Explore Edmonton

Welcome to Edmonton, a vibrant, welcoming, and walkable city known for its scenic River Valley, dynamic arts scene, and warm hospitality. Delegates can explore world‑class attractions, diverse neighborhoods, and outdoor spaces all within easy reach of the downtown core. Whether you're looking for culture, nature, dining, or entertainment, Edmonton offers plenty to experience before and after conference hours.

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Visitor Guide

The following Visitor Guide outlines key travel information for delegates, covering local climate, tax and tipping norms, currency, airport access, rideshare availability, and an overview of Edmonton’s easy‑to‑navigate downtown grid.

What Edmonton Is Known For 

  • Capital of Alberta and one of Canada’s fastest growing cities 

  • Famous as Canada’s “Festival City” with 50+ annual festivals 

  • Home to major attractions such as West Edmonton Mall and the Royal Alberta Museum 

  • Gateway to Jasper National Park and the Canadian Rockies 

  • One of Canada’s sunniest cities with 325 sunny days per year 

  • August temperatures typically 20°C–30°C 

  • Dry climate with warm summers and cold winters 

  • No provincial sales tax in Alberta 

  • Only the federal GST applies 

  • Standard tipping is 15–20% in restaurants, cafés, bars 

  • Taxi and rideshare drivers generally receive 10–20% 

  • Canadian Dollar (CAD) 

  • Taptopay widely accepted 

  • Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is about 30 minutes from downtown and the Edmonton Convention Centre 

  • Uber and other rideshare services operate throughout Edmonton 

  • Numbered avenues run east–west and increase northward 

  • Numbered streets run north–south and increase westward 

  • The center of the grid is 100 Street & 100 Avenue, making navigation simple for visitors