Edmonton - The Festival City
Special Events
Even though these locations are only open during special events, they are still pretty cool!
Looking to catch some football action? Or an awesome outdoor concert? This is Edmonton's largest entertainment venue and home of the Edmonton Elks.
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Commonwealth Stadium
11000 Stadium Rd NWLooking to catch some football action? Or an awesome outdoor concert? This is Edmonton's largest entertainment venue and home of the Edmonton Elks.
Rogers Place is home to the Edmonton Oilers. Catch an Oilers game or attend a concert - either way, you'll have fun!
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Rogers Place
10220 104 Ave NWRogers Place is home to the Edmonton Oilers. Catch an Oilers game or attend a concert - either way, you'll have fun!
Recreation
If you are looking for a little physical activity, these places are for you!
Are you wanting to get away from the city for a day? Escape to the closest National Park to the city - Elk Island National Park. There are tons of walk trails, some lakes, and so much wildlife.
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Elk Island National Park
54401 Range Rd 203Are you wanting to get away from the city for a day? Escape to the closest National Park to the city - Elk Island National Park. There are tons of walk trails, some lakes, and so much wildlife.
This is Edmonton's ONLY natural swimming pool. Have a swim while saving the world.
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Borden Natural Swimming Pool
7615 Borden Park Rd NWThis is Edmonton's ONLY natural swimming pool. Have a swim while saving the world.
Fun Stuff
Edmonton has lots of unique points of interest if you are looking to have some fun. Check out some of our recommendations.
West Edmonton Mall (WEM) is Canada's largest mall. It used to be the WORLD's largest mall but it's still pretty awesome.
There are tons of great stores for shopping, waterpark, amusement park, Go Karts, food courts, movie theatre, sea lion cove, skating rink, and so much more!
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West Edmonton Mall
West Edmonton Mall (WEM) is Canada's largest mall. It used to be the WORLD's largest mall but it's still pretty awesome.
There are tons of great stores for shopping, waterpark, amusement park, Go Karts, food courts, movie theatre, sea lion cove, skating rink, and so much more!
The Art Gallery of Alberta is Edmonton's largest collection of fine art. The exhibits are always being changed so you will have a new experience every time you visit.
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Art Gallery of Alberta
The Art Gallery of Alberta is Edmonton's largest collection of fine art. The exhibits are always being changed so you will have a new experience every time you visit.
Located in the downtown core, this museum is a great spot to learn something new while having fun at the same time.
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Royal Alberta Museum
9810 103A Avenue NorthwestLocated in the downtown core, this museum is a great spot to learn something new while having fun at the same time.
Whyte Ave is one of Edmonton's best hospitality destinations. Packed with restaurants, bars, boutiques, and cafes, this is the place to be if you're looking for some nightlife or just want to do some people watching.
The Strathcona Farmer's Market is also a fun destination for a Saturday.
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82 Avenue Northwest
82 Avenue NorthwestWhyte Ave is one of Edmonton's best hospitality destinations. Packed with restaurants, bars, boutiques, and cafes, this is the place to be if you're looking for some nightlife or just want to do some people watching.
The Strathcona Farmer's Market is also a fun destination for a Saturday.
Travel back in time and take a ride on the historic High Level Streetcar. The tour takes your from Whyte Ave to Jasper Ave and back. And you get to journey on TOP of the High Level bridge.
High Level Streetcar (Whyte Ave Terminal)
10254 82 Ave NWTravel back in time and take a ride on the historic High Level Streetcar. The tour takes your from Whyte Ave to Jasper Ave and back. And you get to journey on TOP of the High Level bridge.
Have you ever wondered how the first Edmontonians lived? Well travel through time and visit Fort Edmonton Park. It's part museum, part attraction, but all fun.
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Fort Edmonton Park
7000 143 St NWHave you ever wondered how the first Edmontonians lived? Well travel through time and visit Fort Edmonton Park. It's part museum, part attraction, but all fun.
Which came first - the pyramids of Giza or the pyramids or Edmonton?
We don't know....but we still recommend visiting the Muttart Conservatory. The pyramids have 4 unique biomes so you can visit the tropics, the dessert, the Canadian forest and more without even leaving the city.
This is especially fun in the winter when you want to escape the snow and ice.
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Muttart Conservatory
9626 96a St NWWhich came first - the pyramids of Giza or the pyramids or Edmonton?
We don't know....but we still recommend visiting the Muttart Conservatory. The pyramids have 4 unique biomes so you can visit the tropics, the dessert, the Canadian forest and more without even leaving the city.
This is especially fun in the winter when you want to escape the snow and ice.
Edmonton Valley Zoo
87 Avenue NorthwestHome to Lucy the elephant.
Science, IMAX, and lasers, OH MY!
This is a great spot for the budding scientist of all ages. Tons of interactive exhibits, a laser light show theatre, and an outdoor observatory.
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11211 142 St NWScience, IMAX, and lasers, OH MY!
This is a great spot for the budding scientist of all ages. Tons of interactive exhibits, a laser light show theatre, and an outdoor observatory.
Sightseeing
A little off the beaten path, the Keillor Point (formally called the End of the World) is the perfect spot to check out the river valley.
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Keillor Point
7433 Saskatchewan Dr NWA little off the beaten path, the Keillor Point (formally called the End of the World) is the perfect spot to check out the river valley.
Edmonton is Alberta's capital city. Check out the beautiful Legislature Grounds and you might meet an MLA or 2.
It's highly recommended to visit in December when all the trees are adorned in strings of lights.
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Legislature Grounds
Legislature Building Road NorthwestEdmonton is Alberta's capital city. Check out the beautiful Legislature Grounds and you might meet an MLA or 2.
It's highly recommended to visit in December when all the trees are adorned in strings of lights.
Borden Park is full of cool and unique art sculptures. If you are a fan of art, add to your list of places to visit.
If you don't like art, it is still a beautiful park and is home to Edmonton's only natural outdoor swimming pool.
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Borden Park
7507 75a St NWBorden Park is full of cool and unique art sculptures. If you are a fan of art, add to your list of places to visit.
If you don't like art, it is still a beautiful park and is home to Edmonton's only natural outdoor swimming pool.
Beautiful art instillations in an equally gorgeous park. And the best park? All the art is celebrating the Indigenous community!
ᐄᓃᐤ (ÎNÎW) River Lot 11∞ Indigenous Art Park
10380 Queen Elizabeth Park RdBeautiful art instillations in an equally gorgeous park. And the best park? All the art is celebrating the Indigenous community!
Once upon a time, Edmonton was COVERED with neon signs. It seemed like every business had one.
Times have changed but our appreciation for these historic advertisement has not.
Check out this free outdoor museum when the sun has gone down to truly appreciate the beauty.
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Neon Sign Museum
104 Street NorthwestOnce upon a time, Edmonton was COVERED with neon signs. It seemed like every business had one.
Times have changed but our appreciation for these historic advertisement has not.
Check out this free outdoor museum when the sun has gone down to truly appreciate the beauty.
If you want to get a unique view of Edmonton, climb to the top of Greisbach Hill.
And spend some time reading about the history in the Greisbach neighbourhood. It used to be the army barracks in Edmonton.
Greisbach Hill
If you want to get a unique view of Edmonton, climb to the top of Greisbach Hill.
And spend some time reading about the history in the Greisbach neighbourhood. It used to be the army barracks in Edmonton.
City/town information
Edmonton is only a 3 hour drive to the most beautiful mountains in the world. Take a trip to Jasper National Park and get lost in the Rocky Mountains.
Don't actually get lost though...that was just a figure of speech.
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Jasper
Edmonton is only a 3 hour drive to the most beautiful mountains in the world. Take a trip to Jasper National Park and get lost in the Rocky Mountains.
Don't actually get lost though...that was just a figure of speech.
Food scene
Anyone can find a Boston Pizza. We want to introduce you to our local favourites. #SupportLocal
A short walk from your AirBnB, Otto is one of our favourite places to eat.
Serving up fresh made sausages, craft drinks, and a ton of hospitality.
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OTTO Food & Drink
11405 95 StA short walk from your AirBnB, Otto is one of our favourite places to eat.
Serving up fresh made sausages, craft drinks, and a ton of hospitality.
Delicious house made burgers and local drinks. This is located in a gorgeous historic building that has recently been restored.
And if you are looking for a great patio, this is it!
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Fox Burger
6423 112 Ave NWDelicious house made burgers and local drinks. This is located in a gorgeous historic building that has recently been restored.
And if you are looking for a great patio, this is it!
A jewish inspired deli in a cool historic building. Perfect for brunch to grab a bagel with a smear and some coffee.
Junes Delicatessen
6427 112 Ave NWA jewish inspired deli in a cool historic building. Perfect for brunch to grab a bagel with a smear and some coffee.
A non-profit coffee shop serving up delicious coffee, small bites, art, and community. This is owned and operated by Arts on the Ave, a non-profit that is uplifting the Alberta Ave neighbourhood.
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The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse
9351 118 Ave NWA non-profit coffee shop serving up delicious coffee, small bites, art, and community. This is owned and operated by Arts on the Ave, a non-profit that is uplifting the Alberta Ave neighbourhood.
Artisanal small batch ice cream. Arrive early, there are always line-ups.
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Kind Ice Cream
9551 76 Ave NWArtisanal small batch ice cream. Arrive early, there are always line-ups.
DELICIOUS Italian cuisine. This is David's favourite restaurant in Edmonton.
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Panini's Italian Cucina
8544 Jasper AveDELICIOUS Italian cuisine. This is David's favourite restaurant in Edmonton.
This is the guy that invented Green Onion Cakes. For anyone unfamiliar with GOC, this is unofficially Edmonton's native dish.
Green Onion Cake Man
9132 118 Avenue NorthwestThis is the guy that invented Green Onion Cakes. For anyone unfamiliar with GOC, this is unofficially Edmonton's native dish.
Yes, this is a specialty grocery store. That doesn't stop Paraiso from serving up tasty latin cuisine. We are particularly fond of the Empanadas.
Paraiso Tropical - Latin Food Market North
9136 118 Ave NWYes, this is a specialty grocery store. That doesn't stop Paraiso from serving up tasty latin cuisine. We are particularly fond of the Empanadas.
Pho King
9103 118 Ave NWPho...enough said!