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Edmonton is best visited in the summer months unless you're looking to do some snow sports. Edmonton has more greenery than most Canadian cities because of it's extensive River Valley. Here's a list of 10 tourist attractions in Edmonton.
1. The River Valley. Go anywhere along the River Valley and there are bike and hiking paths. Some of the nicer parks include William Harwlark and Kinsmen Park.
2. West Edmonton Mall. Once said to be the world's largest mall, is now lower down on the list of biggest malls in the world. It still holds the record for the largest indoor amusement park and largest indoor lake. It has a waterpark, Sea Lion Exhibit, Skating Rink, Hotel and many restaurants inside.
3. Fort Edmonton Park. Go back in time 150 years. Ride a steam train, bake bread the old fashioned way, learn about the fur trade, and the pioneer years of 1885. One of the best tourist attractions in Edmonton.
4. The Devonian Botanic Gardens. Locates 20 minutes outside of the city these gardens are run by the University of Alberta.
5. The Fairmont Hotel MacDonald is located right in downtown Edmonton. It is one of the city's oldest hotels and overlooks the River Valley. Even if you don't want to stay there you can drop by, look around and have a meal in their restaurant.
6. The Winspear Centre. Listen to symphonies and musical performances. One of the top tourist attractions in Edmonton.
7. The Muttart Conservatory. The Muttart is located at the bottom of Connor's Hill in the Edmonton River Valley. It has 4 pyramids including a tropical, desert, temperate and show pyramid. It's warm even in the winter months.
8. The High level Streetcar. This streetcar was originally bought from Japan and you'll be able to tell from the Japanese Characters in the car it's original Heritage. It runs over the High Level Bridge in the summer time and leaves behind the old Strathcona Farmer's Market.
9. The Space and Science Center. The center has many educational and interactive displays including some about weather, space travel. It has an Imax screen and a dome theater called the Margaret Ziedler Star Theater.
10. Whyte Avenue. The central location of Edmonton's nightlife. It has shops, restaurants, clubs and bars. Best visited in the summer it will be alive with life on a Friday or Saturday evening.
These 10 tourist attractions in Edmonton will give you an idea of what to do when you visit and what the locals enjoy.
