Q: in 2 weeks time, im going to edmonton for a 10-day vacation to visit a friend (im coming with a friend). what should i pack for my stuff? how much money should i bring? what places should i never forget to visit? i love shopping, but are the prices lower or higher than in toronto? oh, by the way, how much taxes should i pay? how much is the gst and pst? and is there a legal age of drinking there? i really appreciate if anyone will give me some advices..
A: First things first 18 is the legal drinking age in Alberta! As well there is no PST in Alberta, just the GST so you will be only paying 5% on your purchases. Some of the prices will be higher some will be lower. depends on where you go. But not having to pay PST is wonderful. The amount of money you bring depends upon how much shopping you want to do, where you want to go and what you want to see. A must is the West Edmonton Mall, you can spend a few days there, well at least I can. There is so much to see in that Mall! You can check out the Art Gallery if you like the Arts as well as there is the Telus World of Science and IMAX, Muttart Conservatory, Fort Edmonton.... the list is endless of things to do there, you just have to do some research! As for shopping you can go to South Edmonton Common, Mayfield Common etc there are lots of places to shop in Edmonton. Downtown is a pretty trendy place, there are a lot of cool little bistros, restaurants and shoppes. Clothing: pretty much the same as you would wear in Toronto, the weather is so unpredictable now that you can never tell, so be prepared for anything! You will be there around the same time we will be going as well!! We go to Edmonton about every 2 months to shop!