| Edmonton is the capital of Alberta a Canadian | | | | health care. It is important to be proactive in taking |
| province.It has a northern continental climate with | | | | care of your own health, but primary health care is |
| extreme seasonal temperatures. It is well known for | | | | always available through the public health care. |
| its scenic river valley and a thriving music and art | | | | More than 400 bars, lounges, and pubs in Edmonton. |
| community. It has a growing population of more than | | | | You can also meet your friends over a coffee, or if |
| one million people. | | | | you wish, get your wine, beer or liquor at a liquor |
| The role of the Tourism is to plan, implement and | | | | store. |
| evaluate marketing, sales and communications | | | | It has over 1500 restaurants to choose from, running |
| programs to increase travel and promote Greater | | | | the full range from affordable fast food, to |
| Edmonton as a must see tourist destination. | | | | interesting ethnic restaurants, to fine dining. |
| The Festival City showcasing Canadas first fringe | | | | It has a booming economy and a diverse and |
| theatre festival, an outdoor Shakespeare festival and | | | | creative workforce. If you are moving to Canada |
| one of the worlds finest folk music festivals are only | | | | from another country, you must go through |
| three of the over 30 festivals put on in each year | | | | Edmonton is recognized throughout Canada as a |
| not only in the summer, but throughout the year. | | | | leader in childrens education, college and university |
| The city has a fascinating history. There are over 25 | | | | training and as a centre of research. It is the home |
| museums, lots of parks and river side green space | | | | of some of the best colleges and universities in |
| and activities and sports to keep anybody busy and | | | | Canada... |
| happy. | | | | Check out the smaller towns around the city. Head |
| Attractions include some of the following the Mall, | | | | out to Saint Albert. Or you can head east to |
| Provincial Museum of Alberta Edmonton Space and | | | | Sherwood Park on the western edge of Elk Island |
| Science Centre, Valley Zoo, Fort Park, John Janzen | | | | National Park, or south to Leduc and Albertas farm |
| Nature Centre River Valley Parks Muttart, | | | | country. |
| Conservatory Candy Cane Lane Christmas Lights, | | | | For those travelling between Canada and the US, |
| City of Archives Telephone and Historical Centre | | | | new rules come into effect January 23rd, 2007. |
| Alberta Aviation Museum area attractions. | | | | Take a trip. |
| In Edmonton, everyone has access to world class | | | | |