Edmonton Information

Edmonton Info

Metro Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta with a population of almost one million people. With one of the healthiest and robust business environments in Canada, Edmonton offers its population a wealth of opportunities.

Edmonton is a vibrant western city with a wide variety of places to go and activities to enjoy at any time of the year. Known as Canada’s Festival City, Edmonton hosts over 30 festivals annually that celebrate music, food, culture, sports, theater and more! 

With lots of blue sky and sunshine throughout the seasons, you can take advantage of many outdoor activities in the city. You’ll also find plenty to keep you busy indoors, from visiting world-class galleries and museums to dining at one of over 1600 restaurants throughout the city. There’s something for everyone in Edmonton.

Business in Alberta is booming, but that’s probably not news to you. What might surprise you is the scale of opportunity here in Edmonton – we are the research, manufacturing, transportation, logistics and supply hub for more than $85 billion in projects slated for northern Alberta in the next decade. That’s literally the fuel that is stoking one of the hottest and most diverse economies in Canada.

When you add a high quality of life, year after year of strong economic growth, and a favorable tax regime, you can see why Edmonton is poised for continued economic strength.

Visit the City of Edmonton website at www.edmonton.ca