Nice (but very cold) Edmonton

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December 19th 2005

Published: December 19th 2005

Finally I have started my 2-week North American trip. The first stop of my trip is Edmonton, the provincial capital of Alberta. On Friday, I reached the Pacific Central Station in Vancouver and I exchanged the proof of purchase of the Greyhound Discovery Pass for the actual pass. With this Greyhound pass, I can take an unlimited number of bus rides within Westcoast America within 21 days. The jour... Read Full Entry

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Lau Chau Sang

autumncs

Born in Hong Kong and currently living in Singapore, I am a guy who loves travelling. Like many "travelholics" at TravelBlog, I'm so addicted to travelling that once I stopped travelling I will have withdrawal symptoms. Hence, to cure my addiction, I have to go somewhere at least once every 2 months. (I must admit that it is an expensive addiction. Haha. But at least addiction to travel is healthier than addiction to drugs/smoking/drinking...) I started using TravelBlog when I was doing my internship in Canada in 2005. (For older photos before my Canadian internship... full info

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Underground passage

One of the exhibits along the passage linking the legislature building and the interpretation centre.

Underground passage 2

Another exhibit along the passage linking the legislature building and the interpretation centre. Here are the flags of all the Commonwealth countries. Can you find Canada's flag? And Singapore's flag? Haha.

Underground passage 3

A cool bas-relief (3-D wall mural)

Underground passage 4

A display of gingerbread houses made by school-children. Cute.

Underground passage 5

A chocolate replica of Alberta Legislature Building. Very cool (and it looks delicious.)

Old Strathcona

Historic buildings along Whyte Avenue

Old Strathcona 2

Strathcona Farmers Market

Old Strathcona 3

Strathcona Fire Hall

Old Strathcona 4

Strathcona post office building

Old Strathcona 5

German-speakers-friendly advertisment... (The name of the bar is amusing - WunderBar... haha)

Old Strathcona 6

HI-Edmonton, the hostel where I stayed

View of Edmonton Skyline from Strathcona

View of Alberta Legislature Building from Strathcona

North Saskatchewan River

The whole river was frozen... Amazing...

Alberta Legislature Building 2

Alberta Legislature Building 3

Alberta Legislature Building 4

I wanted to write my name on the snow when it snowed in Vancouver, but I forgot to do so. Hence, when I saw snow in Edmonton, I made sure I wrote my name on the snow... Haha. (I won't have a chance to do that in snow-less Singapore and Hong Kong.)

Alberta Legislature Building 5

Artist and artwork

Alberta Legislature Building 6

2005 is Alberta's Centennial Anniversary, hence there were celebrations and decorations everywhere. (Alberta became a province of Canada in 1905.)

Heritage Trail in Downtown Edmonton

Heritage Trail 2

Welcome to Great Britain. (Just kidding. The flag was part of the Edmonton's Heritage Trail.)

19th December 2005

islam alhourani
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so nice
thank u the city is so nice inthe night I really loved this pictur by

10th June 2006

Jan
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Fun!!
Reading and viewing your pics I found very fun! My daughter is full of pics of her travels and I love it. I made a bus trip from Ontario to Sask. so I can relate to the lack of sleep but nice views!! Keep having fun touring! Great site!! Jan

26th June 2006

chris
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Excelent
My wife and I are planning to migrate to Canada and hopefully live near to Edmonton and after reading and viewing your journey to Edmonton has inspired us.WOW!!!!! What a place to be!!! Hope you enjoy the rest of your tour..... Chris

9th July 2006

Jeanie
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Hi! I have lived in Edmonton for 6 years and I loved seeing it through your eyes, much more fresh and new than mine! good luck on your travels.

1st December 2006

BLOWJOE FROM MEXICO
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WHERE ARE THE ROLLERCOASTERS?
I DON'T SEE ANY PICTURES OF THE ROLLERCOASTERS, I HEARD SO MUCH ABOUT! WHERE ARE THEY? BECAUSE I HEARD THAT IS THE MAIN ATTRACTION AT THIS MALL! THEY WERE NOT CLEAR ONES AT ALL!

23rd July 2007

ellie
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edmonton looks amazing
hiya thanks for your comments on edmonton, im planning on going there for a hoilday sometime this year or next year,and when do you think is the best time to go then? because if i go at winter it looks really cold so i might have to pack my warm clothes, so what time of the year is the best time to go then so i know what clothes to bring? also i enjoyed your pictures too

17th September 2007

Samuel Lam
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Introduction of Edmonton to an Edmontonian
Thank you very much for the nice comments of Edmonton. I have lived here for 36 years and still do, I guess I have taken it for granted, now I appreciate this city so much more through your eyes and your wonderful article. Come back soon.

12th November 2007

weird
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o
wuba

12th November 2007

cool
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opps
I LOVE THIS PLACE IT'S SO AWSOME THANK U!!!!!!!.

12th November 2007

COOL
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OPPS
SORRY FOR NOT SIGNING MY NAME..........,...............UM......................UMM...YUM.......YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU....... COOL

20th April 2008

Sharon
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Edmonton
I too have lived in Edmonton nearly all of my life. It's interesting to hear the things that people find interesting. It's unfortunate I hadn't seen this much sooner, I would have recommended a tour of the Muttart Conservatory. 4 glass pyramids in the valley....each has a different theme, and oodles of plants/birds etc. Very beautiful and serene. http://www.edmonton.ca/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_261_208_0_43/http%3B/CMSServer/COEWeb/arts+culture+and+attractions/attractions/muttart+conservatory/ Over 700 species of plants.....if you're into that sort of thing.

4th August 2008

blah
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cold?
i can't believe you think -10 celcius is cold

28th October 2008

anonymous
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hahahahah, I just moved FROM edmonton. It's an ok city, but I never really thought people visited it! hahaha. I definitely laughed at all the clothes you were wearing at -10. I have to say, that was a bit extreme. no need to layer up at that warm a temp ;o)

5th March 2009

Erin
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Haha. I thought it was funny you need that many layers of clothing for -10 degrees Celcius!! And were still cold?!? I've visited Edmonton twice, and absolutely loved the mall. I stayed overnight at the Fantasy Hotel and still have yet to make it around the entire mall. (Recommendations on the Polonisian Themed room). I hope the rest of your adventures went well!!

28th November 2009

anonymous
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You are lucky it was ONLY -10 and not -40 Celsius. :)))) I live in Edmonton. It is an OK city, I love the summer but the winter is very long and COLD!!!! Brrrrr!

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