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Local Information

Some excellent websites for information about the City of Edmonton:

Getting around Edmonton

Finding your way around in Edmonton is easy. Avenues run east to west and streets run north to south. Avenue numbers increase from south to north and street numbers increase from east to west. The approximate geographic centre of the city is 100 Ave. and 100 St. The U of A campus is located about 114 St and 87 Av.

Edmonton has a very efficient public transit system, which includes a light-rail system (LRT=subway). The LRT provides convenient and quick access between the University of Alberta and downtown Edmonton. Most of the downtown hotels are within 15 minutes to the U of A campus on LRT. The 2007 adult fare is CDN$2.50 and a bundle of 10 tickets can be purchased for $21.00. A ticket is good for 90 minutes and can be used for both directions on buses and LRT. A day pass for one-day unlimited rides on buses and LRT costs $7.50.

U of A Campus

The Summer School will be held on the U of A campus. All lecture rooms and computer labs are located on the second and third floor of the Central Academic Building (CAB), which houses the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, and is located in the center of the campus.

Residence rooms at the St. Joseph's College are reserved for the summer school participants. The residence is located on campus, one block from the Central Academic Building. For reservation information, and information on other choices of accommodation, go to the accommodation page for details.

Cafeterias are located in CAB and almost every major building on campus. Student Union (SUB) has a variety of fast-food outlets. HUB Mall, which is one block from CAB, is a mini-shopping mall on campus, and provides an ideal place and a variety of choices for lunch. Restaurants of your choice can also be selected at this site. U of A campus has excellent recreational facilities such as swimming pools, indoor track, fitness center, badmington courts, tennis center, all accessible for a daily fee. Check the campus recreation website for details.

Spring weather in Edmonton

The Edmonton skyline and the beautiful North Saskatchewan River valley.
Edmonton's climate varies considerably throughout the year. May weather is generally nice but can be chilly occasionally. Temperature high is around 15 degrees Celsius, or 62 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, and night temperature can be as low as 5 degrees Celsius, or 42 degrees Fahrenheit. A sweater or a warm jacket is necessary.

Where to eat in Edmonton

Edmonton is fortunate to have a vast array of restaurants showcasing the cuisine of many cultures.  There are a number of restaurants that are in close proximity to the University Campus. 

  • Unheardof Restaurant (Canadian) - 9602 - 82 Avenue
  • Park Allen Restaurant  (Lebanese) - 7018 - 109 Street
  • Sorrentino's (Italian) 10612 - 82 Avenue
  • New Asian Village (Indian)  10149 Saskatchewan Drive
  • High Level Diner (Canadian) - 10912 - 88 Avenue
  • Packrat Louie (European) - 10335 - 83 Avenue
  • Yiannis Taverna  (Greek) - 10444 - 82 Avenue
  • Three Muskateers French Creperie (French) - 10416 - 82 Avenue
  • The King & I  (Thai) - 8208 - 107 Street
  • Kyoto   (Japanese) - 8701 - 109 St.
  • Yokozuna Japanese Restaurant   - 8409 - 112 Street

For an extensive search of the city's restaurants, check out the Edmonton Restaurant Guide.  You can search for restaurants by food quality, location and cuisine type as well as other criteria.  

What to see in Edmonton

West Edmonton Mall's indoor waterpark thrills swimmers with wild waves and sensational waterslides.

There are several interesting locations

The above attractions make for a nice family holiday. West Edmonton Mall, the world's largest shopping mall, is an ideal place to bring the family.

Edmonton also has a beautiful, unspoiled river valley which offers dozens of kilometers of jogging and walking trails.

What to see near Edmonton

Located about 30 km east of Edmonton, the following are worth visiting:

What to see in Alberta

Alberta is host to several world famous attractions. The following require a day trip:

Consult the official Travel Alberta page for more information about what to see in Alberta.

Rocky Mountain Information

Jasper National Park

Maligne Lake Tours

Banff National Park

Jasper National Park

Yellowhead Transportation and Tours

Brewster Tours