Edmonton Travel Outlook: Your source for the best hotels and accommodations in Edmonton

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Home to the West Edmonton Mall, Old Strathcona, and the Edmonton Oilers, Alberta's capital city embraces entertainment unlike any other city in the province. Edmonton boasts a median age less than that of any city in Alberta. Edmonton Travel Outlook understands the youthful charm of Edmonton, the perfect destination for the amusement addict.

Old Strathcona, once a separate city within Edmonton, now exists as the most popular site for restaurants, clubs, and pubs in Edmonton. The Old Strathcona district centers on Whyte Avenue and embodies Edmonton's Haight Ashbury spirit. Originally home to many smaller, independent coffee shops and cafes, Edmonton's Whyte Street now flaunts storefronts for the entire coffee world crowd, from Starbucks to locally owned shops. The district offers nearly 100 different places to eat, most locally owned, in a number of different settings. Small cafes, coffee shops, and quaint pubs offer cuisine ranging from Greek to Indian. After dinner and a drink, visit one of the districts eight theatre companies or the independent cinema houses. In addition, the district hosts festivities year round. Starting in the fall, the city awaits the Edmonton International Film Festival. Winter in Old Strathcona goes beyond Christmas with ice sculpting festivals persistently garnishing the streets of the district. An improvisational invitational visits Edmonton in June, amplifying the neighborhood's theatrical roots. If you have grown tired of your local beatnik scene, travel to Edmonton for a new sample of cultural youth. Edmonton Travel Outlook will book Edmonton accommodations right in the magnetic heart of the Old Strathcona district.

If the shopping bug infects you during your travels, Edmonton houses the third largest shopping mall in the world, the West Edmonton Mall. In addition to 800 shops, the mall includes major attractions, such as roller coasters, miniature golf, a water park, a sea lion habitat, an ice rink, and movie theatres. Galaxyland, located inside the mall, is the largest indoor amusement park in the world and features 24 rides. The World Water Park contains a wave pool and numerous water slides. The Edmonton Oilers often practiced at the mall's indoor Ice Palace drawing hockey fans and ice skating enthusiasts. Extra attractions in the mall include a petting zoo, a hotel, an indoor shooting range, a flock of pink flamingos, and a casino. For a sample of Europe, China, or New Orleans on your visit to Edmonton, simply visit the appropriate themed area within the mall. If you wish to pack your suitcase with gifts on your way home, visit the West Edmonton Mall. If you are traveling with children or just want to have some fun on your own, Edmonton Travel Outlook can find accommodations conveniently located to the West Edmonton Mall.

When you need a breath of fresh air, devote a little time to cruising the streets and parks of Edmonton. This city is home to some of the last healthy American Elm Trees and features the highest per capita area of parkland in all of Canada. A summer day in this northern city provides a substantial amount of daylight, presenting the opportunity for enjoying a long day outside. The river valley park system is extensively larger than New York's Central Park and features eleven lakes and 22 major parks. If you want more than a stroll in the park, the river valley also features numerous golf courses. During the winter, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and skating are all available. Edmonton Travel Outlook will book the ultimate Edmonton accommodations to take full advantage of the Edmonton outdoors.

Edmonton Travel Outlook can plan your ideal vacation to Alberta's capital. If "ideal" implies art, restaurants, a superb nightlife, a taste of one of the most immense entertainment facilities in the world, or a selection of outdoor opportunities, travel to Edmonton and experience perfection.