Edmonton Map, Alberta

Edmonton History

First European to enter Edmonton was Anthony Henday in the year 1754 and by the year 1795 Hudson’s Bay Company had established Ford Edmonton on the Northern Bank of the river for their trading needs. Edmonton had started to grow economically after this place was built for business purposes. read more

Edmonton Travel Guide

Edmonton is located on the steep banks of the North Saskatchewan River, a sophisticated and multiethnic city with convivial populace retaining the atmosphere of a much smaller, friendlier town. Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta and the sixth-largest city in Canada with a population of about one million, the largest metropolitan population in the province. Not only its size is impressive, but also the diverse... read more

Edmonton Nightlife

 The Bar Wild at Whyte Avenue caters to a variety of musical tastes and is a fun place to be in. Students will find the drink specials very budget friendly. A popular Whyte Avenue haunt is the Urban Lounge which features little-known bands as well as big names. It is the perfect place to enjoy some live entertainment and on days when there is no stage show, the dance floor is kept packed by playing a scintillating... read more

Edmonton Sightseeing

·   Royal Alberta Museum.  This is a modern museum.  It exhibits the history of the people of Alberta.  It has three permanent galleries.  One is the Wild Alberta which shows natural history with the help of some interactive materials.  Another is the Gallery of Aboriginal Culture which informs the ancient history of Alberta and its people.  Last is the Natural History Gallery which displays minerals and... read more