Edmonton, Canada

Edmonton, Canada's Topography

The city of Edmonton rests on both sides of the winding North Saskatchewan River. It is relatively flat with some sloping streets and is laid out in a grid system. The riverbanks are loaded with park areas. Downtown is cradled by a sharp curve in the Saskatchewan River and holds many of the older buildings in the city.

Edmonton, Canada's weather year around

Sunshine is plentiful in Edmonton. The city gets an average of 12 hours of sunshine a day, and blue skies are the norm. The summer months are warm and the days are long, up to 17 hours! Fall and spring are generally a bit cooler, but very pleasant. Winter are quite cold and snowy, and perfectly suited for snow sports. Many nights out of the year, the clear skies reveal nature's brilliant light show, the aurora borealis (Northern Lights).

Spring average 50°F.

Summer average 66°F.

Fall average 48°F.

Winter average 22°F.