Beach near Edmonton, Canada

Edmonton Travel Guide

Alberta, Canada

Edmonton is a city of 1,544,448 people in Alberta, Canada, and serves as the province’s capital. It is an inland city, so its character and climate differ from Canada’s coastal destinations, with pronounced seasonal changes.

Most travellers arrive through Edmonton International Airport (YEG). CFB Edmonton (YED) also serves the city, so check the airport code carefully when arranging flights. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Edmonton.

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Local time

1,544,448

Population

4,223 miles away

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Weather in Edmonton

Sat

25°

Sun

25°

Mon

22°

Know before you go

Pays in CAD

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +1

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Canada for various service industries. The standard amount is usually 15-20% for good service.

Best time to visit Edmonton

Jan

-6°7

Feb

-6°4

Mar

-2°5

Apr

11°6

May

19°11

Jun

21°13

Jul

24°13

Aug

23°11

Sep

20°6

Oct

10°6

Nov

1°5

Dec

-5°9

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Edmonton

  1. Rogers Place

    music venue

    0.5 km

  2. Art Gallery of Alberta

    art gallery

    0.4 km

  3. Royal Alberta Museum

    museum

    0.2 km

  4. William Hawrelak Park

    park

    4.4 km

  5. Citadel Theatre

    theatre venue

    0.6 km

  6. Louise McKinney Riverfront Park

    park

    0.9 km

  7. All Saints' Anglican Cathedral

    anglican or episcopal place of worship

    1 km

  8. Rutherford House

    history museum

    3 km

Getting there

Edmonton International Airport · 27.5 km

CFB Edmonton · 13.9 km

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