Edmonton's downtown is the hub of commercial, arts and festival activities. Perched on the spectacular river valley, downtown Edmonton features Sir Winston Churchill Square, a grassy space characterized by large trees and fountains, where festivals and arts events are hosted all year round. Over 500 businesses are interconnected by a multi-level pedway system that makes downtown a pleasant and dynamic place to spend the day, even in the harshest weather. Civic ward: O-day'min. District: Central. City boundary records effective 1981-10-01.