Edmonton Capital Region Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
metropolitan area in Alberta
About Edmonton Capital Region
Edmonton has been allowed to expand and annex most of the farmland and small towns around it throughout its history, so the majority of the population of the region lives within the boundaries of the City of Edmonton. However, Edmonton has expanded rapidly since the 1940s, and now abuts towns that used to be several kilometers away. All of remaining the towns began to grow quickly during 2000s as land prices in Edmonton rose. They have added many new facilities, and most towns now have a museum, multi-rink arena, indoor public swimming pool, and one or more performing arts venues. They are all former railway towns that were established as grain-collection points for nearby farms, and are built primarily on a grid pattern, so are easy to navigate, and all feature a small shopping distric
Edmonton Capital Region Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 5 sections including: