Top Rated Attractions in Edmonton

Be transported to the elegance of Edwardian 1915 in the fully restored home of Alexander Rutherford- Alberta's first Premier. The Rutherford House is one of the most beautiful structures of the city. Guides dressed in period costumes and interpreters demonstrate aspects of daily life from the period and describe important events that occurred in the politician's house. There is an on-site gift shop. You can experience Edwardian dining in the Arbour restaurant, which is run by the Friends of Rutherford House. Hours vary seasonally, but the restaurant hours are constant. Visit the website for varying dates.

This train-lover's museum is out on the northeastern limits of the city, near Fort Road. However, if the golden age of steam is for you, it is well worth the visit. Established in 1976, this museum is all set to impress you and take you back to the period when steam engines were the discovery of the time. See a restored railway station, bunk house, water tower, and fire hall. There is a working steam train that offers rides along with numerous carriages, cars, and railway artifacts. During the summer holiday weekends, why not ride a passenger train?

Explore Edmonton's beginnings as a fur trading post at Canada's largest living museum. Walk around recreations of life in Edmonton as it was in 1846, 1885, 1905, and during the Depression. Learn how a beaver hat is made, see the way children lived on the homestead, get your picture taken in the historical style, and visit an old-fashioned soda fountain. There are also annual and special events like the children's Easter candy hunt that are sure to delight visitors of all ages.

Established in December 1967, the Royal Alberta Museum started functioning in the present building in October 2018. Stretching over an area of approximately 38,900 square meters (419,000 square feet), the museum is regarded as one of Western Canada's largest museums of its kind. The exhibits of this museum revolve around different subjects like earth science, life science, human history and many more. The Natural History hall, Bug Gallery, Feature Gallery, Children Gallery, Human history hall are some of the galleries inside the Royal Alberta Museum.

Francis Winspear Centre for Music is a seat of culture in downtown Edmonton. This impressive concert hall and arts complex seats in excess of 1,900 people. It is home to the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and is touted to be some of the best performing art centers in the country. Conference facilities and banquet rooms are also available. So, take some time off from your regular schedule and enjoy a melodious evening with classic concerts at Francis Winspear Centre for Music.

Surrounded by parks and commanding a fine view of the North Saskatchewan River, the Alberta Legislature is the meeting place of Alberta’s Legislative Assembly and Executive Council. Known to Edmontonians as “The Ledge,” the beaux-arts style building was opened in 1913. Free, daily tours are given on the hour and cover topics including the roles and structure of the government, parliamentary ceremonies, the architecture of the building, and the political history of Alberta. Gifts, souvenirs, and local crafts may be purchased at the building’s gift shop.