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LONG DISTANCE MOVING WITHIN CANADA - EDMONTON

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Edmonton - Community Overview

Looking to Move to or from Edmonton?   Minute Men Moving & Storage provides regular moves to and from Edmonton  and accross Canada.  As part of United Van Lines we have the network and size to move you across Canada move safely and securley.  Our company has been serving Canadians moving needs to and from Edmonton since 1948.  Fill in our online estimate form or give us a call 1-888-708-7700 we would be happy to provide a free estimate.


Edmonton’s economy is primarily based on the agricultural, energy and forest industries. Secondary industries are manufacturing and business service. Edmonton is also the main centre of distribution for the west, with warehouses to handle consumer goods being stockpiled to supply the western retail market.


The City of Edmonton, capital of Alberta, is located on the Trans Canada Highway and Highway #2. Edmonton is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is near the geographical center of the province. Edmonton is commonly referred to as the “Gateway to the North” due to its strategic position on the economic divide between the productive farmlands of central Alberta and a vast, resource-rich north hinterland.


The population of Edmonton numbers approximately 981,280.

 

For more information about Edmonton:

City of Edmonton

1 Sir Winston Churchill Sq. 

Edmonton, AB

T5J 2R7

780-496-8200

https://www.edmonton.ca/

WEATHER

Edmonton has an average July temperature of 17.4ºC and an average January temperature of -13.9ºC. The average annual rainfall is 339 mm and the average annual snowfall is 115 cm.

 

For daily or historical weather conditions, visit:

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca

MEDIA

One of the best ways to learn about your new community is to subscribe to the local newspaper:


Edmonton Sun

780-468-0100

https://edmontonsun.com/


Edmonton Journal

780-429-5100

https://edmontonjournal.com/


Edmonton Examiner

780-453-9001

https://www.edmontonexaminer.com/

EDUCATION

For information regarding curriculum and enrolment procedures, please contact:

For information about Roman Catholic Separate Schools, please contact:

Additional educational institutes:

MEDICAL INFORMATION

PUBLIC SERVICES

TRANSPORTATION

Motor Vehicle & Driver Licencing

Registries are Us

780-448-2233


Alberta One Stop Registry

780-457-7867

https://albertaonestop.ca/


Public Transit 

Edmonton Transit System 

780-442-5311

https://www.edmonton.ca/edmonton-transit-system-ets


For more information about transportation in Edmonton, visit: https://www.edmonton.ca/

COMMUNITY

Attractions and Events 

https://www.edmonton.ca/


Edmonton Public Library

780-496-7000

https://www.epl.ca/


Confederation Leisure Centre

780-496-1488

https://www.edmonton.ca/


Commonwealth Community Rec Centre

780-944-7400

https://www.edmonton.ca/


For information about upcoming events in Edmonton, visit: https://www.edmonton.ca/

SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS

The most prominent characteristic in the city may be the North Saskatchewan River Valley. There are over 150 km of trails, 22 parks and numerous lakes. It contains a number of educational and recreational centres, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse of the city's heritage growth and interests. This area is known as the “River Valley Parks”.


Edmonton is host to numerous annual festivals including the International Jazz Festival, the Children’s Festival in June, Capital Ex, Edmonton International Street Performers and Taste of Edmonton, in July, Dragon Boat Festival in August, and the Santa Claus Parade in December.

Callingwood Farmers Market 


This is Edmonton’s largest outdoor market, open from May-October, on Wednesdays from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm and Sundays 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Vendors include fresh produce, baked goods, meats, plants and arts and crafts.

GROCERY STORES

To find a grocery store in the Edmonton area, visit: 


Loblaws

https://www.loblaws.ca/


Sobeys

https://www.sobeys.com/en/


Safeway

https://www.safeway.com/


Specialty Foods


European Market & Produce

Local & Organic Grocery

780-487-4816

http://www.europeanmarketandproduce.com/


Lucky 97 Market

Asian & Western Grocery

780-424-8011

https://www.luckysupermarket.ca/

SHOPPING CENTRES

West Edmonton Mall

1755 8882 - 170 St.

Edmonton, AB 

T5T 4J2

780-444-5200

https://www.wem.ca/


Edmonton City Centre

803 TD Tower

10088-102 Ave.

Edmonton, AB

T5J 2Z1

780-426-8400

https://edmontoncitycentre.com/


Kingsway Mall

109 Street & Kingsway

Edmonton, AB

T5G 3A6

780-477-5756

https://www.kingswaymall.com/


Londonderry Mall

137th Ave. & 66th St.

Edmonton, AB

T5C 3C8 

780-476-1441

https://www.londonderrymall.com/

ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Theatres

To find a movie theatre near you, visit:

https://www.edmovieguide.com/


Restaurants

To find local restaurants, visit:

https://www.yellowpages.ca/

MOVING TIPS BROCHURES

Call at 1-888-708-7700 to order the following brochures:

Protecting your goods in transit

Handling dangerous goods

Do-it-yourself packing guide

This information has been compiled from various sources. In our effort to provide you with accurate information, we have used the most current reference material available to us and we hope you find this helpful. If you have any comments about this service, or if we can be of further assistance, please contact United Van Lines at (905) 564-6400 or (800) 668-5544. We can be reached by e-mail at generalinquiries@moverone.ca. You are also invited to visit our website at https://uvl.ca/en/.

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