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Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Edmonton is known as the `Oil Capital of Canada`. Edmonton is known as the `Gateway to the Canadian North` and to the picture-perfect Canadian Rockies. Greater Edmonton boasts a wealth of places to see: galleries, museums, zoos, and historical sites. 2004 marks the city`s 100th birthday. We have it all: a world class hotel, the widest variety of one-of-a-kind stores, fantastic attractions, spectacular games, restaurants to suit all tastes and great entertainment.  Edmonton is on the site of Edmonton House, an important 19th century trading post, and is also the site of West Edmonton Mall, the world's largest mall. It's the world's largest entertainment and shopping centre and Alberta's number one tourist attraction, featuring over 800 stores and services, over 110 eating establishments, plus seven world class attractions. It's the only mall of its kind - both a shopper's dream and a world of excitement and adventure. This amazing structure - often called the `8th Wonder of the World`. Renowned as Canada's `Festival City`, with more theatre groups for its size than any other city in the country with the most popular festival being the Fringe, the largest festival of alternative theatre in North America. It also hosts Jazz City International Music Festival annually during the month of June as well as the Klondike Days Festival, as well as the Edmonton Folk Music Festival in early August. The Klondike Festival was originally an annual fair which eventually adopted a 'gold rush' theme. Edmonton is an exciting and vibrant city with lots to do and see. Whether it's shopping, arts and entertainment, or just enjoying the clean, healthy air, Edmonton has something for you. Edmonton boasts the longest stretch of urban parkland in North America, the North Saskatchewan River Valley, laced with 58 km of paved bike trails, the largest urban park in North America is one of the prime venues for summer festivals, picnics and theatre in the park. Water activities on the North Saskatchewan River include jetboating, canoeing and sightseeing cruises aboard the Edmonton Queen, the city's paddlewheel tour boat. The river valley also boasts of six golf courses. You'll also discover Edmontonians are respectful of the many cultures that invigorate the city's flourishing ethnic areas. Old Strathcona is home to one of the broadest ranges of cuisine in the city. The hot new spot in Edmonton City Centre is L'Azia, an eclectic joint that serves everything from fish and chips to elegant Asian-infused dinners. And with Edmonton ranking as Canada's sunniest city, you'll want to take advantage of the many outdoor patios that grace the Old Strathcona area. Take in a dolphin show, visit African Blackfooted penguins, ride the triple loop rollercoaster known as the Mindbender, gamble at a Las Vegas-style casino or bunk down at the Mall's Fantasyland Hotel. For those who love white-knuckle rides, check out the Space Shot - a new ride in Galaxyland that shoots you up 14 stories high - so fast in fact, that G-force is a critical part of the experience. Edmonton has a distinct personality: clean, cosmopolitan, rich in culture and renowned for its professional sports. Edmonton continues to delight visitors with a range of cultural and sporting events. With much to do throughout the city Edmonton will satisfy the wants of all travellers. The capital city of Alberta, known for its scenic river valley and numerous art and music festivals.
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