Edmonton

Edmonton


Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta, situated in the central region of the province, an area with some of the most fertile farmland on the prairies. It is the second largest city in Alberta.

Edmonton is Canada's second most populous provincial capital (after Toronto) and is known as a well-rounded cultural, government, and educational centre. It plays host to a year round slate of world-class festivals, earning it the title of Festival City.

It is home to North America's largest mall, West Edmonton Mall, and Canada's largest historical park, Fort Edmonton Park. In 2004, Edmonton celebrated the centennial of its incorporation as a city.

Edmonton's climate is temperate with four distinct seasons. Snow cover in winter from November through mid-March. Summers are generally dry and sunny. Average temperatures range from 17 C in the summer months to –15 C in the winter months

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