
Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta, has a population of about 1 million people, and its metropolitan area has a population of about 1.5 million. Edmonton International Airport opened on Nov. 15, 1960, with an arch hangar as its first terminal. It is a hub for Northern Alberta and Northern Canada and offers non-stop service to major cities in North America, Central America, and Europe. It handles about 8 million passengers a year. The airport is located approximately 26 kilometres south/southwest of downtown, and the Edmonton real estate market offers several towns with convenient proximity to the airport. Keep reading to learn about the three suburbs of Edmonton that are closest to the airport.