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.
Edmonton boasts regular aurora borealis sightings
A magnificent exhibition of light installations at Edmonton Valley Zoo
Immerse yourself in the winter wonderland at Fort Edmonton Park
Craftsmen fair features thousands of amazing handmade items
A large choice of local fresh-farm produce, and ready to eat meals
Entertainment spectacle showcasing rich history and the evolution of Canadian aviation
See the whole world in one weekend without going outside of Edmonton
The best ten days of the summer in Edmonton
The event that brings you the best of blues: Grammy, Juno, and Maple Blues Award winners
A chance to dine at the finest restaurants for a bargain
Visit Canada's longest-running anime convention, held since 1994
One of the world's best ice festivals with a giant slide and an international carving competition
One of the largest country music festivals in North America
Paint the town red during the CNY festivities in Edmonton
The ultimate playground for geeks and comics fans
The favorite get-together for riders and future riders
A popular race with easy flat-type course
Good old fireworks and music fun for the whole family
A celebration for all cinema enthusiasts in Alberta