Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton


To avoid any embarrassing situations, wise up on the Oilers before you arrive in Edmonton. The local National Hockey League (NHL) team dominated the game in the 1980s thanks to a certain player named Wayne Gretzky – aka 'The Great One' – but hasn't won much since. The season runs from October to April at the Roger's Place arena.


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Nearby Edmonton attractions

1. Royal Alberta Museum

0.38 MILES

Since getting its 'royal' prefix in 2005 when Queen Liz II dropped by, Edmonton’s leading museum has a new downtown home, which opened in 2018. The new…

2. Sir Winston Churchill Square

0.39 MILES

With huge umbrellas, a splashing fountain, and tables and chairs, this public square is a good place to catch your breath in the summer. A giant chess…

3. Ukrainian Museum of Canada

0.7 MILES

Given Edmonton's huge Ukrainian population and long history of immigration, this museum is surprisingly small. While it continues to search for bigger…

4. Alberta Legislature

0.97 MILES

Perched where Fort Edmonton once stood, the Legislature is home to politicians, debate and some surprisingly good art. With its iconic dome and marble…

5. North Saskatchewan River Valley

1.39 MILES

Edmonton has more designated urban parkland than any other city in North America, most of it contained within an interconnected riverside green belt that…

6. Alberta Government House

1.93 MILES

This opulent mansion was the former residence of the lieutenant governor but is now used for government conferences and receptions. It is steeped in…

7. Telus World of Science

2.87 MILES

With an emphasis on interactive displays, this science museum has a million things to do, all under one roof, including a new planetarium. Fight crime…

8. Valley Zoo

3.4 MILES

The Valley Zoo has more than 100 exotic, endangered and native animals. Kids will enjoy the petting zoo, camel and pony rides, miniature train, carousel…