Alberta’s capital city guide: festivals, river valley trails, museums, food scenes, and urban attractions. Discover why Edmonton deserves a spot on every Alberta itinerary.
Mayerthorpe is about 136 km (roughly 85 miles) northwest of Edmonton. The drive usually takes 1 hour 25 to 1 hour 40 minutes under normal conditions. Most people following Google Maps or Alberta highway signs will see a time closer to 1 hour 26–30 minutes …
Western Canada’s largest antique mall sits right in the middle of Old Strathcona, and it still delivers one of the best treasure-hunting experiences in Edmonton. With more than 120 vendors across two floors and roughly 27,000 square feet of stock, Old Strathcona Antique Mall is …
Looking for vintage vinyl, quirky collectibles, second-hand treasures, or just a classic bargain hunt in Edmonton? The city’s flea markets deliver — especially if you know the best spots. While many online lists mix in farmers’ markets, the true multi-vendor indoor experience is more focused …
Looking for a classic Edmonton weekend activity that works rain or shine? Queen Mary’s Market is the city’s largest indoor market — a sprawling 43,000-square-foot space packed with more than 130 vendors, five restaurants, and the kind of random treasures you only find at a …
Looking for the Edmonton Catholic school calendar for the upcoming year? Here’s a clear guide to the 2026-2027 school year so Edmonton families can plan childcare, vacations, and work schedules with confidence. The Edmonton Catholic School Division (ECSD) has released the official dates. Below you’ll …
Looking for the best Edmonton 5K runs 2026? This complete guide covers every notable 5K race, fun run, and family event still happening in Edmonton this year (plus a few standout ones that already took place). Whether you want a scenic river-valley trail, a colourful …
Edmonton doesn’t always get the credit it deserves when people talk about romantic getaways in Alberta. But once you start exploring the River Valley, the neighbourhoods, and the mix of indoor and outdoor experiences here, it becomes pretty clear why more couples are choosing it …
If you’re an Edmonton parent looking for kids activities that won’t blow the budget, you’re in luck. Edmonton has hundreds of genuinely free or very low-cost options that actually feel fun — not just “go to the park again.” From the city’s excellent network of …
Prost, Edmonton! If you’re already looking forward to crisp fall nights, oompah bands, giant pretzels, and raising a stein with friends, you’re not alone. Oktoberfest is one of the most popular seasonal events in the city. While official Oktoberfest Edmonton 2026 dates haven’t been released …
ALBERTA INSIDER TRAVEL GUIDE · EDMONTON Edmonton rarely tops the Alberta itinerary for first-time visitors. Most people fly into Calgary, drive west toward Banff, and never make it north to the provincial capital. That is a genuine oversight. Edmonton is larger, more complex, and more …