Southwest Edmonton
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Popular places to visit
Fort Edmonton Park
One of Canada’s largest living history museums places you in four eras from centuries ago, including Edmonton’s fur trading and pioneering days.
Southgate Center
During your trip to Edmonton, you can do some window-shopping at Southgate Center. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
West Edmonton Mall
Take the family to the largest mall in North America, with over 800 stores, restaurants, amusement parks, theaters, gyms, a petting zoo, an ice palace and aquarium.
Rogers Place
Enjoy the action of an NHL game, attend concerts by big-name acts and admire public art displays at this modern sports and events arena.
South Edmonton Common
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to South Edmonton Common, a favorite shopping spot in Edmonton. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its lively festivals.
University of Alberta
Walk around the campus at University of Alberta during your stay in Edmonton. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Tours for the Canadian Rockies
Calgary: Travel in great comfort to/from Edmonton
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Jasper National Park
Southwest Edmonton Hotel Deals
Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Edmonton South
"convenient location"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Best Western Cedar Park Inn
"I love staying here. The property is clean, rooms are spacious and comfortable. Bedding, pillows are high quality. The surrounding area has lots of options for food. Hotel rooms are quiet and outsude noise in hallways is minimal. Both staff that checked me in and out were extremely friendly, inviting, ..."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Edmonton South by IHG
Wyndham Edmonton Hotel and Conference Centre
"Staff is so amazing"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Edmonton South
"We never stayed. We asked for a non smoking room. It was not, lighting poor. Bathroom causing was peeling in the shower area, dirty around the light switches. Sheets appeared not to be changed, we never stayed. They did refund our room cost."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Varscona Hotel on Whyte
"Great stay. Location is perfect for exploring Whyte Ave. Limited hot water, but overall good stay."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
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Other neighborhoods around Southwest Edmonton
Southside
Southside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Golfanatics and Alley Kat Brewery while in the area.
Ellerslie
While Ellerslie might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like South Edmonton Common and Southgate Center.
West Edmonton
West Edmonton is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like West Edmonton Mall and World Waterpark.
Queen Alexandria
While Queen Alexandria isn't home to many top sights, 82 Ave NW and Kinsmen Sports Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Garneau
If you're spending some time in Garneau, 82 Ave NW and City Arts Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Mill Woods
When in Mill Woods and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like South Edmonton Common or Southgate Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at Mill Woods Station or Grey Nuns Station.
