Edmonton offers people an abundance of services, community activities, and attractive living accommodations. We are the capital city of the province of Alberta. The Alberta provincial government meets in the landmark, historic Alberta Legislature. Learn more about the Alberta Legislature through the stories of people who've experienced it at www.edmontonstories.ca.

Edmonton is also home to one of the world's largest entertainment and shopping centres, West Edmonton Mall. Along with 800 shops under one roof, you can also visit the largest indoor amusement park, called Galaxyland. Learn more about Galaxyland through the stories of people who've experienced it at www.edmontonstories.ca.

For hockey fans, the Edmonton Oilers, of the National Hockey League, have a winning history with five Stanley Cup trophies. Learn more about the Oilers Stanley Cup win through the stories of people who've experineced it at www.edmontonstories.ca.  There are always games to attend in this sports city, including soccer, baseball, football (North American), lacrosse, rugby, and a wide variety of community sport leagues.

Edmonton History: A Dynamic and Successful Mix of Peoples

The thriving City of Edmonton was for thousands of years a gathering place of First Nations people. British traders built the first trading post here in 1795.

For more than 100 years, immigrants from all over the world have been coming here seeking a better life — and finding it.

Immigrants from Eastern Europe were initially attracted by affordable land, and Edmonton’s Ukrainian, Polish, Russian, and Slavic communities are still a strong presence today.

The first Chinese arrived in Edmonton in 1892, and there has been a Chinese community ever since. The German community is also well established in Edmonton, as are the Italian, Arabic, Vietnamese, and dozens of other communities.

Today, many ethnic communities continue to celebrate their heritage, through gatherings at community centres, cultural activities, and language schools.

People from across Canada come to Edmonton, too, for the jobs and the lifestyle here. You’ll meet people from the Maritime provinces, Ontario, Quebec, and other parts of Canada who have become enthusiastic Edmontonians.