Tours To Points Of Interest & Attractions In Edmonton

Edmonton is a metropolitan area located on North Saskatchewan River in the southwestern part of Canada, being along with Calgary the largest city in this region of North America. Edmonton is the capital of Province of Alberta and a top travel destination for sightseeing tours and day trips due to the numerous tourist attractions and landmarks localized both inside the city and in the surroundings regions.

A main point of interest in Edmonton region is represented by the Canadian Rockies, lying at only 140 miles (220 kilometers) southwest, so premier mountain resorts like Banff are accessible even by day trips for skiing, sightseeing or practicing one of the many other vacation activities available in Banff National Park. In the region is situated another attractive natural site, Jasper National Park, particularly popular for the glaciers from Columbia Icefield and for hot springs, but also for wildlife spotting. Between the two parks (from Lake Louise to Jasper) can be taken delight in a wonderful journey in length of 143 miles (230 kilometers) and admired stunning views on the Icefields Parkway. Other impressive scenic attractions in the Edmonton region include Mount Edith Cavell, Pyramid Lake with Pyramid Mountain, Medicine Lake, Maligne Lake, Tonquin Valley, the Marmot Basin ski resort, the Athabasca Glacier, Athabasca Falls, and others.

Taking excursions in this Canadian province is fantastic, but hotels in Edmonton welcome yearly also numerous travelers interested in seeing the best-rated point of interests inside the city. Some of the most visited tourist sites in Edmonton are Alberta Railway Museum, Fort Edmonton Park, Muttart Conservatory, Telus World of Science, and Valley Zoo. As a famous vacation destination, in Edmonton are available plenty of tour packages and day trips, provided generally at very affordable prices.