Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta, is located on the North Saskatchewan River in the central region of Canada. It is also known as Canada’s ‘Festival City’ as it hosts many cultural events. The city is famous for its scenic river valley and a thriving music and art community.
Driving through Edmonton, one often feels more like they’re in the midst of a forest than in a thriving city known for its summer festivals. It offers stunning with many natural areas best for enjoying a leisurely day outdoors. Edmonton is surrounded by wonderful countryside and situated just a few hours away from the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains. Shine or rain, there is always something fun to do in Edmonton. When the snow melts in spring, Edmonton offers various outdoor activities to visitors such as camping, hiking, biking, canoeing and inline skating.
In-line skating Edmonton’s summer weather as well as terrain provide good conditions for in-line skating. There are 400+ kilometers of public pathways to provide various levels of difficulty and wind along the wonderful North Saskatchewan River past the city’s downtown core.
Golf
Edmonton is home to some of Canada’s best golf courses. As city’s northern location exposes it to extended daylight in summer, you could start golfing very early and finish late. While golfing in Edmonton, you’ll find various courses within the city, during the season that typically runs from May to October.
Swimming
Edmonton’s outdoor pools are some of the best summer attractions available in the city. Just grab your swimsuit and towel, your family and friends, and take the plunge into Edmonton’s outdoor pools!
Canoeing
For those looking for outdoor activities and fun on the water, there are many places in and around Edmonton. The North Saskatchewan River, running right through the city, is famous for kayaking and canoeing. Even there are a lot of small lakes around the city that are suitable for canoeing.
So, plan a visit to the diverse Canadian travel destination… an incredible experience awaits you…!