An Edmonton vacation takes you to an energetic metropolis bordered by fertile prairies and a picturesque river valley. A gateway for train travel in Canada, this city is a hub between the eastern part of the country and the majestic Canadian Rockies. Local attractions include a scenic ride down the North Saskatchewan River on the "Edmonton Queen" riverboat and the spectacular Muttart Conservatory, three glass pyramids hosting hundreds of varieties of exotic plants and flowers in a lush environment. Or visit Fort Edmonton Park: established as a trading post of Hudson's Bay Company in 1795, this museum-village is the largest historical park in Canada. Featuring over 75 structures (many of them original) Fort Edmonton is divided into three different historical eras (1885, 1905, and 1920), each restored and re-enacted in period costume. Visitors explore each building, watch re-enactments such as a parade march of the North-West Mounted Police, speak with costumed interpreters, and enjoy period-travel rides such as steam engine, streetcar, and stagecoach.
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Edmonton Vacation Highlights
Famed as "The Festival City", a summertime Edmonton vacation features numerous celebrations, such as: Capital Ex (formerly Klondike Days), a goldrush themed exhibition featuring fair rides, chuckwagon races, music, and nightly fireworks; the Edmonton Fringe Festival, the largest Fringe theatre festival in North America (and second only to Edinburgh world-wide); the Edmonton International Street Performer's Festival; and much more.
Despite it's natural beauty and lively culture, Edmonton is perhaps most famous for being home to the world's largest shopping and entertainment center, the West Edmonton Mall. In addition to hundred of stores, the mall offers attractions such as the World Waterpark and Galaxyland, the largest indoor amusement park in the world featuring 24 rides and attractions. And world-class shopping isn't limited to the mall setting: famous Whyte Avenue offers a more offbeat alternative with charming cafés, boutique clothing, and unique crafts and galleries.
ViaRail offers Edmonton train tours that take you through from the bustle of this cosmopolitan center to the rugged beauty of the might
Canadian Rockies. Enjoy world-class cuisine and nightlife one day; explore breathtaking vistas in
Jasper National Park from the comfort and luxury of a cozy train car.
VIA Rail Routes to Edmonton
The following VIA route travels to Edmonton and is featured in our VIA Rail vacation packages for this destination:
The Canadian: Connecting
Vancouver to
Toronto with a stop in Edmonton
To book Edmonton vacation packages, or for questions and custom itineraries, please speak with one of our train travel specialists at toll free 1-888-730-9500.
For travelers outside of North America, click here for our International toll free numbers.