Central Alberta
Travel Guide
Visit Central Alberta
Where to stay in Central Alberta
Downtown Edmonton
Central business district with arts institutions like Francis Winspear Centre for Music and Citadel Theatre, Edmonton City Centre shopping, and Ice District's sports and entertainment. Accessible via light rail and pedestrian skywalks.
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.
Southside
Southside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Alley Kat Brewery and Monster Mini Golf while in the area.
Southwest Edmonton
If you're spending time in Southwest Edmonton, check out sights like South Edmonton Common or Currents of Windermere and hop on the metro to see more the city at Century Park Station or Southgate Station.
Northwest Edmonton
Northwest Edmonton is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by St. Albert Trail Golf Course and Yellowhead Casino while in the area.
North Central Edmonton
If you're spending time in North Central Edmonton, check out sights like Kingsway Mall or Commonwealth Stadium and hop on the metro to see more the city at Kingsway-Royal Alex Station or NAIT Station.
Forest Park Hotel
The hotel is under major renovation. For a senior like me, this made access challenging. I would not have stayed here had IKnown.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Fantasyland Hotel
We did not stay in a theme room but the regular rooms are in great shape and are quite spacious. Beds are super comfortable. There was some early morning construction going on that I thought could have waited until at least 8:00 or 8:30 but that may have been outside of the hotel's control since ...
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Hyatt Place Edmonton-West
The room was very cold when got in but it warmed up quick. Everything was clean. The office chair needs to be changed, it was so bad I couldn’t use it at all and I had to do some work at the desk which force me to stand.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Miette Mountain Cabins
It was a nice getaway location overall. Hot tubs weren’t as advertised , there were not any
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Comfortable Guest Suite at Kinglet Gardens
Premium comfort bright and spacious home.
Popular places to visit
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.
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 great live music.
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.
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.
Commonwealth Stadium
Catch an event at Commonwealth Stadium during your trip to Edmonton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
Avid golfers are drawn to this award-winning Alberta golf course within Jasper National Park, regularly considered one of the country’s “must-play” courses.
Things to do
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Explore Banff National Park & Lake Louise Day Trip
Banff: Lake Louise, Emerald, Marble Canyon and Yoho Tour
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff
Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2 Day Tour
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