City: Edmonton
Top Things to do in Edmonton
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Edmonton, Canada
As North America’s northernmost large metropolis, Edmonton is a fascinating study in contrasts — a vibrant urban center in the heart of the wilderness. It’s a city that’s never been afraid to do things a little differently, as visitors discover through close encounters with free-roaming bison, a shopping mall that spans more than 48 city blocks, and a dynamic arts and culture scene that embraces more than 40 annual festivals, including the continent’s biggest and wildest Fringe Theatre Festival.
Restaurants in Edmonton
1. Edmonton Ghost Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 172 reviews
Ghost Tours, Haunted Pub Tours, University of Alberta History & Haunted Hike, Medium Walks, Haunted Trolley Tours Join us on our many walking tours to hear true stories of ghosts, hauntings, murders and mysteries from Alberta's historical haunted history.
2. Winspear Centre
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5.0 based on 807 reviews
The Francis Winspear Centre for Music is located in Edmonton's Arts District and is home to the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.
Reviewed By happypeasant - Edmonton, Canada
Home to the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and the Davis pipe organ. This ecoustically wonderful hall hosts many concerts and performances. Intimate setting where no seat is a poor seat. Worth visiting even if you are unable to take in a performance.
3. Edmonton Symphony
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5.0 based on 76 reviews
The Edmonton Symphony regards as its artistic mission to bring the highest quality of live orchestral performance to a broad spectrum of the community. In the last 60-plus years, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra has taken its place as one of Canada's foremost orchestral ensembles. Its current roster includes 56 musicians from Canada and around the world, performing a wide-ranging repertoire from the great classical masterworks to pops and family concerts. The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra made its Carnegie Hall debut as part of the Spring for Music festival on May 8th, 2012.
4. Time Escape
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5.0 based on 465 reviews
Time Escape offers a fun and interactive opportunity to bond with teammates, colleagues, and family members. Cooperate, navigate, and communicate effectively to complete all of the challenges within the time limit. Our mission is to provide Edmonton and other regions of Alberta and Canada a chance to connect with loved ones. We strive to test teamwork, communication, and your ability to think outside the box. Let Time Escape host your team building, corporate events, family gatherings, birthday parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties, and even proposals. Capture the moment with our complimentary group photo or download it through our social media (with your permission to post). Time Escape provides private bookings and will never pair you with strangers. Book online or call us during opening hours to reserve your spot. The next generation of real-life escape game adventure awaits! Book now! https://timeescape.com/book-edmonton/
Reviewed By SarahMMeyer
We had a great time at Time Escape. Actually, after we were done with our first room (Time Warp) we decided to do another room (Spaceship Mysteries) and it didn't disappoint. I've done quite a few escape rooms in the past so I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for an awesome experience!
5. Escape Hour Edmonton
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 349 reviews
Escape Hour Edmonton is the largest escape rooms location in Edmonton with seven different adventures, among which are Action (escape game with physical activities), Battles (play against each other in teams) and unique Escape rooms. You can easily find us in the Eastern Part on the Third floor of the City Centre Mall. All our rooms are private and Game master is dedicated to each team.
Reviewed By 632skylark
Kenton was a great game master, awesome obstacles and so much fun! The five lives was interactive and such a great theme!
6. Old Strathcona
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4.5 based on 259 reviews
Historic neighborhood containing buildings dating back to 1891.
7. Royal Alberta Museum
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4.5 based on 396 reviews
The Royal Alberta Museum is closed, effective March 17, 2020. Welcome to the Royal Alberta Museum (RAM)! Our new museum is more than just a thoughtful, beautifully designed space. It's an authentic reflection of where Alberta is today and will be in the decades to come. It represents the new energy of Alberta, the diversity of our culture and tells our story with a new boldness and confidence. It's a place where you'll find 2.4 million uniquely Albertan stories just waiting to be told. Our gallery spaces include two 30,000 square foot history halls chronicling millions of years of Alberta's natural and cultural history; a 12,000 square foot feature gallery that will play host to touring exhibits from around the world; A 7,000 square foot Children's Gallery where hands-on play is found in every corner; and a 3,000 square foot Bug Gallery where visitors can have close encounters with live invertebrates. Feed your curiosity.
Reviewed By edmontonlocal - Edmonton, Canada
The RAM has interesting exhibits including dinosaurs, wildlife, bugs, geology, gems, military history, and Alberta history. But where they really shine is indigenous history. They have a large collection of Cree, Blackfoot, Dene, and Metis artifacts, including totem poles, tipis, headdresses, arrowheads, beadwork, and artwork. The exhibits make history come to life and show how people lived here for thousands of years.
8. Muttart Conservatory
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4.5 based on 783 reviews
The Muttart Conservatory is unique at first sight. This innovative botanical garden sets the pace for plant science in western Canada and defines Edmonton’s skyline with striking glass pyramids rising from the river valley.
Reviewed By GallantJ - Alberta, Canada
We visited the Muttart Conservatory in April 2015 with children ages 8, 5 and 5, along with Grandparents. It was absolutely beautiful and I recommend visiting if you get a chance, especially in the winter when it feels warm and tropical during an otherwise cold day outside. During our visit, the Corpse Flower had just started to bloom (it only blooms about every 2 years). It was only the second time it had ever bloomed at Muttart so we felt fortunate to see it. Once it opens fully it only lasts a few days, so the timing was great. It stunk like a dead corpse, which added to excitement of the visit, especially for the kids, and my mom who is a flower enthusiast. Overall, a great visit. It's a beautiful venue with an amazing collection of plants and flowers.
9. Fort Edmonton Park
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4.5 based on 1,740 reviews
Park featuring recreations of Edmonton in different stages of its history.
Reviewed By alexaC1970UJ
Always a great adventure for the whole family :) I’ve cream, riding the old train and more... it’s a great place to have fun, and beat value to buy an annual pass
10. TELUS World of Science - Edmonton
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 932 reviews
Experience science in our interactive galleries, IMAX Theatre, science stage, planetarium, special exhibitions and much more. The science centre features interactive exhibition galleries for all ages. The planetarium is the largest in Canada and shows are included with science centre admission. The IMAX Theatre has the largest screen in Alberta and plays both documentary films and Hollywood movies. The centre hosts travelling feature exhibitions several times a year, with past blockbuster exhibitions being Harry Potter, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Body Worlds.
Reviewed By MP-Higgins
Great selection of exhibits. Easy to spend an entire day here with something for kids of all ages (parents will enjoy it too!) the planetarium is fantastic, presenter was great and a few different shows played throughout the day which was nice. The space exhibit is small but really well done with lots of interactive stations catering to all ages. The moon show is short and sweet but very entertaining and informative. Discovery land is obviously a hit with toddlers and the science garage is another hands-on gem. The dinosaur exhibit was top notch however it was disappointing you were forced to walk through the gift shop to get to and from it. The restaurant has great food selection and the entire building was clean. We’re happy we visited on a weekday in September I can imagine it gets pretty busy during peak times and it was more enjoyable to have many exhibits to ourselves. Thanks for having us. We’ll be making the trip back!
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