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Downtown Edmonton is a walkable, business-friendly neighborhood with convenient options for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Many visitors come to enjoy the natural beauty of the riverfront, while others visit for the local theater. With hotels and accommodation to suit everyone's tastes, Downtown Edmonton serves as a good starting point for exploring the greater Edmonton area.

Sightseeing around Downtown Edmonton

The local theaters might be a top draw, but there are many others. You can check out the local talent at Citadel Theatre, Winspear Centre, and Francis Winspear Centre for Music. Attractions like Art Gallery of Alberta, Strathcona Streetcar Barn and Museum, and Varscona Theatre can be part of your cultural tour. Notable landmarks include Sir Winston Churchill Square, High Level Bridge, and Rutherford House. Bring the family to The Valley Zoo, Alley Kat Brewery, and Whitemud Equine Learning Centre.

Popular activities in the area include shopping and attending sporting events. Why not cheer with the crowd at Telus Field, Kinsmen Sports Centre, or Commonwealth Stadium? Muttart Conservatory, Mill Creek Ravine Park, or William Hawrelak Park are ideal spots to enjoy the outdoors. Plan to do some shopping while in town? Consider Edmonton City Centre, Kingsway Mall, and Southgate Center. Edmonton Ski Club, Rexall Place, and Snow Valley Ski Club are other spots for some local fun.

A few of the most popular sights in the area include West Edmonton Mall, University of Alberta, and Fort Edmonton Park. Magic Lantern Princess Theatre, Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, and Royal Museum of Alberta are other top spots to see.

Getting around Downtown Edmonton

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Bay-Enterprise Square Station, Corona Station, or Central Station.

Edmonton, AB (YEG-Edmonton Intl.) is the closest major airport, 16.4 miles (26.3 km) from Downtown Edmonton.