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Edmonton / Home of snowshoes, sunshine, and smiles

MeowScore 😻95/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

July

The famous Klondike Days are in full swing, and it's the best time to enjoy summer in the city.

🧊
january

Witness the magic of ice carved sculptures in Ice Castles Canada! ❄️

🎉
february

Celebrate winter like a true Canadian - a city-wide festival awaits! 🍁

🐣
march

Visit the Edmonton Valley Zoo to see adorable animal babies! 🐾

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april

Watch Edmonton come to life in beautiful shades of pink and white during the Sakura Festival. 🌸

🎠
may

Experience the biggest carnival in Canada, K-Days! 🎡

🌳
june

Enjoy outdoor summer concerts and festivals in North America's largest urban parkland. 🎶

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july

Make sure to join the festivities of the famous Klondike Days! 🎉

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august

Park After Dark at Elk Island National Park: stargazing, wildlife watching, and campfire stories. 🔭

🎥
september

The Edmonton International Film Festival is a must-visit event for movie buffs. 🎞️

🌽
october

Take a walk through the famous Edmonton Corn Maze. 🌽

🎭
november

Visit the inspiring LEGACY art project and see over a dozen giant sculptures. 🎨

🕯️
december

Experience the magic of an Edmonton winter at the Luminaria Festival! ✨

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Edmonton is moderately expensive for a visiting cat, with prices for accommodations and food being reasonable, but shopping can be costly for those with a taste for luxury brands.

Save money by exploring local markets and shops, and consider sharing accommodations with other traveling cats to cut costs.

Usual visit duration

2-4 days

tourism and festivals

Usual visit duration

2-4 days

tourism and festivals

Edmonton is known for its festivals and outdoor activities that can be enjoyed in a couple of days.

Tipping

15-20%

Standard in Canada

Tipping

15-20%

Standard in Canada

Credit card widely accepted, splitting the bill is common, no specific etiquette tidbits

internet situation

great Speed

Good speed with few areas of congestion

great Availability

Availability is high with few service disruptions

excellent Cellular

Wide coverage with good signal strength

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking possible

Good infrastructure, but harsh winters

walkable -ish

Good infrastructure and parks.

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive attitudes & legal protections

Edmonton is a purrfect getaway for curious cats with a love for adventure: leafy parks to stalk birds with furry paws, abundant tuna restaurants!

For culturally inclined cats, this whisker-friendly city offers theatre, museums, and live music – something to meow about! Wrap your tail around a hot chocolate at a cozy cat café.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Fort Edmonton Park
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Edmonton Valley Zoo
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Muttart Conservatory
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The Royal Alberta Museum
🛍️
West Edmonton Mall

The mainstream

🏰
Fort Edmonton Park

Travel back in time to see what Edmonton was like in the past, with costumed interpreters, historic buildings, and even a steam train! 🚂🎩

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🐵
Edmonton Valley Zoo

A spot for cats to see and learn about all sorts of animals, from tigers and lions to red pandas and lemurs! 🦁🐯🐻🐨

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🌸
Muttart Conservatory

A chance for cats to explore four climate zones and botanical gardens all in one place! 🌺🌵🌳🌿

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🏛️
The Royal Alberta Museum

A paw-some place to learn about natural and human history of Alberta. Exhibits include prehistoric creatures, First Nations history, and more! 🐾

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🛍️
West Edmonton Mall

The largest mall in North America, with over 800 stores, an amusement park, water park, ice rink and more! 😻

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Off the beaten path

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High Level Bridge Streetcar
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William Hawrelak Park
😻
Henry Martell Bridge
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Little Brick Café
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Muttart Conservatory

Off the beaten path

🚋
High Level Bridge Streetcar

Whisker away on a historic streetcar ride with stunning views of the river valley and downtown (🚃)

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🐈
William Hawrelak Park

Paw-some park featuring a lake, walking trails, picnic areas, and a water park in the summer (🌳)

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😻
Henry Martell Bridge

Meow-gical spot to catch a sunset and enjoy river views. Bonus: can be accessed by catwalks! (🌅)

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🍳
Little Brick Café

Cozy converted historic house serving baked goods, coffee, and brunch (☕️)

Google Maps
🐾
Muttart Conservatory

Cat-tivating indoor garden featuring 3 glass pyramids and 1 circular structure, each with unique plant themes (🌱)

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biking possible

Good infrastructure, but harsh winters

walkable -ish

Good infrastructure and parks.

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive attitudes & legal protections

Mindful meoweler tips

Edmonton's river valley is the largest urban parkland in North America!

Take a stroll along the beautiful North Saskatchewan River, with over 160km of trails and 20 major parks.

Edmonton is known as the 'Festival City'!

From the International Fringe Theatre Festival to the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, there's always something to celebrate.

West Edmonton Mall is the largest shopping mall in North America!

Not only does it have over 800 stores and services, but it also has an indoor amusement park, water park, and even a pirate ship.

Edmonton is home to the iconic Alberta Legislature Building!

Take a tour and admire the stunning architecture, including the famous marble pillars and beautiful gardens.

Winters can be cold in Edmonton, but there's still plenty to do!

Try ice skating in the river valley, visit the Ice on Whyte Festival, or explore the city's many indoor attractions.

Useful external sites

exploreedmonton.com

Explore Edmonton↗

Official tourism website of Edmonton providing information on events, activities, attractions, and accommodations.

www.wem.ca

West Edmonton Mall↗

Official website of the popular West Edmonton Mall providing information on shopping, dining, attractions, and events.

flyeia.com

Edmonton International Airport↗

Official website of Edmonton International Airport providing information on flights, parking, transportation, and services.

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