Edmonton district, Alberta, Canada

Places to visit near Edmonton

Edmonton is a city in Edmonton district, Alberta, Canada, home to about 712,391 people. Within 50 km by road there are 229 places to visit — 112 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 29 parks. The must-see places are Forest Heights Park (1 km), Louise McKinney Riverfront Park (2 km) and Royal Alberta Museum (2 km).

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Edmonton, Alberta
Edmonton, Edmonton district, Alberta, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Edmonton at a glance

Location
Edmonton district, Alberta, Canada
Population
about 712,391
Coordinates
53.5501° N, 113.4687° W
Places within 50 km
229 (43 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Edmonton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Edmonton: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Edmonton, by type

Forts & heritage near Edmonton

125 forts & heritage within 100 km of Edmonton. The closest is Trudel House (1 km); the best-known is The McLeod Building (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Edmonton

41 churches within 100 km of Edmonton. The closest is House of Refuge Mission (1 km); the best-known is Saint Josephat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Edmonton

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Edmonton. The closest is Big Lake (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Edmonton

29 parks within 100 km of Edmonton. The closest is Dawson Park (1 km); the best-known is Forest Heights Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Edmonton

18 museums within 100 km of Edmonton. The closest is Frams (2 km); the best-known is Royal Alberta Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Edmonton

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Edmonton. The closest is EPCOR Waterfall (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Edmonton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Edmonton
  2. 1 km Forest Heights Park · park, Edmonton
  3. 2 km Louise McKinney Riverfront Park · park, Edmonton
  4. 1 km The McLeod Building · heritage site, Edmonton
  5. 1 km Royal Alberta Museum · museum, Edmonton
  6. 1 km Saint Josephat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral · church, Edmonton
  7. 2 km Back to Edmonton

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How to reach Edmonton

    All places near Edmonton by distance

    Within 15 km of Edmonton

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Edmonton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage112125Trudel House (1 km)
    Churches3941House of Refuge Mission (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1136Big Lake (22 km)
    Parks2929Dawson Park (1 km)
    Museums1218Frams (2 km)
    Other attractions89Willow (2 km)
    Waterfalls35EPCOR Waterfall (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Muttart Conservatory (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Sahaba Mosque (1 km)
    Buddhist sites33Lao Alberta Buddhist Temple (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Riverdale Lookout (1 km)
    Beaches & coast22Riverdale Beach (1 km)
    Temples11Mindbender (13 km)

    Edmonton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Edmonton?

    Forest Heights Park (park, about 1 km), Louise McKinney Riverfront Park (park, about 2 km), Royal Alberta Museum (museum, about 2 km), Saint Josephat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral (church, about 2 km), Sir Winston Churchill Square (attraction, about 2 km), The McLeod Building (heritage site, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Edmonton?

    229 places on Spotwander: 112 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 parks, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Edmonton?

    Trudel House, about 1 km by road; Sheriff Robertson House (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Edmonton?

    House of Refuge Mission, about 1 km by road; St. Francis Friary (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Edmonton?

    Big Lake, about 22 km by road; Telford Lake (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Edmonton?

    Start in Edmonton, visit Forest Heights Park, then Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, then The McLeod Building, then Royal Alberta Museum, then Saint Josephat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Edmonton?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Edmonton

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Edmonton’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Edmonton on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.