Edmonton is a vibrant urban centre in the heart of the wilderness, the largest northernmost metropolis, and the capital of Alberta, Canada. Experience what 18 hours of sunlight a day feels like in the summer, or how the first snowfall transforms the river valley in winter. No matter the season, Edmonton is made for exploring..

Known as the "Gateway to the North", the city is a staging point for large-scale oil sands projects occurring in northern Alberta and large-scale diamond mining operations in the Northwest Territories.

Edmonton is the fifth largest city in Canada and the capital city of the province of Alberta. We are one of the youngest and fastest-growing cities in the country. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the northernmost city in North America with a population over one million people.

The highest area of parkland per resident of any Canadian city. Canada's Festival City. A diverse economy, with a range of employment sectors. Affordable housing, with lower prices than Calgary and big cities like Vancouver and Toronto.

Education

Edmonton Public Schools operates 213 schools. There are a total of 125 elementary schools, 39 elementary/junior high schools, 5 elementary/junior/senior high schools, 27 junior high schools, 3 junior/senior highs, 14 senior high schools, and 13 other educational services offered. Approximately 102,000 students attend Edmonton Public Schools and there are over 9,200 full-time staff equivalencies.

Edmonton Public Schools' of continuum grades are commonly found in two grade level groupings: kindergarten through grade six being Elementary and grades 7 through 12 being Secondary. Further, Secondary grade groupings can be broken into Junior High (7-9) and Senior High (10-12) schools. However, there are certain schools that include more than one grade level grouping or don't conform to the grouping system.

Have a look at some of the list of universities in Edmonton:

• University of Alberta
• Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
• NorQuest College
• MacEwan University
• The Kings University College

Economy

One of Canada's strongest economies and have demonstrated resilience and strength through uncertain global economic conditions.Edmonton provides a strong economic base from which to grow.

Places to visit in Edmonton

• Royal Alberta Museum
• Elk Island National Park & Beaver Hills
• West Edmonton Mall
• Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
• Fort Edmonton Park
• Muttart Conservatory
• Alberta Legislature Building
• Art Gallery of Alberta
• Reynolds-Alberta Museum, Wetaskiwin
• K Days
• Edmonton Valley Zoo
• Alberta Aviation Museum
• TELUS World of Science
• University of Alberta Botanic Garden