Things to do in Central Alberta
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Tours & day trips
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Jasper: Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Maligne Cruise
Wildlife & nature
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Jasper: Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Maligne Cruise
Holiday & seasonal tours
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The Best of Whistler Walking Tour
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
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Jasper: Private Helicopter Tour with Mountaintop Snowshoeing
Food, drink & nightlife
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Half-Day Jasper Culture Food Tour
Popular places to visit
West Edmonton Mall
Take the family to the largest mall in North America, with over 800 stores, restaurants, amusement parks, theaters, gyms, a petting zoo, an ice palace and aquarium.
Banff National Park
Explore the spectacular mountains, dense forests, glittering glaciers, serene lakes and charming mountain lodges of Canada’s oldest national park.
Jasper National Park
The dramatic, wild landscapes of Canada’s largest mountain park offer thrilling open-air adventures, hikes among nature and striking scenery.
Rogers Place
Catch an event at Rogers Place during your trip to Edmonton. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this vibrant area.
South Edmonton Common
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to South Edmonton Common, a favourite shopping spot in Edmonton. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Icefields Parkway
This is one of North America’s most awe-inspiring journeys. Snow-capped mountains, waterfalls and glaciers are a few of the wonders you’ll see along the way.
Columbia Icefield
This immense expanse of ice is home to six major glaciers, as well as some of the Canadian Rockies’ highest peak, including the mighty Athabasca Glacier.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
Play a round of golf in Jasper at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as skiing. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Pyramid Lake
Cycle along nature paths and marvel at the diverse wildlife and thick forest that surrounds this tranquil lake in the Jasper National Park.
Areas of Central Alberta
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Downtown Edmonton
Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown Edmonton. Rogers Place is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at 102 Street Station or Bay-Enterprise Square Station to see more of Edmonton.
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West Edmonton
A noteworthy feature of West Edmonton is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out West Edmonton Mall and World Waterpark.
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Southside
Travellers come to Southside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Monster Mini Golf and Golfanatics while you're in town.
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Southwest Edmonton
While you're in Southwest Edmonton, take in top sights like South Edmonton Common or Currents of Windermere, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Century Park Station or Southgate Station.
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Northwest Edmonton
Northwest Edmonton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to TELUS World of Science-Edmonton and Yellowhead Casino while you're in town.
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North Central Edmonton
If you're spending time in North Central Edmonton, check out sights like Kingsway Mall or Commonwealth Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kingsway-Royal Alex Station or NAIT Station.
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