Southwest Edmonton Travel Guide
Edmonton
Visit Southwest Edmonton
Popular places to visit
Fort Edmonton Park
One of Canada’s largest living history museums places you in four eras from centuries ago, including Edmonton’s fur trading and pioneering days.
Southgate Center
During your trip to Edmonton, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Southgate Center. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
West Edmonton Mall
Take the family to the largest mall in North America, with over 800 stores, restaurants, amusement parks, theaters, gyms, a petting zoo, an ice palace and aquarium.
South Edmonton Common
During your trip to Edmonton, you can enjoy retail therapy at South Edmonton Common. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
University of Alberta
Explore the campus of University of Alberta during your visit to Edmonton. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Rogers Place
Catch an event at Rogers Place during your trip to Edmonton. Discover the great live music and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Calgary: Travel in great comfort to/from Edmonton
Top hotels in Southwest Edmonton
Wyndham Edmonton Hotel and Conference Centre
It was all good!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Edmonton South
staff was courteous and the bed comfortable
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Conference Center Edmonton South by IHG
Our stay was good and pretty well what we were looking for. The only thing that could've been better is if the window was cleaned. There was fingerprints and inappropriate drawings left on the window. Otherwise would probably stay again
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Edmonton South
Staff was extremely friendly and rooms were nice and clean. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Metterra Hotel on Whyte
Room was great. It’s lost a bit of its glory since their earlier days but love the location and the overall experience.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Varscona Hotel on Whyte
Service was great!
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Edmonton
Southside
Travellers come to Southside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Alley Kat Brewery and Golfanatics while you're in town.
Ellerslie
When in Ellerslie, you can plan a visit to South Edmonton Common and Southgate Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
West Edmonton
A noteworthy feature of West Edmonton is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out West Edmonton Mall and World Waterpark.
Queen Alexandria
While there might not be top attractions in Queen Alexandria, you can explore the larger area and discover places like 82 Ave NW and Kinsmen Sports Centre.
Garneau
While there might not be top attractions in Garneau, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium and Kinsmen Sports Centre.
Mill Woods
When in Mill Woods and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like South Edmonton Common or Southgate Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mill Woods Station or Grey Nuns Station.
