Explore Edmonton reacts to Lonely Planet recognition [Video]

Explore Edmonton’s Melissa Radu speaks with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins about Edmonton being named a top city to visit by Lonely Planet.

This interview has been edited for clarity and length.

Michael Higgins: Why is landing on this list a big deal?

Melissa Radu: Many viewers have probably heard of Lonely Planet; it is one of the world’s most respected and prestigious travel guides out there. So this is great for Edmonton, and for the Alberta region, because we hope that readers of Lonely Planet will hear about all the great things to see and do in the region and start to dream up that trip and that vacation to come visit.

MH: What is it about Edmonton that lands it on this list of cities that includes the likes of Genoa, Italy, and Osaka, Japan?

MR: The Edmonton region has some great signature attractions and experiences. Things like Fort Edmonton Park, our High Level streetcar experiences, the great arts and culture scene in places like Strathcona or the …