[310] The four-year South LRT extension was opened in full on April 24, 2010, which sees trains travelling to Century Park[311] (located at 23 Avenue and 111 Street), making stops at South Campus and Southgate Centre along the way. The 1990s saw a solidification of the economy, and Edmonton is now home to Canadian Western Bank, the only publicly traded Schedule I chartered bank headquarters west of Toronto. [21], Edmonton's historic growth has been facilitated through the absorption of five adjacent urban municipalities (Strathcona, North Edmonton, West Edmonton, Beverly and Jasper Place)[22] in addition to a series of annexations through 1982,[23] and the annexation of 8,260ha (82.6km2; 31.9sqmi) of land from Leduc County and the City of Beaumont on January 1, 2019. [79], The city is known for having cold winters, though its weather is milder than Regina, Saskatoon or Winnipeg,[85] all of which are on a more southerly latitude than Edmonton. [216] In 2015 the Citadel Theatre also became home to Catalyst Theatre. [12], The population of the City of Edmonton according to its 2019 municipal census is 972,223,[9] a change of 8.1% from its 2016 municipal census population of 899,447. [173], The 2021 census reported that immigrants (individuals born outside Canada) comprise 324,315 persons or 32.5% of the total population of Edmonton. It is home to North America's second largest mall, West Edmonton Mall (the world's largest mall from 1981 until 2004), and Fort Edmonton Park, Canada's largest living history museum. That year, more than 150 Canadians visited Nashville to attend Alberta-born Brett Kissel's Grand Ole Opry debut and to meet with Sister Cities representatives. [348], Those post-secondary institutions based in Edmonton that are publicly funded include Concordia University of Edmonton, MacEwan University, King's University, NorQuest College, the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and the University of Alberta (U of A). [298], Edmonton serves as a major transportation hub for Canadian National Railway, whose North American operations management centre is located at their Edmonton offices. Despite being far from Canada's coasts, Edmonton is also the home of HMCSNonsuch,[293] a naval reserve division. The city stretches over a land area of 264 sq miles, hosting the North Saskatchewan River, which cuts the city in two, and is considered to be the center of the Edmonton Capital Region. The museum features an exhibit on the role of the 49th Battalion, CEF in Canada's Hundred Days Offensive. [340], Edmonton Public Schools is known for pioneering the concept of site-based decision making (decentralization) in Canada, which gives principals the authority, the financial resources and the flexibility to make decisions based on the individual needs of their schools. Edmonton is also home to two of Alberta's five Unitarian Universalist congregations the Unitarian Church of Edmonton[189] and the Westwood Unitarian Congregation;[190] the other three are located in Calgary, Lethbridge, and Red Deer. [180] From these beginnings, Muslims now form the city's largest religious minority, with 83,015 members (2021)[178] representing over 62 ethnic backgrounds[181] at over 20 Edmonton-area mosques (2019). [93][94][95][96], A massive cluster of thunderstorms swept through Edmonton on July 11, 2004, with large hail and over 100mm (3.9in) of rain reported within an hour in many places. [61], On July 31, 1987, an F4 tornado hit the city and killed 27 people. [2] [3] In the 2016 census, Edmonton had a population of 10,753 people. WebFind local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. [222] Founded in 1879, the Edmonton Exhibition was originally an annual fair and exhibition that eventually adopted a gold rush theme, becoming Klondike Days in the 1960s. [191], Edmonton is the major economic centre for northern and central Alberta and a major centre for the oil and gas industry. [227] Others are Flying Canoe Volant,[227] Ice on Whyte and the Ice Magic Festival. [267] The Edmonton International Raceway, which hosts NASCAR Pinty's Series races, is located about 50km (31mi) to the south near Wetaskiwin. [79] Significant snowfall accumulation typically begins in late October and tapers off by late March. [178] Edmonton is home to four major cathedrals, with St. Joseph's Basilica seating the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton, All Saints' Cathedral seating the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton, St. Josaphat Cathedral seating the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton, and St. John Cathedral seating the Ukrainian Orthodox Eparchy of Western Canada. Lose yourself in the immersive experiences at the Royal Alberta Museum or the Art Gallery of Alberta, breathe in the glory of the Northern Lights from our dark sky preserves, or embrace the fun (and shopping) at West Edmonton Mall. [97] This "1-in-200 year event" flooded major intersections and underpasses and damaged both residential and commercial properties. [312] The southeast portion is expected to open in 2021, after experiencing significant delays. [179] In the 1980s, Muslim students at the University of Alberta found it difficult to rent prayer rooms large enough to accommodate the local population, and opened the Muslim Community of Edmonton as a mosque and outreach centre in 1992. [238] Within the 7,400ha (18,000 acres), 25km (16mi)-long river valley park system, there are 11 lakes, 14 ravines, and 22 major parks, and most of the city has accessible bike and walking trail connections. [5] The Edmonton CMA comprises the majority of Statistics Canada's Division No. [115], The individual economic development interests and costs of service delivery in certain municipalities within the region have led to intermunicipal competition, strained intermunicipal relationships and overall fragmentation of the region. The train connects Edmonton to multiple stops in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. [24], Edmonton is divided into 375 neighbourhoods[123] within seven geographic sectors a mature area sector, which includes neighbourhoods that were essentially built out before 1970,[124] and six surrounding suburban sectors. Full coverage of federal & Alberta politics. The former AGA building was demolished in July 2007 to make way for construction of a new facility designed by Randall Stout. [353] In 2021/22, the university had over 40,000 students enrolled within over 700 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, as well as over 7,000 students enrolled in its faculty of extension. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. There have always been numerous pub-type establishments, hotel lounges, and restaurants. [62] The storm hit the areas of Beaumont, Mill Woods, Bannerman, Fraser, and Evergreen. Edmonton's growing season on average lasts from May 9 to September 22;[79][80] having an average 135140 frost-free days each year,[79][81] resulting in one of the longest growing seasons on the Canadian Prairies. The elections are non-partisan. [367][368] The Edmonton Examiner is a citywide community-based paper also published weekly. 1:33 First-of-its-kind housing coming to Edmonton for homeless patients after E.R. [211] In and around Downtown Edmonton, there are a few shopping districts, including the Edmonton City Centre mall, Jasper Avenue, and 104 Street. [262], Edmonton has a number of professional sports teams,[263] including the Edmonton Elks, formerly referred to as the Edmonton Eskimos and, for a brief period, the Edmonton Football Team, of the Canadian Football League, Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League, FC Edmonton of the Canadian Premier League, and Edmonton Stingers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. [258] Commercial art galleries can be found throughout the city, especially along the 124 Street/Jasper Avenue corridor, known as the "gallery walk". [52], In 1904, the City of Edmonton purchased the Edmonton District Telephone Company for $17,000 from Alex Taylor, a Canadian entrepreneur, inventor, and politician. [168], The 2011 Census reported that 50.2 percent of the population (407,325) was female while 49.8 percent (404,875) was male. WebRead latest breaking news, updates, and headlines. You've come to the right place. WebCurrent local time in Canada Alberta Edmonton. On the south side of the river, the university district and Whyte Avenue contain theatres, concert halls, and various live music venues. There are many museums in Edmonton of various sizes. The mature area sector also contains the five former urban municipalities annexed by the city over its history: Beverly, Jasper Place, North Edmonton, Strathcona and West Edmonton (Calder). Metro, Edmonton's only free daily newspaper, ceased printing on December 20, 2019. [346][347], Both the Edmonton Public Schools and the Edmonton Catholic School District provide support and resources for those wishing to homeschool their children. This main "Ribbon of Green" is supplemented by tributary creeks and ravines, particularly the Whitemud Creek, Blackmud Creek, and Mill Creek Ravine. And there's prime shopping, too. [329] The rollout of the new waste collection system follows a successful two-year pilot program which began service in 2019, and included 8,000 households in 12 neighbourhoods. [223], The Edmonton International Fringe Festival, held in mid-August, is the largest fringe theatre festival in North America. [44] His expeditions across the Prairies of Rupert's Land were mainly to seek contact with the Indigenous population for establishing the fur trade, as the competition was fierce between the HBC and the North West Company (NWC). Transportation has been the cornerstone of the settlement and development of Edmonton. Scotiabank Theatre (formerly known as Silver City), at the west end of the mall, is a theatre with 12 screens and an IMAX.[27]. Jack pine, lodgepole pine, white spruce, white birch, aspen, mountain ash, Amur maple, Russian olive, green ash, basswood, various poplars and willows, flowering crabapple, Mayday tree and Manitoba maple are also abundant; bur oak, silver maple, hawthorn and Ohio buckeye are increasingly popular. Statistic includes total responses of "Chinese", "Korean", and "Japanese" under visible minority section on census. The first mayor was Matthew McCauley, who established the first school board in Edmonton and Board of Trade (later Chamber of Commerce) and a municipal police service. And there's prime shopping, too. Council has the responsibility of approving the city's budget, and develops laws and policies intended to promote the health and safety of Edmonton residents. [65] Edmonton was incorporated as a city in 1904 and became Alberta's capital in 1905. World War II saw Edmonton become a major base for the construction of the Alaska Highway and the Northwest Staging Route. Both it and its southern twin in Calgary were constructed in 1955 for the province's golden jubilee and have hosted many concerts, musicals, and ballets. Within Christianity, major denominations include the Roman Catholic Church (44.4 percent of self-identified Christians) and the United Church (10.5 percent). On June 18, 2008, City Council decided to abandon the Edmonton trolley bus system[304] and the last trolley bus ran on May 2, 2009. WebRead latest breaking news, updates, and headlines. Many thousands of workers participated in the Edmonton general strike of 1919 and a strong block of Labour representatives were on council after the next election: East, Kinney, Sam McCoppen, Rice Sheppard and Joe Clarke. Other introduced tree species include white ash, blue spruce, Norway maple, red oak, sugar maple, common horse-chestnut, McIntosh apple, and Evans cherry. It sometimes floods Edmonton's river valley, most notably in the North Saskatchewan River flood of 1915. [296] The vast majority of students attend schools in the two large English-language boards: Edmonton Public Schools, and the separate Edmonton Catholic School District. [67] Jan Reimer became the city's first female mayor when she was elected in 1989.[68][69]. [citation needed], Labour representation on city council became a near-majority in 1929, and a full majority from 1932 to 1934, during the Great Depression. WebEdmonton is a vibrant urban centre in the heart of the wilderness, the largest northernmost metropolis, and the capital of Alberta, Canada. [317][318], Edmonton maintains over 160km (99mi) of multi-use trails; however, most of this is within the river valley parkland system. The Orchestra performs at the Francis Winspear Centre for Music. The most popular is the Whyte Avenue (82 Avenue) strip, between 109 Street and 99 Street; it has the highest number of heritage buildings in Edmonton,[234] and bars, clubs, and restaurants throughout, but mostly west of Gateway Boulevard (103 Street). [92] The winter of 201112 was particularly warm: from December 22 through March 20 there were 53 occasions when Edmonton saw temperatures at or above 0.0C (32.0F) at the City Centre Airport, and even warmer in the city proper. WebEdmonton is a town in north London, England within the London Borough of Enfield, a local government district of Greater London. The area covered by the treaty represents most of the central area of the current provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta. The University of Alberta Hospital is the centre of a larger complex of hospitals and clinics located adjacent to the university campus which comprises the Stollery Children's Hospital, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, Cross Cancer Institute, Zeidler Gastrointestinal Health Centre, Ledcor Clinical Training Centre, and Edmonton Clinic. 2, 200006 municipal reorganization in Quebec, "Economic Development Edmonton 'Branding Edmonton' Initiative", "Location and History Profile: City of Edmonton", "City of Edmonton Population, Historical", "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)", "Alberta Private Sewage Systems 2009 Standard of Practice Handbook: Appendix A.3 Alberta Design Data (A.3.A. [4] In the 2016 Census, it had a population of 1,321,426, making it the sixth largest CMA in Canada by population. Research initiatives are anchored by educational institutions such as the University of Alberta (U of A) as well as government initiatives underway at Alberta Innovates and Edmonton Research Park. [185][186], Edmonton also hosts a Maronite Catholic church, on 76 Avenue/98 Street, with services in English on Saturdays and Arabic on Sundays. [199] Other major financial institutions include Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), ATB Financial, Servus Credit Union (formerly Capital City Savings), TD Canada Trust and Manulife Financial. The John Walter Museum and Historical Area (c. 1875 to 1901) is on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. The city also has a number of public charter schools that are independent of any board. WebEdmonton 213 hotels and places to stay See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates. It contains five permanent galleries, one additional gallery for temporary exhibits, an IMAX theatre, a planetarium, an observatory, and an amateur radio station. [122], On January 1, 2019, the City of Edmonton officially annexed 8,260ha (82.6km2; 31.9sqmi) from Leduc County and the City of Beaumont, increasing the city's area to 767.85km2 (296.47sqmi), with discussions of annexing an additional 2,830ha (28.3km2; 10.9sqmi) of Edmonton International Airport land still ongoing.