Sports and Recreation

Big League Legends

Attending a game of the NHL Edmonton Oilers or the CFL Edmonton Eskimos will make a memorable highlight for your visit. 

Other Exciting Sports Spectacles

• Edmonton Capitals (baseball) 
• Edmonton Energy (basketball) 
• Edmonton Oil Kings (hockey) 
• Edmonton Rush (lacrosse) 
• Oil City Derby Girls (roller derby)
• U of A Golden Bears and Pandas (men’s and women’s sports) 

70-plus Golf Courses

How many of Greater Edmonton’s links can you find time to play? The long summer evenings of sunlight give you the flexibility to tee off quite late.

Natural Attractions

Edmonton makes an excellent base for exploring the great Northern Alberta outdoors. You can day-trip to view wildlife and visit historical sites. Take advantage of world-class recreation opportunities like skiing and hiking. Explore the magnificent river valley.

You don’t have to leave the city to enjoy outdoor activities. Edmonton’s Great Gateway to the Outdoors, the river valley has 100s of km of maintained trails for walking, running, and cycling. In the winter you can skate or cross-country ski.

Discover the Valley Zoo and the pyramids of the Muttart Conservatory. 

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