Greater Edmonton is a diverse area of over 1 million people that has earned the nickname “Festival City” due to its 30 plus festivals a year. Edmonton is within driving distance to Jasper and some of the best skiing around. The North Saskatchewan River runs through the city and provides a fantastic river valley full of trails and parks. With a vibrant music and arts scene as well as a large entertainment district, quality schools, and many family oriented attractions, the city has something for everyone and offers an excellent work/life balance. Click on www.edmonton.com for a wealth of information. Alternatively, follow the links below for a sample of what Edmonton and area has to offer.
Sports Teams
NHL Hockey www.edmontonoilers.com
CFL Football www.edmontoneskimos.com
WHL Hockey www.oilkings.ca
Golden Baseball League www.capsbaseball.com
National Lacrosse League www.edmontonrush.com
International Basketball League www.edmontonnrg.com
Culture
Art Gallery www.artgalleryofalberta.com
Museum www.royalalbertamuseum.com
Ballet www.albertaballet.com
Opera www.edmontonopera.com
Symphony www.edmontonsymphony.com
Performance Venues
Music www.winspearcentre.com
Live Theatre www.citadeltheatre.com
Performing Arts www.jubileeauditorium.com
Stadium http://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_recreation/sport_recreation/stadiums_sports/stadiums.aspx
Arena www.rexall-place.com
Education
University www.ualberta.ca
College www.macewan.ca
Technical Institute www.nait.ca
Public Schools www.epsb.ca
Catholic Schools www.ecsd.net
Attractions
Historical Park www.fortedmontonpark.com
Conservatory www.muttartconservatory.com
Science Centre www.edmontonscience.com
Zoo www.valleyzoo.ca
Botanical Gardens www.devonian.ualberta.ca
Elk Island National Park www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/ab/elkisland
West Edmonton Mall www.westedmall.com
Jasper National Park www.jaspernationalpark.com