Located where the vast prairies meet the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Edmonton blends winter wilderness with a lively cultural scene. With convenient connections to Amsterdam from the UK, the city makes an easy starting point for a journey through Canada’s snow-covered west.
Winter is very much part of everyday life in Edmonton. Locals embrace the season with festivals, outdoor skating rinks and winter markets, while the North Saskatchewan River winds through the city like a ribbon of white. The result is a place where urban energy and the calm of a snowy landscape sit comfortably side by side.
Did you know that Edmonton is the northernmost major city in North America?
From city to snow in one day.
There are many convenient connections from the UK to Amsterdam. From Amsterdam you fly directly to Edmonton. Pick up your rental car at the airport and drive to Jasper in about four hours. The roads are well maintained, even with snowfall, but winter tires and some driving experience on slippery road surfaces are recommended.
✦ Direct flight from Amsterdam (KLM) with convenient connections from the UK
✦ Distance to Jasper: 365 km (about 4 hours drive)
Experience the real winter
Edmonton has a continental climate with cold, dry winters and a remarkable amount of sunshine hours. Temperatures are usually between -10 and -20 degrees, but the dry air makes it feel less harsh than it sounds. There is almost always snow from November to March, giving the city a bright, wintry look.
✦ Snow guaranteed from November to March
✦ Many clear days
What else to expect from this city
This is just a sampling of what Edmonton has in store for you next winter. The city has even more to offer, including a diverse restaurant scene that will make the hearts of foodies beat faster, shopping streets filled with fine boutiques and a number of fun attractions, such as Fort Edmonton Park and the zoo. It may be cold (though that will give you the ultimate winter feeling), it may be dark, but at least it’s never boring!
