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Are you planning on spending some time in the Edmonton area but you’re not sure how to take advantage of it? Here are lots of great ideas to make the best of your time whether its hours or days.

If you like visual art, spend an afternoon in Edmonton’s gallery district. See the past come alive at Fort Edmonton, Canada’s largest living-history park. Shoppers must not miss West Edmonton Mall, the world’s largest shopping and entertainment centre. You could spend a couple of days exploring how environmentally conscious Edmonton is. Visit one of the world’s greatest energy resources, with a 2-day trip to the Athabasca Oil Sands. Check out the stunning panoramas of the Rocky Mountains from VIA Rail’s Canadian cars on a trip to Jasper. Or, you could head north on a trip to the Arctic.

Start exploring your choices. Please click on the links below for suggested sample itineraries for Greater Edmonton and nearby regions.

River Valley and Parks

“The next thing I know, I've discovered a long set of wooden stairs that lead down into a forest. When I come to the bottom, it turns out to be part of the river valley, which is the biggest single green space of any city park anywhere- the river valley is like having 22 interconnected Central Parks right in the middle of your city. There are a few runners and cyclists down here, but the overall feeling is that here is a city where you can, if you want, get completely away from everyone. Then, in 10 minutes, find yourself right back in the middle of the action, without so much as having to park a car.” A Tale of Two Cities – Stephen Hunt, Calgary Herald 07/10/2007