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Edmonton

Why is Edmonton one of the Best Places to Visit in the Summer

There are many stunning locations and famous events all over Alberta. So why should Edmonton be on your top destination list? For so many reasons! Here are just a few. Edmonton is a foodie’s paradise. Into great food? Looking to tease your pallet with something new? Edmonton as a foodie
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What to Do This Fall in Edmonton (Despite COVID-19)

Edmonton is known as a festival city, so what is a festival lover to do this fall when COVID-19 has postponed gatherings? Well, Edmontonians are known for being incredibly resourceful, so that means there are still plenty of things you can get out and enjoy this fall. Below are just
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Edmonton views while riding a segway Photo Sabrina Pirillo
5 Family-Friendly Activities in Edmonton

Did you know that Edmonton is known for being one of Canada’s sunniest cities boasting 325 days of bright sunshine each year (and up to 17-hours of daylight per day in June)? They also host over 50 festivals per year and own the world’s highest streetcar bridge crossing (built-in 1912).
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Canadas got art - Peace Bridge Calgary - Photo courtesy Tourism Calgary
Canada’s Got (Public) Art! 6 Iconic Art & Architecture Pieces That Inspire

Cool public art and architecture is a drawing point for many travellers, an educational tool for young visitors and their families. It’s a wonderful way to learn about the world. Here are some fun artistic and architectural attractions to check out in cities across Canada:   Digital Orca, Vancouver Douglas
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Elk Island WelcomeSign
Explore Elk Island National Park in Alberta

Our National Park system never ceases to amaze visitors with its stunning array of scenery, animals and vegetation. Canadians are spoiled for choice! Elk Island National Park, east of Edmonton, is one of those gems. If you’ve lived in Edmonton your whole life and never visited Elk Island National Park,
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Hotel Foster Dogs
Hotel Foster Dogs: Bringing Home Love on Four Feet

Hotel foster dogs are helping travelers rethink the idea of  “souvenir.” What’s the best thing you ever brought home from a trip? There are many happy reminders of trips past scattered throughout our home: a vial of teeny tiny seashells carefully collected from a Cuban beach, the enormous glass hooka we
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Wagging Tails and Happy Trails
Wagging Tails and Happy Trails! Pet Therapy at the Edmonton International Airport

Man’s best friend is doling out stress-busting relief with Pet Therapy at the Edmonton International Airport. Let’s play a little word association game. When I say “Airport” what do you think? If you said “peace” “serenity” or any synonym of “calm,” you are a liar. You should probably be working
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The Out-of-Towners: Edmonton Edition

The situation may be familiar to you. There is an after Christmas lull in the whirlwind of your life and you have guests that must be entertained. Whether they have come home for the holidays or are visiting E-town for the first time, you can’t give visitors the Edmonton experience
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Flights Take Off at Edmonton International Airport!

Don’t get us wrong, we love Edmonton; some of our favorite people live here! It’s just that sometimes we really want to get the heck out of here, and we are grateful for the airlines that are making that wish easier to attain. Congratulations to American Airlines, who join WestJet
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