Why Edmonton from edmonton.com The cultural diversity of Edmonton brings you a vast array of dynamic neighborhoods including a vibrant Chinatown and Little Italy. Attractive genre neighborhoods. From hip to classic, Edmonton runs the gamut. Edmonton's Refinery Row is one of the world's largest industrial sites. Dividing Edmonton down the middle is the largest urban parkland in North America (22 times larger than New York's Central Park). Historic parks like Fort Edmonton Park and Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village provide ready-made historical settings. The world's largest entertainment and shopping centre, West Edmonton Mall provides endless filming possibilities. The Edmonton skyline easily doubles as any modern North American City. Edmonton is home to the Alberta Legislature Building (sandstone splendor), City Hall (soaring pyramids) and the vacant Charles Camsell Hospital (the perfect hospital set) and many others with a wide variety of personality.