Edmonton boasts one of the best arts scenes in western Canada \u2013 with top museums, galleries, and festivals \u2013 along with top shopping and a vibrant history. Here are the top eight things to check out when visiting Edmonton<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Shop the West Edmonton Mall<\/b><\/p>\n West Edmonton Mall is North America\u2019s largest mall and was once the largest in the world, at nearly 500,000 square metres. With over 800 stores, 100 dining venues, an amusement park, indoor wave pool with multiple waterslides, a skating rink, and more, you\u2019ll never run out of things to do here.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Check Out Some Art<\/b><\/p>\n Housed in a stunning modernist building, Edmonton\u2019s Art Gallery of Alberta features over 6,000 paintings, sculptures, and installations including both contemporary and historical pieces from both Canadian and international artists. With rotating exhibits, an onsite restaurant and theatre, and a changing roster of lectures and workshops, any art enthusiast will delight in a visit to this gallery.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Take In Some Culture<\/b><\/p>\n Located in the city\u2019s downtown Arts District, the Royal Alberta Museum is western Canada\u2019s largest museum, housing fascinating exhibits documenting the province\u2019s rich history. You\u2019ll get to admire a vast assortment of dinosaur fossils, an aquarium, and more, along with displays on the province\u2019s indigenous culture and political history. <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Explore the River Valley Parks<\/b><\/p>\n Spanning over 7,000 hectares, Edmonton\u2019s North Saskatchewan River Valley Parks System is Canada\u2019s largest urban park. With over 150km of trails, walkways, and golf courses, along with 11 lakes, there are endless opportunities for kayaking, hiking, cross-country skiing, and more. <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Visit the Alberta Legislature<\/b><\/p>\n Overlooking the tranquil North Saskatchewan River is the stately Alberta Legislature Building, dating back to 1913. Any history buff should be sure to take in one of the free tours of the building to learn about the fascinating political history of the province and breathtaking architecture of the building itself. The building is also home to a theatre and gallery showcasing impressive historical artworks.<\/span><\/p>\n Attend a Festival<\/b><\/p>\n Known as \u2018The Festival City\u2019, Edmonton hosts over 100 festivals each year. With a variety of festivals for music, dance, art, film, sports, and more, you\u2019re sure to find something to suite your interests. Check out the famous Fringe Theatre Festival to see top theatre performances, or the Boardwalk Ice Festival for some stunning ice carving sculptures.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Enjoy the Muttart Conservatory <\/b><\/p>\n Plant enthusiasts will be enamored with the stunning Muttart Conservatory botanical garden which is home to more than 700 species of plants housed in three iconic glass pyramids. Each pyramid is its own climate regulated biome \u2013 one Tropical, one Arid, and one Temperate. After a day exploring the vast assortment of breathtaking plant life, enjoy a leisurely meal at the conservatory\u2019s on-site restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n Stroll Through Old Strathcona <\/b><\/p>\n The eclectic neighbourhood of Old Strathcona, located just south of downtown Edmonton, is celebrated for its unique shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, and nightclubs. Walk down the area\u2019s Whyte Avenue and enjoy the historic architecture, trendy shopping, and tasty cuisine, or visit the Old Strathcona Famer\u2019s Market for some fresh local produce.<\/span><\/p>\n Ready to find your next home in Edmonton<\/a>? Whether you\u2019re after a trendy condo or a stately stone estate, our top Sotheby\u2019s International Realty Canada agents have options for you<\/a>.<\/p>\n Source: Wikimedia Commons, Flickr<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Edmonton boasts one of the best arts scenes in western Canada \u2013 with top museums, galleries, and festivals \u2013 along with top shopping and a vibrant history. Here are the…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":20982,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[392],"tags":[1697,1698,857,1644,1696],"class_list":["post-20896","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-style-and-design","tag-edmonton-real-estate","tag-things-to-do-in-edmonton","tag-edmonton","tag-alberta-real-estate","tag-edmonton-neighbourhoods"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/West_Edmonton_Mall_Interior.jpg\")
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