THE CAPITAL OF ALBERTA , CANADA OFFERS MORE THAN YOU REALISE .
elcome to Edmonton , the vibrant capital city of Alberta , and Canada ’ s largest northernmost metropolis . Sitting on – and bisected by – the North Saskatchewan River , Edmonton is the northernmost city in Canada with a population of over one million and is the gateway to Canada ’ s north .
This is where you can camp with bison , party under the Aurora Borealis , and surf on the prairies . From the continent ' s first , biggest , and wildest Fringe Theatre Festival to a shopping mall that at one time had more submarines than the Canadian navy , Edmontonians have never been afraid to do things a little differently .
There ’ s no shortage of meeting space here ; with over 60,300sqm of convention centre space and the largest meeting venue in Western Canada , Edmonton ’ s conference centres are ready to help make events of any size a success . The city also has a variety of hotels supported by two international airports that offer non-stop connections to more than 50 destinations around the world .
festivals , lively arts and music scene , and sprawling picturesque river valley .
For those who like to shop , Edmonton is home to the second largest shopping mall in North America and with the province of Alberta ’ s 0 % provincial sales tax , delegates can explore the World Waterpark , skate beneath the stars under a glass dome , take in a mini golf game , and of course , shop till they drop .
Why is Edmonton different ? Maybe it ’ s our northern home , where for years we ’ ve learned to make our own fun . Perhaps it ’ s our legacy of entrepreneurs dreaming up oddities : deep freezer races , winter patios , and surfing indoors . Perhaps it ’ s the foundation of natural beauty , from which we ’ ve built something great . Take your taste buds on a journey to some of the hottest craft beer taprooms and hyper-local bistros , experience the glory of the northern lights from our dark sky preserves , or cruise through North America ’ s largest stretch of urban parkland . There ’ s a uniqueness to how Edmontonians do ordinary things , and we welcome you to be a part of it at any time of the year . On average , the city receives 3,000 hours of sunshine – up to 17 hours a day in summer . In winter , the Aurora Borealis can be seen on a regular basis .
We ’ re here for you , whatever your meeting type . We know that hybrid events will be a big part of the ‘ new normal ,’ which is why we ’ re proud to be part of the global Hybrid City Alliance , supporting your delegates inperson and online around the world . When we do all meet again in-person , it ’ s great to know that our main venues have achieved GBAC STAR facility accreditation , committed to keeping everyone as safe as possible .
While stylish , hi-tech venues will hold your delegates during the day , there ’ s plenty for delegates to enjoy out of hours . The city is known for its abundance of
Explore Edmonton ’ s Business Events team
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