Edmonton HolidaysCanada
Edmonton, on the Saskatchewan River, is one of Canada's northernmost cities and it's essential to bring serious wool gear if visiting between November and March. One big attraction is the sprawling West Edmonton Mall, although the city does host over 30 festivals yearly, concentrated on art and, sometimes, food. It …
How to get to Edmonton
Here's what you need to know about getting to Edmonton. You can see the cheapest month to fly and a snapshot of flight prices for the following month. Also, don't forget to factor in your travelling time - the typical flight from London Heathrow to Edmonton takes 10 hours, 10 minutes.
When to go to Edmonton
Typical Holiday Price
£845 per person
The average price of hotels and apartments in Edmonton varies according to the time of year. To help you plan when to go, we've looked at the hotels available on our site, then worked out the average price per night for the quietest and the busiest months.
Cheapest Month to Visit
October
Based on a typical 1 week holiday - adding together the cost of flights and accommodation - October is the cheapest month to go to Edmonton.
Where to stay in Edmonton
Whatever your travelling style, we can help find you the perfect place to stay. From luxurious hotels to practical apartments, these are our most popular places in Edmonton, according to other travellers.
Edmonton is a decent city, but lacks the draw of large businesses, nightlife, and interesting foodie options. The frigid cold weather in winter does not help in making the province's Capital a less than ideal spot to visit. If you do find yourself traveling to the "City of Champions," you may want to visit in the summer months (June-August) unless you're looking for some outdoor winter activities.
I have lived in Edmonton all my life, and I love it here! There are lots of awesome things to see and do especially in the summer time with the fringe festival, the folk festival, and k days. We have a beautiful art museum, and lots of interesting and delicious places to eat (noorish for vegans!)
Edmonton is the capital of the Province of Alberta, and the city itself has a population of over three quarters of a million people, actually more than the population of San Francisco. The greater metropolitan area is over 1.1 million. This is a corporate staging point for a lot of activity farther north, where tar sands and shale oil are being reclaimed for an energy hungry continent. Consequently the petro-chemical industries are strong local employers. It is the fifth largest city in Canada, and although is is farther north than its sisters in Saskatchewan, Regina and Winnipeg, the climate is actually drier and warmer. The city loves their Oilers hockey team, and their CFL football team, the Eskimos, have won the grey cup in the past.
Edmonton is a typical northern community. It's cold and there are limited outdoor activities to do. West Edmonton Mall was once something spectacular but it is showing it's age and other malls have caught up to it. It's still worth seeing.