Best time to visit Edmonton
Best time of year to visit Edmonton
The high season in the city lasts from June to August, and this is the best time to visit Edmonton. Summer shows hot and sunny weather with longer days and milder nights, attracting loads of tourists to Edmonton Heritage Festival, Animethon, or K-Days. Hotels might be packed so you'd better book well in advance. September through November brings cooler winds and even occasional snowfall later in the season. Tourism slows down and the leaves start to change colors. Choose fall if you are in search of deals on accommodation and if you are a movie-addict; Edmonton International Film Festival is here for you. Winter off-season is all about skiing and snowboarding, with January being the coldest and snowiest month. Temperatures gradually rise going into March but still can be moderately cold. The greenery sets in and the flowers start blooming, turning spring into another busy period.
5 THINGS TO DO IN EDMONTON (DECEMBER 05 - DECEMBER 14)
Northern Lights
Edmonton boasts regular aurora borealis sightings
Zoominescence Festival of Light
A magnificent exhibition of light installations at Edmonton Valley Zoo
Edmonton Christmas Market
Immerse yourself in the winter wonderland at Fort Edmonton Park
Make It
Craftsmen fair features thousands of amazing handmade items
City Market Downtown
A large choice of local fresh-farm produce, and ready to eat meals
14 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Alberta International Airshow (Edmonton Airshow)
out of rangeEntertainment spectacle showcasing rich history and the evolution of Canadian aviation
Edmonton Heritage Festival
out of rangeSee the whole world in one weekend without going outside of Edmonton
K-Days
out of rangeThe best ten days of the summer in Edmonton
Edmonton Blues Festival
out of rangeThe event that brings you the best of blues: Grammy, Juno, and Maple Blues Award winners
Downtown Dining Week
out of rangeA chance to dine at the finest restaurants for a bargain
Animethon
out of rangeVisit Canada's longest-running anime convention, held since 1994
Boardwalk Ice On Whyte
out of rangeOne of the world's best ice festivals with a giant slide and an international carving competition
Big Valley Jamboree
out of rangeOne of the largest country music festivals in North America
Chinese New Year in Edmonton
out of rangePaint the town red during the CNY festivities in Edmonton
Edmonton Expo
out of rangeThe ultimate playground for geeks and comics fans
Edmonton Motorcycle Show
out of rangeThe favorite get-together for riders and future riders
Edmonton Marathon
out of rangeA popular race with easy flat-type course
New Year's Eve in Edmonton
out of rangeGood old fireworks and music fun for the whole family
Edmonton International Film Festival
out of rangeA celebration for all cinema enthusiasts in Alberta
