Edmonton attractions

Ice District - Neon Sign Museum

The conference is being hosted in the centre of Edmonton’s Ice district where you can find a great number of restaurants and activities. Take a 5 minute walk to the Neon Sign Museum featuring a collection of historic signs that tell a story about Edmonton’s neon past.

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River Valley

22 times the size of Central Park and extending approximately 88 kilometres (55 mi) and encompassing over 7,300 hectares (18,000 acres) of land, the North Saskatchewan River Valley park system is a major attraction for any outdoor enthusiast. Although in the middle of the capital city, you can explore endless trails that can sometimes make you feel like you are in the middle of a parkland forest. You can explore the river valley on foot or try renting a bike (tandem bike anybody?) or even a segway with River Valley Adventure.

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Indigenous Peoples Experience (Fort Edmonton Park)

The Indigenous Peoples Experience at Fort Edmonton Park is an immersive and comprehensive exhibit. The exhibit explores the rich and beautiful cultures of First Nations and Métis Peoples while encouraging visitors to seek out the truths as lived by Indigenous Peoples before and after Canada became a country.

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Legislature Grounds - Edmonton Street Car - Whyte Ave

Take the Light-Rail Transit (LRT) or walk to the Legislature Grounds to check out one of the locations that was used in the filming of the HBO show Last of Us. If you are a LEGO fan, take a walk down the stairs and you can find a 120,000 piece LEGO replica for the legislature grounds with lots of fun cameos.

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Once you are done at the legislature take a 10min walk to catch a ride on the Edmonton Street Car and learn about Edmonton’s history while riding in one of the restored historical street cars. Make sure to bring cash as even their payment systems are in the traditional way!

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The last stop of the street car leaves you in the centre of Whyte Avenue which hosts a wide variety of local shops, cafes and restaurants. If you are in the mood for ice cream try the purple ube soft serve at Yelo’d!

Muttart Conservatory

The Muttart Conservatory, one of Canada's largest indoor botanical collections, is nestled in the river valley. It features more than 700 species of plants in 3 pyramids that contain climate-regulated biomes: arid, temperate, tropical. They also have a fourth feature pyramid where you can enjoy unique themed displays.

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Royal Alberta Museum

The Royal Alberta Museum is the largest museum in Western Canada. They have beautiful Natural and Human History halls chronicling Alberta's people, animals, and landscapes. You can even meet some live critters in their Bug Gallery!

Photo credit: Christophe Benard Photography – Edmonton Architectural Photographer