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Conde Nast Traveler just named Edmonton one of the best 7 places to visit in June! We’re on the list right next to Machu Picchu in Peru, Fiji, and Nashville. Here’s what makes us so special:

The northern lights or Aurora Borealis are regularly visible year-round in Alberta’s capital—Aurora Watch even issues an alert to subscribers when the chances to view them are high. June’s long days mean you’ll need to stay up to enjoy them, but the balmy weather more than offsets those late bedtimes. Head to the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve east of the city for the best chance of witnessing the natural phenomenon. Edmonton’s urban landscape is resurgent, too, thanks to a savvy licensing change in 2013 that allowed craft breweries and gastropubs to proliferate—try a cask ale at Situation Brewing just off the buzzy strip of Whyte Avenue.

You can read the full article HERE