Edmonton, Canada is home to the largest shopping and entertainment center in the world! Edmonton is the capital and second largest city in the Canadian province of Alberta. Located in the central part of Alberta in western Canada, visitors can arrive at Edmonton International Airport. The Colossal West Edmonton Mall includes not only the globeﾒs largest place to shop but also a water and amusement park and any number of kid friendly arcades, great for vacation fun! Edmonton is famous in Canada for the multitude of professional theater companies, opera, ballet, symphony and live music performance options. Edmonton has a number of festivals that celebrate the rich cultural heritage and long history of immigration to the city, including the 'Itﾒs all Greek to Me' or the 'Taste of Ukraine.' This diversity makes the city one of the best places in Canada to discover restaurants. One of the best neighborhoods to investigate is around Whyte Avenue, where visitors will find trendy cafes and boutiques.

Not far away from Edmonton, visitors can visit Jasper National Park. This is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. The park is internationally prominent for its wildlife viewing and in the winter months, for skiing at Marmot Basin. The Province of Alberta is also home to Calgary, which was the first Canadian city to host the Olympic Winter Games in 1988. This Olympic history makes Calgary one of the best destinations for winter sports enthusiasts. Guests to Alberta will find that there is no shortage of attractions, whether in Edmonton or elsewhere in the province.