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The secret is out: Cosmopolitan cultural offerings, affordable housing‚ uncongested commutes and low taxes are drawing droves of young professionals to Edmonton. City residents treasure Alberta’s school system, recognized worldwide for its strides in language education, and Edmonton's greenway system, anchored by a 48-kilometre stretch known as the Ribbon of Green. Further into the great outdoors, Jasper National Park showcases the breathtaking Rocky Mountains. And as the city grows, so do its ever-widening cuisine options, with high-quality ethnic restaurants and casual bistros.
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EMPHASIS ON THEENVIRONMENTLocals go green any chance they get
WELCOME ALLNewcomers marvel at multiculturalism
Grand Illusions
Galleries, public art exhibits thrive here
Experience the action of an Edmonton Capitals baseball
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Before moving to Edmonton, Sarah Stephens was hesitant about the harsh winters, but when the snow fell she was relieved to find a buzz
of activity, despite the icy temperatures.
Moving to EdmontonStephens moved to Edmonton in the fall of
2009, and says that the move from her previous home in the UK to Canada has been an easier transition than anticipated. “People living in Edmonton come from many different countries and backgrounds,” she says, adding that “this diversity is explored and celebrated in Edmonton, a true reflection of the phrase stating Canada to be a ‘mosaic’ of different nationalities, rather than a ‘melting pot.’”
With so many supporting organizations for newbies to the area, Sandy Mowat, a local high school teacher and president of Edmonton’s Newcomers’ Club, says that many newcomers she has met are smitten when they first arrive, especially if its during the sunny summer months when they can take in all the organic
fare, green space, weekly markets and the plethora of day-trip opportunities.
The Lifestyle“Edmontonians rise to the challenge of a
long winter beautifully,” Mowat says. “They are the most enthusiastic hockey fans, they love live theatre, they love their restaurants and mostly they love their river valley. There is a collegiality here as people stick together to face the cold. It makes it a friendlier place.”
Veronica Kastrukoff, public relations director of the Newcomers’ Club and a newcomer herself, moved to Edmonton from Ontario two years ago and says, “There is so much to do here, whether it be inside or outside, no one can say they are bored in Edmonton.”
Support NetworksAside from the Newcomers’ Club, there are
other groups and support networks that prevent newcomers from falling through the cracks. “The City of Edmonton recognizes the importance of social inclusion and social
NEWCOMERS MARVEL AT MULTICULTURALISM
STORY BY LYNSEY FRANKSPHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF ADKINS & BRIAN McCORD
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A jeongja, a traditional korean pavilion, at the Royal Alberta Museum
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Welcome to EdmontonAN iNtroductioN to thE ArEA’s pEopLE, pLAcEs ANd EvENts
the Club scenethe goal is to drive it long and straight at
victoria Golf Course, which is Canada’s oldest
city-run course. it was first developed in 1896 before
the City of Edmonton was even founded, and its
prime river valley location offers an excellent
backdrop of the Legislative Assembly of
Alberta and university of Alberta
buildings. other venues in Edmonton
include private facilities such as
Edmonton Petroleum Golf &
Country Club and derrick Golf &
Winter Club, and public venues
such as Pioneer Meadows,
Rundle Park and twin Willows.
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the Eyes have itEdmonton is home to more than 60 art
galleries and public art exhibits, with the Art Gallery of Alberta being the largest and most prestigious.
the huge gallery reopened in January 2010 after a large renovation project, and once again is displaying exhibits of contemporary and historical art from Alberta and around the world. the Art Gallery was founded in 1924 and maintains a collection of more than 6,000 objects. it features three floors of premiere exhibition space, as well as the city of Edmonton terrace, the singhmar centre for Art Education, Zinc restaurant and Ledcor theatre.
oil and sandEdmonton is the closest major city to Alberta’s oil sands, which
is the second largest crude oil reserve in the world – second only to
saudi Arabia. the oil sands are located in three areas in northeast
Alberta covering less than 140,200 square kilometres, containing
proven oil reserves of 171 billion barrels. that is enough oil to meet
Canada’s current oil demand for almost 400 years. the most common
extraction method is through the use of steam, which thins and
separates oil from the sand so it can be piped out without digging.
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POPuLATION (2009 ESTIMATE)Edmonton: 782,439
Greater Edmonton: 1,155,400
LOCATIONEdmonton is in central Alberta,
with British Columbia and the
Rocky Mountains to the west,
saskatchewan to the east and
Montana to the south.
bEGINNINGSEdmonton, named after a town
in England, was incorporated
as a city in 1904 and became
Alberta’s capital in 1905.
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Fast Factsn the city of Edmonton covers 699.8 square kilometres – larger than chicago and toronto.
n more than 50 ethnic groups are represented in Greater Edmonton, with nearly 500 places of worship.
n Edmonton is a leader in the tv and film industry. more than 150 shows and movies have been produced in the city’s studios over the years.
What’s Online Take a virtual tour of Edmonton, courtesy of our award-winning photographers, at imagesedmonton.com.
Welcome, Everyone
Avenue of Nations is an area just
northwest of downtown Edmonton
that features shops, restaurants and
services that represent many different
nationalities. the neighborhood has
relatively low rents and is centered
around 107th Avenue from 95th
street to 116th street. it showcases
a smorgasbord of ethnic shops
reflecting the cultures of Africa, China,
Japan, italy, Latin America, Poland,
ukraine and vietnam. Meanwhile,
nearby 96th street has more than
16 churches and is featured in
Ripley's Believe It or Not.
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Welcome to the Gateway of St. Albert
156 St. Albert Trail • St. Albert, AB T8N 0P5(780) 459-5551 • reserv@stalbertinn.com
www.stalbertinn.com
• 148 Newly Renovated Rooms
• Eight Handicap Rooms
• Four Extended Stay with Full Kitchen
• Eight Air Tub Rooms
• Eight Business-Class Rooms
• Guest Laundry
• Saltwater Swimming Pool
• C/W Water Slide and Hot Tub
• Exercise Room
• Licensed Restaurant (Family)
• Banquet and Conference Space for 400 (complete with break-out rooms)
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Room to vroomEdmonton City Centre Airport becomes more than jets and
helicopters whenever the honda indy Edmonton car race roars
into the city. the race is part of the indyCar series and is
staged at the airport on a temporary 3.1544-kilometre winding
road course. the 95-lap event has undergone many name
changes since its debut in 2005, including the West Edmonton
Mall Grand Prix, Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton and the Rexall
Edmonton indy. in 2010, honda Canada inc. became title
sponsor of the race.
Cast Partyit started in 1982, so the Edmonton
international Fringe theatre Festival will
celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2011.
the theatrical celebration occurs every
August and is the largest and longest-
running festival of its kind in North America.
performance spots in the festival are so
coveted that participants are determined
by a lottery system. the festival is
headquartered in old strathcona, which has
numerous permanent theatres such as
Walterdale playhouse, transAlta Arts Barns,
varscona theatre and catalyst theatre.
during the festival, the streets and alleys of
the neighbourhood are filled with street
performers along with masked or
costumed actors promoting their plays.
Photo CouRtEsy oF BRiAN J. GAvRiLoFF
FREsh and Greenif you are planning a conference or big meeting, hosts
can find good information through Edmonton’s FREsh
program. this is a new initiative by Edmonton’s hospitality
industry that addresses changing needs in conference
planning, while assisting those who wish to add
environmental and cultural components to their events.
FREsh offers tools to help make your conference a green
event, including an eco-report card, sustainable event
planning guide and sustainable event planning tips. Many
FREsh events are held at shaw Conference Centre, which
has an excellent reputation as a green meeting venue.
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envirOnmentLOCALS GO GREEN AT ANy CHANCE THEy GET, bE IT
THROuGH PRESERVATION, INNOVATION OR RECREATION
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Edmonton is truly a gold mine of green. There is space to breathe here. In the pristine river valley there is
untouched landscape and vast open parks where the “ribbon of green” holds so much potential.
Green SpaceThe city is built around the North
Saskatchewan River where there is much urban waterfront, a space that is largely preserved for public trails, parks and promenades, and is the largest urban green space in North America.
A local group called the River Valley Alliance has high hopes for the recreational expansion of the valley. With the slogan “to preserve, protect and enhance,” the alliance hopes to create a large stretch of municipal parkland, extending trails from Devon to Fort Saskatchewan along the meandering river. Throughout the city, it is calculated that there are 830 parks, 338 playgrounds and 40 off-leash dog parks, the most green space per capita in North America.
Innovations of GreenThese are just some of the many green
initiatives that are being actively pursued in Alberta’s capital city of independent thinkers. What the city is most widely recognized for is the Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC), a site that consumes 233-hectares of space aides in the diversion of 70 percent of waste to the local landfill. By means of material recovery, composting, e-waste and demolition recycling, and various bio stations, the facility’s goal is to divert 90 percent of waste from the landfill by 2013.
According to a study done by the City of Edmonton in 2008, EWMC has “developed a way to turn the gas produced from landfills into enough energy to light thousands of homes.” Referred to by the centre as Landfill Gas Recovery, the EWMC notes that one tonne of organic waste can produce 125 cubic metres of methane, “the energy equivalent of one barrel of oil.”
Green developmentsBrian Scott, marketing, technology
and research director with the Alberta-based development consultant group Communitas is helping Edmonton to become an increasingly net-zero community.
As of 2007, all new city-owned buildings (including renovations of existing ones), must be designed and constructed to be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified.
Communitas is working on a project that is being planned to be LEED Silver, net-zero and affordable called Station Pointe Greens, of which Scott says is “our most ambitious sustainable development with a 220-unit apartment development currently being planned.
“The city is setting a standard that will hopefully help the adoption of and raise the profile of the LEED certification process,” Scott says. “I have heard from other consultants that in some jurisdictions, energy efficient commercial buildings can in fact cost no more – and sometimes in fact less – to build than a standard design.”
Another project that has been built under LEED Silver certification guidelines is the Centennial Garage, a city building that consumes 331,000 square feet and is home to more than 250 city buses, but is surprisingly energy efficient. Equipped with a solar panel wall, a white non-reflective roof, constructed with recycled materials and water-saving measure, this vast undertaking sets a precedent for others to follow.
Finally, going green means to carpool, take public transit or commute by means of self-propulsion. Edmonton makes it easy for its citizens to make a greener choice with its transit system. ETS currently operates 14 kilometres of rail track with 37 electric rail cars, moving more than 74,000 passengers daily. And with more than 6,200 bus stops throughout the city, there is no excuse not to hop aboard.
stoRy By LyNSEy FRANkSPhotoGRAPhy By bRIAN McCORd & jEFFREy S. OTTO
Previous spread: condos on the north bluff of the river valley Clockwise from top: the Lrt trolley makes it’s way across the high Level Bridge; Ets buses are housed in the centennial Garage, which was built using LEEd guidelines; Edmonton Waste management centre
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From biotechnology to nanotechnology, clean energy, information technology and health sciences, Edmonton
studies, analyzes, decodes and invents some of the most sophisticated scientific works in those fields.
The Academics Considered to be a centre for
research, Edmonton is cultivating some of the most ingenious breakthroughs at some of the world’s most innovative companies and centres of research in Canada. This research is not only vibrant, but is actively supported in such an academic society.
The most forward-thinking academics have brought the University of Alberta to a caliber all its own. Attracting some of the best professors and students from all over Canada and beyond, the University of Alberta is one of the top-funded research universities nationwide, and has many national, international and provincial research awards to warrant the funding.
Edmonton Research ParkNeil Kaarsemaker, the manager
at Edmonton Research Park, says the facility is globally recognized for fostering “economic diversification of the Edmonton region through the development, attraction and retention of targeted technology-based companies.”
The facility encompasses 50 research firms, all with access to applied research resources of Alberta Innovates Technology Futures, a platform that provides technical services and funding support to those researchers.
“We seek to create a dynamic and growing innovation community within Edmonton Research Park that supports the efforts of our partners in the Edmonton Capital region,” Kaarsemaker says.
In MedicinePeople from all over the country
come to Edmonton for specialized treatments with Alberta Health Services. According to a 2008 study conducted by the City of Edmonton,
EdMONTON IS A Hub FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ANd MEdICAL AdVANCEMENTS
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Bright Ideas
cara Ellis works on a glucose-stimulated insulin secretion assay on human islets at the Alberta’s diabetes institute.
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the capital city is considered “one of the largest, highest-rated health regions in Canada and is known around the world for ground-breaking innovations and advances in medicine.”
The Alberta Diabetes Institute is the largest free-standing building dedicated to the disease, and works toward prevention, better treatment and an eventual cure. Home to more than 200 researchers and members of the Edmonton Protocol Team, the building is also host to 35 labs.
In May 2000, the Edmonton team made successful islet cell transplan-tations on patients with type-1 diabetes, essentially freeing patients from the need for daily injections of insulin.
The University of Alberta Hospital is considered “one of Canada’s leading clinical, research and teaching hospitals,” specializing in cardiac sciences (the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute), neurosciences, organ and tissue transplant, and a state-of-the-art burn unit. The facility is also home to the Stollery Children’s Hospital, a full-service pediatric unit, and the Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine, which is recognized worldwide through vast research and reconstructive technologies to the human body.
85Size of Edmonton Research
Park in acres
1,500Number of people employed at Edmonton Research Park
23,400Size of Alberta Diabetes Institute in square feet
Left: Advanced technology centre at Edmonton research park Right: researchers work in a lab at the Alberta diabetes institute.
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before moving to Edmonton, Sarah Stephens was hesitant about the harsh winters, but when the snow fell she was relieved to find a buzz
of activity, despite the icy temperatures.
Moving to EdmontonStephens moved to Edmonton in the fall of
2009, and says that the move from her previous home in the UK to Canada has been an easier transition than anticipated. “People living in Edmonton come from many different countries and backgrounds,” she says, adding that “this diversity is explored and celebrated in Edmonton, a true reflection of the phrase stating Canada to be a ‘mosaic’ of different nationalities, rather than a ‘melting pot.’”
With so many supporting organizations for newbies to the area, Sandy Mowat, a local high school teacher and president of Edmonton’s Newcomers’ Club, says that many newcomers she has met are smitten when they first arrive, especially if its during the sunny summer months when they can take in all the organic
fare, green space, weekly markets and the plethora of day-trip opportunities.
The Lifestyle“Edmontonians rise to the challenge of a
long winter beautifully,” Mowat says. “They are the most enthusiastic hockey fans, they love live theatre, they love their restaurants and mostly they love their river valley. There is a collegiality here as people stick together to face the cold. It makes it a friendlier place.”
Veronica Kastrukoff, public relations director of the Newcomers’ Club and a newcomer herself, moved to Edmonton from Ontario two years ago and says, “There is so much to do here, whether it be inside or outside, no one can say they are bored in Edmonton.”
Support NetworksAside from the Newcomers’ Club, there are
other groups and support networks that prevent newcomers from falling through the cracks. “The City of Edmonton recognizes the importance of social inclusion and social
NEWCOMERS MARVEL AT MuLTICuLTuRALISM
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Edmonton Welcomes All
newbie news
For more information about the Edmonton Newcomers’ Club, including a list of community activities, an events calendar, membership information and more, visit the website at www.edmonton newcomersclub.com.
A jeongja, a traditional korean pavilion, at the royal Alberta museum
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Clockwise from top left: Little italy; Flags at Edmonton’s Avenue of Nations; chinatown; the Gate of happy Arrival in chinatown; New Asian village restaurant
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cohesion in building a prosperous future and promoting equality and well-being,” says the Edmonton Multicultural Coalition for Equity in Health and Well Being in a social study.
For support, guidance, help with the language barrier and advice in any area, newcomers and immigrants can visit the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Edmonton Immigrant Services Association, the Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies and the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers.
“I initially joined a walking group to meet people and then heard about the Newcomers Group,” Stephens says. “The Newcomers members were so friendly and we were all in the same boat because we had moved to Edmonton from elsewhere in Canada or from another country.”
Culture and OpportunityTo get a more personal look into
Edmonton beyond face value, the City of Edmonton in partnership with the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation initiated the website www.edmontonstories.ca as a platform to “uncover the essence of Edmonton” where lifelong residents, newcomers and visitors can share their tales and experiences in the city.
The deeper you dig into the northern community, the more substance you will find. Among the many ethnic communities and neighbourhoods represented here, “there are many restaurants that specialize in cuisines other than Alberta beef,” Mowat says. These restaurants are celebrated at the annual Heritage Festival, a venue that celebrates more than 60 ethnic communities in Edmonton via the cuisine.
“Recently, one of my favourite columnists, Scott McKeen, described Edmonton as ‘a kitschy concoction of subcultures, ethnicities, histories, neighbourhoods and philosophies,’” Mowat says. “I couldn’t have said it better.”
Edmonton’s economy is strong and robust, with the sectors of retail, energy and technological innovation
drawing both the most attention and continued investment.
RetailA city ideal for the shopaholic, there
are enough boutiques, stores and shopping malls to satisfy even the most diligent shopper. If you haven’t heard of the largest shopping mall in North America and fourth largest in the world, you can now say that you have. It’s not difficult to get lost in this 48-block complex, host to more than 800 stores, 100 eating establishments and 5.3 million square feet. Don’t forget to stop and wave to the sea lions and leaping lemurs that currently occupy featured enclosures.
Southgate Centre is located in South Edmonton and was once the largest shopping centre in Edmonton. After an expansion in 2009, the 165-store mall is modern and accessible. Westmount Centre, City Centre Mall, the Old Strathcona District and 124 Street are all buzzing with shoppers, café goers and busied urbanites on to their next venture.
EnergyThere is more to Edmonton than just
gallivanting from shop to shop. The city lives up to its “Oil City” nickname, not only because it’s home to the NHL Edmonton Oilers hockey team, but also because there is a large population of people employed in the energy sector. The Athabasca Oil Sands Corp. is a publicly held oil company in northern Alberta. The Capital Power Corporation, headquartered in Edmonton, employs roughly 1,100 people in the field of power generation from a diverse range of energy sources. There is also a prominent green energy sector in Edmonton, an area that is expanding and providing leadership. Green energy solutions are being talked about at Green Edmonton, an activist group with the slogan, “How to live green, here.”
banking, Real Estate and Construction
The head offices for both ATB Financial and the Canadian Western Bank are located in Edmonton, among many other financial institutes. The Edmonton-based architectural consulting company Stantec helps to plan everything from engineering to surveying to project management.
RETAIL, ENERGy ANd INNOVATION dEFINE LOCAL ECONOMy
BusinessBigstoRy By LyNSEy FRANkSPhotoGRAPhy By jEFF AdkINS
What’s Online Pay a visit to the business section at imagesedmonton.com to learn more about Edmonton’s business climate.
Another notable local company, PCL Construction, is the largest contracting organization in Alberta.
Technology and InnovationA large group of techies live in
Edmonton, some of whom spend their days working diligently on the latest video games at BioWare, a Canadian electronic entertainment company that is recognized for video games such as Mass Effect 2 and Dragon Age. Others spend their days working for IT companies such as IBM Centres for Solution Innovation.
TransportationIn a city of nearly 800,000 people,
the Edmonton Transit System is efficient, especially with the recent expansion of the LRT in 2009 and 2010. For travellers outside of the city, the Edmonton International Airport provides service to more than 50 destinations worldwide.
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West edmonton mall
800Number of stores
29Number of rides at Galaxyland, the world’s largest indoor amusement park
5.3 millionSize in square feet of shopping, dining and play space
115Number of American football fields that could fit inside West Edmonton Mall
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Biz BriefsBusiNEssEs – Both LArGE ANd smALL – thAt hELp dEFiNE
EdmoNtoN’s EcoNomic cLimAtE
ENbRIdGEBiz: Energy transportingBuzz: Enbridge is a leader in the safe and reliable delivery of energy in North America, and has been named one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World. The company operates the world’s longest and most sophisticated crude oil and liquids transportation system. In recent years, Enbridge has expanded its green energy interests.www.enbridge.com
scorecardbuSINESS AT
A GLANCE
$91,475Average household
expenditures per year, Edmonton
$185 billion2009 major projects,
Edmonton Service Area
$239 billion2009 major projects,
Alberta
source: statistics
Canada, alberta Finance and enterprise,
edmonton economic development
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ALbERTA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORPORATIONBiz: Investment portfoliosBuzz: Alberta Investment Management Corporation, or AIMCo, manages funds for a diverse group of Alberta public sector investment partners, and deals with stocks, pensions, endowments and more. AIMCo creates portfolios that reflect the investment partners’ chosen risk and return profiles.www.aimco.alberta.ca
QuANTIuM GROuPBiz: ComputersBuzz: Quantium Group is a computer consulting, sales and service company for IBM and compatible computers. The company specializes in areas such as systems analysis, computer programming, electronic design, computer repair, and software instruction and consulting. Quantium offers services on computers, networks, printers, video displays and more.www.quantium.com
kMT HEPATECHBiz: Hepatitis researchBuzz: KMT Hepatech provides research services to businesses that are in pre-clinical development of hepatitis C, hepatitis B and malaria therapeutics and vaccines. KMT actually uses mice with humanized livers that are infected with hepatitis or malaria, and remain infected over extended periods of time. This is the first non-chimpanzee animal model being used for practical testing of hepatitis therapies.www.kmthepatech.com
SEEk yOuR OWN PROOFBiz: Video gameBuzz: This Edmonton-based company has partnered with a huge recognizable brand – Discovery TV. Seek Your Own Proof is an online community for kids ages 8 and up, who are challenged to investigate science and history as secret agents. Unlike most online games for kids, the game engages kids both online and offline in real places like museums and historic locations.www.seekyourownproof.com
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economic reportEdmoNtoN coNtiNuEs doWNtoWN rEvitALiZAtioN
There are big plans for downtown Edmonton. Really big plans.
It seems like every city official and anyone who loves Edmonton is interested in the revitalization of the downtown core. All eyes are on the north bank of the North Saskatchewan River, which is home to districts such as the Commercial Core, Government Centre, Warehouse District, McKay Avenue and Rice Howard Way.
Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, the City of Edmonton as well as many citizens, businesses and nonprofit groups are focusing their
energies into making the downtown area one of the most vibrant in the world. Yes, the world.
“From EEDC’s perspective, our vision is to see Edmonton recognized as one of the top five mid-sized cities in the world,” says Ken Fiske, vice president of economic and tourism development with the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation.
Fiske points out that Edmonton’s downtown has already been experiencing increased vibrancy in the last 10 years with more than 20 new residential high-rises constructed,
along with the first skyscraper in more than 20 years – the EPCOR Tower.
“The City of Edmonton envisions a bold plan that includes the redevelopment of Jasper Avenue, Capital Boulevard from the Legislature to Grant MacEwan University, and West Rossdale,” he says. “Exciting proposals such as The Quarters, a new entertainment/arena district, and an expanded conference centre would further drive downtown’s world-class distinction.”
In July 2010, the Edmonton City Council passed a Capital City Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan for the purpose of transforming the city’s downtown into a more vibrant, attractive, high-density, mixed-use and walkable area. City officials point out that downtown Edmonton already has a lot going for it, with the retail, restaurant and entertainment sectors experiencing more diversification in recent years. There has also been an expansion in the residential population base.
Meanwhile, another downtown revitalization plan is being proposed by Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz, who wants to see a proposed $1.5 billion, 18,000-seat hockey arena constructed. Katz envisions the arena to be surrounded by office buildings, hotels, parks, public art, sidewalk shopping, restaurants, a public plaza and more, and he plans to pitch in quite a bit of his own money for the project.
“Downtown is a work in progress,” Fiske says. “We want to improve the livability of Edmonton, making it a more desirable place to live, work and do business.”
Visit www.edmonton.ca for more information about the City of Edmonton’s plans.
– Kevin Litwin
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LOCATION
Edmonton is strategically
located between one of the
world’s largest oil reserves and
the world’s largest consumer –
the u.s. the region has the
advantage of being the
transportation and logistics
hub for Alberta’s oil, gas and
mining sectors.
dISTANCE TO OTHER CITIES
calgary, 294 kilometres
(184 miles)
Jasper, 362 kilometres
(226 miles)
Banff, 404 kilometres
(252 miles)
vancouver, 1,159 kilometres
(720 miles)
seattle, 1,263 kilometres
(785 miles)
salt Lake city, 1,727 kilometres
(1,073 miles)
denver, 2,057 kilometres
(1,278 miles)
minneapolis-st. paul, 2,037
kilometres (1,266 miles)
GOVERNMENT OFFICES
city of Edmonton
(780) 496-8200
province of Alberta
(780) 310-0000
(toll-free within Canada)
www.gov.ab.ca
canada
800 o-CANAdA
(780) 622-6232
www.canada.gc.ca
INduSTRIAL SITES
Edmonton research park
www.edmonton.com/
researchpark
ECONOMIC RESOuRCES
Edmonton Economic
development corp.
9990 Jasper Ave.
Edmonton, Alberta t5J 1P7
(780) 424-9191
(800) 661-6965
www.edmonton.com/eedc
downtown Business Association
10121 Jasper Ave.
Edmonton, Alberta t5J 4x6
(780) 424-4085
www.edmontondowntown.com
REAL ESTATE
Pre-Owned Housing Statistics
$319,479Average residential selling price
WORkFORCE
Edmonton has an educated,
entrepreneurial workforce
of well over:
659,900
buSINESS CLIMATEoil and other natural resources are Alberta’s primary industries,
and Edmonton companies are benefiting by supplying these
projects with workers, supplies and services. Further growth in
non-resource based industries, such as software development,
technology and biomedical research, continues to diversify
Edmonton’s economy.
ECONOMIC PROFILE
TRANSPORTATION
Edmonton
international Airport
P.o. Box 9860
Edmonton, Alberta t5J 2t2
(780) 890-8900
www.flyeia.com
Edmonton transit system
(780) 496-1611
www.takeEts.com
Local streets
City maps are available
from www.edmonton.ca
and the Edmonton transit
system.
pedway system
An extensive system
of pedways (above- and
below-ground) connects
most major downtown
buildings to the
underground transit.
taxis
taxi fare from the airport to
downtown approximately $50.
viA rail
12360 121 st. N.W.
Edmonton, Alberta t5L 5C3
(888) 842-7245
www.viarail.ca
Downtown Edmonton’s Alberta Legislature Building
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The sun sets over Gallagher Park in downtown Edmonton.
Photo by Jeff Adkins
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Edmonton city skyline
Photo by Jeff Adkins
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The fountain in front of City Hall
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Bison carpaccio served at the Hardware Grill in downtown Edmonton
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the edmonton food scene is characterized by an abundance of fresh foods from farmers markets and, when it comes to dining out, a growing “eat local” mentality from area restaurants. Edmonton’s many festivals help spread the word about the city’s fine dining options.
lOcal restaurants
the “eat local” movement has
swept across the country, and
proves to be a priority for
Edmontonians who want to help
the environment and support
local businesses. A group of
Edmonton restaurants have
committed to “Promoting,
Preserving and Protecting
Culinary diversity” through
becoming members of a group
called original Fare. the
restaurants are independently
owned and operated and all share
a passion for authenticity, social
responsibility and culinary
excellence. there are 18 member
restaurants in and around
Edmonton, all with a vast array
of flavours.
Noted as “the best restaurant
in the prairies” by EnRoute
Magazine, the hardware Grill is
located on Jasper Avenue and
serves Canadian cuisine in a fine-
dining atmosphere. in a restaurant
that has a view of the river valley
and 500 different wine options,
the warm gingerbread is just icing
on the cake.
FOOd Festivalsif you prefer to test your palate
with a variety of cuisines, the
servus heritage Festival serves up
sampler-sized bites of 85 different
ethnic foods. it’s just one of the
many festivals in Edmonton, also
known as Canada’s Festival City.
– Lynsey Franks
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Left to right: Leva, a member of original Fare; Angus beef tenderloin with beef stew potatoes, chioggia beets, carrots and pearl onions with a horseradish creme fraiche at the hardware Grill; vegetables from a local farmers market
edmOntOn regiOn Farmers markets
With more than 11 farmers markets in the capital region of
Edmonton, the summer months are a time of harvest and fresh
flavour. With a fairly short growing season, farmers markets
are busy places from June through september. the largest in
western Canada is the st. Albert Farmers Market, the community
attached to northwest Edmonton. you can count on the old
strathcona Farmers Market for produce, handmade crafts and
homemade cooking year round. this market takes place every
saturday, even in the winter.
Edmonton’s original farmers market was the Rice street Market,
established in 1903. its evolution has included a relocation to
104th street downtown, and is now known as the City Market.
With tasty baked goods and a renowned selection of farm-fresh
products, the market has an urban atmosphere that is eclectic and
friendly. For those living in west Edmonton, the Callingwood
Farmers Market is the fastest-growing outdoor market, open every
sunday from May through october. vendors sell arts and crafts,
locally grown produce and meats, plants and homemade foods.
For a list of other farmers markets, visit the Alberta Agriculture
and Rural development website at www.agric.gov.ab.ca/.
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edmonton area schools provide quality education throughout the continuum of learning, from a variety of public and private choices for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, to the highest degrees conferred at a selection of colleges and universities. here is a sampling of Edmonton’s quality educational facilities:
Bright Futures aheadEdmoNtoN schooLs providE QuALity EducAtioN
Education
puBlic schOOlsParents and students take solace in the fact that
Edmonton Public schools emphasize choice. Be it
program, community or learning environment, EPs
recognizes the importance of meeting the changing
needs of students. EPs is known internationally for
this reason, and is a school system that offers
curriculum to complement each individual student,
from kindergarten through the 12th grade.
Most notable is victoria school of Performing &
visual Arts. it is the district’s only k-12 school that
offers the international Baccalaureate Programme,
an educational foundation that teaches “intellectual,
personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and
work in a rapidly globalizing world.” the victoria
school is a blend of arts and academics, and has
established partnerships with local art and business
communities, providing an expanse of opportunities
for students.
cathOlic schOOlsthe Catholic schools in Edmonton have grown
into their own school district. From the beginnings
of a 23-student classroom, Edmonton Catholic
schools are now prominent. With 84 schools in
total, the publicly funded Catholic education is
easily obtainable for families interested in enrolling
their children.
FrancOphOne schOOlsif bilingualism ranks high in regard to your
child’s education, the Greater North Central
Francophone Education is the largest Francophone
school district in Alberta, offering both Catholic
and public education.
cOlleges and universitiesFurthering your education in Edmonton opens the
door to a bright future. the most widely recognized
institute is the university of Alberta, a school that
is considered one of the world’s top research
universities. other post-secondary schools include
Grant MacEwan university, once a community
college that has now, after 40 years, earned its title
as a university. the Northern Alberta institute of
technology (NAit) provides students with practical
skills and technical training, and is the largest
apprenticeship trainer in Canada.
the king’s university College is a Christian
university, but not a Bible college. the institute
offers fully credited bachelor programs in arts and
sciences, with a Christian perspective. the Concordia
university College of Alberta is another option
for Christian students and is a member of the
Association of universities and Colleges of Canada.
in addition, the taylor university College and
seminary is an evangelical post-secondary
institution located in central Edmonton.
Athabasca university offers courses to students
around the world, providing educational
opportunities at the university level. the university
of Lethbridge also offers courses in Edmonton.
there is a NorQuest Community College Campus as
well, providing students with certificate or diploma
programs in business, industry, services and more.
the Antarctic institute of Canada is also
headquartered in Edmonton, a research institute in
support of Antarctic studies in Canada. With more
than 60,000 full-time post-secondary students
throughout Edmonton annually, the city is truly a
leader in education. – Lynsey Franks
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university of Albertaphoto By JEFF AdkiNs
Grant macEwan college photo By JEFFrEy s. otto
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edmonton’s cultural diversity is celebrated everywhere by millions of people. the Festival City hosts numerous celebrations that feature its many performance stages, museums and galleries.
celebration of diversityvAriEty oF cuLturE shiNEs iN FEstivALs, Arts, thEAtrE, musEums
Arts & Culture
the Festival city OF edmOntOn
Edmonton holds more than
30 annual festivals that entertain
up to three million folks every
month of the year.
the oldest festival is Capital Ex,
which was formally known as
klondike days due to Edmonton’s
gold rush history. the 10-day
festival attracts more than
700,000 people and consists of
treats, rides, a parade and more.
the Works Art & design
Festival attracts artists and
patrons from around the world
to see more than 200 exhibits.
the Edmonton international
Fringe theatre Festival takes
place each August in old
strathcona. the event is of
international proportion, and is
the largest and longest-running
event of its kind in North America.
the Edmonton international
street Performers Festival is a
10-day event that showcases an
international cast of jugglers,
dancers, musicians and more.
the Edmonton Folk Festival
features live music with big names
such as van Morrison performing
at the four-day event in Gallagher
Park. For more music, the
Edmonton Jazz Festival is a
summer celebration of jazz talent.
As for the remaining 27
festivals, you can check them out
at www.edmonton.com/liveallyear.
capital ex
10Number of days the festival runs
747,660Number of people in attendance in 2010
$1.6 million Value of prizes given away at the 2010 festival
July 22-31Dates of the 2011 festival
capital Exphoto courtEsy oF NorthLANds
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edmOntOn theatrethe Citadel theatre is located in the heart of downtown where shows
such as Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol and Sweeney Todd have
been performed. the Mayfield dinner theatre runs year round and offers
quality performances. At the Catalyst theatre, award-winning productions
such as Frankenstein have taken the stage.
Edmonton has the most live theatre per capita in Canada and old
strathcona has the most theatre in one area in Edmonton. in an enclave of
approximately two square blocks, there are eight theatre companies
performing out of four venues.
edmOntOn arts OrganizatiOns and FacilitiesA local organization called artsscene works diligently to ensure the future
of the arts in Edmonton, and to promote a partnership between business
and the arts. Not only are the works themselves of high calibre, the facilities
are superlative.
the Francis Winspear Centre is a world-class concert hall where the
renowned Edmonton symphony orchestra regularly performs. the Northern
Alberta Jubilee Auditorium provides an intimate and elegant setting for
regular productions such as Broadway shows, the Alberta Ballet and
ukrainian shumka dancers. in the downtown core is the new Art Gallery of
Alberta, a structure that is considered an architectural authority in the city.
A grassroots arts community also flourishes here. the up-and-coming
district, 124 street, promotes the arts every spring and fall with the 124
street Gallery Walk, a showcase of local artwork.
museumsif it’s an educational outing that you seek, take a tour of the Rutherford
house, a Provincial historic site and home of Alexander Cameron Rutherford,
Alberta’s first premier. the Aviation Museum exhibits antique bush planes,
fighter jets, cargo aircraft and interactive displays. stop into the Royal
Alberta Museum for stories of the head-smashed-in Buffalo Jump and the
fur trade. For the kids, the tELus World of science hosts school programs
and has an iMAx theatre, the star theatre and rotating exhibits year round.
during the summer months, go back in time to Fort Edmonton Park. Being
the largest living history museum in Canada, the beautiful grounds will make
you believe it’s the 1800s. – Lynsey Franks
art gallery OF alBerta
6,000Works of art on display
85,000Square feet of gallery space
www.youraga.ca
For more infoCapital Exwww.capitalex.ca
thE Works art & DEsign FEstivalwww.theworks.ab.ca
EDmonton intErnational FringE FEstivalwww.fringetheatreadventures.ca
EDmonton Folk musiC FEstivalwww.efmf.ab.ca
CitaDEl thEatrEwww.citadeltheatre.com
FranCis WinspEar CEntrEwww.winspearcentre.com
tElus WorlD oF sCiEnCEwww.edmontonscience.com
old strathconaFrancis Winspear centrephoto By JEFFrEy s. otto
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Grant MacEwan Collegewww.macewan.ca
Greater Edmonton Economic Development Team www.greateredmonton.org
Norquest Collegewww.norquest.ca
PCL Construction Inc.www.pcl.com
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Breathe easy knowing that alberta health care has you covered. Alberta health services is a province-wide, fully integrated health system with more than 102 hospitals. Every Albertan is entitled to health-care programs and services. Right now 3.7 million Albertans are covered, making Ahs Canada’s largest health-care provider.
Breathe easy in edmontonALBErtA hEALth sErvicEs ENsurEs thE BEst QuALity cArE
the university of Alberta
hospital is one of Canada’s
leading clinical, research and
teaching hospitals. the facility
treats 700,000 patients annually,
bringing in patients from all over
western and northern Canada.
the hospital specializes in cardiac
sciences at its Mazankowski
Alberta heart institute, as well
as neurosciences and organ and
tissue transplant. the hospital's
state-of-the-art burn unit, with
more than 650 beds, is recognized
nationwide. home to the stollery
Children’s hospital, the full-service
pediatric unit is considered
a hospital within a hospital.
in addition, Edmonton is home
to the Royal Alexandra hospital,
one of Alberta’s largest and
longest-serving hospitals. the
Lois hole hospital for Women
is located within the Royal
Alexandra hospital, a facility
that opened in 2009 to improve
access and services for women.
here, the hospital focuses on
clinical care, research, health
promotion and education,
specializing in high-risk obstetrics
and gynecological services.
there is also the Rutherford
health Centre, located in Ellerslie.
the facility was created in
response to growing populations
in the community of Rutherford.
in regards to acute care, the
Misericordia Community hospital
has 259 beds and offers 24-hour
care. specializing in general
medicine and surgery, it is
also home to the institute of
Reconstructive sciences in
Medicine, a world-class facility
for reconstruction of the face,
head and neck. – Lynsey Franks
university of Alberta hospitalphoto By BriAN mccord
health & Wellness
From stunning golf courses and ample parkland in its fertile river valley to multiple attractions and professional sporting facilities, Edmonton is a gold mine for recreational fun for the whole family.
From the inside OutWhEN it comEs to FuN, EdmoNtoN hAs it covErEd
sports & Recreation
gOlFFrom simple courses to
obstacle-heavy greens, Edmonton has no shortage of golfing opportunities.
victoria Golf Course, Canada’s oldest golf park, includes a driving range with an impressive view of urban Edmonton. the manageable fairway is perfect for beginners.
Rundle Park Golf Course is a multifunctional green, serving amateur players who are just learning the game or experts wanting to sharpen their skills.
the Riverside Golf Course is a challenging 18-hole course nestled along the North saskatchewan River.
parksWith 22 parks, Edmonton
boasts more urban parkland than
any city in North America. the
city’s main Ribbon of Green is
spread throughout the North
saskatchewan River valley and
includes biking trails, skiing
slopes, and a rich variety of
animals and forests.
For an outdoor retreat,
Whitemud Park in the River
valley has access to biking
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the 160 kilometers of North
saskatchewan River valley trails
are designed for many modes of
recreational travel, from inline
skating to hiking.
attractiOnsWith more than 300 animals
and a multitude of events,
Edmonton’s valley zoo provides
entertaining information about
wildlife conservation.
the Muttart Conservatory is
a botanical garden consisting of
four pyramids that each represent
a distinct ecosystem. visitors can
also discover up-and-coming
artists displayed on the
conservatory’s Art Wall.
the John Janzen Nature Centre
teaches both children and adults
about the unique biological
complexity of Edmonton’s urban
river valley. the facility is a
hands-on learning environment,
complete with live animals and
a functioning beehive.
spOrting FacilitiesWith seating for 60,000,
Commonwealth stadium has
played host to the Edmonton
Eskimos football team for
30 years. the stadium has also
been used for international
soccer matches and other
sporting events.
Clarke Field served as the site
for Eskimos football games before
the Commonwealth stadium was
built in 1978. Clark Field, which
includes all the amenities for any
sporting event, is now available
for public use.
Rexall Place is home to the
National hockey League’s
Edmonton oilers, the National
Lacrosse League’s Edmonton
63,317Number of people at the
Grey Cup game at Commonwealth Stadium in 2010
2The stadium is the
second largest in permanent capacity in Canada
Rush, and Edmonton oil kings of
the Western hockey League.
the Castrol Raceway features
a regulation-size drag strip and
multiple tracks. Racing events
such as the Rocky Mountain
Nationals and the oil City Cup are
held at Castrol Raceway annually.
the city’s professional baseball
team, the Edmonton Capitals, play
at tELus Field, a 10,000-seat
stadium. tELus Field opened in
1995 and features an artificial turf
infield and natural-grass outfield.
Luxury suites are located on the
ground level, near the action.
the honda indy Edmonton
race has been held in the city
since 2005. Last year the course
wrapped around a section of
City Centre Airport, and drew
thousands of fans who were
treated to a dramatic finish.
– Glennese Patterson
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through the Lens
Located in downtown
Edmonton, the Art Gallery of
Alberta is an 85,000-square-foot
space designed by Los Angeles-
based architect Randall stout. the
AGA features works from national
and international artists and
maintains a permanent collection
of more than 6,000 pieces of
Canadian art ranging from the
late 1800s to the present, as well
as a collection of international art
focusing on British and American
abstraction.
AGA also has a gift shop, a
fine-dining restaurant, and a café
and espresso bar.
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LOCAL uTILITIES
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FACTS/STATISTICS
Edmonton was ranked as
the best Canadian city to do
business by Canadian Business
magazine in september 2006.
Edmonton was the only
Canadian city in the top 10
“Cities of the Future” ranking
by Foreign Direct Investment
magazine in April 2007.
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SNAPSHOTA vibrant prairie city located near the center of the province of
Alberta in western Canada, Edmonton is Canada’s fifth-largest city,
and the Edmonton metro area is the sixth largest in the country.
the provincial capital, Edmonton offers a wide variety of places
to go and activities to enjoy at any time of the year.
COMMuNITy PROFILE
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
Edmonton experiences four
distinct seasons. snow cover
characterizes winter from
November through mid-
March. summers are generally
dry and sunny. With about
2,300 hours of bright sunshine
per year, Edmonton is one of
Canada’s sunniest cities.
-12 cJanuary average daily temperature
-6 cApril average daily temperature
18 cJuly average daily temperature
6 coctober average daily temperature
TIME zONE
Mountain
EduCATION
Public education is free in Alberta to all Canadian citizens and residents until the age of 20. Attendance is mandatory from the age of 6 until 16. students may attend public, separate (Catholic or
the Edmonton service area
has the second-largest oil
reserves in the world –
second only to those
of saudi Arabia.
Edmonton allocates more
spending on infrastructure –
2.5 times per capita more
than the average of other
provinces.
Edmonton has one of the
lowest-cost class-A office
space among major Canadian
cities. And it offers an ideal
corporate tax structure, with
no provincial sales tax, capital
tax or payroll tax.
WORkING IN EdMONTON
Edmonton offers some
of the best employment
prospects in Canada in a
variety of industry sectors
because of its booming,
sustainable economy.
to search for opportunities
in Edmonton, visit www.
edmonton.com and check out
the job bank.
one of the requirements to
work in Canada is a social
insurance Number (siN).
Apply for a card at social
development Canada at
www.sdc.gc.ca.
LIVING IN EdMONTON
visit www.edmontonstories.ca
to find out more information
about living in Edmonton from
informative stories and videos
by actual Edmonton residents.
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