Southwest Edmonton Travel Guide
Edmonton
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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
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to South Edmonton Common, a favourite shopping spot in Edmonton. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
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 entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Calgary: Travel in great comfort to/from Edmonton
Top hotels in Southwest Edmonton
Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Edmonton South
All good. Clean and quick check in.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Conference Center Edmonton South by IHG
Good location
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Wyndham Edmonton Hotel and Conference Centre
Clean and upgraded room
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Edmonton South
Room was clean nice size bathroom, pools were nice, breakfast options of hot / cold food was great. It would be nice to have a exercise room A bit noisy from the floor above us. Otherwise really nice place to stay
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Metterra Hotel on Whyte
My folks had a good time.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Edmonton South
The hotel itself is run down but the room was really clean. For $80 you can't go wrong
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
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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 Monster Mini Golf 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 Rutherford House.
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.
