Southwest Edmonton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southwest Edmonton
Popular places to visit
Fort Edmonton Park
The ages of Edmonton brought to life in a living history museum that runs from an Indian camp to the first aeroplane adventures.
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
Less a place to shop, and more a shopper's palace, the West Edmonton Mall is where the glitz, glamour and thrill of “retail entertainment” was born.
Rogers Place
Catch an event at Rogers Place during your trip to Edmonton. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
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 lively festivals.
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.
Activities
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Jasper National Park
Self-Guided Audio Tours for the Canadian Rockies
Calgary: Travel in great comfort to/from Edmonton
Trail of Champions - Edmonton Escape Game (Pedway Version)
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Jasper National Park
Calgary: Travel in great comfort to/from Edmonton
Our pick of the best Southwest Edmonton Hotel Deals
Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Edmonton South
Beautiful dining room display. The hallways overlook the restaurant from above.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Best Western Cedar Park Inn
Only one person at the desk. Long wait to check in and then not very helpful. Spoke to me in a firm demanding tone. At checkout another long wait to check only one person at the desk.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Edmonton South by IHG
It was a clean room with friendly staff
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Wyndham Edmonton Hotel and Conference Centre
Our stay at this hotel was extremely disappointing due to the lack of cleanliness and basic amenities. The hallways were very dusty, the doors had visible layers of dirt and dust, and the balconies were filthy. It was obvious that proper cleaning is not being done. We even found someone else’s hairbrush ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Edmonton South
my stay was great at the beginning and through out my whole stay
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Metterra Hotel on Whyte
Room was too warm Noise from night club very loud Phone was broken Coffee maker not working Staff was great Hotel itself was very nice
Reviewed on 14 May 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 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
If you're spending some time in Garneau, 82 Ave NW and City Arts Centre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
