Southwest Edmonton Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Fort Edmonton Park
Discover Edmonton’s fashion-driven origins and its role in the 19th-century fur trade when you explore this impressive living history museum.
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
Discover the largest shopping centre in North America, packed with thrilling attractions for the whole family.
Rogers Place
Catch an event at Rogers Place during your trip to Edmonton. Discover the great live music and shops in this vibrant area.
South Edmonton Common
During your trip to Edmonton, you can enjoy retail therapy at South Edmonton Common. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
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.
Top hotels in Southwest Edmonton
Wyndham Edmonton Hotel and Conference Centre
Very helpful and friendly staff
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Edmonton South
It was an awesome stay. We are mostly accommodated. We asked for chairs for maybe next time.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Conference Center Edmonton South by IHG
Staff are amazing, clean and very nice main entrance, great restaurant attached.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Edmonton South
Excellent value.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Metterra Hotel on Whyte
Room was dusty and a bit dirty. We found decomposed food under the cabinet.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Varscona Hotel on Whyte
Good room , clean. Pleasant staff. Great location. But the hallway and room to room was very noisy.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 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 Golfanatics and Alley Kat Brewery 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 Old Strathcona Farmer's Market.
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 Kinsmen Sports Centre.
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.
