Central Alberta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Maligne Lake featuring mountains, forests and landscape views
Jasper National Park showing tranquil scenes, snow and mountains
Jasper National Park featuring snow, mountains and a gondola
West Edmonton Mall which includes a pool, rides and interior views
Maligne Lake showing a lake or waterhole and kayaking or canoeing

Where to stay in Central Alberta

Art Gallery of Alberta which includes central business district, modern architecture and a city

Downtown Edmonton

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown Edmonton. Rogers Place is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at 102 Street Station or Bay-Enterprise Square Station to see more of Edmonton.

Downtown Edmonton
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West Edmonton

5/5(4 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of West Edmonton is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out West Edmonton Mall and World Waterpark.

West Edmonton
Alley Kat Brewery showing interior views and drinks or beverages

Southside

Travellers come to Southside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Alley Kat Brewery and Monster Mini Golf while you're in town.

Southside
Fort Edmonton Park which includes interior views

Southwest Edmonton

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

While you're in Southwest Edmonton, take in top sights like South Edmonton Common or Currents of Windermere, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Century Park Station or Southgate Station.

Southwest Edmonton
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Northwest Edmonton

4/5(1 area review)

Northwest Edmonton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St. Albert Trail Golf Course and Yellowhead Casino while you're in town.

Northwest Edmonton
Alley Kat Brewery featuring drinks or beverages as well as an individual male

Southeast Edmonton

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

South Edmonton Common and Landmark Cinemas Tamarack Edmonton are top sights in Southeast Edmonton, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Mill Woods Station or Grey Nuns Station to see more sights in the area.

Southeast Edmonton
Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel

Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10235 - 101 Street, Edmonton, AB
The price is AU$192 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$192
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edmonton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,331 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay, the hotel is a bit dated but it’s clean and the staff is friendly. As far as parking goes, it’s expensive and not covered in your hotel booking."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel
Forest Park Hotel

Forest Park Hotel

3.5 out of 5
76 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB
The price is AU$572 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$572
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Jasper. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,328 reviews)
"Beautiful suite 600"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Forest Park Hotel
Hyatt Place Edmonton-West

Hyatt Place Edmonton-West

3 out of 5
18004 100 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB
The price is AU$190 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$190
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Edmonton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,507 reviews)
"Very Good. Nice Hotel"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Place Edmonton-West
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Miette Mountain Cabins

Miette Mountain Cabins

2.5 out of 5
Highway 16 East, Pocahontas, AB
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Pocahontas. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,429 reviews)
"great resort! very charming but rustic. great game room, spacious cabins with good bathroom and hot water. fire pits with red Adirondack chairs. cute red roofs on the cabins with hanging flower baskets.close to hot springs and hikes. saw wildlife close to the cabins also"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Miette Mountain Cabins
Jasper East Cabins

Jasper East Cabins

2 out of 5
49321 Highway 16 West, Jasper East, AB
Stay at this cabin in Jasper East. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (439 reviews)
"It is a bit out of the way. It is at least 35 min from Jasper. The cabins are OK and clean. Very limited cooking-ware. On-site restaurant is good."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Jasper East Cabins
5Br Private Pool Hot Tub Pool Table

5Br Private Pool Hot Tub Pool Table

3 out of 5
283 Tocher Ave, Hinton, AB
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Hinton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions AirPlay Trampoline Park & Escape Rooms ...
5Br Private Pool Hot Tub Pool Table
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Popular places to visit

West Edmonton Mall

West Edmonton Mall

5/5(4 reviews)

Discover the largest shopping centre in North America, packed with thrilling attractions for the whole family.

West Edmonton Mall
South Edmonton Common

South Edmonton Common

5/5(1 review)

You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to South Edmonton Common, a favourite shopping spot in Edmonton. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

South Edmonton Common
Rogers Place

Rogers Place

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Catch an event at Rogers Place during your trip to Edmonton. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.

Rogers Place
Jasper National Park which includes landscape views, a lake or waterhole and forests

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Jasper at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as skiing. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
Fort Edmonton Park which includes a garden, signage and a house

Fort Edmonton Park

Discover Edmonton’s fashion-driven origins and its role in the 19th-century fur trade when you explore this impressive living history museum.

Fort Edmonton Park
Pyramid Lake which includes a hotel

Pyramid Lake

5/5(4 reviews)

Cycle along nature paths and marvel at the diverse wildlife and thick forest that surrounds this tranquil lake in the Jasper National Park.

Pyramid Lake

Activities

Calgary: Travel in great comfort to/from Edmonton

Calgary: Travel in great comfort to/from Edmonton

AU$97
per adult
Calgary: Travel in great comfort to/from Edmonton
Edmonton Clue Solving Adventure - Trail of Champions

Edmonton Outdoor Escape Games - Trail of Champions

AU$92
per traveller
Edmonton Outdoor Escape Games - Trail of Champions
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Cities near Central Alberta

Jasper

Jasper

Sherwood Park

Sherwood Park