Southwest Edmonton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southwest Edmonton
Popular places to visit
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.
Southgate Center
During your trip to Edmonton, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Southgate Center. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
West Edmonton Mall
Discover the largest shopping centre in North America, packed with thrilling attractions for the whole family.
Rogers Place
Catch an event at Rogers Place during your trip to Edmonton. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
South Edmonton Common
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 lively festivals.
University of Alberta
Explore the campus of University of Alberta during your visit to Edmonton. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Activities
Self-Guided Audio Tours for the Canadian Rockies
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Jasper National Park
Calgary: Travel in great comfort to/from Edmonton
Our pick of the best Southwest Edmonton Hotel Deals
Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Edmonton South
"convenient location"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Best Western Cedar Park Inn
"I love staying here. The property is clean, rooms are spacious and comfortable. Bedding, pillows are high quality. The surrounding area has lots of options for food. Hotel rooms are quiet and outsude noise in hallways is minimal. Both staff that checked me in and out were extremely friendly, inviting, ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Edmonton South by IHG
Wyndham Edmonton Hotel and Conference Centre
"We got a nice room. BUT the sink in the bathroom was broken, I am not sure why they put us in that room. I didn't realize until late in the evening. When I did bring it to thier attention, they put us in another room. It worked out."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Edmonton South
"We never stayed. We asked for a non smoking room. It was not, lighting poor. Bathroom causing was peeling in the shower area, dirty around the light switches. Sheets appeared not to be changed, we never stayed. They did refund our room cost."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Varscona Hotel on Whyte
"We had booked a 2 double bed room. Two adults and 2 children (ages 10 and 12). It was our mistake that we thought it was 2 queen beds. It was not very comfortable for a family of 4 to sleep on 2 double beds, instead of 2 queen. It was admittedly our mistake on the booking, but they also do NOT have ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Edmonton
Southside
Travellers come to Southside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Golfanatics and Alley Kat Brewery while you're in town.
Ellerslie
When in Ellerslie, you can plan a visit to South Edmonton Common and Southgate Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
West Edmonton
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.
Queen Alexandria
While there might not be top attractions in Queen Alexandria, you can explore the larger area and discover places like 82 Ave NW and Kinsmen Sports Centre.
Garneau
If you're spending some time in Garneau, 82 Ave NW and City Arts Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Mill Woods
When in Mill Woods and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like South Edmonton Common or Southgate Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mill Woods Station or Grey Nuns Station.
