The Edmonton Valley Zoo is in the river valley to the southwest of the city centre. The former AGA building was demolished in July 2007 to make way for construction of a new facility designed by Randall Stout. [226] Edmonton also hosts a number of winter festivals, one of the oldest being the Silver Skate Festival. Edmonton is known for its natural scenery, food, history and facilities. [296] Edmonton had the fourth-most homicides in 2013 at 27. 1:33 First-of-its-kind housing coming to Edmonton for homeless patients after E.R. Later, the summer of 2021 saw the temperature rise above 29C (84F) on 23 days between June and August, while nearly breaking the record high temperature on June 30 with a temperature of 37.0C (98.6F). West Edmonton Mall is literally the size of a city and the Old Strathcona farmers market is famous for a reason. [346][347], Both the Edmonton Public Schools and the Edmonton Catholic School District provide support and resources for those wishing to homeschool their children. [282] In the current 43rd Canadian Parliament, eight MPs are members of the Conservative Party of Canada, while the remaining MP is part of the New Democratic Party. Ahead of watching this matchup, heres everything you need to know about Tuesdays action on the ice. Edmonton, Canada. [23][125], Larger residential areas within Edmonton's six suburban sectors,[125] each comprising multiple neighbourhoods,[126] include Heritage Valley, Kaskitayo, Riverbend, Terwillegar Heights and Windermere (southwest sector); The Grange, Lewis Farms and West Jasper Place (west sector); Big Lake (northwest sector); Castle Downs, Lake District and The Palisades (north sector); Casselman-Steele Heights, Clareview, Hermitage, Londonderry and Pilot Sound (northeast sector); and Ellerslie, The Meadows, Mill Woods and Southeast Edmonton (southeast sector). It sometimes floods Edmonton's river valley, most notably in the North Saskatchewan River flood of 1915. [215] Across 102 Avenue is the Citadel Theatre, named after The Salvation Army Citadel in which Joe Shoctor first started the Citadel Theatre Company in 1965. Edmonton is known as "The Gateway to the North" and the [225] Other summer festivals in and around Edmonton include the Edmonton Heritage Festival, Taste of Edmonton, Chaos Alberta Festival, Interstellar Rodeo, Big Valley Jamboree, Pigeon Lake Music Festival, Edmonton Rockfest, Edmonton International Reggae Jamboree Festival, Edmonton Blues Festival and Cariwest. The airport provides passenger service to destinations in the United States, Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean. You've come to the right place. Many of these boundaries have been changed, adjusted and renamed while the city has grown. [196], During the 1970s and 1980s, Edmonton became a major financial centre, with both regional offices of Canada's major banks and locally based institutions opening. It empties via the Saskatchewan River, Lake Winnipeg, and the Nelson River into Hudson Bay. The Edmonton Oilers (24-18-3) and the Seattle Kraken (26-13-4) meet in Edmonton, Alberta on January 17, 2023 at Rogers Place, starting at 9:00 PM ET on ROOT SPORTS Northwest. Investigative journalism from the Star's award-winning journalists. [26], Edmonton is a cultural, governmental and educational centre. An airport representative told CTV News Edmonton the low-lying fog and low visibility was affecting arriving and departing flights on Tuesday, with some being diverted to Calgary. Scotiabank Theatre (formerly known as Silver City), at the west end of the mall, is a theatre with 12 screens and an IMAX.[27]. [4] In the 2016 Census, it had a population of 1,321,426, making it the sixth largest CMA in Canada by population. Edmonton is also home to two of Alberta's five Unitarian Universalist congregations the Unitarian Church of Edmonton[189] and the Westwood Unitarian Congregation;[190] the other three are located in Calgary, Lethbridge, and Red Deer. In addition to a collection of artifacts tracing the history of the telephone, the museum has its own theatre featuring a brief film led by the robot Xeldon. [35][36] In Cree, the area is known as amiskwacwskahikan,[37] which translates to "Beaver Hills House" and references the location's proximity to the Beaver Hills east of Edmonton. [45] Fort Edmonton was built within "musket-shot range" of the rival NWC's Fort Augustus. (table). Major roadways include Kingsway, Yellowhead Trail (Highway16), Whitemud Drive and Anthony Henday Drive. This area also has two independent movie theatres, the Garneau and Princess, as well as several live theatre, music, and comedy venues.[236]. With a land area of 685.25km2 (264.58sqmi), it had a population density of 1,360.9/km2 (3,524.7/sqmi) in 2016. [300] Service on the Canadian from Vancouver as far east as Winnipeg, including to Edmonton, resumed on December 11, 2020, with one round trip per week. Venues for Edmonton's professional and junior sports teams include Commonwealth Stadium (Edmonton Elks), Argyll Velodrome, Rogers Place (Oilers and Oil Kings), RE/MAX Field (Riverhawks), the Edmonton Expo Centre (Stingers), and Clarke Stadium (FC Edmonton, Huskies and Wildcats). [207], Edmonton also has many big box shopping centres and power centres. [79], The city is known for having cold winters, though its weather is milder than Regina, Saskatoon or Winnipeg,[85] all of which are on a more southerly latitude than Edmonton. 11 in Alberta. [233], There are several key areas of nightlife in Edmonton. The Edmonton Oilers (24-18-3) and the Seattle Kraken (26-13-4) meet in Edmonton, Alberta on January 17, 2023 at Rogers Place, starting at 9:00 PM ET on ROOT SPORTS Northwest. Demographics [ edit] [93][94][95][96], A massive cluster of thunderstorms swept through Edmonton on July 11, 2004, with large hail and over 100mm (3.9in) of rain reported within an hour in many places. [98], Twelve tornadoes had been recorded in Edmonton between 1890 and 1989,[99] and eight since 1990. Both newspapers are owned by the Postmedia Network. [173], The 2021 census reported that immigrants (individuals born outside Canada) comprise 324,315 persons or 32.5% of the total population of Edmonton. The arrival of the CPR and the C&E Railway helped bring settlers and entrepreneurs from eastern Canada, Europe, the U.S. and other parts of the world. That year, more than 150 Canadians visited Nashville to attend Alberta-born Brett Kissel's Grand Ole Opry debut and to meet with Sister Cities representatives. WebCurrent local time in Canada Alberta Edmonton. [120] The CRB consists of 24 member municipalities 22 of which are within the Edmonton CMA and two of which are outside the CMA. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300. [333], Together, the Waste Management Centre and Wastewater Treatment plant are known as the Edmonton Waste Management Centre of Excellence. All three school boards and public charter schools are funded through provincial grants and property taxes. [203] In early 2020, CN Rail announced that it was closing its Montreal control centre and would eventually close its Vancouver control centre as well, with a goal to consolidate all of its control operations into Edmonton. Edmonton, city, capital of Alberta, Canada. [361] Most of Edmonton's conventional television stations have made the switch to over-the-air digital broadcasting. CN Rail's North American operational facility is located in the city, as well as a major intermodal facility that handles all incoming freight from the port of Prince Rupert, British Columbia. [334], There are four main hospitals serving Edmonton: University of Alberta Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Misericordia Community Hospital, and Grey Nuns Community Hospital. [287] Edmonton Fire Rescue is one of nine Canadian fire departments which are accredited by the Centre for Public Safety Excellence. Other past notable sports teams include; the Edmonton Grads, a women's basketball team with 108 local, provincial, national, and international titles and the world champions for 17 years in a row; the Edmonton Trappers, a Triple-A level baseball team with multiple division and league titles in the Pacific Coast League, and; the Edmonton Rush, a box lacrosse team with one league championship. [326], An anaerobic digester began service in April 2021, and has the capacity to process 40,000 tonnes of organic waste annually. [55] Many impoverished families moved to subsistence farms outside the city, while others fled to greener pastures in other provinces. [199] Other major financial institutions include Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), ATB Financial, Servus Credit Union (formerly Capital City Savings), TD Canada Trust and Manulife Financial. Other Abrahamic religions active in Edmonton include the Bah Faith, operating a Bah Centre in Norwood, and Druze, with its Canadian Druze Centre located in the Northwest Industrial District. WebEdmonton is a young city that loves any excuse to go out on the town, even in a snowstorm. [365][366] The magazine Vue Weekly, a weekly publication which focused on alternative news, was published in Edmonton from 1995 to 2018. Residents experience 18 hours of sunlight a day in the summer and how the first snowfall of the winter transforms the river valley into a winter wonderland. [310] The four-year South LRT extension was opened in full on April 24, 2010, which sees trains travelling to Century Park[311] (located at 23 Avenue and 111 Street), making stops at South Campus and Southgate Centre along the way. [citation needed], Past notable hockey teams in Edmonton include: the original junior hockey incarnation of the Edmonton Oil Kings, with multiple league and national Memorial Cup championships playing in the Western Hockey League; the Edmonton Flyers, with multiple Lester Patrick Cups and one national Allan Cup, and; the Edmonton Roadrunners of the American Hockey League. 11 in Alberta. WebRead latest breaking news, updates, and headlines. [299], Service on the entire Canadian route was temporarily suspended on March 31, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The vast majority of students attend schools in the two large English-language boards: Edmonton Public Schools, and the separate Edmonton Catholic School District. The Edmonton area's fertile soil and cheap land attracted settlers, further establishing Edmonton as a major regional commercial and agricultural centre. It hosts a year-round slate of festivals, reflected in the nickname "Canada's Festival City". Statistic includes total responses of "West Asian" and "Arab" under visible minority section on census. Edmonton won 4-3 on the road its last time out on January 14 against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Edmonton Folk A fitness center and rooms with free WiFi are provided. [335] Other area hospitals include Sturgeon Community Hospital in St. Albert, Leduc Community Hospital in Leduc, WestView Health Centre in Stony Plain, and Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital in Fort Saskatchewan. [227] Others are Flying Canoe Volant,[227] Ice on Whyte and the Ice Magic Festival. [122], On January 1, 2019, the City of Edmonton officially annexed 8,260ha (82.6km2; 31.9sqmi) from Leduc County and the City of Beaumont, increasing the city's area to 767.85km2 (296.47sqmi), with discussions of annexing an additional 2,830ha (28.3km2; 10.9sqmi) of Edmonton International Airport land still ongoing. The power company was bought by the Town of Edmonton in 1902 and remains under municipal ownership today as EPCOR. [59] Originally named Blatchford Field in honour of former mayor Kenny Blatchford, pioneering aviators such as Wilfrid R. "Wop" May and Max Ward used Blatchford Field as a major base for distributing mail, food, and medicine to Northern Canada; hence Edmonton's emergence as the "Gateway to the North". WebOfficial site of the City of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada. Locally based operations such as Principal Trust and Canadian Commercial Bank[198] would fail, and some regional offices were moved to other cities. [136], Edmonton has four major industrial districts: the Northwest Industrial District, the Northeast Industrial District, the Southeast Industrial District, and the emerging Edmonton Energy and Technology Park,[137] which is part of Alberta's Industrial Heartland. On June 18, 2008, City Council decided to abandon the Edmonton trolley bus system[304] and the last trolley bus ran on May 2, 2009. The U of A campus is home to the National Institute for Nanotechnology. Metro, Edmonton's only free daily newspaper, ceased printing on December 20, 2019. [72] It runs from the southwest to the northeast and is fed by numerous creeks throughout the city, including Mill Creek, Whitemud Creek and Blackmud Creek; these creeks have created ravines, some of which are used for urban parkland. [298], Edmonton serves as a major transportation hub for Canadian National Railway, whose North American operations management centre is located at their Edmonton offices. [126][137], The city has established 12 business revitalization zones: 124 Street and Area, Alberta Avenue, Beverly, Downtown, Chinatown and Little Italy, Fort Road and Area, Inglewood, Kingsway, North Edge, Northwest Industrial, Old Strathcona and Stony Plain Road. WebEdmonton is a vibrant urban centre in the heart of the wilderness, the largest northernmost metropolis, and the capital of Alberta, Canada. WebThe Edmonton CMA is the largest CMA in Canada by area at 9,426.73 km 2 (3,639.68 sq mi). A resident of Edmonton is known as an Edmontonian. [348], Those post-secondary institutions based in Edmonton that are publicly funded include Concordia University of Edmonton, MacEwan University, King's University, NorQuest College, the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and the University of Alberta (U of A). Since most of its exhibits are outdoors, it is only open between Victoria Day and Labour Day. The city stretches over a land area of 264 sq miles, hosting the North Saskatchewan River, which cuts the city in two, and is considered to be the center of the Edmonton Capital Region. [376] In November 2015, Doug Hoyer and Jeremy Witten represented Edmonton at World of Friendship, Nashville's annual sister cities celebration.[377]. And there's prime shopping, too. Lose yourself in the immersive experiences at the Royal Alberta Museum or the Art Gallery of Alberta, breathe in the glory of the Northern Lights from our dark sky preserves, or embrace the fun (and shopping) at West Edmonton Mall. [329] The rollout of the new waste collection system follows a successful two-year pilot program which began service in 2019, and included 8,000 households in 12 neighbourhoods. [178] Edmonton is home to four major cathedrals, with St. Joseph's Basilica seating the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton, All Saints' Cathedral seating the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton, St. Josaphat Cathedral seating the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton, and St. John Cathedral seating the Ukrainian Orthodox Eparchy of Western Canada. Days Inn by Wyndham Edmonton Downtown Hotel in Downtown Edmonton, Edmonton This downtown Edmonton, Alberta hotel is located in the ice district one block from the Corona Light Rail Station. Dedicated psychiatric care is provided at the Alberta Hospital. No matter the season, Edmonton is made for exploring. [241] Three walnut species butternut, Manchurian walnut, and black walnut have survived in Edmonton. [2][104], Edmonton is at the centre of Canada's sixth-largest census metropolitan area (CMA),[110] which includes Edmonton and 34 other municipalities in the surrounding area. [370][371], In the United States, American cities and their sisters are listed with that country's Sister Cities International. [139], In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the City of Edmonton had a population of 1,010,899 living in 396,404 of its 428,857 total private dwellings, a change of 8.3% from its 2016 population of 933,088. [243] Golf courses and the park system become a winter recreation area during this season, and cross-country skiing and skating are popular during the long winter. WebRestaurants near Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Edmonton-Mall Area, an IHG Hotel; Restaurants near Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Edmonton North; Restaurants near Courtyard by Marriott Edmonton West; Restaurants near Home2 Suites by Hilton Edmonton South; Restaurants near Matrix Hotel; Restaurants near Campus Tower Suite The elections are non-partisan. [65] Edmonton was incorporated as a city in 1904 and became Alberta's capital in 1905. On average, it receives 455.7mm (17.94in) of precipitation, of which 347.8mm (13.69in) is rain and 111.2mm (4.38in) is the melt from 123.5cm (48.6in) of snowfall per annum. Transportation has been the cornerstone of the settlement and development of Edmonton. [248] The largest is the Royal Alberta Museum (RAM), which was formerly known as the Provincial Museum of Alberta until it was renamed in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's 2005 Alberta centennial visit. Get Edmonton's weather and area codes, time zone and DST. From 1943, as CFB Namao (now CFB Edmonton/Edmonton Garrison), it was a major air force base. Full coverage of federal & Alberta politics. The first mayor was Matthew McCauley, who established the first school board in Edmonton and Board of Trade (later Chamber of Commerce) and a municipal police service. [360], Edmonton has seven local broadcast television stations shown on basic cable TV or over-the-air, with the oldest broadcasters in the city being CBC (1954) and CTV (1961). [321], Edmonton delivers source-separated organics waste collection to all single-unit, and some multi-unit homes. The earliest known inhabitants arrived in the area that is now Edmonton around 3,000BC and perhaps as early as 12,000BC when an ice-free corridor opened as the last glacial period ended and timber, water, and wildlife became available in the region.[43]. In Downtown, youll find skyscrapers, plenty of shops, and plenty of diversity and culture. [177] The most frequent visible minorities included South Asian (9.5%), Chinese (6.3%), Black (5.9%), Filipino (5.9%), and Arab (2.6%). In Blackfoot, the area is known as Omahkoyisi;[38] in Nakota Sioux, the area is known as Titga;[39] in Tsuutina, the area is known as Nsghch[40] or in Anglicised spelling Nasagachoo. Formerly housed in an iconic 1970s Brutalist building designed by Don Bittorf,[257] the AGA collection had over 5,000 pieces of art. EALT works with many organizations in Edmonton, and is working to conserve the 0.94km2 (233 acres) of forest and farmland[246] in a loop of the river in northeast Edmonton. [176] Other ethnic groups and origins included, among others:[176], The 2016 census also reported that 37.1% of Edmonton's population identified themselves as visible minorities. [7], At the census metropolitan area (CMA) level in the 2021 census, the Edmonton CMA had a population of 1,418,118 living in 548,624 of its 589,554 total private dwellings, a change of 7.3% from its 2016 population of 1,321,441. The Orchestra performs at the Francis Winspear Centre for Music. The John Walter Museum and Historical Area (c. 1875 to 1901) is on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. [32] Furthermore, the fort intersected territory patrolled by the Blackfoot Confederacy to the South, and the Cree, Dene, and Nakoda nations to the north. And there's prime shopping, too. [4] In the 2016 Census, it had a population of 1,321,426, making it the sixth largest CMA in Canada by population. [32], By 1813, after some changes in location, Fort Edmonton was established in the area of what is now Rossdale, beginning Edmonton's start as a permanent population centre. Some people participating in the Klondike Gold Rush passed through South Edmonton/Strathcona in 1897. WebFind local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. With a land area of 9,416.19km2 (3,635.61sqmi), it had a population density of 150.6/km2 (390.1/sqmi) in 2021. WebOfficial site of the City of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada. WebGet directions, maps, and traffic for Edmonton. WebThe Edmonton CMA is the largest CMA in Canada by area at 9,426.73 km 2 (3,639.68 sq mi). 2021 Census. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300. [292] The brigade had existed in Calgary since the 1950s, and Lord Strathcona's Horse had traditionally been a Calgary garrison unit dating back to before World War I. Edmonton also has a large army reserve element from 41 Canadian Brigade Group (41 CBG), including The Loyal Edmonton Regiment (4th Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry); 41 Combat Engineer Regiment; HQ Battery, 20th Field Artillery Regiment; and B Squadron of The South Alberta Light Horse, one of Alberta's oldest army reserve units. This core includes the cities of Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan and St. Albert, the Sherwood Park portion of Strathcona County, and portions of Parkland County and Sturgeon County. The City of Edmonton has named five parks in its River Valley Parks System in honour of each of "The Famous Five". 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[139] Its proximity to the University of Alberta has led to a high number of restaurants, pubs, trendy clubs, and retail and specialty shops. Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken Odds and [349] The publicly funded Athabasca University also has a campus in Edmonton. WebEdmonton is a cultural, governmental and educational centre. WebFind local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. WebEdmonton is a town in north London, England within the London Borough of Enfield, a local government district of Greater London. WebArchitectural Buildings in Edmonton Bridges in Edmonton Civic Centres in Edmonton Religious Sites in Edmonton Educational sites in Edmonton Government Buildings in Edmonton Historic Sites in Edmonton Historic Walking Areas in Edmonton Monuments & Statues in Edmonton Neighborhoods in Edmonton Observation Decks & Towers in Edmonton Sun offers information on latest national and international events & more. The most popular is the Whyte Avenue (82 Avenue) strip, between 109 Street and 99 Street; it has the highest number of heritage buildings in Edmonton,[234] and bars, clubs, and restaurants throughout, but mostly west of Gateway Boulevard (103 Street). Edmonton won 4-3 on the road its last time out on January 14 against the Vegas Golden Knights. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. [121], On November 30, 2016, the City of Edmonton and Leduc County came to an agreement on Edmonton's annexation proposal. [134], The Edmonton City Centre Airport is being redeveloped into a sustainable community of 30,000 people called Blatchford, comprising a transit-oriented mixed use town centre, townhouses, low, medium and high rise apartments, neighbourhood retail and service uses, renewable energy, district heating and cooling, and a major park. 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