Capital of Alberta and known around the world by its nickname, The Festival City, Edmonton is a sprawling cultural metropolis, perfect for urbanites looking for an interesting and unique city break.
It is home to many internationally known festivals which bring a great many tourists into the city. There are numerous theatres, museums and art galleries including the Royal Alberta Museum which are perfect to explore. Hiring a car in Edmonton gives you the freedom to explore the city at your own pace and perhaps even venture outside and see what else Alberta has to offer.
Second only to the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival, and the largest fringe festival in North America, the Edmonton International Fringe Festival is held each August. The fringe festival takes over a number of venues across the city and so, renting a car in Edmonton is a great way to see as much theatre as you can during this time.
Other festivals in Edmonton including The Works Art and Design Festival, the Edmonton International Street Performer's Festival and the Edmonton International Film Festival, all of which showcase the best in their art form from across the world.
Within the city of Edmonton there are plenty of places to visit including The Royal Alberta Museum and The Telus World of Science. However, for those who want to see more of what the country has to offer and want to explore the rest of Alberta, travelling from Edmonton can get you out of the city and towards Fort Saskatchewan where you can find not only some great ice arenas, but also visit the Elk Island National Park, which is home to the densest population of moose, elk and wood bison in the whole country.
