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12-03-2011, 11:22 AM
Love festivals? Edmonton, Alberta is the city for you! While festival season is usually limited to a few months, Edmonton offers outstanding festivals throughout the year. To be in the center of the action at more affordable rates, rent Edmonton (http://www.rentedmonton.com/) housing and stay and enjoy a palette of attractions.

Churchill Square is the site for a number of summer festivals. The Works Art and Design Festival takes place from late June to early July and features entries from award-winning national and international artists. Street performance takes center stage in July at the Edmonton International Street Performer’s Festival.

Other performance art events include the Edmonton International Fringe Festival, one of the largest in the world, and the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, which is a major festival in its own right. You can also attend the Free Will Shakespeare Festival or the Edmonton International Film Festival

Klondike Days is a huge summer festival themed after the gold rush and features fireworks, rides, live music, chuckwagon races, and much more. Another similarly themed event is the Canadian Final Rodeo and Farmfair, one of the most prestigious events of its kind in the world. In a similar vein is the Edmonton Heritage Festival.

Non-festival weekends offer plenty to see and do locally as well. One can visit the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra or enjoy a visit to one of many hosted professional sports games, since Edmonton is home to many professional sports teams including football, hockey, basketball, soccer, and lacrosse, along with several Indy events.

If shopping is your thing, visit West Edmonton Mall, which was the world’s largest mall until 2004. Fort Edmonton Park also boasts the title of Canada’s largest living history museum. So whether shopping, nightlife, cultural events, festivals, or sports appeal to you, you can find world-class outlets in Edmonton, Alberta.https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316085469926724876-8443080493028034667?l=www.atravelguide.info