Itineraries

SAMPLE TOURS OF EDMONTON & AREA

Tour the remarkable sights and attractions that make the Greater Edmonton area one of Canada’s most popular urban destinations. A natural gateway to the wonders and majesty of Alberta’s prairie, woods, mountains and wildlife, Edmonton makes a great starting point for these sample itineraries that highlight the natural, cultural and economic must-sees of each area.

Call Edmonton Tourism at 780-426-4715 for more details.

Early-morning awesome: Athabasca Falls in Jasper National Park
Photo: Travel Alberta

Photo: Travel Alberta

JAPANESE GARDEN — Manicured gardens, mixed woodland vegetation and an extensive nature trail system make The University of Alberta Devonian Botanic Garden a botanist’s dream. Highlights include the gorgeous Kurimoto Japanese Garden, butterfly and cactus showhouses, ornamental flower gardens, alpine gardens, herb, sensory and healing gardens, just a short drive from the city.

Photo: Edmonton Tourism

KALYNA COUNTRY — Named after a highbush cranberry plant, pronounced “ka-lin-na” in Ukrainian, Kalyna berries were a popular source of food amongst the early pioneers in this eco-tourism district east of Edmonton. Today, Kalyna Country is a playground of rolling hills, abundant livestock and wildlife, crops and farmland, parks and wilderness, roadside attractions, hilltop views, homesteads and valleys.