How to get out Edmonton
Edmonton skyscrapers from an aerial view.
Calgary This bustling city, Alberta's largest metropolis, is just 300 km south of Edmonton.
Jasper Jasper is the less-developed, less-commercial national park, beautiful in all seasons.
Banff Banff National Park, approximately 5 hours from Edmonton, attracts a globe-spanning population of tourists to its mountains, lakes, and shopping districts.
Elk Island National Park is less than an hour's drive east of Edmonton along the Yellowhead Highway (Hwy 16). This national park is one of the last remaining large areas of natural aspen parkland undisturbed by agriculture and other human activities. Elk Island National Park is home to a variety of wildlife indigenous to the region such as moose, wood bison, deer, elk, beaver, muskrat and various waterfowl. Over 250 species of birds make their home here, making it a good place for birdwatching. The Ukrainian Pioneer Home, located in the vicinity of Lake Astotin in Elk Island National Park, is Canada's oldest Ukrainian museum. There is camping, cross country skiing, hiking and other outdoor activities. As in most Canadian national parks, a fee is required for entry into Elk Island National Park.
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The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Edmonton
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