction along Edmonton's river valley
is undergoing a $165-million enhancement
that includes a new Indigenous Peoples
Experience exhibit, and the expansion of both
the 1920's-style midway and the Hotel Selkirk,
featuring a new ballroom accommodating
250, a more open lounge area and new room
amenities. The park will remain open during
construction for private events at several of the
unique on-site venues, including the Blatchford
Field Air Hangar and the Capitol Theatre.
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A Place to Gather
Canada's fi rst and only major Métis Cultural
Centre will open this year at Métis Crossing,
the 512-acre cultural interpretative
attraction located an hour and a half
northeast of Edmonton. Reminiscent of
homes from the fur trade era, with state-of-
the-art amenities, the stunning new centre
will offer 10,000 sq. ft. of space to meet,
gather and learn about the Métis people and
their culture. While on-site, have your group
enjoy an immersive cultural experience with
an authentic Voyageur canoe trip along the
North Saskatchewan River.
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