Yearn to Wander

Art Gallery of Alberta, Randall Stout Architects

Edmonton, the provincial capital of Alberta, is bisected by the North Saskatchewan River and its valley, which have become a major park and the natural focal point of the city. The economy is driven by the oil and gas industry locally, and staging for oil sands production to the northeast. That, and Edmonton's being a governmental center, support vibrant cultural and sports scenes, which add to the city's inviting ambiance.