Edmonton itinerary: 1 to 2 days
Plans for one and two days in Edmonton, day by day: Old Strathcona, the Muttart Conservatory and the High Level Bridge first, then West Edmonton Mall, Telus World of Science, the Royal Alberta Museum, the Art Gallery of Alberta and the Legislature Building on day two. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 2 days
Edmonton in 1 day
Day 1
Old Strathcona
Historic district south of the river with early twentieth-century buildings, independent shops, cafes and theatres, and a Saturday farmers' market.
Muttart Conservatory
Four glass pyramids on the river valley's south bank holding temperate, arid and tropical gardens plus changing displays, a good indoor stop in any season.
High Level Bridge
Tall steel bridge of 1913 spanning the North Saskatchewan River, with a view of the river valley and downtown.
Edmonton in 2 days
Day 1
West Edmonton Mall
One of the largest shopping malls in North America, with a water park, an amusement park, an aquarium and hundreds of shops.
Telus World of Science
Science centre in the north-west of the city with hands-on exhibits, an observatory, an IMAX cinema and a planetarium.
Alberta Aviation Museum
Museum in a former hangar on the old city airport with historic aircraft, mostly from Canadian military and bush flying.
Chinatown and Little Italy, Edmonton
Two adjoining districts north of downtown with Chinese and Italian restaurants, groceries and shops along 97th Street and 107th Avenue.
Edmonton City Hall
City hall at Churchill Square, a modern building with a glass pyramid, a courtyard and an adjacent fountain.
Muttart Conservatory
Four glass pyramids on the river valley's south bank holding temperate, arid and tropical gardens plus changing displays, a good indoor stop in any season.
Day 2
Royal Alberta Museum
The province's museum of human and natural history, with galleries on Indigenous history, wildlife and fossils.
Art Gallery of Alberta
Contemporary art museum in a striking building of steel and glass on Churchill Square, with changing exhibitions.
Alberta Legislature Building
Beaux-Arts seat of the provincial government of 1913 on the river, with free tours, a rotunda and grounds.
High Level Bridge
Tall steel bridge of 1913 spanning the North Saskatchewan River, with a view of the river valley and downtown.
Old Strathcona
Historic district south of the river with early twentieth-century buildings, independent shops, cafes and theatres, and a Saturday farmers' market.
Watch: Edmonton
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Edmonton
Summer, from June to August, has warm and long days, and it hosts the festivals, including the Edmonton Folk Music Festival in August and the Fringe Theatre Festival in the same month. Winters are long and very cold, with deep freezes in January, but the city is lively with indoor attractions and winter festivals. Spring and autumn are short and variable.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Edmonton on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Edmonton on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Edmonton on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Canada from Airalo
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Tips for Edmonton
- Old Strathcona, south of the river, is the lively arts and cafe district; it is reached from downtown by bus and is best explored on foot.
- West Edmonton Mall is a large attraction with a water park, an amusement park and an aquarium, and sits about 8 km from downtown.
- Downtown, the Legislature grounds and the river valley paths can be walked, but the city is spread out and a car, bus or LRT makes it easier.
- Winters are long and very cold, so use indoor attractions and check what is open; the river valley trails are good in summer.
- The Alberta Legislature Building offers free tours; check which days and hours they run before planning.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
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Photo credits
- Alberta Aviation Museum: CambridgeBayWeather, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alberta Legislature Building: WinterforceMedia WinterE229, Public domain
- Art Gallery of Alberta: IQRemix from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chinatown and Little Italy, Edmonton: Johntwrl ( talk ) ( Uploads ), Public domain
- Edmonton City Hall: Hugh Lee, CC BY-SA 2.0
- High Level Bridge: unknown author, Public domain
- Muttart Conservatory: WinterE229 WinterforceMedia, Public domain
- Old Strathcona: Yuet Man Lee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Royal Alberta Museum: Mack Male, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Telus World of Science: WinterforceMedia( WinterE229 ), Public domain
- West Edmonton Mall: GoToVan from Vancouver, Canada, CC BY 2.0
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
