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Leisure Time

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Edmonton is a city rich in both culture and recreation. Most Edmontonians work 35-40 hours a week. In their free time, they enjoy the lifestyle of their choice, with endless options of things to do.

To learn about popular activities and attractions here, start with the Visitors section of Edmonton.com. Tourists visit this city for dozens of annual festivals, concerts, art galleries and museums, big league sports, and many more great reasons. All the things that tourists come here to enjoy, you can do close to home.

More Sources for Leisure-time Activities

  • Foundlocally lists lots of things to do and places to do them. You’ll find lists of “Best” restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops, as well as movie times, places to swim, skate, do aerobics, see a lacrosse game, whatever appeals to you. 
  • Old Strathcona is a historic area dating from the 19th century. Today it’s a center of unique shops, bars, restaurants, and live theatre. 
  • Virtual Tourist provides a comprehensive list of attractions and activities. It’s meant for visitors of course, but it’s helpful for Edmontonians, too. 




Festivals

"The Edmonton Folk Music Festival is the gold standard for such events in Canada. Often sold out well in advance, the festival has attracted such diverse talents as Joni Mitchell, Elvis Costello and K.D Lang. It also has a great venue: a grassy hillside overlooking the North Saskatchewan River Valley and the city’s downtown that acts as a natural amphitheatre". Edmonton Unplugged, Macleans