Some excellent websites for information about the City of Edmonton:
Getting around Edmonton
Finding your way around in Edmonton is easy. Avenues run east to west
and streets run north to south. Avenue numbers increase from south to
north and street numbers increase from east to west. The approximate
geographic centre of the city is 100 Ave. and 100 St. The U of A campus is
located about 114 St and 87 Av.
Edmonton has a very efficient public transit system,
which includes a light-rail system
(LRT=subway). The LRT provides convenient and quick access between the
University of Alberta and downtown Edmonton. Most of the downtown hotels
are within 15 minutes to the U of A campus on LRT.
U of A Campus
The Summer School will be held on the U of A campus. All lecture rooms and computer
labs are located on the second and third floor of the Central Academic Building (CAB),
which houses the Department of
Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, and is located in the center
of the campus.
Cafeterias are located in CAB and almost
every major building on campus. Student Union (SUB) has a variety of fast-food
outlets. HUB Mall, which is one block from CAB, is a
mini-shopping mall on campus, and provides an ideal place and a variety
of choices for lunch. Restaurants of
your choice can also be selected at this site. U of A campus has excellent
recreational facilities such as swimming pools, indoor track, fitness
center, badmington courts, tennis center, all accessible for a daily fee.
Search for "campus recreation" at the UofA website to find schedules and other
relevant information.
details.
Spring weather in Edmonton
The
Edmonton skyline and the beautiful North Saskatchewan River valley.
|
Edmonton's climate varies considerably throughout the
year. May weather is generally nice but can be chilly occasionally.
Temperature high is around 15 degrees Celsius, or 62 degrees Fahrenheit
during the day, and night temperature can be as low as 5 degrees Celsius,
or 42 degrees Fahrenheit. A sweater or a warm jacket is
necessary.
|
Where to eat in Edmonton
Edmonton is fortunate to have a vast
array of restaurants showcasing the cuisine of many cultures. There
are a number of restaurants that are in close proximity to the University
Campus. They can be located on Google Map or using many food apps.
What to see in Edmonton
West Edmonton Mall's indoor waterpark thrills swimmers with wild waves and
sensational waterslides.
|
There are several interesting locations
The above attractions make for a nice family holiday.
West Edmonton Mall, one of
the world's largest shopping mall, is an ideal place to bring the family.
Edmonton also has a beautiful, unspoiled river valley which offers
dozens of kilometers of jogging and walking trails.
What to see near Edmonton
Located about 30 km east of Edmonton, the following are worth visiting:
- Elk
Island National Park
- Ukrainian
Heritage Cultural Centre
What to see in Alberta
Alberta is host to several world famous attractions. The following
require a day trip:
Consult the official Travel Alberta website
for more information about what to see in Alberta.
Rocky Mountain Information
Maligne
Lake Tours
Banff
National Park
Jasper
National Park
Yellowhead
Transportation and Tours
Brewster
Tours
