About Edmonton
Welcome to LCN 2014 in Edmonton, Alberta
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"Whether you know us as the River City, Capital City, The City of Champions, or Canada's Festival City, one thing's for sure — if you are looking for an unforgettable and original experience, you've come to the right place! We're a big city with small town values, a vibrant urban centre in the heart of wilderness, the largest northernmost metropolis." (Explore Edmonton)
Attractions and Entertainment
- West Edmonton Mall: This world famous attraction has more than 800 shops, 100 eateries, and 10 world-class attractions, all under one roof.
- Old Strathcona: This historic neighbourhood is one of Canada's top shopping districts and offers a variety of dining and pubs. It is also a centre for music, art, and theatre.
- Fort Edmonton Park: Let the costumed interpreters take you back 150 years and experience the days of the fur trade and the pioneers!
- Edmonton Valley Zoo: Visit the home of more than 100 exotic, endangered and native species.
- TELUS World of Science Edmonton: Become part of a larger-than-life experience in IMAX®, take part in fun and informative science demonstrations and explore a changing selection of feature exhibitions.
- Muttart Conservatory: Enjoy plant life from around the world in these iconic pyramids housing four different climates.
- Downtown Arts District: Includes a breathtaking, new Art Gallery of Alberta, the the Citadel Theatre, and Francis Winspear Centre for Music.
- Edmonton Downtown: Live, work, shop, play and learn.
- Festivals: Edmonton hosts more than 30 festivals each year!
- Golf: There are more than 84 golf courses in Edmonton, with 17 hours of daylight mid-summer!
- River Valley: Edmonton has the largest stretch of urban parkland in North America with trails for walking and biking in the summer and cross country skiing and skating in the winter.
Information from the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation
