Explore the top things to do in Edmonton, from football to festivals

Book a room or suite at Radisson Hotel & Convention Center Edmonton to stay near top attractions such as the Muttart Conservatory, with its serene gardens and famous glass pyramids just five kilometers from the hotel. After a day of on-site meetings, you can score tickets for a live performance at the Winspear Centre, a thrilling NHL game at Rogers Place, or a fast-paced football match at Commonwealth Stadium. Just 15 minutes away, downtown Edmonton is teeming with things to see and do, including a vibrant Arts District and family favorites like the Edmonton Valley Zoo and the interactive TELUS World of Science. Don’t forget to check what’s going on at Sir Winston Churchill Square, the center of Canada’s Festival City.

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Art Gallery of Alberta

3.82 mi / 6.15 km from the hotel
Set in the middle of Edmonton’s Art District, AGA has showcased Canada’s greatest artists since 1924. Browse offerings from the museum’s permanent collection of more than 6,000 works, or check for the regularly scheduled educational events.

Commonwealth Stadium

4.04 mi / 6.5 km from the hotel
Join nearly 60,000 other fans to enjoy an Edmonton Elks game on the team’s home field at Commonwealth Stadium.

Edmonton EXPO Centre

4.15 mi / 6.69 km from the hotel
This 48,500-square-meter multipurpose facility hosts events from trade shows to concerts throughout the year. Check out what’s on while you’re in town.

Edmonton Valley Zoo

5.97 mi / 9.6 km from the hotel
From cute barn owls to mesmerizing emerald tree boas, the more than 350 animals at the Edmonton Valley Zoo are sure to delight visitors of all ages.

Fort Edmonton Park

6.62 mi / 10.65 km from the hotel
Experience life from the mid-1800s to the 1920s at Canada’s largest living history museum. You can explore sections of the park dedicated to Edmonton's eras of fur trading, settlement, and municipal and metropolitan development.

John Janzen Nature Centre

6.57 mi / 10.58 km from the hotel
Explore this serene nature center with walking trails, indigenous animals, and interactive exhibits that introduce guests to the area’s flora and fauna.

Muttart Conservatory

3.07 mi / 4.94 km from the hotel
Composed of four glass pyramids, this iconic conservatory is an Edmonton landmark not to be missed. Take one of the tours to explore the exotic vegetation of arid, temperate, and tropical climates.

Sir Winston Churchill Square

3.78 mi / 6.08 km from the hotel
The unofficial Festival City of Canada, Edmonton hosts many impressive public events in this open-air venue. Even when there isn’t an event, you can visit the square for a lunch break, a leisurely walk, or a day of shopping in the adjacent stores.

TELUS World of Science

7.06 mi / 11.35 km from the hotel
Reach for the stars at TELUS World of Science, where you can scan the skies in the planetarium or explore the geography of the Arctic at Arctic Journey Exhibition.

West Edmonton Mall

8.66 mi / 13.94 km from the hotel
Visit one of the world’s largest malls, home to more than 800 stores and restaurants, a theater, an underground aquarium, a water park, a theme park, and a mini golf course.

Century Mile Racetrack and Casino

15.09 mi / 24.28 km from the hotel
Boasting Western Canada’s only one-mile racetrack for Thoroughbreds, Century Mile also features two restaurants and two bars along with hundreds of slot machines and video lottery machines.

Elk Island National Park

23.95 mi / 38.54 km from the hotel
Spend a day exploring this prairie park famous for its wide variety of wildlife, including bison, deer, porcupines, and around 250 species of birds. Pack a picnic and head out to hike, bike, or ski the park’s extensive trails.