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Why visit Edmonton

Sleek new skyscrapers. State-of-the-art sports and entertainment facilities. Fueled by massive investment, Canada's fifth-largest city has transformed over the past decade. The city really shines in its cultural offerings, from the celebrated fringe fest to immersive experiences offered by the Indigenous community not to mention nearby Ukrainian Cultural Village and Elk Island National Park.

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