Today, it s the provincial capital and an industrial center, with an economy based on petrochemicals, refineries, meat-packing plants and agricultural goods . Few historic buildings remain downtown, which does make it a bit sterile. One vintage structure that does remain is the stately Alberta Legislature Building . It has a distinctive dome, and its grounds are landscaped with fountains and pools in the summer and a skating rink and cross-country ski trails in the winter. For contrast, take a look at the Citadel .
Live productions range from classics to the avant-garde.
City Hall also has a modern look, with an eight-story glass pyramid sitting on top of the building. A 23-bell carillon surrounds it with beautiful music. Just across 99 Street is the Edmonton Art Gallery , which displays both classical and contemporary art. The Francis Winspear Centre for Music was designed by one of the world s foremost acoustical consulting firms and offers a diverse range of music performances. Concerts by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra take place there.