The Radisson South Edmonton Hotel is located on the south side of Edmonton, near the city's best shopping, entertainment and dining. For corporate travelers, the city's business district is only a short drive from our hotel in Edmonton, Alberta. Several popular local attractions, including the West Edmonton Mall, Whyte Avenue Shopping District, Fort Edmonton Park, Commonwealth Stadium and the Valley Zoo are convenient to our South Edmonton hotel. Don't miss the plethora of festivals that are hosted in Edmonton, including the Edmonton Folk Festival and the Fringe Festival. Whether you are vacationing or traveling for business, the Radisson Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta is the perfect place to stay.
Local attractions near the Radisson South Edmonton Hotel include:
Alberta Government House (10.3 km) Originally designed to be the home of Alberta's lieutenant governors, this historic building has served several purposes and is used as a government conference center today. Phone: (780) 427-2281
Art Gallery of Alberta (7.7 km) Founded in 1924, this museum boasts a permanent collection of over 5,000 works of art. Phone: (780) 422-6223
Edmonton Oilers (11.5 km) Come and cheer on the local hockey team. Phone: (780) 414-4000
Royal Alberta Museum (10.3 km) This popular museum features exhibits highlighting the cultural and natural history of western Canada. Phone: (780) 453-9100
Telus World of Science (13.5 km) This educational attraction features exhibits on the human body, space and forensics and provides fun for the whole family. Phone: (780) 451-3344
Valley Zoo (8.4 km) Take the family to the Valley Zoo and see an impressive array of animals from around the world. Phone: (780) 442-5311
Other Local Attractions include:
Edmonton Indy (July 24-26, 2009)
West Edmonton Mall
South Common Shopping District
Southgate Mall
Ikea
Whyte Ave Shopping District
Golf courses
Professional football -- Edmonton Eskimos
Jazz Festival
Edmonton Folk Festival
Fringe Festival
Visiting Edmonton Home to almost a million residents, Edmonton is a bustling northern metropolis that is an ideal vacation destination.
As Canada's Festival City, Edmonton hosts over 30 annual festivals throughout the year. No matter when you visit, you'll be sure to catch something special. From the summertime blitz of music, theatre and culture festivals to Canadian Finals Rodeo in the fall, the Birkebeiner ski festival in the winter, to the Nextfests showcasing of youth arts and music, the celebrations never cease.
But even if you're not going to festivals, you'll find much to take in from Edmonton's bustling arts and culture scene. From Shakespeare and chamber music to experimental jazz and DJs, Edmonton's music scene is lively and diverse. We're also home to more theatres per capita than anywhere else in Canada. And from the breadth of Art Gallery of Alberta's international and provincial collection to the artist-run Latitude 53 and the 124st Gallery Walk, art lovers will be busy.
Use Edmonton as your base for exploring all that the northern Alberta outdoors has to offer! Without having to repack your bags, you can day trip to rich historical sites, exceptional wildlife, and world-class outdoor recreational facilities, including over 70 golf courses! If you stay in town, you can forget that you're in a city at all by spending some time in the lush greenery of Edmonton's river valley. There, you'll find the Valley Zoo and the botanical landmark of the Muttart Conservatory's four glass pyramids.
For more information about the many things to do and see in Edmonton, please visit us at either the Gateway Park Visitor Information Centre, located at the south entrance to the city on Highway 2, or the Downtown Visitor Information Centre, found in the heart of downtown at 9990 Jasper Avenue in the historic World Trade Centre. The Downtown VIC also features the Airport Express, which provides convenient check-in and transportation services for Edmonton International Airport travelers. Courtesy of www.edmonton.com
About Edmonton
Alberta's capital is both cosmopolitan and down-to-earth, an inviting city located on the vast northern prairie. From its early days as a fur-trading outpost, through its prominence as a center for coal and oil, the city has been a mainstay in western Canada. As a result of the oil booms in the last century, Edmonton grew increasingly wealthy, and the money gave rise to a town of culture and sophistication. These days, oil-related technology businesses anchor the local economy, and the city is also home to Alberta's legislature. Downtown, the Arts District has a variety of cultural offerings; across the river, the Old Strathcona neighborhood features terrific shopping and entertainment options. Thanks to the North Saskatchewan River valley, which bisects the city, Edmonton also has a wealth of green space, popular for outdoor festivals and recreational activities.
Did you know?
Downtown Edmonton has a series of completely enclosed pedestrian walkways that are a boon in the blustery winter months. You can get to most of the major offices and shopping areas without ever having to set foot out in the freezing cold!