Edmonton
#330, 10403 172 St., Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1K9
P. 780-489-8880
Location Information:
Edmonton (elevation 668 metres / 2,192 feet ) is the capital of the province of Alberta, Canada. The City of Edmonton encompasses a land area of 700 square kilometers or 270 square miles. Located 280 km North of Calgary, Edmonton is situated on VIA Rail’s “The Canadian” route, which travels from Toronto to Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Jasper and Vancouver.
Time Zone:
Edmonton is located in the Mountain Time zone (GMT -7).
Population:
It is the second largest city in Alberta after Calgary, with a population of 730,372 (2006), and is the hub of Canada's sixth largest census metropolitan area, with a metropolitan population of 1,034,945 (2006), making it the northernmost North American city with a metropolitan population over one million.
Sales Tax Rates:
5% GST (Federal)
0% General rate (Provincial)
0% Meals
5% Accommodation
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