Central Alberta
Travel Guide
Visit Central Alberta
Where to stay in Central Alberta
Downtown Edmonton
Central business district with arts institutions like Francis Winspear Centre for Music and Citadel Theatre, Edmonton City Centre shopping, and Ice District's sports and entertainment. Accessible via light rail and pedestrian skywalks.
West Edmonton
West Edmonton is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like West Edmonton Mall and World Waterpark.
Southside
Southside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Alley Kat Brewery and Monster Mini Golf while in the area.
Southwest Edmonton
If you're spending time in Southwest Edmonton, check out sights like South Edmonton Common or Currents of Windermere and hop on the metro to see more the city at Century Park Station or Southgate Station.
Northwest Edmonton
Northwest Edmonton is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by St. Albert Trail Golf Course and Yellowhead Casino while in the area.
North Central Edmonton
If you're spending time in North Central Edmonton, check out sights like Kingsway Mall or Commonwealth Stadium and hop on the metro to see more the city at Kingsway-Royal Alex Station or NAIT Station.
Forest Park Hotel
quiet place and clean
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel
The room was a nice size and laid out nicely. The bed was comfortable as were the pillows. Im not a fan of downtown, but it was close to my meeting. Locatiin is great if you need to be right downtown. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Chateau Lacombe Hotel
Great place to stay.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Miette Mountain Cabins
Clean room
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
Jasper East Cabins
Jasper East Cabins felt like a home away from home. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful when a situation arose and I needed help with paperwork being printed. Nothing was a problem at all. Cabin was extremely clean, cosy and fireplace was a bonus. It was peaceful and grounds were clean and ...
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Triple Bedroom Unit in the Mountain
Great location and a really fabulous cabin for a family of 6 to 8… or just a bunch of friends. Had a wonderful time! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025
Popular places to visit
West Edmonton Mall
Take the family to the largest mall in North America, with over 800 stores, restaurants, amusement parks, theaters, gyms, a petting zoo, an ice palace and aquarium.
South Edmonton Common
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to South Edmonton Common, a favorite shopping spot in Edmonton. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Rogers Place
Catch an event at Rogers Place during your trip to Edmonton. Discover the great live music and shops in this vibrant area.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
Play a round of golf in Jasper at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as skiing. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Fort Edmonton Park
One of Canada’s largest living history museums places you in four eras from centuries ago, including Edmonton’s fur trading and pioneering days.
Pyramid Lake
Cycle along nature paths and marvel at the diverse wildlife and thick forest that surrounds this tranquil lake in the Jasper National Park.
Things to do
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff
Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary
Banff: Gondola Cave Basin, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
- West Edmonton Mall
- Jasper National Park
- Rogers Place
- University of Alberta
- Edmonton City Centre
- Kingsway Mall
- Elk Island National Park
- Premium Outlet Collection: Edmonton International Airport
- Fort Edmonton Park
- Icefields Parkway
- Pyramid Lake
- Miette Hot Springs
- World Waterpark
- Patricia Lake
- Maligne Lake
- Athabasca Glacier
- Galaxyland
