Living And Studying In Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of Alberta and is a cultural, educational, and governmental hub. Edmonton is located in Central Alberta and situated on the North Saskatchewan River with a population of nearly 1 million residents.
Featuring a bustling downtown city core, Edmonton is an affordable city full of diverse amenities and offerings to newcomers. Known as Canada’s “Festival City”, Edmonton hosts year-round celebrations that honor various sports, arts, cultures, and religions.
Edmonton draws tourists and residents alike through its rich cultural history and its beautiful location.
Popular Attractions in Edmonton
- Free tours of the Alberta Legislature
- Edmonton Street Performers Festival
- Edmonton’s Architecture
- West Edmonton Mall – The largest shopping centre in North America
- Amazing Festivals
For more information about Edmonton click here.
Edmonton Weather
Edmonton experiences 4 full seasons every year. It varies from hot and sunny in the summertime to cold and snowy in the winter.
Edmonton Transit
Edmonton has a strong public transit system – the Sundance College Edmonton campus is located directly beside both Light Rail Train and bus stops making transport within the city simple.
Transportation options include:
- Modern light rail
- Bus
- Taxi
- Uber
- Rental Vehicles
To see the services offered by Edmonton Transit, click here.
For more information about Calgary click here.
Edmonton Housing
- Houses
- Apartments/Condos
- Townhouses
- Semi-detached housing
The following websites can help you rent a dwelling:
Newcomer Information and Services
Health Services
- Alberta Health Services Website
- Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP)
- List of Community Health Centres – Edmonton and Area
- List of Walk-In Clinics and Wait Times – Edmonton and Area
- Edmonton Counselling Services
Edmonton Location
Visit our Edmonton campus today. On-campus, Sundance College students in Edmonton enjoy multiple amenities conveniently located near public transit. At campus, students will find helpful reception, student financial advisors onsite, and engaging classrooms.