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Is Edmonton Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Edmonton is generally a secure city with a low crime rate. As a solo female traveler, you'd feel quite comfortable due to the receptive locals and the city's well-organized infrastructure. However, it is always recommended to exercise usual caution, especially during late nights and in isolated areas.

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How safe is Edmonton?

Safety at night:Safe

Edmonton, is overall fairly safe at night. There is the presence of regular police patrols, especially in busy areas. The downtown districts and tourist areas have good lighting and generally well-populated. While walking alone at night is relatively safe, as with any city, it is advisable to be cautious. It's better to stick to well-lit areas, avoid quieter, desolate spots, and always be aware of your surroundings. Crime rates are moderate, but they are usually targeted and not randomly dispersed. Sticking to these general safety tips should enable you to have a trouble-free stay.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Edmonton is primarily reliable and safe. Like anywhere else, vigilance is important, especially at night. Edmonton Transit Service is equipped with security features like surveillance cameras. However, isolated incidents do sometimes occur. It is recommended to use the transit app and plan your journey well.

Street harassment:Low

Edmonton is quite safe for solo female travelers. Instances of street harassment are not common but can occur occasionally. It's always recommended to maintain awareness and exercise general safety measures, however, you can expect to feel largely at ease while exploring the city.

Petty crimes:Low

Petty crimes in Edmonton, such as pickpocketing or purse snatching, are relatively infrequent. However, as with any urban area, it's always wise to stay aware of your surroundings and keep an eye on your belongings. Use common sense by avoiding deserted areas at night and not openly displaying valuable items. Overall, most visitors enjoy a safe visit to Edmonton. Always remember to report any suspicious activities to the local authorities.

Tap water:Very safe

The tap water in Edmonton is considered not only safe but also high quality. Edmonton’s water purification processes are stringent and meet or exceed national and provincial water quality standards. You can frequently consume it without any health concerns or need for additional filtration.

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Is Edmonton safe for women?

Nicki

Completely depends on the area, as a masculine presenting woman, I don't really get bothered by men much. There are homeless folks downtown, some under the influence, they might ask for smokes or money but generally pretty harmless.

Posted: March 4, 2024

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Is Edmonton safe right now?

Before your visit to Edmonton, it's essential to check travel advisories for Canada, including your home country's official travel advisory. These advisories can provide up-to-date information on safety, health, and any specific considerations for travelers.

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United States Travel AdvisoryTake normal security precautions

The United States government advises exercising normal precautions in Canada. Check the full travel advisory.

Last updated: July 17, 2023

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Australia's Travel AdvisoryTake normal security precautions

The Australian Government advises to exercise normal safety precautions in Canada. Check the full travel advisory.

Last updated: April 22, 2024

Is Edmonton worth visiting?

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Edmonton is a nice city. It has the river valley, which is by far my favourite aspect of Edmonton. It also has West Edmonton Mall, which is a man awesome experience when visiting as a tourist. It has a waterpark, amusement park, ice rink, arcade, movie theatre, marine centre, go-carts, bowling, casino, hotel, etc. The biggest issue with Edmonton currently is the crime, especially on public transport. During busy hours you should be fine, but drug use and homelessness is a huge problem at ETS stations, LRT train cars, and around most malls in the city.

Posted: June 1, 2023

Things to do: 5/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 4/5

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Hello, I'm Dolly! I'm from Colombia and Canada and given that I work remote, I love to take advantage and travel as much as I can. I love museums, hiking, geograhy, and cultural exchanges!

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Hey everyone! My name is Inder and I am pretty new to travelling. I had a few life changing things happen and because of that I realized life is very short not to be living it! I love dogs and want to ultimately foster dogs in the coming years. I am self employed so I have the privilege to travel and am beyond grateful for that:) Ultimately I want to meet some cool females that are also looking to make the best out of situations and travel together. p.s I am a sucker for cool random facts