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Perched on the steep banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta and the sixth-largest city in Canada, with a metro-area population of one million. As the seat of the provincial government and home to the University of Alberta, the city is sophisticated and multiethnic, spawning a thriving arts community and fine restaurants. Known as "Canada's Festival City," this provincial capital plays host to more than 30 annual festivals, celebrating music, dance, visual arts, performing arts, sports, and film. These include the internationally renowned folk, fringe, and children's festivals.

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