Edmonton Key Stats for Meeting Planners
Time Zone: Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Convention Center: Shaw Convention Centre
Airport: Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
| Population | 1,081,300 | Destination Type Listings |
| Hotels | 150 | • Smoke free restaurants |
| Hotel Rooms | 15,000 | |
| Unique Venues | 50 | |
| Restaurants | 155 |
| Average Hotel Room Rate | $190 USD |
| Average Daily Food Cost | $80 USD |
| Approximate Taxi Fares from YEG to Downtown | $48 USD |
| Approximate Weekly Car Rental Cost | $266 USD |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Est. Driving Time | Est. Min. Flying Time | Est. Flight Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Deer, AB | 154 km | 1 hr 40 min | n/a | n/a |
| Calgary, AB | 296 km | 2 hr 57 min | 44 min | $215+ USD |
| Vancouver, BC | 1,160 km | 5+ hrs | 1 hr 34 min | $310+ USD |
| Seattle, WA | 1,272 km | 5+ hrs | 1 hr 55 min | $245+ USD |
| Winnipeg, MB | 1,306 km | 5+ hrs | 1 hr 48 min | $320+ USD |
Edmonton Climate Information
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec High -°C | 7 | 12 | 17 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 17 | 8 |
| Rec High -°F | 46 | 55 | 63 | 86 | 90 | 88 | 90 | 91 | 93 | 83 | 64 | 48 |
| Avg High -°C | -7 | -5 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 10 | -- | -6 |
| Avg High -°F | 19 | 23 | 34 | 50 | 62 | 68 | 71 | 69 | 61 | 51 | 31 | 21 |
| Avg Low -°C | -16 | -15 | -8 | -1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 3 | -1 | -10 | -16 |
| Avg Low -°F | 2 | 4 | 16 | 29 | 39 | 46 | 50 | 47 | 39 | 29 | 13 | 3 |
| Rec Low -°C | -45 | -40 | -33 | -27 | -7 | -1 | 2 | -3 | -8 | -26 | -33 | -43 |
| Rec Low -°F | -49 | -40 | -29 | -18 | 18 | 30 | 36 | 25 | 16 | -15 | -29 | -47 |
| Rainfall - cm. | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Rainfall - in. | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1 |
Edmonton enjoys four distinct seasons that typically transition easily from one to another. During the winter months, Edmonton's average temperature is -15°C, but temperatures have been known to drop to as low as -35°C. The average temperature throughout June and July is 22°C, though significantly higher temperatures are recorded regularly.
The city is fairly dry in terms of precipitation, with an average of 144 cm of snow per year and 38 cm of rain. Warm, dry weather makes summer the best time to visit and enjoy long days in the city.
Edmonton Details
| Country Code | 1 |
| Official Language | English, French |
| Currency | CAD |
| Sales Tax | 5% |
| Standard Tipping Practice | 15% |
| Credit Cards and Travelers Checks Widely Accepted? | Yes |
| Electricity | 120V / 60Hz |
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