The landscape around Edmonton is flat. The Rocky mountains, although available for recreation, are too far away to see. The town of Jasper, in Jasper National Park, is a four hour drive from Edmonton. Does Edmonton Alberta have mountains? While there are 2 highpoints in the city—McDougall Hill and Grierson Hill—they are located among the […]
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How Far Is Edmonton To The Mountains?
You have to travel approximately 2 hours (around 200kms) West of Edmonton, to see the closest mountain ranges. You can also get closer to the Rocky mountains by going South. What are the closest mountains to Edmonton? Nordegg is a hub for outdoor adventures and the closest mountain day trip from Edmonton. It’s a long […]
Where To Park At Edmonton Fringe?
Places You Can Park At Old Strathcona Surface Parking Lot (South Scona Parking) 8011 105 Street Northwest. Metterra Hotel Surface Parking Lot. Varscona Hotel Parkade. Park Behind Chapters. YESS Surface Parking Lot. Cook County Saloon Surface Parking Lot. Vons Steakhouse Surface Parking Lot. Palomar Building Surface Parking Lot. Is Fringe Edmonton free? Edmonton’s FREE Fringe […]
Is Cold Lake Close To Edmonton?
The City of Cold Lake, located 3 hours east of Edmonton is surrounded by natural beauty from its clear blue waters with sandy beaches, to the rugged forest backdrop. How long from edmonton to cold lake? Yes, the driving distance between Edmonton to Cold Lake is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive […]
Will There Be K-Days In Edmonton?
Get ready for 10 days (July 22-31, 2022) of rides, games, music, food and adventure. This epic summer event is a great way to immerse yourself into Edmonton’s vibrant summer scene, and to experience the warmth and hospitality the city has become known for. Is K-Days coming to Edmonton? Edmonton’s extravaganza of rides, games, music, […]
Where Are The Fall Leaves In Edmonton?
These are our picks for the best places to see the Fall colours. Hermitage Park. Funicular and Frederick J. Elk Island National Park. University of Alberta – North Campus Grounds. Legislative Assembly of Alberta Grounds. Where are the fall colors peaking? Where to find fall foliage, according to California Fall Color The Eastern Sierra (Inyo […]
Does Edmonton Still Celebrate Klondike Days?
Attendance finally rebounded when a vote selected K Days as the official name, though Klondike Days was never presented as an option. Today, the festival continues to grow in popularity and importance. K Days brings between 700,000 and 800,000 attendees per year, adding millions to the local economy. What is Klondike Days now called? The […]
How Many Trees Does Edmonton Have?
12.8 million trees. “There are 12.8 million trees in the city of Edmonton all together; about 380,000 of those trees are on boulevards and parks,” Grove says. Does Edmonton have a lot of trees? There are approximately 3,800 hectares of natural areas or 2,500 hectares of forested natural areas. What trees are planted in Edmonton? […]
Where Is The Wildlife Underpass Edmonton?
How do you get to the wildlife underpass? Park your vehicle near the entrance to the paved path near Mullen Cres. in Mactaggart for the shortest walk – it’s under a kilometer until you reach the ravine where you’ll see the wildlife underpass. How do I get to Whitemud Creek underpass? How do you get […]
Will There Be Aurora Tonight Edmonton?
There are no AuroraWatch alerts currently in effect for this evening. What time will the Northern Lights be visible in Edmonton? Just around or before midnight is an especially good time, but the northern lights can be seen in Edmonton from early evening onwards on some very active days. What is the best time to […]