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Inside Background
History 
Edmonton has a long, long history, with human habitation of the area beginning...
Last edited: July 15, 2006
Neighborhoods 
Chinatown (97th Street north of 104 Street) is east of downtown and is, of...
Last edited: November 26, 2007
Recommended Reading 
Visitors interested in reading up on Edmonton should check out these books...
Last edited: July 07, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Tourists can call 1-800-463-4667 for information, or stop by any of the centers...
Last edited: September 24, 2008
Weather & When to Go 
In terms of weather, the best time of year to travel to Edmonton is Jun-Aug...
Last edited: May 27, 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Air  Most travelers reach Edmonton by airplane.  Edmonton International Airport...
Last edited: September 01, 2008
Getting Around 
Edmonton has several options tourists can use to make their way around the...
Last edited: June 26, 2006
Public Transportation 
Visitors wishing to get around Edmonton without a car will be happy to learn...
Last edited: February 23, 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
One great day trip from Edmonton is to Elk Island National Park.  Drive east...
Last edited: August 21, 2008
Events & Festivals 
Edmonton has a great many festivals and events all through the year.  Some...
Last edited: September 09, 2007
Family Travel 
Edmonton is a very family friendly city and there are lots of things to do with...
Last edited: October 15, 2008
Nightlife 
Visitors interested in bars and nightclubs of Edmonton should know about the...
Last edited: April 06, 2008
The Performing Arts 
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra performs at the Francis Winspear Centre for...
Last edited: December 19, 2007
Shopping 
The most obvious shopping in Edmonton is West Edmonton Mall (WEM), one of the...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Sports & Activities 
Edmonton has a professional Canadian Football League (CFL) football team, the...
Last edited: May 27, 2007
Commonwealth Stadium 
This seat costs about $30 and as you can see from the photo there are many...
Last edited: April 17, 2008
Hermitage Park 
Wildlife in Hermitage Park, Edmonton.  These photos don't give justice to the...
Last edited: May 29, 2006
Whyte Avenue 
Whyte Avenue is a main street on Edmonton's south side, also called Old...
Last edited: August 20, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
There are so many great places to dine out in Edmonton. Like many cities, the...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Dining with a View 
You can't talk about dining with a view in Edmonton without talking about " La...
Last edited: May 29, 2007
Special Occasion Dining 
  To start: La Ronde (see "Dining with a View") Next: Hardware Grill  An...
Last edited: September 09, 2007
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Inside Canada: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Coins/Notes  Canada has both paper money and coins.  There are currently six...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Crossing the border is usually quick and painless, but these days many...
Last edited: December 02, 2008
Emergencies 
 In case of all fire, police or medical emergencies, call 911 to contact help...
Last edited: May 27, 2006
Important Phrases 
French and English are the official languages of Canada and are most commonly...
Last edited: September 24, 2008
Telephones 
Telephones in Canada work exactly like telephones in the USA, and similarly to...
Last edited: August 26, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants.  It is...
Last edited: September 10, 2008
Canadian Cuisine 
Canada is a country of immigrants. With the exception of the Aboriginal...
Last edited: May 29, 2007
Drive from USA: No Passport til June '09 
Through May 31, 2009, if you are traveling to Canada from the United States by...
Last edited: December 03, 2008
DWI or DUI - Driving convictions 
Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been...
Last edited: October 08, 2008
Electricity 
Canada's electrical supply and electrical outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are the...
Last edited: August 25, 2006
Fuel Prices 
In Canada the price of gasoline (petrol) is expressed in Canadian dollars per...
Last edited: August 21, 2008
Holidays in Canada 
Canada's Statutory Holidays  While there are a number of holidays in Canada...
Last edited: December 01, 2008
Metric System 
Canada officially uses the metric system of measurement.  Online Conversion...
Last edited: March 28, 2008
Rental Cars 
The following car rental companies have locations at most major airports: Alamo...
Last edited: April 28, 2008
Taxes 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) This federal tax of 5% (lowered from 7% to 6% on...
Last edited: August 11, 2008
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