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THIS IS WHY EDMONTON IS SO FAMOUS

5/11/2017

 
Overview of Edmonton

Edmonton is the capital of Alberta, one of Canada’s ten provinces. The city derives its fame from many things among them being its strategic location. Edmonton is the north-most city in North America. The city is also famous for its rich natural resources, history, culture, and a host of many other attractions.

Below is more in-depth information on why Edmonton is so famous.

1. Natural urban scenery

Edmonton has the longest stretch of urban parkland in N. America. The city also has the largest parkland per capita out of all cities in Canada. There are many fully serviced urban parks, campsites among many other related amenities in Edmonton allowing residents as well as visitors the unique opportunity to enjoy natural environments in an urban setting. Edmonton has 111 square kilometers of parkland, and most of the city is accessible. You can tour Edmonton’s natural urban scenery in many ways. Limo tours are however the best given the vastness of the city and the comfort you stand to enjoy.
There are many good limo tour companies like Edmonton Limo which offer luxurious tours to the most popular natural urban sceneries in the city. If you want to visit every corner of Edmonton in unmatched style and luxury, choose Edmonton Limo Company.
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2. Home to the longest running Jazz Club

Edmonton is home to Yardbird Suite, Canada’s longest running Jazz Club. Yardbird Suite has been the main performance venue for Edmonton’s Jazz Society for decades presenting the best local, national and international Jazz acts. Yardbird Suite has been around since 1957 gaining massive popularity as the best Jazz Club in the world. Many music lovers from Canada and around the world flock the Yardbird Suite every year to experience the best of Jazz music. 
Edmonton Limo has party limos that can take you to and from the Yardbird Suite in style. Our party limos are luxurious and custom built for hosting parties on the move. Experience Edmonton’s nightlife in style without being confined to one venue. 

3. Festivals

Edmonton is also famous for its countless festivals held throughout the year. Edmonton residents (Edmontonians) take festivals very seriously. Edmonton acts as the “festival capital” of Canada. Some of the festivals that have made Edmonton famous include; The Folk Festival, Fringe Festival, Pride Festival, Shakespeare Festival and the K-Days festival. 

The Fringe Festival is a popular festival with a transformative theme. The aim of the festival is to transform theater, foster artists and nurture audiences. The festival helps potential artists take chances and find the artist in them by providing unique evolving experiences referred to as fringing. 

The Folk Festival is a 4-day outdoor music festival held on the 2nd week of August. The Folk Festival started in 1980. Over the decades, the festival has drawn millions of people around the world becoming one of the most (if not the most) popular Folk Music festivals in the world. The festival showcases Folk music mostly although there are many acts from other genres during the festival. 

The Edmonton Pride Festival is another famous Edmonton Festival that dates back to 1980. The festival is held in support of the LGBTQ community globally. 

As the name suggests, the Shakespeare Festival is a William Shakespeare-themed festival. The festival is held to celebrate the work of William Shakespeare. 

The K-Days Festival is the biggest summer festival in Edmonton filled with numerous activities including live entertainment. 
Edmonton has many other festivals throughout the year. The above festivals are however the most famous in Edmonton, Canada and beyond. 

4. Museums and galleries

Edmonton is also famous for its museums and galleries. One of the most famous museums in Edmonton is the RAM (Royal Alberta Museum) which was named in honor of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The RAM is home to 10 million+ collections showcasing Canada’s diverse culture and traditional practices of aboriginal tribes. Edmonton is also home to the Alberta Aviation Museum which houses a unique collection of civilian and military aircraft among other memorabilia. There are many other world-class museums such as the Telephone Historical Centre and The Alberta Railway Museum. Canada’s largest history museum, Fort Edmonton Park is also located in Edmonton. 

Edmonton is also home to Telus World of Science which houses five galleries. The AGA (Art Gallery of Alberta) is also located in Edmonton. The AGA is the largest single gallery in Edmonton. The gallery has 5,000+ pieces of art. 

Summary

Edmonton is famous because of its strategic location and plenty of attractions ranging from the natural urban scenery and festivals to the world-class museums and galleries. Edmonton is also home to the world’s longest serving Jazz Club, Yardbird Suite which has been around for almost 40 years. There are other reasons for visiting this famous city. There is no better way to visit and explore Edmonton other than by using a limousine. Choose a reputable limo company like Edmonton Limo for the most luxurious Edmonton limo tours.


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