Private | Edmonton City Highlights Walking Tour

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Enjoy the botanical gardens in the lobby of the Citadel and learn about its origins as a powerhouse of arts in Alberta. The complex hosts five performance venues—including the Shoctor, Maclab, Rice, Zeidler, and Tucker theatres—and the Foote Theatre School.

Duration: 10 minutes

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Take in the impressive architecture that surrounds Churchill Square, in that of the Art Gallery of Alberta and Edmonton City Hall while you learn about the history of Edmonton and the British impact of a small northern prarie town.

Duration: 10 minutes

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Learn about the exciting history of rail in the city of Edmonton and how it has impacted the development of the city!

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ICE District is a 25‑acre, mixed‑use sports and entertainment hub in downtown Edmonton, centered around Rogers Place — home to the NHL’s Oilers and a major concert venue . Anchored by a public plaza, the development includes high-end dining, boutique retail, the Grand Villa Casino, a JW Marriott hotel with luxury residences, plus two office towers (including the 66‑story Stantec Tower, Canada’s tallest outside Toronto) and condos . Ultra‑connected via LRT, pedways, parking and Ford Hall, it has revitalized the city core

Duration: 15 minutes

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This is an outdoor museum that pays homage to Edmonton's lost businesses in the past. You will learn from a local guide the history of the cities' flourishing post-war economy.

Duration: 15 minutes

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104 Street, known as the 4th Street Promenade, is a revitalized terrace in downtown Edmonton between Jasper Avenue and the ICE District. Housed in historic warehouse‑era buildings, it blends upscale boutiques, artisanal shops, cozy cafés (like Credo, KB&Co), top‑tier dining (Corso 32, Cask & Barrel) and charming pubs. You’ll also spot unique attractions like the Neon Sign Museum and the Alley of Light outdoor galleries . Over summer weekends the street transforms into an Al Fresco market with patios, pop‑ups, community events, all adding to its urban‑oasis vibe.

Duration: 15 minutes

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The Alberta Legislature Building, often called “the Ledge,” sits in a stunning Green space. Built between 1907 and 1913 in grand Beaux‑Arts (Classical Revival) style by Allan Merrick Jeffers and Richard Blakey, it features a soaring 57 m dome above a marble‑columned rotunda, granite and sandstone exterior, and interiors rich in marble, mahogany, oak, and brass. Walk through the grounds and hear tales of how Alberta came to be

Duration: 30 minutes

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Gaze upon the Largest Natural Urban Area in North America as the North Saskatchewan River Valley. On the top of this lookout you get 360 degree views of the valley and the city. The perfect place to complete the tour!

Duration: 10 minutes