About Edmonton AB

Living in ‘Oil City’ Edmonton, AB

Edmonton population, according to the 2016 census, is 932,000. The ‘oil city’ lies within the Edmonton Metropolitan area and is the capital city of Alberta Province. Edmonton Canada weather is mostly cold with average temperatures ranging from -100 to 17.70Celsius. It is one of the coldest cities in Canada during winters.
Residents of Edmonton practice different religions with the majority being Protestants, followed by Catholics. The city is also home to a few Muslims, Jewish and atheists. Edmonton has a lot of oil drilling activity, the backbone of the local economy, explaining its ‘Oil City’ name.

Edmonton is an interesting city to live in. It has one of the largest malls in North America and booms with various arts and culture centers. It also hosts live performances and annual events.

Fun Facts about Edmonton

Edmonton AB hosts more than 30 festivals in a year from Rodeo to Extravaganza. The Folk Music Festival started in 1980. The city has one of the largest malls in the world, the West Edmonton mall. The mall houses an indoor lake that can accommodate four submarines and other marine life.

It also has a swimming pool that can accommodate 40,000 people at a time. Moreover, the mall has the world’s largest loop rollercoaster at 4,189 ft. Furthermore, it houses the world’s largest bungee tower, sea life cravens, penguins and a lot more to visit with friends and family.

The home to Canada’s largest Museum in history is Edmonton, AB. The Fort Edmonton Park was started in 1920 as a hotel. It still has the mahogany room with pickled egg at the counter. The Saskatchewan River splits Edmonton town like a storybook. The longest North America corridor runs along Edmonton Valley.

It is interesting to note that the urban planners did not interfere with the natural state of trees in the Edmonton area. Therefore, it is a green city with beautiful breathtaking scenery to get lost into.

Edmonton Neighborhoods and Community

Neighborhoods in Edmonton, AB, give access to various social amenities. Edmonton Downtown is home to a lively plaza where most yearly events take place. It has modern buildings, art galleries, buzzy night clubs and stylish restaurants. The Rogers Ice Hockey is where sports fans heat to watch their favorite teams play.

Westmount Edmonton is bordered by the Groat Ravine, the Groat Road and the Saskatchewan River Valley. Westmount community league represents the city in various matches. The area is mostly occupied by single detached houses. However, the majority of the houses are historic with craft man’s styles.

Street 124 runs from North to South with various shopping centers along it. The Alberta Museum is the place to relax and learn about the city’s history. Outdoor activities, entertainment and other recreational services are offered at the Westmount Park. Summerside Edmonton, found in the South of Edmonton, has mostly single family dwellings.
The Brookfield Residential Properties is the top community developer in the city. A small percentage, about 24%, of residents lives in apartments of not more than five floors high. Oliver Edmonton is one of the oldest neighborhoods with rented apartments. It is densely populated and highly commercialized.

The city is also home to many religious communities and thus centers. St. Joseph’s Basilica is the most common; it changed its name in 1984 when the pope at the time visited. Edmonds points of interests are many and varied to meet different people’s passions and interests.

The city houses executive restaurants and museums to parks, lakes and shopping malls. Other neighborhoods and communities include Allard, Rossdale, Glenora, Allendare, Secord and Glenridding Heights, among others.

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