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1. Alberta Legislature Building ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Alberta Legislature Building
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2. Muttart Conservatory ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Muttart Conservatory
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3. Fort Edmonton Park

Category: Activities
Fort Edmonton Park
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4. Art Gallery of Alberta

Category: Museums & Culture
Art Gallery of Alberta
© Art Gallery of Alberta

5. Royal Alberta Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Royal Alberta Museum
© Royal Alberta Museum

6. TELUS World of Science

Category: Kids & Family
TELUS World of Science
© TELUS World of Science

7. High Level Bridge Streetcar

High Level Bridge Streetcar
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8. Winspear Centre

Category: Attractions
Winspear Centre
© Winspear Centre

9. Edmonton Ghost Tours

Tours
Edmonton Ghost Tours
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10. River Valley Adventure Co.

Tours
River Valley Adventure Co.
© River Valley Adventure Co.

11. The University of Alberta Devonian Botanic Garden

Category: Activities
The University of Alberta Devonian Botanic Garden
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12. William Hawrelak Park

Category: Activities
William Hawrelak Park
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13. Old Strathcona

Old Strathcona
© Old Strathcona

14. Fringe Theatre Adventures

Category: Entertainment
Fringe Theatre Adventures
© Fringe Theatre Adventures

15. Mill Creek Ravine Park

Category: Activities
Mill Creek Ravine Park
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16. Elk Island National Park

Category: Activities
Elk Island National Park
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17. Hide 'n' Seek Indoor Playground

Hide 'n' Seek Indoor Playground
© Hide N Seek Indoor Playground

18. Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site

Category: Attractions
Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site
© Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site

19. Galaxyland

Galaxyland
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20. Silver Skate Festival

Category: Entertainment
Silver Skate Festival
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21. The Alberta Railway Museum

Category: Kids & Family
The Alberta Railway Museum
© The Alberta Railway Museum

22. Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market (SWEFM)

Category: Shopping
Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market (SWEFM)
© Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market (SWEFM)

23. Old Strathcona Antique Mall

Old Strathcona Antique Mall
© Old Strathcona Antique Mall

24. World Waterpark

Category: Kids & Family
World Waterpark
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25. Edmonton Valley Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
Edmonton Valley Zoo
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Edmonton is a historic Canadian city located on the North Saskatchewan River in Alberta. The destination offers something for everyone: Fort Edmonton Park for history buffs, the Art Gallery of Alberta for art lovers, the TELUS World of Science for science fans and Winspear Centre for music enthusiasts. Edmonton is also home to beautiful gardens, neighborhoods and parks which you can explore on your own or with the help of a local tour guide.

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