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What is nice in Edmonton?
16 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Edmonton
- Shop & Play at West Edmonton Mall. West Edmonton Mall.
- Royal Alberta Museum.
- Enjoy Nature at Elk Island National Park & Beaver Hills.
- Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village.
- Fort Edmonton Park.
- Muttart Conservatory.
- Alberta Legislature Building.
- Art Gallery of Alberta.
Is Edmonton a good place?
Most people who move to Edmonton are impressed by the friendliness of Edmontonians. In 2014 Money Sense magazine ranked Edmonton as the 8th most livable location in Canada in terms of its economy, amenities, real estate market, weather, and attractions.
Is Banff close to Edmonton?
Calgary is the closest to the mountains, the town site of Banff is less than a 2 hour drive away. From the Edmonton airport it’s a 4 hour drive to Jasper or 4.5 hours to Banff.
How can I have fun in Edmonton?
8 Fun Things to Do for Free (or Cheap) in Edmonton, Alberta
- 100 Street Funicular. 10065 100 St.
- Alberta Legislature Building. 10800 97 Ave.
- Art Gallery of Alberta. 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq.
- Edmonton River Valley Trails.
- Free Downtown Walking Tours.
- High Level Bridge Streetcar.
- Neon Sign Museum.
- Zwick’s Pretzels.
Is Edmonton considered high altitude?
High Altitude Baking At ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen, we’ve tested our baking recipes at Edmonton’s lower elevation of 2201 feet (671 metres) and at Calgary’s higher elevation of 3557 feet(1084 metres). That’s why you’ll see a range of times in our baking recipes.
How far are the badlands from Edmonton?
Traveling from Edmonton to Drumheller is about 280km and driving time is around 3 hours.
How long is a car ride from Edmonton to Banff?
4 hours
The MOST Scenic Route from Edmonton to Banff In good conditions, it will take just under 4 hours to travel the 366 kms from Highway 16 (also known as Yellowhead Highway). From there, you’ll take the 93 south until you get on Highway 1 east into Banff.