Guidebook for Edmonton
Parks & Nature
A beautiful trail network, located just 500 meters from the house! Just walk East on 80 Avenue to the end of the street- there you will see a trail heading down to the right.
This park has a main paved trail, but also lots of side dirt trails good for mountain biking, running, and exploring!
From this trail you can get to Mill Creek Ravine Pool, Muttart Conservatory, and almost any other park in Edmonton!
You will likely run into your hosts out on a run or a bike ride somewhere in these trails :) Let us know if you would like to go for a run together!
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Mill Creek Ravine Park
A beautiful trail network, located just 500 meters from the house! Just walk East on 80 Avenue to the end of the street- there you will see a trail heading down to the right.
This park has a main paved trail, but also lots of side dirt trails good for mountain biking, running, and exploring!
From this trail you can get to Mill Creek Ravine Pool, Muttart Conservatory, and almost any other park in Edmonton!
You will likely run into your hosts out on a run or a bike ride somewhere in these trails :) Let us know if you would like to go for a run together!
This is a relaxing, family friendly park that occasionally hosts neighbourhood activities. There is a playground and splash/spray park here, so make sure your kids pack their swim suits!
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Ritchie Market
9570 76 Ave NWThis is a relaxing, family friendly park that occasionally hosts neighbourhood activities. There is a playground and splash/spray park here, so make sure your kids pack their swim suits!
Arts & Culture
Muttart Conservatory
9626 96a St NWEssentials
This is a hip local grocer known for organic produce.
From their website... "At Earth’s General Store we offer visitors information and products that will help them reduce their ecological and social impact on the planet and all inhabitants."
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Earth's General Store
9605 82 Ave NWThis is a hip local grocer known for organic produce.
From their website... "At Earth’s General Store we offer visitors information and products that will help them reduce their ecological and social impact on the planet and all inhabitants."
Acme Meat Market Ltd
9570 76 Ave NWPick up some fresh meat from the Iconic Edmonton butcher!
Shopping
Maven and Grace
9601 82 Ave NWThe Wee Book Inn is another Iconic Edmonton store. If you go, try to find the friendly cat who lives inside.
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Wee Book Inn
10310 82 Ave NWThe Wee Book Inn is another Iconic Edmonton store. If you go, try to find the friendly cat who lives inside.
Large sports equipment store, with a jumbo Stanley Cup out front.
Custom Uniforms, T-Shirts, and Trophies
7620 Gateway Blvd NWLarge sports equipment store, with a jumbo Stanley Cup out front.
The Plaid Giraffe
10340 82 Ave NW Cute gift store to shop for souvenirs.
Food Scene
Close by local Edmonton chain known for roasting their own beans.
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Transcend Coffee and Roastery
9570 76 Ave NWClose by local Edmonton chain known for roasting their own beans.
An Edmonton cafe that specializes Indian themed food and chai. A host favourite! Their Daal combo meal is amazing and only costs ~$13 for daal, chai, samosas and rice or naan :)
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Remedy Cafe
8631 109 St NWAn Edmonton cafe that specializes Indian themed food and chai. A host favourite! Their Daal combo meal is amazing and only costs ~$13 for daal, chai, samosas and rice or naan :)
The raspberry scones and cinnamon buns are among the most popular treats here. The serve JJ bean!
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Wild Earth Bakery & Cafe
The raspberry scones and cinnamon buns are among the most popular treats here. The serve JJ bean!
World renowned bakery. Host favourite is the key lime tart. 124 st is a neat place to check out for shops and restaurants- on Thursday nights, they often have a street market.
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Duchess Bake Shop
10718 124 StWorld renowned bakery. Host favourite is the key lime tart. 124 st is a neat place to check out for shops and restaurants- on Thursday nights, they often have a street market.
An old house converted into a restaurant/ cafe in the heart of the river valley.
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Little Brick
10004 90 St NWAn old house converted into a restaurant/ cafe in the heart of the river valley.
An eclectic cafe in the heart of Bonny Doon's french quarters. Stroll through the ravine on your way there! A host favourite here is the poutine with white gravy.
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Café Bicyclette
8627 91 StAn eclectic cafe in the heart of Bonny Doon's french quarters. Stroll through the ravine on your way there! A host favourite here is the poutine with white gravy.
The Cheese Factory
8943 82 Ave NWCheese made in house... their beer cheese is the BOMB
Delicious curry, buffet or menu orders and takeout. They often have a Groupon.
Daawat Authentic Indian Restaurant
10355 82 Ave NWDelicious curry, buffet or menu orders and takeout. They often have a Groupon.
Sweet Mango
Authentic Thai cuisine.
ACE Coffee Roasters
10055 80 Ave NWCoffee Roaster just a couple blocks away!
La Boule Patisserie & Bakery Inc.
8020 101 St NWAMAZING baked goods.
Entertainment & Activities
Westbury theater
10330 84 Ave NWPrincess Theatre (Plaza Entertainment)
10337 82 Ave NWDrinks & Nightlife
The Next Act
8224 104 St NWSituation Brewing
10308 81 Ave NWAlley Kat Brewery
9929 60 Ave NWThe smallest distillery in North America! Odd hours, but it is worth the stop if you like spirits. They also have a rotating booth at the Strathcona Farmer's Market.
Strathcona Spirits Distillery
10122 81 Ave NWThe smallest distillery in North America! Odd hours, but it is worth the stop if you like spirits. They also have a rotating booth at the Strathcona Farmer's Market.