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Edmonton is actually the 5th largest Canadian city and the capital of Alberta. It is located at the two sides of the Northern Saskatchewan River. What's been keeping the city of Edmonton up float money wise is the great boom in the oil industry wherein it is locally referred to as black gold. There hasn't been any shortage of tourist traffic in the fair city of Edmonton either, it's great popularity among visiting locals and tourists stems from its great location wherein the Jasper National and the Canadian Rockies can be easily accessed. Don't forget that there's no sales tax in Edmonton although there's a 5% tax that will be charged for accommodations.

Since it'll be very convenient for you to have car rental access while you're in Edmonton - so that you'll be able to go to the various attractions and sites as well as the other attractions that the nearby cities have, it's best that you contact a car rental service provider before even going on your trip. This way you'll be able to have bigger savings for your car rental if you book in advance but in case it slipped your mind, it's not too late to book for a car rental service, although you may not have your choice of model vehicle available if it's a peak season for car rental. Look up their websites and see what's available for Canada and how much are their rates.

Aside from the beautiful sites of the river valley in Edmonton, it is also largely popular for its great art as well as music industry. It is also where you will be able to find the West Edmonton Mall, which is the largest shopping mall in the whole of North America. The West Edmonton Mall actually has a lot to offer aside from the many trendy shops, great restaurants and cafes as well as the 21 in house movie theatres, here you will also be able to see a huge water park, there's also a manmade lake, two golf courses for mini golf, a casino, a skating rink, and even an amusement park which has around 25 great rides and attractions.

If you want to hangout where the cool Edmonton locals go, then head off to Whyte Avenue, which is very near to the University of Alberta and is considered as the hip and trendy district in Edmonton. Other notable places to visit while you're in Edmonton are the Alberta Legislature Building and the Muttart Conservatory, which are well known for their beautiful architecture. The Fort Edmonton Park however is a huge museum of living history wherein you will be able to get a glimpse, as well as a feel of Edmonton's past through various interactive displays. If you're going to be in Edmonton around July, make sure to take part in the annual Klondike Days, which is an exciting festival that is held during this time.

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