City of edmonton
The Canadian Government, since 2003 has been electing capitals of its 13 provinces as Cultural Capital of Canada. After Vancouver , Regina , Toronto and Saskatoon , City of Edmonton has been elected as 2007 Cultural Capital of Canada. Edmonton is capital of Alberta province. Weather is bright and sunniest of all other provinces. Its overall climate is dry and hot summerdays Are not July ahd August are the warmes4 months and are best for travel and summer activities In June, one enjoys almost 17 hours of daylight. Travel in Alberta is no problem even during rains and snow.
Its population is estimated to be more than one million. Cree and Blackfoot people are known to be oldest inhabitants who have been welcoming people from all over the world and multi cultural living is thriving. Edmonton has low taxes. Business is thriving due to low operational costs. It's geographic and transportation layout is playing vital role in enhancing its economy.
The City of Edmonton has all that one desires to live comfortably. The services are plenty. Edmonton boasts of having the world?s largest shopping mall, known as West Edmonton Mall. Edmonton is also known as Canada Festival City. It is famous for hosting more than 30 festivals annually. The city has also about 1600 restaurants catering to culinary choices of its multifaceted populace.
Edmonton 's infrastructure layout provides assorted recreation facilities such as bicycle and walking tracks for all, playgrounds for children and young. Outdoor skating in summer is the most favored among all ages. The city has variety of bicycle clubs which encourage bicycles as alternate transport option in line with Canadian Health Guidelines for healthy life through adequate exercise.
The people of Edmonton are very environmental conscious. They ensure that river valley and natural resources are well preserved. The bylaws are stringent and ensure health, welfare and safety of its people. Emergency services are superb and response to call is immediate and to the best of professionalism. In educational sphere, Edmonton does not lag behind; rather it is known as leader in Children's education throughout Canada . All children up to 20 years enjoy free education and attendance is compulsory for all from 6th year to 16th year.
Being the elected 2007 Cultural Capital of Canada, its government is popularizing many of cultural activities through various marketing modes, such as Nightlife Poster- a catalogue of attractive events, art and cultural presentations, music, dance and all that nightlife can provide. Edmonton is calling one and all, let us join our hands and applaud its art and cultural beauty in the ensuing festive activities.
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