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From touchdown to takeoff, Edmonton is raising the bar for health and safety. Our facilities and hotels don’t just look and feel clean, they’re verified clean — backed by the Destination Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ Accreditation, making Edmonton one of the safest destinations around.

Edmonton, Alberta, and the extraordinary adventures that await. From the moment you visit the roaming plains bison at Elk Island National Park, taste the inventive dishes created by our award-winning chefs, or lose yourself at one of our incredible festivals, you’ll see why Edmonton is a vacation destination unlike any other. Plus, a little trip planning never hurt anyone!

The currency in Canada is the Canadian Dollar (CAD).

Edmonton is in the Mountain Time Zone.

PACK YOUR BAGS In Edmonton, the summers are warm and

For emergency services dial 911.

For COVID-19 updates and current provincial health guidelines, visit: alberta.ca/covid19 The legal drinking age in Alberta is 18 years-old. The age to smoke or consume cannabis in Alberta is 18 years-old. Alberta does not have a provincial sales tax, making it one of the best places to shop in Canada. Tipping is customary in Canadian restaurants and gratuities are seldom included in the final bill. Most people tip approximately 15-20% on the total bill before tax, which may be adjusted based on your service experience.

comfortable, and the winters are brisk and dry. No matter the season, there’s always plenty of sunlight! The winter months bring you Narnia-like landscapes and more opportunities to spot the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). From June to August you can expect warm, dry days with up to 17 hours of sunshine. Forgot to pack an item? Don’t worry! You’ll find everything from big-name retailers to local boutiques in Edmonton – not to mention North America’s largest shopping and entertainment centre, West Edmonton Mall.

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SUMMER PACKING CHECKLIST: • Shorts & tank tops or t-shirts • Light jacket • Sneakers & sandals • Sunglasses & a hat • Sunscreen

WINTER PACKING CHECKLIST: • Thick winter jacket • Hat, mitts & a scarf • Warm winter boots • Add layers for extra warmth

Happy to Help While Edmonton no longer has a bricks and mortar visitor centre, you can get in touch with us directly via social media. Send us a DM on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter and we’ll get back to you with our best recommendations, tips and advice. You can also drop us a line at info@exploreedmonton.com or call us at 780-401-7696

Visit our friends at TIX on the Square (9930 102 Ave), Edmonton City Hall (1 Sir Winston Churchill Square), the Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre (9820 107 Street NW) or stop by the information booth at the Edmonton International Airport (located on the arrivals level across from Door 7), for information on all the great things to see and do in Edmonton.

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