A Summer Weekend in Alberta’s Capital

Much like Calgary to the south, Edmonton is a city in Alberta that’s often treated as just a “pass-through” city by most travelers – if they even make it here at all. But, just as there’s more to Calgary than its proximity to the Rocky Mountains, there are reasons you should consider visiting Edmonton, too.

Edmonton is a city of just under 1 million people in central Alberta. It’s the capital of the province, and its history goes back quite a long way; Fort Edmonton was established as a major trading post for the Hudson’s Bay Company back in 1795, though people were living in the area long before.

Today, Edmonton is a growing metropolitan center. It’s known as “Canada’s Festival City,”…