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Food scene
Simple, home style food at a reasonable price. Walking distance from Whyte Avenue.
42 locals recommend
Highlevel Diner
10912 88 Ave NWSimple, home style food at a reasonable price. Walking distance from Whyte Avenue.
The Next Act has a great atmosphere, great beer selection, and excellent food. Please be forewarned that it is usually pretty busy here and you may need to wait to get in.
68 locals recommend
The Next Act
8224 104 St NWThe Next Act has a great atmosphere, great beer selection, and excellent food. Please be forewarned that it is usually pretty busy here and you may need to wait to get in.
An unpretentious eatery that offers both southeast Asian and western cuisine, and does both well. It is close to the action on Whyte avenue, but not quite in the heart of the action.
Friends & Neighbors Cafe
10834 82 Ave NWAn unpretentious eatery that offers both southeast Asian and western cuisine, and does both well. It is close to the action on Whyte avenue, but not quite in the heart of the action.
Great ice-cream with a wide selection of flavours. Also offers quality vegan options. Please be forewarned that there is often a wait here.
12 locals recommend
Made By Marcus- Whyte Ave
10426 82 Ave NWGreat ice-cream with a wide selection of flavours. Also offers quality vegan options. Please be forewarned that there is often a wait here.
Café Bicyclette
8627 91 StLangano Skies
9906 82 Ave NWSightseeing
A great way to spend the day learning about Edmonton's fur trade history. Lots to see and do here. The newly opened Indigenous Experience is not to be missed!
176 locals recommend
Fort Edmonton Park
7000 143 St NWA great way to spend the day learning about Edmonton's fur trade history. Lots to see and do here. The newly opened Indigenous Experience is not to be missed!
The Muttart Conservatory offers indoor botanical gardens in the heart of the city. It is fairly easy to access by car or transit and promises a peaceful experience with excellent views of the city.
219 locals recommend
Muttart Conservatory
9626 96a St NWThe Muttart Conservatory offers indoor botanical gardens in the heart of the city. It is fairly easy to access by car or transit and promises a peaceful experience with excellent views of the city.
The newly built museum offers interesting exhibitions about, and insights into, Edmonton's history. Located right downtown, it is easy to access by transit and is walking distance to many restaurants and pubs downtown.
164 locals recommend
Royal Alberta Museum
9810 103A Avenue NorthwestThe newly built museum offers interesting exhibitions about, and insights into, Edmonton's history. Located right downtown, it is easy to access by transit and is walking distance to many restaurants and pubs downtown.
Art Gallery of Alberta
Alberta Legislature Building
Hawrelak Park
9330 Groat Rd NWCity/town information
Located about a 3.5 hour drive from Edmonton, Jasper offers some of the most spectacular mountain views anywhere in the world. The Jasper townsite also offers shopping, tours, and a impressive nightlife for a small town. Please note that you will need to purchase an admission to the national park to visit the town and surrounding sites.
65 locals recommend
Jasper
Located about a 3.5 hour drive from Edmonton, Jasper offers some of the most spectacular mountain views anywhere in the world. The Jasper townsite also offers shopping, tours, and a impressive nightlife for a small town. Please note that you will need to purchase an admission to the national park to visit the town and surrounding sites.
Calgary is the largest city in Alberta, and home of the Calgary Stampede. It is also only about a 2.5-3 hour drive from Edmonton. While Calgary is similar in size and amenities to Edmonton, it does offer one distinct difference - its closeness to the mountains. From Calgary you can make a day trip to Canmore, Banff, or Lake Louise and experience all of the beauty the Canadian Rockies have to offer. The aforementioned Calgary Stampede is not to be missed if you're visiting while it's happening.
81 locals recommend
Calgary
Calgary is the largest city in Alberta, and home of the Calgary Stampede. It is also only about a 2.5-3 hour drive from Edmonton. While Calgary is similar in size and amenities to Edmonton, it does offer one distinct difference - its closeness to the mountains. From Calgary you can make a day trip to Canmore, Banff, or Lake Louise and experience all of the beauty the Canadian Rockies have to offer. The aforementioned Calgary Stampede is not to be missed if you're visiting while it's happening.
Neighbourhoods
Edmonton's most vibrant area for arts, culture, and nightlife. There are many options for restaurants, bars, live shows, and shopping along Whyte Avenue.
195 locals recommend
82 Avenue Northwest
82 Avenue NorthwestEdmonton's most vibrant area for arts, culture, and nightlife. There are many options for restaurants, bars, live shows, and shopping along Whyte Avenue.
One of Edmonton's most popular areas for its vibrant nightlife, restaurants, and arts & culture. The most lively parts of Jasper Ave are near 109 street.
14 locals recommend
Jasper Avenue
Jasper AvenueOne of Edmonton's most popular areas for its vibrant nightlife, restaurants, and arts & culture. The most lively parts of Jasper Ave are near 109 street.
Things to do
A great market for fresh produce, arts and crafts, and other artisinal goods. The market operates every Saturday morning. Located in the historic Old Strathcona neighborhood, the area is worth checking out even if you don't need any produce.
127 locals recommend
Old Strathcona Farmers' Market
10310 83 Ave NWA great market for fresh produce, arts and crafts, and other artisinal goods. The market operates every Saturday morning. Located in the historic Old Strathcona neighborhood, the area is worth checking out even if you don't need any produce.
City advice
What to pack
Bring warm clothes in winter
From late October until early April, Edmonton can experience some pretty cold temperatures. Please bring warm winter clothing when coming during the winter.
Getting around
Driving is fastest, but transit and cycling are alright
Edmonton has historically been a city that caters to motorists, above pedestrians and transit. Being that, driving is generally the fastest way to get around. With that said, many parts of the city are serviced by public transit and many parts of the city of perfectly walkable. Edmonton is a pretty sprawling city though, so be mindful of that when planning to get around.