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Overview

Health and safety is a top priority

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.

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.

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

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