Boat Tours

The Edmonton Queen paddle-wheeler cruises the North Saskatchewan River from May through September. Some excursions include lunch or dinner. Klondike Jet Boats ply the North Saskatchewan River May through October. Edmonton Canoe offers guided and unguided trips on the North Saskatchewan and Athabasca rivers or on a quiet lake in Elk Island National Park.

Information

Edmonton Canoe (888/467-9697. www.edmontoncanoe.com) Edmonton Queen (780/424-2628. www.edmontonqueen.com) Klondike Jet Boats (780/486-0896)

Sightseeing Tours

Ride the Eddie, a step-on, step-off tour bus that runs from June to September around Edmonton's major attractions. If you prefer something more magical, join a guided half- or full-day itinerary with Magic Times Tour & Convention Services. For something truly unique, consider a tour with E-Z Air, an Alberta-based helicopter charter company.

Information

Eddie Bus (800/463-4667. www.eddiebus.com) EZ Air Helicopter Services (780/453-2085. www.e-zair.com) Magic Times Tour & Convention Services (780/940-7479. www.magictimes.ca)