Things to Do in Edmonton
This list covers parks, gardens, museums and attractions in Edmonton and the surrounding area. It includes places from neighbourhoods like River Valley, North Central Edmonton, and St. Albert. All entries are free to enter and have a Google rating of at least 4.5 stars based on a minimum of 500 reviews. The highest rated place is St. Albert Botanic Park with 4.8 stars from 862 reviews, while the most reviewed is the Royal Alberta Museum with 5005 reviews.
The River Valley area is well represented with several parks. Most places are open daily, though hours vary. The list includes a mix of large, well reviewed destinations like William Hawrelak Park and smaller, highly rated spots like Gallagher Park. This selection focuses on outdoor recreation and cultural sites with strong community approval.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Hawrelak Park | River Valley Mayfair | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 4,116 | |
| 2 | Terwillegar Park | River Valley Terwillegar | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 2,882 | |
| 3 | Muttart Conservatory | South Central Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 2,511 | |
| 4 | St. Albert Botanic Park | St. Albert | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 862 | |
| 5 | Broadmoor Lake Park | Sherwood Park | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 2,151 | |
| 6 | Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park | West Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,139 | |
| 7 | Constable Ezio Faraone Park | River Valley Victoria | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,034 | |
| 8 | Buena Vista Park | West Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,018 | |
| 9 | Mill Creek Ravine | Argyll | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 941 | |
| 10 | Royal Alberta Museum | North Central Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 5,005 | |
| 11 | Rundle Park | Northeast Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 3,478 | |
| 12 | Alberta Legislature Grounds | North Central Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 3,042 | |
| 13 | MacKinnon Ravine Park | River Valley Capitol Hill | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 707 | |
| 14 | Alberta Aviation Museum | North Central Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,753 | |
| 15 | Gallagher Park | South Central Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 613 | |
| 16 | Beaumaris Lake | Castle Downs | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 575 | |
| 17 | Rainbow Valley Park | Southwest Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,222 | |
| 18 | Gold Bar Park | Northeast Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 918 | |
| 19 | Lions Park | St. Albert | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 882 | |
| 20 | ICE District | North Central Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 5,677 |
William Hawrelak Park
William Hawrelak Park is a city park in the River Valley Mayfair area. It has a 4.7 rating from 4116 reviews and is open from 5:00 to 23:00 daily. Reviewers often mention festivals, skating, geese, and paddle boats.
Opening hours
- Sun 05:00-23:00
- Mon 05:00-23:00
- Tue 05:00-23:00
- Wed 05:00-23:00
- Thu 05:00-23:00
- Fri 05:00-23:00
- Sat 05:00-23:00
Terwillegar Park
Terwillegar Park in the River Valley Terwillegar area is rated 4.7 from 2882 reviews. It is open from 5:00 to 23:00 every day. Reviewers frequently note the trails, dog park, and river access.
Opening hours
- Sun 05:00-23:00
- Mon 05:00-23:00
- Tue 05:00-23:00
- Wed 05:00-23:00
- Thu 05:00-23:00
- Fri 05:00-23:00
- Sat 05:00-23:00
Muttart Conservatory
Muttart Conservatory is a botanical garden in South Central Edmonton with a 4.7 rating from 2511 reviews. It is open daily, with extended hours until 21:00 on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Reviewers often talk about the pyramids and tropical zone.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-17:00
- Mon 10:00-17:00
- Tue 10:00-17:00
- Wed 10:00-21:00
- Thu 10:00-21:00
- Fri 10:00-17:00
- Sat 10:00-17:00
St. Albert Botanic Park
St. Albert Botanic Park in St. Albert has the highest rating on this list at 4.8 stars from 862 reviews. It is open from 10:00 to 17:00 daily. Reviewers often mention the flowers, volunteers, and free admission.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-17:00
- Mon 10:00-17:00
- Tue 10:00-17:00
- Wed 10:00-17:00
- Thu 10:00-17:00
- Fri 10:00-17:00
- Sat 10:00-17:00
Broadmoor Lake Park
Broadmoor Lake Park is a city park in Sherwood Park with a 4.7 rating from 2151 reviews. It is open from 7:00 to 23:00 daily. Reviewers frequently highlight the spray park, picnic tables, and Canada Day celebrations.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-23:00
- Mon 07:00-23:00
- Tue 07:00-23:00
- Wed 07:00-23:00
- Thu 07:00-23:00
- Fri 07:00-23:00
- Sat 07:00-23:00
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park is in West Edmonton and has a 4.7 rating from 1139 reviews. It is open from 5:00 to 23:00 every day. Reviewers often mention the river, picnic areas, and boat launch.
Opening hours
- Sun 05:00-23:00
- Mon 05:00-23:00
- Tue 05:00-23:00
- Wed 05:00-23:00
- Thu 05:00-23:00
- Fri 05:00-23:00
- Sat 05:00-23:00
Constable Ezio Faraone Park
Constable Ezio Faraone Park in the River Valley Victoria area has a 4.7 rating from 1034 reviews. It is open from 5:00 to 23:00 daily. Reviewers often talk about the valley views, stairs, and sunset.
Opening hours
- Sun 05:00-23:00
- Mon 05:00-23:00
- Tue 05:00-23:00
- Wed 05:00-23:00
- Thu 05:00-23:00
- Fri 05:00-23:00
- Sat 05:00-23:00
Buena Vista Park
Buena Vista Park in West Edmonton is rated 4.7 from 1018 reviews. It is open from 5:00 to 23:00 every day. Reviewers frequently mention the trails, river view, and off leash dog park.
Opening hours
- Sun 05:00-23:00
- Mon 05:00-23:00
- Tue 05:00-23:00
- Wed 05:00-23:00
- Thu 05:00-23:00
- Fri 05:00-23:00
- Sat 05:00-23:00
Mill Creek Ravine
Mill Creek Ravine in Argyll has a 4.7 rating from 941 reviews. It is open from 5:00 to 23:00 daily. Reviewers often note the biking, walking trails, and creek.
Opening hours
- Sun 05:00-23:00
- Mon 05:00-23:00
- Tue 05:00-23:00
- Wed 05:00-23:00
- Thu 05:00-23:00
- Fri 05:00-23:00
- Sat 05:00-23:00
Royal Alberta Museum
The Royal Alberta Museum in North Central Edmonton has a 4.6 rating from 5005 reviews. It is open from 10:00 to 16:00 most days, with late hours until 20:00 on Thursdays. Reviewers often mention natural history and interactive displays.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-16:00
- Wed 10:00-16:00
- Thu 10:00-20:00
- Fri 10:00-16:00
- Sat 10:00-16:00
Rundle Park
Rundle Park in Northeast Edmonton has a 4.6 rating from 3478 reviews. It is open from 5:00 to 23:00 daily. Reviewers frequently talk about frisbee golf, skating, and paddle boats.
Opening hours
- Sun 05:00-23:00
- Mon 05:00-23:00
- Tue 05:00-23:00
- Wed 05:00-23:00
- Thu 05:00-23:00
- Fri 05:00-23:00
- Sat 05:00-23:00
Alberta Legislature Grounds
Alberta Legislature Grounds in North Central Edmonton is rated 4.6 from 3042 reviews. It is open 24 hours a day. Reviewers often mention the fountains, flowers, and free tours.
Opening hours
- Sun 00:00-24:00
- Mon 00:00-24:00
- Tue 00:00-24:00
- Wed 00:00-24:00
- Thu 00:00-24:00
- Fri 00:00-24:00
- Sat 00:00-24:00
MacKinnon Ravine Park
MacKinnon Ravine Park in River Valley Capitol Hill has a 4.7 rating from 707 reviews. It is open 24 hours a day. Reviewers often note the river view, biking, and picnic spots.
Opening hours
- Sun 00:00-24:00
- Mon 00:00-24:00
- Tue 00:00-24:00
- Wed 00:00-24:00
- Thu 00:00-24:00
- Fri 00:00-24:00
- Sat 00:00-24:00
Alberta Aviation Museum
The Alberta Aviation Museum in North Central Edmonton has a 4.6 rating from 1753 reviews. It is open from 10:00 to 17:00 on weekends and 10:00 to 16:00 on weekdays. Reviewers often mention planes and flight simulators.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-17:00
- Tue 10:00-16:00
- Wed 10:00-16:00
- Thu 10:00-16:00
- Fri 10:00-16:00
- Sat 10:00-17:00
Gallagher Park
Gallagher Park in South Central Edmonton has a 4.7 rating from 613 reviews. It is open from 5:00 to 23:00 daily. Reviewers frequently talk about festivals, sledding, and the steep hill.
Opening hours
- Sun 05:00-23:00
- Mon 05:00-23:00
- Tue 05:00-23:00
- Wed 05:00-23:00
- Thu 05:00-23:00
- Fri 05:00-23:00
- Sat 05:00-23:00
Beaumaris Lake
Beaumaris Lake in Castle Downs is rated 4.7 from 575 reviews. It is open 24 hours a day. Reviewers often mention the lake, bird watching, and pelicans.
Opening hours
- Sun 00:00-24:00
- Mon 00:00-24:00
- Tue 00:00-24:00
- Wed 00:00-24:00
- Thu 00:00-24:00
- Fri 00:00-24:00
- Sat 00:00-24:00
Rainbow Valley Park
Rainbow Valley Park in Southwest Edmonton has a 4.6 rating from 1222 reviews. It is open from 11:00 to 19:00 on weekdays. Reviewers often talk about trails, the campground, and ski hill.
Opening hours
- Mon 11:00-19:00
- Tue 11:00-19:00
- Wed 11:00-19:00
- Thu 11:00-19:00
- Fri 11:00-19:00
Gold Bar Park
Gold Bar Park in Northeast Edmonton has a 4.6 rating from 918 reviews. It is open from 5:00 to 23:00 daily. Reviewers frequently mention the river, cross country skiing, and trails.
Opening hours
- Sun 05:00-23:00
- Mon 05:00-23:00
- Tue 05:00-23:00
- Wed 05:00-23:00
- Thu 05:00-23:00
- Fri 05:00-23:00
- Sat 05:00-23:00
Lions Park
Lions Park in St. Albert is rated 4.6 from 882 reviews. It is open from 5:00 to 22:00 daily. Reviewers often note the fire pits, walking trails, and workout equipment.
Opening hours
- Sun 05:00-22:00
- Mon 05:00-22:00
- Tue 05:00-22:00
- Wed 05:00-22:00
- Thu 05:00-22:00
- Fri 05:00-22:00
- Sat 05:00-22:00
ICE District
ICE District is a tourist attraction in North Central Edmonton with a 4.5 rating from 5677 reviews. It is open from 9:00 to 16:30 on weekdays. Reviewers often mention hockey games, concerts, and recommend getting tickets ahead.
Opening hours
- Mon 09:00-16:30
- Tue 09:00-16:30
- Wed 09:00-16:30
- Thu 09:00-16:30
- Fri 09:00-16:30
Tips before you go
- Check hours before you go. Most parks open at 5:00 or 7:00 and close at 22:00 or 23:00, but museums and gardens often open at 10:00 and close earlier.
- All places listed are free to enter, making them budget friendly options.
- Many parks are in the River Valley area, offering connected trails for walking, biking, and hiking.
- Several places, like ICE District, have features that recommend getting tickets ahead for events.
- For a late visit, note that the Alberta Legislature Grounds and some parks like MacKinnon Ravine are open 24 hours.
- If visiting on a weekday, confirm hours as some places like Rainbow Valley Park have limited weekday hours.
How we made this list
This list was created using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating was applied so that places with very few reviews did not rank unfairly high. Only places with at least 500 reviews were considered. The list also includes only places that are currently open to the public.
Questions about things to do in Edmonton
Which place has the highest rating?
St. Albert Botanic Park has the highest rating on this list at 4.8 stars. It is located in St. Albert. Reviewers often mention its flowers, volunteers, and free admission.
Are these places good for families?
Yes, many are family friendly. Places like Broadmoor Lake Park have spray parks and playgrounds. Museums like the Royal Alberta Museum have interactive displays. Most parks list features like picnic areas and welcoming children.
What are the best options for dog owners?
Several parks have off leash areas. Terwillegar Park and Buena Vista Park are frequently mentioned for dog walking and dog parks. Reviewers also note dog friendly trails at Mill Creek Ravine.
Where can I go for winter activities?
Many parks offer winter fun. Reviewers mention skating at William Hawrelak Park and Rundle Park. Gallagher Park and Rainbow Valley Park are noted for tobogganing and sledding. Gold Bar Park is mentioned for cross country skiing.
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