Useful tools for moving
About Edmonton
Situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan At 2200 feet above sea level, it has a population of over a miliion (based on 2006 census by Stats Canada) making it Canada's 5th largest metro area after Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Ottawa-Hull. In Edmonton, you'll discover the sophistication of a modern city combined with the warmth of western hospitality.
There are always things to do, where recreation is concerned.The Provincial Museum, Valley Zoo, the John Jansen Nature Centre, Edmonton Space Science Centre, Rutherford House, Edmonton Art Gallery, the Muttart Conservatory, Northlands Spectrum and Kinsmen Sports Centre, provides interesting and, in some cases, educational activities for any sized family.
Its 13 libraries and 17 shopping malls complete the picture. Once a year, Edmonton plays host to its 'mid-summer madness' otherwise known as Klondike Days.
The University of Alberta, Alberta College, the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Grant MacEwan College, the Athabasca University are just some of educational facilities available to students of every age group.
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, the Edmonton Opera and Alberta Ballet, provide Edmonton with cultural activities performed at the Jubilee Auditorium,Francis Winspear Centre for Music, Commomwealth Stadium or the Northlands Coliseum.
WELCOME TO EDMONTON!
Have you notified the following people of your change in address?
- Post Office (for mail redirection)
- Financial institutions
- Electoral registrar
- Taxation department
- Leasing company
- Insurance company
- Life insurance company
- Car insurance company
- Health insurance company
- School principal
- Shops and stores where you have charge accounts
- Relatives, friends and regular correspondents
- Club memberships
- Publications you subscribe to
- Doctor and dentist
- Your lawyer