Guidebook for Edmonton
Food Scene
Gracious Goods Cafe
A great place to grab breakfast or a coffee in the afternoon.
Belgravia Hub
7609 115 St NWA nice restaurant with excellent food.
Block 1912 Cafe
10361 82 Ave NWNeed a pick-me-up? Or some gelato? This is the place.
Pho Delight Noodle Shop
10838 82 Ave NWGo here for a quick bowl of delicious pho or other Vietnamese specialties.
The Hardware Grill once was a hardware store, now it's a hall for fine dining. http://www.hardwaregrill.com/
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Hardware Grill
The Hardware Grill once was a hardware store, now it's a hall for fine dining. http://www.hardwaregrill.com/
The High Street
12420 102 AveFind a collection of shops and cafes here.
Fresh, fine food (www.highleveldiner.com). After dinner, stroll across the historic High Level Bridge and admire the lights on the bridge (www.lightthebridge.ca)
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Highlevel Diner
10912 88 Ave NWFresh, fine food (www.highleveldiner.com). After dinner, stroll across the historic High Level Bridge and admire the lights on the bridge (www.lightthebridge.ca)
Great vegetarian/vegan menu. Everything in made in house. Delicious!
http://www.cafemosaics.com/
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Cafe Mosaics
10844 82 Ave NWGreat vegetarian/vegan menu. Everything in made in house. Delicious!
http://www.cafemosaics.com/
This is a great eatery with lots of options for gluten-free people, vegans and those who just want some wonderful tasting food on their plate.
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Blue Plate Diner
12323 Stony Plain RoadThis is a great eatery with lots of options for gluten-free people, vegans and those who just want some wonderful tasting food on their plate.
Welcoming, boho-chic hangout offering coffee, house-baked pastries, light fare & a book exchange.
The WoodRack Café
10324 82 Avenue NorthwestWelcoming, boho-chic hangout offering coffee, house-baked pastries, light fare & a book exchange.
Shopping
The Old Strathcona Farmer's Market is held on Saturdays year-round. A great place to buy fresh organic food, art, souvenirs or just hang out.
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Old Strathcona Farmers' Market
10310 83 Ave NWThe Old Strathcona Farmer's Market is held on Saturdays year-round. A great place to buy fresh organic food, art, souvenirs or just hang out.
Southgate Centre offers all kinds of stores and is easily reached by LRT or bike.
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Southgate Centre
5015 111 St NWSouthgate Centre offers all kinds of stores and is easily reached by LRT or bike.
A fabulous deli with excellent selection of fresh foods and prepared meals.
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Sunterra Market, Lendrum
5728 111 St NWA fabulous deli with excellent selection of fresh foods and prepared meals.
Looking for souvenirs? Look no further! But don't forget to check out all the other stores along Whyte Avenue.
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When Pigs Fly
10470 82 Ave NWLooking for souvenirs? Look no further! But don't forget to check out all the other stores along Whyte Avenue.
Sobeys - College Plaza
8225 112 St NWGrocery store with good selection.
Planet Organic Market Ltd
7917 104 St NWOrganic food market.
Save-On Foods
8124 112 Ave NWGrocery store
The Avenue Clothing Co.
10344 82 Ave NWCool outfits at reasonable prices
gravitypope Edmonton
10442 82 Ave NWStrange things can be found here.
Ten Thousand Villages
10432 82 Ave NWBuy some cool gifts and help a charity.
Polly Magoo's
Eclectic clothes and accessories
Authentic Italian grocery store - and they have gelato!
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Italian Centre Shop Ltd.
5028 104a St NWAuthentic Italian grocery store - and they have gelato!
This shop offers all the spices in the world and some excellent spice mixes. Check it out - if only to take in the aroma!
The Silk Road Spice Merchant
10818 82 Ave NWThis shop offers all the spices in the world and some excellent spice mixes. Check it out - if only to take in the aroma!
Need some handmade soaps and lotions? This is the place to go. The staff is very friendly, and they will give you samples! How great is that!
http://www.wildprairiesoap.ca/
Wild Prairie Soap Company
10345 69 Avenue NorthwestNeed some handmade soaps and lotions? This is the place to go. The staff is very friendly, and they will give you samples! How great is that!
http://www.wildprairiesoap.ca/
In case you absolutely need to buy a Stratocaster or a Rickenbacker - this is the place to go. A great selection of musical instruments, sheet music and technology for the musician in all of us.
Long & McQuade Musical Instruments
10832 82 Ave NWIn case you absolutely need to buy a Stratocaster or a Rickenbacker - this is the place to go. A great selection of musical instruments, sheet music and technology for the musician in all of us.
This store offers infused oils and vinegars. It's located on vibrant 104 Street with its many shops and cafes. The downtown farmer's market is held here on Saturdays in summer. www.evoolution.ca
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Evoolution
11958 104 St NWThis store offers infused oils and vinegars. It's located on vibrant 104 Street with its many shops and cafes. The downtown farmer's market is held here on Saturdays in summer. www.evoolution.ca
Locally designed clothes and jewelry.
They also have a location in Old Strathcona at 10552 Whyte Avenue.
http://www.workhallstudio.com/
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WORKHALL Studio
10130 100 St NWLocally designed clothes and jewelry.
They also have a location in Old Strathcona at 10552 Whyte Avenue.
http://www.workhallstudio.com/
While walking around downtown, don't miss the Artworks - lots of interesting stuff to look at: flowers, crafts and gifts: http://theartworks.ca/
The Artworks | Curbside Pickup & Delivery | Flower Delivery
10150 100 St NWWhile walking around downtown, don't miss the Artworks - lots of interesting stuff to look at: flowers, crafts and gifts: http://theartworks.ca/
If you want to find a unique item made by an Albertan artist, have a look at the selection at the Craft Council. They often also have exhibitions. http://www.albertacraft.ab.ca/
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Alberta Craft Gallery
10186 106 StIf you want to find a unique item made by an Albertan artist, have a look at the selection at the Craft Council. They often also have exhibitions. http://www.albertacraft.ab.ca/
A fine selection of wine and liquors, paired with competent consultation.
http://devinewines.ca
10111 104 St NW
10111 104 Street NorthwestA fine selection of wine and liquors, paired with competent consultation.
http://devinewines.ca
McKernan Foods
11216 76 Ave NWA small grocery store run by a Korean family. Support local business!
One of the largest malls in the world. Be amazed!
http://www.wem.ca/
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West Edmonton Mall
One of the largest malls in the world. Be amazed!
http://www.wem.ca/
Paddy's International Cheese Market LTD
Cheeseheads rejoice, for you will find your glory here!
German visitors in particular will appreciate the selection of German deli foods. Sausages, chocolates, and even odd German CDs (Heino!!!!) and DVDs (Heimatfilm!!!) http://kandkfoodliner.com/
9944 82 Ave NW
9944 82 Avenue NorthwestGerman visitors in particular will appreciate the selection of German deli foods. Sausages, chocolates, and even odd German CDs (Heino!!!!) and DVDs (Heimatfilm!!!) http://kandkfoodliner.com/
One of the last remaining independent book stores, and that's worthy of our support!
http://www.audreys.ca/
Audreys Books Ltd
10702 Jasper AveOne of the last remaining independent book stores, and that's worthy of our support!
http://www.audreys.ca/
Junque Cellar
10442 82 Ave NWThis place defies description. Go down the stairs and see for yourself!
82 Avenue Northwest
82 Avenue NorthwestHUB Mall is a mall/student residence on the UofA campus. It's worth checking out. Lots of little food places and shops.
HUB Mall
112 Street NorthwestHUB Mall is a mall/student residence on the UofA campus. It's worth checking out. Lots of little food places and shops.
Everything Else
The library offers free neighbourhood walking maps and transit information. It's also housed in a cool old building.
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Edmonton Public Library - Strathcona
8331 104 St NWThe library offers free neighbourhood walking maps and transit information. It's also housed in a cool old building.
One of the many parks in the river valley trail system. Enjoy the green space in summer and go skating on the pond in winter.
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Hawrelak Park
9330 Groat Rd NWOne of the many parks in the river valley trail system. Enjoy the green space in summer and go skating on the pond in winter.
Justik Medical Clinic
8225 105 St NWJustik Medical clinic offers walk-in hours.
The Shala | EAYC
10050 81 Ave NWNeed a yoga fix? Try this.
Home of the UofA's high-performance sport teams, the Golden Bears and Pandas, in track and field, football, soccer and rugby. www.physedandrec.ualberta.ca/Facilities/FooteField.aspx
Foote Field
11601 68 Ave NWHome of the UofA's high-performance sport teams, the Golden Bears and Pandas, in track and field, football, soccer and rugby. www.physedandrec.ualberta.ca/Facilities/FooteField.aspx
Saville Sports Centre
The closest community sports centre. http://www.savillecentre.ca/
Entertainment & Activities
Running Room
9100 Walterdale Hill NWThe fitness fountain of youth!
Not too far away is the Millcreek outdoor pool. Take a dip and cool off on a hot summer's day.
http://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/mill-creek-outdoor-pool.aspx
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Mill Creek Outdoor Pool
9555 84 Ave NWNot too far away is the Millcreek outdoor pool. Take a dip and cool off on a hot summer's day.
http://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/mill-creek-outdoor-pool.aspx
Explore our glorious river valley by Segway, bike or on foot. Book your tour here: http://www.rivervalleyadventure.com/
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River Valley Funicular
10065 100 St NWExplore our glorious river valley by Segway, bike or on foot. Book your tour here: http://www.rivervalleyadventure.com/
Rainy day? No worries. Learn about technology, solve crimes and watch and IMAX movie.
http://telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca/
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TELUS World of Science - Edmonton
11211 142 St NWRainy day? No worries. Learn about technology, solve crimes and watch and IMAX movie.
http://telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca/
An old-style movie theatre, complete with red plush seats and smallish screen. magiclanterntheatres.ca
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Princess Theatre (Plaza Entertainment)
10337 82 Ave NWAn old-style movie theatre, complete with red plush seats and smallish screen. magiclanterntheatres.ca
A grand old theatre with interesting movie selections. Home of Edmonton's Metro Cinema Society. www.metrocinema.org/
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Garneau Theatre
8712 109 St NWA grand old theatre with interesting movie selections. Home of Edmonton's Metro Cinema Society. www.metrocinema.org/
Getting Around
McKernan Belgravia Station
The closest LRT stop
Sightseeing
Check out Whyte (82) Ave in the historic district of Old Strathcona with its many shops, theatres, cafes and pubs.
A pass for Edmonton attractions is available here: http://www.edmontonattractions.com
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82 Avenue Northwest
82 Avenue NorthwestCheck out Whyte (82) Ave in the historic district of Old Strathcona with its many shops, theatres, cafes and pubs.
A pass for Edmonton attractions is available here: http://www.edmontonattractions.com
UofA campus is a great place for a stroll: historic buildings, such as Convocation Hall, or Hub Mall - a student residence with an attached mall.
Here's a campus map: http://www.campusmap.ualberta.ca
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Universiteit van Alberta
UofA campus is a great place for a stroll: historic buildings, such as Convocation Hall, or Hub Mall - a student residence with an attached mall.
Here's a campus map: http://www.campusmap.ualberta.ca
The Muttard Conservatory is a world-class indoor botanical garden. The 4 pyramids showcase plants from different climate zones.
http://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/muttart-conservatory.aspx
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Muttart Conservatory
9626 96a St NWThe Muttard Conservatory is a world-class indoor botanical garden. The 4 pyramids showcase plants from different climate zones.
http://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/muttart-conservatory.aspx
Fancy a trip on the North Saskatchewan River while sipping a cocktail? Look no further than the Edmonton Queen. Well - it's our ONLY river boat. Not much choice here...
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Edmonton Riverboat
9734 98 Ave NWFancy a trip on the North Saskatchewan River while sipping a cocktail? Look no further than the Edmonton Queen. Well - it's our ONLY river boat. Not much choice here...
This is where the AB government sits. The building and the grounds are a great destination. Cool off in the wading pool in the summer or skate on it in the winter. Take the LRT to Grandin station.
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Alberta Legislature Building
This is where the AB government sits. The building and the grounds are a great destination. Cool off in the wading pool in the summer or skate on it in the winter. Take the LRT to Grandin station.
Take the LRT to Churchill Square and check out our very friendly and open City Hall. Walk right in. Or call 780-442-1385 to book your own free guided tour. It's worth it!
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Edmonton City Hall
1 Sir Winston Churchill SquareTake the LRT to Churchill Square and check out our very friendly and open City Hall. Walk right in. Or call 780-442-1385 to book your own free guided tour. It's worth it!
Wherever you need to go in Edmonton, the ETS trip planner can get you there: http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/edmonton-transit-system-ets.aspx
Edmonton Transit System (ETS)
10111 104 Avenue NorthwestWherever you need to go in Edmonton, the ETS trip planner can get you there: http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/edmonton-transit-system-ets.aspx
Take a ride on a historic streetcar across the very top of the High Level Bridge. If you're lucky, you can catch a concert on the tram: http://www.edmonton-radial-railway.ab.ca/highlevelbridge/
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High Level Bridge Streetcar
High Level Bridge StreetcarTake a ride on a historic streetcar across the very top of the High Level Bridge. If you're lucky, you can catch a concert on the tram: http://www.edmonton-radial-railway.ab.ca/highlevelbridge/
A great place to learn about the history of settlement in Canada's west. You can spend a whole day and still not see it all. www.fortedmontonpark.ca
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Fort Edmonton Park
7000 143 St NWA great place to learn about the history of settlement in Canada's west. You can spend a whole day and still not see it all. www.fortedmontonpark.ca
Take a walk on the wild side and learn about the plants and animals in the North Saskatchewan river valley. www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/john-janzen-nature-centre.aspx
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John Janzen Nature Centre
7000 143 St NWTake a walk on the wild side and learn about the plants and animals in the North Saskatchewan river valley. www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/john-janzen-nature-centre.aspx
Why not explore our beautiful river by canoe? Canoeheads offers a variety of tours. http://www.canoeheads.com/#about
Boat Launch
Boat LaunchWhy not explore our beautiful river by canoe? Canoeheads offers a variety of tours. http://www.canoeheads.com/#about
The south campus of the University of Alberta houses the faculty of agriculture, Foote Field and the Saville Sports Centre.
South Campus University Of Alberta
6953 116 St NWThe south campus of the University of Alberta houses the faculty of agriculture, Foote Field and the Saville Sports Centre.
Essentials
Safeway Garneau
10930 82 Ave NWGrocery Store
Blush Lane Organic Market Whyte Ave
8135 102 St NWOrganic food market