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Dating in Edmonton

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Edmonton at a glance

  • Edmonton is among the ten largest cities in Canada; about 1 million people live here.
  • It's part of Alberta.
  • It's about 2700 km to Toronto, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: St. Albert (14 km), Beaumont (22 km) and Fort Saskatchewan (24 km).

First-date ideas for Edmonton

In a city the size of Edmonton, pick a place you can both reach in half an hour: a café near a metro or bus stop, an exhibition, a food market or a walk in a central park. Weekday evenings are quieter than Saturdays.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Edmonton: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Edmonton?

More than 1.1 million people live within 50 km of Edmonton, in 9 towns and cities including St. Albert, Spruce Grove and Stony Plain. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Edmonton?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Edmonton or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Edmonton real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Edmonton?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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