Area Guide
Looking for an Edmonton hotel near the University of
Alberta? Located south of the Edmonton river valley, the Campus
Tower Suite Hotel is the most convenient hotel to the University of
Alberta, the Alberta Heart Institute, the Cross Cancer Institute
and the Stollery Children’s Hospital, making it the
perfect location for university and hospital visitors.
Listed as one of Edmonton airport hotels, the Campus Tower Suite
Hotel is a short drive from Edmonton International Airport. Upon
your arrival you are situated just minutes from Old Strathcona and
Whyte Avenue. With vibrant streets and shops, indoor venues and
outdoor spaces as its canvas, Old Strathcona is the art of
celebration come alive. Old Strathcona is also home to many vibrant
festivals. Whyte Avenue is arguably one of the hottest spots for
people to hangout in Edmonton during the summer. All of the
alternative clothing and music shops and cafes with outdoor patios
make the area very appealing.
Edmonton Area Attractions
Restaurants
Edmonton is a culturally diverse city housing many European
traditions and cultures. These cultures come to life with the wide
variety of
restaurants
and cuisine offered, and the amazing chefs that make it sizzle.
Shopping
Located approximately 20 minutes away by car, the
West Edmonton Mall. The
world's largest entertainment and shopping centre, housing more
than 800 shops and services, it is the #1 tourist attraction in
Edmonton. There are also a number of
boutiques
and shops minutes away from Campus Tower which are located
within Old Strathcona.
Nightlife
Earls, Urban Lounge, Sherlock Holmes, Blu’s On
Whyte, The Billiard Club, The Iron Horse, Cook County Saloon, The
One, The Purple Turtle, Hudson's Tap and The Power Plant.
Sporting Events
Home to the Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Eskimo’s,
Edmonton Cracker Cats and the University of Alberta Athletics,
Edmonton has a team for any sports fan to cheer for. Edmonton,
known as the City of Champions, is home to a variety of
professional
sporting events that keep fans energized year round. If you
prefer to get in on the action, the Edmonton area has more than 70
golf courses and several sporting facilities throughout the area.
Adventure
Within Edmonton you can find a variety of activities or adventures
to make your stay a memorable one including canoeing along the
North Saskatchewan River or biking or running throughout the
extensive river valley trail systems. The Edmonton region offers a
variety of fun attractions and activities. Treasures are nestled
throughout the area just waiting to be discovered on a
day trip.
Culture
The Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium,
Timm’s Centre, The Princess and Garneau Theatres, The
Arts Barns, The Varscona Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park, The
University of Alberta Museum, The Edmonton Art Gallery, Citadel
Theatre, Francis Winspear Centre for Music, Telus World of Science,
and Provincial Museum of Alberta.
Festivals