Central Alberta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Maligne Lake featuring mountains, forests and landscape views
Jasper National Park showing tranquil scenes, snow and mountains
Jasper National Park featuring snow, mountains and a gondola
West Edmonton Mall which includes a pool, rides and interior views
Maligne Lake showing a lake or waterhole and kayaking or canoeing

Where to stay in Central Alberta

Art Gallery of Alberta showing cbd, art and modern architecture

Downtown Edmonton

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown Edmonton. Edmonton City Centre is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at 102 Street Station or Bay-Enterprise Square Station to see more of Edmonton.

Downtown Edmonton
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West Edmonton

5/5(4 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of West Edmonton is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out West Edmonton Mall and World Waterpark.

West Edmonton
Alley Kat Brewery showing drinks or beverages and interior views

Southside

Travellers come to Southside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Alley Kat Brewery and Monster Mini Golf while you're in town.

Southside
Fort Edmonton Park showing interior views

Southwest Edmonton

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

While you're in Southwest Edmonton, take in top sights like Currents of Windermere or Snow Valley Ski Club, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Century Park Station or Southgate Station.

Southwest Edmonton
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Northwest Edmonton

4/5(1 area review)

Northwest Edmonton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St. Albert Trail Golf Course and Yellowhead Casino while you're in town.

Northwest Edmonton
Alley Kat Brewery showing drinks or beverages as well as an individual male

Southeast Edmonton

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

South Edmonton Common and Alley Kat Brewery are top sights in Southeast Edmonton, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Mill Woods Station or Grey Nuns Station to see more sights in the area.

Southeast Edmonton
Forest Park Hotel
Forest Park Hotel
3.5 out of 5
76 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB
The price is AU$160 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
AU$160
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Jasper. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,955 reviews)
"Older building, but the rooms have been renovated and are nicely done. Staff are great to deal with."

Reviewed on 12 Jan. 2025

Forest Park Hotel
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
4 out of 5
Old Lodge Road, Jasper, AB
The price is AU$541 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$541
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Book a stay at this spa resort in Jasper. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay and service was delightful. Might want to consider keeping an eye on change room cleaning, particularly floors and showers. Food was great and room service was prompt"

Reviewed on 12 Jan. 2025

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel by APA
Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel by APA
4 out of 5
10155 105th Street, Edmonton, AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$171 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
AU$171
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edmonton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,423 reviews)
"It’s a great location"

Reviewed on 13 Jan. 2025

Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel by APA
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Miette Mountain Cabins
Miette Mountain Cabins
2.5 out of 5
Highway 16 East, Pocahontas, AB
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Pocahontas. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,335 reviews)
"The cabin was very nice and clean, check in was very straight forward and easy. The staff were very nice and everything was laid out nicely. My only comment would be that for the cabins with full kitchens there are not many utensils and cook wear"

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

Miette Mountain Cabins
Jasper East Cabins
Jasper East Cabins
2 out of 5
49321 Highway 16 West, Jasper East, AB
Stay at this cabin in Jasper East. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (338 reviews)
"Very nice and well equipped cabin."

Reviewed on 6 Jan. 2025

Jasper East Cabins
New Modern Rustic A-Frame Cabin with Barrel Sauna
New Modern Rustic A-Frame Cabin with Barrel Sauna
Nordegg
Stay at this cabin in Nordegg. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and patios.
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Just what we needed!
"When you first pull up to the property, its already stunning. We checked in with ease, the home was clean and well stocked with lots of attention to detail. The deck and views are stunning. We spent alot of the weekend around the firepit. I loved all the lights outside at night. Even the tree trunks ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jan. 2025

New Modern Rustic A-Frame Cabin with Barrel Sauna
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

West Edmonton Mall

West Edmonton Mall

5/5(4 reviews)

Discover the largest shopping centre in North America, packed with thrilling attractions for the whole family.

West Edmonton Mall
South Edmonton Common

South Edmonton Common

5/5(1 review)

During your trip to Edmonton, you can enjoy retail therapy at South Edmonton Common. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

South Edmonton Common
Rogers Place

Rogers Place

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Catch an event at Rogers Place during your trip to Edmonton. Discover the great live music and shops in this vibrant area.

Rogers Place
Pyramid Lake which includes a hotel

Pyramid Lake

5/5(4 reviews)

Cycle along nature paths and marvel at the diverse wildlife and thick forest that surrounds this tranquil lake in the Jasper National Park.

Pyramid Lake
World Waterpark

World Waterpark

4/5(1 review)

Bring the family to World Waterpark and enjoy this exciting theme park in Edmonton. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

World Waterpark

University of Alberta

5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Alberta during your visit to Edmonton. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

University of Alberta

Activities

Stargazing

Night Snowshoeing Uniting Cultures with Local & Indigenous Guides

AU$176
per adult
Night Snowshoeing Uniting Cultures with Local & Indigenous Guides
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Cities near Central Alberta

Jasper

Jasper

Sherwood Park

Sherwood Park