With a population of 8,365 Edson is one of the larger towns in the province.  Edson has a full range of recreational and cultural facilities and is strategically located on Highway 16, the Trans Canada Yellowhead Route.  Recreational facilities found in Edson include:

Indoor Swimming Pool, Water Slide	Movie Theatre	8 Sheet Curling Rink
18 Hole Golf Course	Golf Driving Range	Hiking Trails
2 Indoor Ice Arenas	4 Outdoor Ice Rinks	8 Lane Bowling Alley
24 Ball Diamond Complex (Vision Park)	2 Cross Country Ski Trail Systems	Theatre For Performing Arts
Additional 12 Ball Diamonds Throughout Town	Rodeo Ghymkana Grounds	Go Cart Track
Skateboard Park	2 Tennis Courts	2 Craft Centres
2 Local Museums	Public Library

Popular Edson Area Activities Include:

Camping	Boating	Fishing
Downhill and Cross Country Skiing	Canoeing, Kayaking	Snowmobiling
Mountain Biking	Hiking	Trail Riding
Big Game Hunting (with guide services)	White Water Rafting	Sport Fishing (with guide services)

MAP OF TOWN OF EDSON TRAILS