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Hostelling International's blog from Western Canada. We'll bring you news, information and tips about hostels in Canada and around the world.
Welcome to Backpacker Buzz,
Hostelling International's blog from Western Canada. We'll bring you news, information and tips about hostels in Canada and around the world.
The sun is high. The streets are bustling. Out on the sidewalk you see jugglers juggling and poets spitting rhymes. Just around the corner the scent of brautwerst mingle with the sound of easy blues. And out on the river, you cheer as colourful dragon boats race by.
No, this isn’t a dream. It’s just a typical summer day in Edmonton, Canada’s own Festival City. Where every day is another celebration.
Suddenly real life isn’t so boring, hey?
Edmonton is host to over 30 annual festivals that run all year long. It’s part of what makes Alberta’s capital city so vibrant and eclectic (as if West Edmonton Mall wasn’t enough).
Late summer is the best time to celebrate at Edmonton’s many festive offerings. Here’s a look what’s happening this month in the city:
So get outside. Have a conversation with a mime. Honour Dionysus with the tepid wine you’ve stashed in your backpack. ‘Cause hey, summer wouldn’t be summer without celebration.
For a complete look at Edmonton’s yearly festival events, go to Festival City, or check out the HI-Edmonton activities guide.
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