| Edmonton is the fifth largest city in Canada with a census metropolitan area population of 937,845 (based on 2001 census). | The name "Edmonton" was chosen to honour the home of Hudson Bay Company Governor James Winter Lake who lived in Edmonton, England. |
| Known as Festival City, residents and tourists celebrate 20 major festivals annually. | Alberta has no provincial sales tax. |
| 95% of residents rate the quality of life in Edmonton as good, very good or excellent (2001 City of Edmonton Citizen Satisfaction Survey). | The Edmonton Fringe is the largest arts event in Western Canada and the largest alternative theatre event in North America (Fringe Theatre Adventures). |
| The province is called Sunny Alberta, because it has more hours of sunshine a year than any other province. | The City of Edmonton is governed by a City Council comprised of a Mayor and 12 Councillors who are elected every three years. |
| Edmontons 68,680 American elm trees are valued at more than $420 million and have been registered as historical resources. | Edmonton has the second most parkland per capita among Canadas major cities (900 parks totalling 43 square miles of parkland). |
| The University of Alberta is one of Canada's largest major research-intensive universities, serving more than 35,500 students. The University has forged an international reputation in many fields. | The Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues was incorporated in 1921 and has grown into the largest volunteer organization in North America . The 142 leagues provide recreational facilities and programming to the communities they serve. |
| Victoria Golf Course is the oldest municipal golf course in Canada, established in 1907. | Edmonton is an international leader in waste management and curb-side recycling. |
| Edmonton Public Schools offers highly innovative programming with more than 40 educational alternatives to choose from. | There are 30 miles of cross-country ski trails in the river valley. |
| Of 25 Alberta and Canadian cities surveyed in 2004, Edmontons combined property tax and utility charges ranked the ninth lowest (Edmonton Planning & Development). | The official corporate colours of Edmonton are blue and white. The marigold is the official flower. |
| Of 24 major market MLS Canadian cities surveyed, nine cities ranked higher than Edmonton for average house price as of March 2005 YTD (The Canadian Real Estate Association). | Edmonton is a sophisticated, modern city with the warmth of western hospitality. It is an exciting place to live and a great place to bring up a family. |