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Edmonton Travel Overview

Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta. This city of 918;000 hosts many popular cultural events and arts festivals; is well known for its scenic river valley and is home to the world's largest shopping centre; West Edmonton Mall. Go back in time at Fort Edmonton Park which recreates Edmonton's history in four eras. Take in the Edmonton Space and Science Centre; the Muttart Conservatory; and the Provincial Museum of Alberta.

This is a bustling; growing population center; among the most northern cities of this size in the world. It serves as a key supply base for much of northern Canada; and Edmonton's varied industries are very strong. Among the key industries are oil and gas; agriculture; construction; education; banking; research (esp. medical) and manufacturing.

Sports is also a key feature of city life. Best known as the city where Wayne Gretzky played his finest hockey; Edmonton is also known as 'The City of Champions' because of the high number of local athletes who have gained national and international attention.