Welcome to Edmonton, the capital of Alberta. Located on the North Saskatchewan River in the central region of the province, an area with some of the most fertile farmland on the prairies. It is the second largest city in Alberta, with a metropolitan population of over 1 million, making it the northernmost North American city of that size.

At 684 square kilometers, the City of Edmonton covers an area larger than Chicago, Philadelphia, Toronto, or Montreal.

Edmonton is located near the geographical centre of the province, at an elevation of 668 m (well over 2000 feet).The terrain in and around Edmonton is generally flat to gently rolling, with ravines and deep river valleys, such as the North Saskatchewan River valley.

Edmonton has numerous distinct neighbourhoods. Downtown Edmonton consists of the Commercial Core, the Arts District, Rice Howard Way Pedestrian Mall, MacKay Avenue, Jasper-West, the Warehouse District, and the Government Precinct.

Edmonton is the major economic centre for northern and central Alberta and a major centre for the oil and gas industry. [pictured: National Institute for Nanotechnology]

The Edmonton Economic Development Corporation estimated that as of January 2005, the total value of major projects under construction in northern Alberta was $81.5-billion, with $18.2-billion occurring within Greater Edmonton.

Population
St. Albert has a population of over 58,500 people and this number continues to increase yearly. With Edmonton being so close to St. Albert, it is no surprise that the majority of newcomers are from the big city. St. Albert is much smaller than Edmonton, and it is a wonderful place to raise a family. For people who are tired of big city living, and want to relocate to a quieter area which still has all the amenities of a larger city, the city of St. Albert is a top choice.