Autumn in Edmonton is the most anticipated time of year. The blistering summer heat is gone and replaced by crisp, fresh air. What could be better than that?
September and October offer a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while the weather is nice and the leaves turn into a stunning ombre of red, orange, and yellow.
From hiking through the most popular trails and enjoying the fall colours to cuddling in a café cozy chair and reading a book, there are endless fun things to do in Alberta’s capital.
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Find Your Way Through a Corn Maze
With a different maze design every year, get lost with your friends in the Edmonton Corn Maze. Make use of the various clues hidden in the twists and turns of the maze to find your way out.
If solving clues is not your strong suit, don’t worry! There are people in the maze who will help you find the exit.
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Get Some Kitty Love at Cat Cafe on Whyte
Coffee and cuddles anyone? Cat Cafe on Whyte is the perfect place to grab a cup of delicious coffee and snuggle up with some adorable furry friends.
They serve a variety of specialty drinks ranging from espressos to refreshers and smoothies. Best of all, you can adopt any of the foster kittens and provide them with the forever home they deserve.
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Paddle the North Saskatchewan River
As you may have noticed, there is a big river that cuts through Edmonton and separates the north side of the city from the south.
You can kayak, canoe, or paddleboard down the river starting from the river valley. The water is generally calm at this time of year, providing optimal conditions for all sorts of water sports and activities.
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Visit an Autumn Garden
Just a short twenty-minute drive from Edmonton, you’ll stumble upon the University of Alberta’s botanic garden.
The 240 acres that make up this property provide a lovely peaceful and relaxing environment that you can easily spend an entire day in. Before heading out there, make sure you make a reservation as visits are by appointment only.
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Explore the Art Gallery of Alberta
Located on Sir Winston Churchill Square, the Art Gallery of Alberta is a beautiful modernist building that is dedicated to visual arts with an emphasis on Western Canada.
With over 6,000 pieces of art to look at, a gift shop, restaurant, and theatre space where you can attend a lecture or workshop, bring your friends and family for a fun-filled day and snap a few pictures in front of some incredible art. The art gallery also offers free admission between 4-7 pm on the last Thursday of the month!
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Find Your Dream Apartment at Century Park
Whether you’re new to Edmonton or are looking for a fresh start, our Century Park apartments are available to rend and are close to plenty of things to see and do.
Located steps away from the LRT, you can take a short ride to the university, downtown, and other amenities. Choose from a large variety of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments using our virtual tour tool, and find your dream apartment today.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or concerns and book your apartment tour today
