Guide to surrounding things to check out
Neighborhoods
Old Strathcona is one of Edmonton's top neighborhoods to live in and visit. It is located very close to some of Edmonton's best attractions, and is a quiet area of early 20th century homes.
You can walk to Whyte Ave, farmers markets, theatres and live entertainment and the river valley.
Most of the cities festivals happen in this area, or just a short Uber ride or bike ride away.
Strathcona County
Old Strathcona is one of Edmonton's top neighborhoods to live in and visit. It is located very close to some of Edmonton's best attractions, and is a quiet area of early 20th century homes.
You can walk to Whyte Ave, farmers markets, theatres and live entertainment and the river valley.
Most of the cities festivals happen in this area, or just a short Uber ride or bike ride away.
Home to Whyte Avenue, one of the very few 18 hour neighborhoods in Edmonton providing a variety of restaurants, shops, markets, theaters and events.
It's also the part of town with access to the High Level bridge for a scenic walk to Downtown and The Historic Legislature grounds.
It's also the connection of Strathcona to the University area.
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Garneau
Home to Whyte Avenue, one of the very few 18 hour neighborhoods in Edmonton providing a variety of restaurants, shops, markets, theaters and events.
It's also the part of town with access to the High Level bridge for a scenic walk to Downtown and The Historic Legislature grounds.
It's also the connection of Strathcona to the University area.
Just a 20 minute walk to the neighborhood. At the center of the area is a park and ice rink in the winter. As well as Ritchie market and surrounding amenities such as coffe shops, ice cream, the brewery and Blue Chair Cafe (Live Music). This also borders on Mill Creek Ravine.
Ritchie
Just a 20 minute walk to the neighborhood. At the center of the area is a park and ice rink in the winter. As well as Ritchie market and surrounding amenities such as coffe shops, ice cream, the brewery and Blue Chair Cafe (Live Music). This also borders on Mill Creek Ravine.
Sightseeing
Enjoy a walk and take in nature in the Mill Creek Ravine.
This is just down the street from your my place.
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Mill Creek Ravine - South
Enjoy a walk and take in nature in the Mill Creek Ravine.
This is just down the street from your my place.
This is a must see/experience while you're in the area. It's just a 20-30 minute scenic walk in the river valley from the apartment. This award winning architecture is a fun way allowing accessibility from the river valley and trails to downtown and Hotel MacDonald
Funicular Promenade Bridge
This is a must see/experience while you're in the area. It's just a 20-30 minute scenic walk in the river valley from the apartment. This award winning architecture is a fun way allowing accessibility from the river valley and trails to downtown and Hotel MacDonald
Iconic architecture in Edmonton. A short walk from Kinsmen Park and Indigenous Art Park. This is a good place to sit and take in the river valley from a different perspective.
Walterdale Bridge
Walterdale BridgeIconic architecture in Edmonton. A short walk from Kinsmen Park and Indigenous Art Park. This is a good place to sit and take in the river valley from a different perspective.
This new park near Kinsmen is tucked on the hill and kind of a hidden secret (not intended), but a nice place to see native public art.
ᐄᓃᐤ (ÎNÎW) River Lot 11∞ Indigenous Art Park
10380 Queen Elizabeth Park RdThis new park near Kinsmen is tucked on the hill and kind of a hidden secret (not intended), but a nice place to see native public art.
One fun(er) way to experience the river valley.
Just on the other side of the river at Louise McKinney Park
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Funicular del Valle del Río
10065 100 St NWOne fun(er) way to experience the river valley.
Just on the other side of the river at Louise McKinney Park
For a few bucks the street car is a good way to see the river valley and city from a unique perspective. Riding a classic street car. Also a good way yo get across the river valley to downtown and the Legislature
Strathcona Streetcar Barn & Museum Terminal
For a few bucks the street car is a good way to see the river valley and city from a unique perspective. Riding a classic street car. Also a good way yo get across the river valley to downtown and the Legislature
Food scene
One of my favorites in Edmonton. Highly recommended , but you may need to make a reservation to ensure you have spot before making the trip over. It's that good.
Definitely worth visiting for coffee, beer, socializing, and working remotely.
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Ritchie Market
9570 76 Ave NWDefinitely worth visiting for coffee, beer, socializing, and working remotely.
Popular new ice cream and treat shop. Open until 11 most nights. Just a short 15 minute walk from my place on Whyte ave.
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Yelo'd Ice Cream & Bake Shoppe
10324 82 Ave NWPopular new ice cream and treat shop. Open until 11 most nights. Just a short 15 minute walk from my place on Whyte ave.
Next door. Open late (11pm). Classic Diner experience. Good food for a good price from breakfast until late.
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Route 99 Diner
8820 99 St NWNext door. Open late (11pm). Classic Diner experience. Good food for a good price from breakfast until late.
Just off Whyte ave. 20 minute walk. This is my favoroutie place in Edmonton to get Korean Fried Chicken. Voted top restaurants in Edmonton, it's a city favorite.
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SFC Seoul Fried Chicken
7904b 104 St NWJust off Whyte ave. 20 minute walk. This is my favoroutie place in Edmonton to get Korean Fried Chicken. Voted top restaurants in Edmonton, it's a city favorite.
Another popular spot, this is right by the High Level Bridge. About a 30 minute walk from the apartment. Can not go wrong here as it's open late, has original dive food and drinks, but a clean and active atmosphere for all ages. But most popular with the local University students.
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Sugarbowl
10922 88 Ave NWAnother popular spot, this is right by the High Level Bridge. About a 30 minute walk from the apartment. Can not go wrong here as it's open late, has original dive food and drinks, but a clean and active atmosphere for all ages. But most popular with the local University students.
Right by the High level bridge and 30 minute walk from the apartment. This is a quiet scene, but sometimes will have small live jazz sets. Across the street from Garneau Theatre which makes for a good and easy fun evening out.
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Highlevel Diner
10912 88 Ave NWRight by the High level bridge and 30 minute walk from the apartment. This is a quiet scene, but sometimes will have small live jazz sets. Across the street from Garneau Theatre which makes for a good and easy fun evening out.
Food and beer. 10 minute walk down the street.
This bar is an interesting place with great classic tunes always playing. Certain nights have themes and often live shows from local and Canadian talent.
https://www.facebook.com/The-Empress-Ale-House-158679724177121/
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The Next Act
8224 104 St NWFood and beer. 10 minute walk down the street.
This bar is an interesting place with great classic tunes always playing. Certain nights have themes and often live shows from local and Canadian talent.
https://www.facebook.com/The-Empress-Ale-House-158679724177121/
Very popular place for socializing, food and drinks in the Whyte Ave area. 20 minute walk. And close to the farmers market and the theatre district.
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The Next Act
8224 104 St NWVery popular place for socializing, food and drinks in the Whyte Ave area. 20 minute walk. And close to the farmers market and the theatre district.
Right beside First Act and across from the theatre district and farmers market. Another good place to socialize and eat meat.
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Meat
8216 104 St NWRight beside First Act and across from the theatre district and farmers market. Another good place to socialize and eat meat.
Small place but great food, with a rotating menu.
Located near Garneau Theatre and High Level Bridge.
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Three Boars Eatery
8424 109 St NWSmall place but great food, with a rotating menu.
Located near Garneau Theatre and High Level Bridge.
A cafe in the river valley, in an old house. Popular spot, especially during river weather.
Check hours before going. Just a five minute drive. Or a scenic 45 minute walk.
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Little Brick
10004 90 St NWA cafe in the river valley, in an old house. Popular spot, especially during river weather.
Check hours before going. Just a five minute drive. Or a scenic 45 minute walk.
Mexican inspired food and drinks. Great social atmosphere. For adults in the evening. And often busy.
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El Cortez
8230 Gateway Blvd NWMexican inspired food and drinks. Great social atmosphere. For adults in the evening. And often busy.
Edmonton's most popular, and award winning bakery serving fresh french pastries.
Always a long line here, but worth it.
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Duchess Bake Shop
10718 124 StEdmonton's most popular, and award winning bakery serving fresh french pastries.
Always a long line here, but worth it.
One of my top 3 restaurants for food and atmosphere. Also rated one of the best in Edmonton
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Rge Rd
10643 123 St NWOne of my top 3 restaurants for food and atmosphere. Also rated one of the best in Edmonton
Rated one of the best Italian restaurants in Edmonton,
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Cibo Bistro
11244 104 Ave NWRated one of the best Italian restaurants in Edmonton,
Recreation - Family Fun
Outdoor swimming pool. Outdoor public pools in Edmonton are currently free to access.
This is a short 15 minute walk from my place in the Mill Creek Ravine
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Mill Creek Outdoor Pool
9555 84 Ave NWOutdoor swimming pool. Outdoor public pools in Edmonton are currently free to access.
This is a short 15 minute walk from my place in the Mill Creek Ravine
A great place to bring kids, but also fun for all ages. Kinsmen park provides access to a cool playground, outdoor pool, splash park, green space for sports, the recreation center for exercise and activity, and access to trails along the river valley. Also, to explore the Walterdale bridge and surroundings.
This park typically holds outdoor concerts during the summer.
Personally one of my favorite areas to see the city from a different perspective.
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Kinsmen Park
A great place to bring kids, but also fun for all ages. Kinsmen park provides access to a cool playground, outdoor pool, splash park, green space for sports, the recreation center for exercise and activity, and access to trails along the river valley. Also, to explore the Walterdale bridge and surroundings.
This park typically holds outdoor concerts during the summer.
Personally one of my favorite areas to see the city from a different perspective.
Board game cafe on Whyte ave, often open late. Good place for board games, socializing, coffee/beer, and affordable chill fun
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The Hexagon Board Game Cafe
10750 82 Ave NWBoard game cafe on Whyte ave, often open late. Good place for board games, socializing, coffee/beer, and affordable chill fun
Great for a day or half day trip, especially with kids. It's a small and humble zoo, but it's a nice way to get outside and experience wildlife.
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Zoológico del Valle de Edmonton
87 Avenue NorthwestGreat for a day or half day trip, especially with kids. It's a small and humble zoo, but it's a nice way to get outside and experience wildlife.
Roger's place os home of the Oilers and Oil Kings. Also the spot for large events such as concerts and shows like Cirque De Soleil.
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Rogers Place
10220 104 Ave NWRoger's place os home of the Oilers and Oil Kings. Also the spot for large events such as concerts and shows like Cirque De Soleil.
Laser City Laser Tag
5104 67 Ave NWPlaza Bowling Co,
10418 118 Ave NWConfined Escape Rooms
10143 82 Ave NWExit Edmonton Escape on Whyte
10534 82 Ave NWLive Entertainment - Comedy
Live comedy. Local and international acts
The Grindstone is a new but very popular place with live fun and entertainment from some of Edmonton's funniest people. Expect a good time.
Just off Whyte ave.
The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro
10019 81 Ave NWThe Grindstone is a new but very popular place with live fun and entertainment from some of Edmonton's funniest people. Expect a good time.
Just off Whyte ave.
Located in West Edmonton Mall. Often has big names in Comedy frequent this spot.
Check site for show times and available tickets. Often sells out fast with bigger names.
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Rick Bronson's - The Comic Strip
8882 170 St NWLocated in West Edmonton Mall. Often has big names in Comedy frequent this spot.
Check site for show times and available tickets. Often sells out fast with bigger names.
Frequently putting on comedy improve and sketch shows.
Just on the other side of the river valley.
You could walk to this from the apartment by accessing the Funicular and walking an extra 5-10 minutes to the Citadel Theatre.
Rapid Fire Theatre
10437 83 Avenue NorthwestFrequently putting on comedy improve and sketch shows.
Just on the other side of the river valley.
You could walk to this from the apartment by accessing the Funicular and walking an extra 5-10 minutes to the Citadel Theatre.
Entertainment - Movies
Local movie theatres
Another small, independent movie theatre. Located on Whyte ave.
Often showing 2-3 various movies. From Hollywood block busters to indy films.
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Princess Theatre (Plaza Entertainment)
10337 82 Ave NWAnother small, independent movie theatre. Located on Whyte ave.
Often showing 2-3 various movies. From Hollywood block busters to indy films.
Market
Mostly organics and local food options
Popular farmers market by Whyte ave and just a 20 minute walk from the apartment. This Market is only open Saturdays
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Old Strathcona Farmers' Market
10310 83 Ave NWPopular farmers market by Whyte ave and just a 20 minute walk from the apartment. This Market is only open Saturdays
97 st and 103A ave.
This Market is downtown and closer to the Art Gallery, Winspear, the RAM, and City Hall.
Operating Saturday and Sunday all year.
If you walk to the funicular and get down town that way you can walk to it within 30-40 minutes. Otherwise, it's a short 5-10 minute drive on the other side of the valley.
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Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market
10305 97 St NW97 st and 103A ave.
This Market is downtown and closer to the Art Gallery, Winspear, the RAM, and City Hall.
Operating Saturday and Sunday all year.
If you walk to the funicular and get down town that way you can walk to it within 30-40 minutes. Otherwise, it's a short 5-10 minute drive on the other side of the valley.
Earth's General Store
9605 82 Ave NWPlanet Organic Market Ltd
7917 104 St NW