Weather

Know what to pack! Get the latest weather information at
http://www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/canada_e.html

Transportation from the airport

Sky Shuttle
http://www.edmontonskyshuttle.com/SkyShutle.html

Transportation Around Edmonton

Edmonton Transit
Bus fares are $2.25
LRT runs every 10 minutes during the day and goes from east Edmonton, through downtown to the University of Alberta

Taxi
Contact information for cab companies can be found in the telephone directory yellow pages under Taxicabs

Rental car
All major car rental companies are found in Edmonton - check the telephone directory yellow pages under Automobile Renting & Leasing

Maps
Edmonton City Centre Map showing hotel location and downtown LRT stations
http://www.edmonton.com/categorydocuments/Maps_26/EdmontonDowntownMap.pdf

Other maps:
http://www.edmonton.com/page.asp?page=570

Guides to Greater Edmonton

InfoEdmonton.com
http://www.infoedmonton.com

Edmonton.com
http://www.edmonton.com

Where Edmonton
http://www.whereedmonton.com/ToursActivitiesAdventures/

Destinations of interest in the Edmonton area

The Arts District (downtown Edmonton)
http://www.theartsdistrict.com
In the heart of downtown Edmonton, the Arts District includes attractions such as the world class Winspear Centre, the Citadel Theatre, the Art Gallery, as well as shopping, restaurants, and the Public Library.

Muttart Conservatory
http://www.edmonton.ca/muttart
Nestled in the river valley, the Conservatory features more than 700 species of plants in arid, temperate and tropical climates.

Royal Alberta Museum
http://www.royalalbertamuseum.ca
Situated in a park-like setting just west of downtown, the Museum takes visitors on a journey through time and space to explore the human and natural history of western Canada.

Old Strathcona
http://www.oldstrathcona.ca
Pubs, restaurants, theaters, farmers market, and shops combine to provide a unique experience while in Edmonton

High Street (west end)
http://www.124stbrz.com
Art galleries, boutiques, cafes and the Provincial Museum of Alberta are found in this historic district in west Edmonton

Odyssium (formerly the Space Sciences Centre)
http://www.odyssium.com

West Edmonton Mall
http://www.westedmall.com

Devonian Gardens
http://www.discoveredmonton.com/devonian
Open on the first weekend in May, the Devonian Gardens showcases collections of native and alpine plants of Alberta.

Destinations further afield in Alberta

Jasper
http://www.discoverjasper.com

Drumheller
http://www.virtuallydrumheller.com

Banff
http://www.discoverbanff.com

White water rafting
http://www.access-adventures.com/ab/wwr/wwraftng.htm

Adventure holidays
http://www.access-adventures.com/ab

Additional information about Alberta destinations

Rocky Mountaineer Vacations
http://www.rockymountaineer.com

Travel Alberta Live.com
http://www.travelalbertalive.com

Travel Alberta
http://www1.travelalberta.com

Accommodations in Alberta
http://www.explorealberta.com

10 Best - trusted advice for travellers
http://www.10best.com/Edmonton