The Town of Edson's strategic location on the Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway allows Edson to benefit from private, commercial, and industrial traffic. This highway carries some of the heaviest traffic flow in Alberta, with a summer daily traffic flow of approximately 9,900 vehicles.
We offer a variety of services for the traveling public including great accommodations, recreational facilities, our new Museum and Travel Information Centre, and the Kinsmen Spray Park to cool down the kids after a long day on the road.
Check out the links in our Visitors section for more great information on things to do in and around Edson.
Edson has a population of 8,646 (2012 Municipal Census) and has a full range of recreational and cultural facilities. Edson is strategically located on Highway 16, the Trans Canada Yellowhead Route. Recreational facilities found in Edson include:
- Indoor Swimming Pool, Water Slide
- Kinsmen Spray Park
- Movie Theatre
- 18 Hole Golf Course
- Golf Driving Range
- Hiking Trails
- 2 Indoor Ice Arenas
- 4 Outdoor Ice Rinks
- 8 Lane Bowling Alley
- 24 Ball Diamond Complex (Vision Park)
- 2 Cross Country Ski Trail Systems
- Theatre For Performing Arts
- Additional 12 Ball Diamonds Throughout Town
- Rodeo Ghymkana Grounds
- Rotary Skateboard Park
- 2 Tennis Courts
- 2 Craft Centres
- Galloway Station Museum
- Public Library
Popular Edson Area Activities Include:
- Camping
- Boating
- Fishing
- Downhill and Cross Country Skiing
- Canoeing, Kayaking
- Snowmobiling
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Trail Riding
- Big Game Hunting (with guide services)
- Sport Fishing (with guide services)