Dalena's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Edmonton has one of the largest trail systems of any City in North America. The shared paths for biking/walking/running make it easy to access Edmonton's wonderful greenspaces, parks, recreation centres, pools, museums, galleries, breweries, delis, bistros, bakeries, restaurants, events, and river valley.
Call 311 for more info or go online and search Edmonton shared pathway maps.
Conveniently close, quick light rail transit (LRT) that gets you to downtown in two stops and to the southside of the city in half of an hour. The City of Edmonton busing connects with the LRT for affordable transportation through out the city. Call 311 for more info.
Coliseum Transit Centre station
Conveniently close, quick light rail transit (LRT) that gets you to downtown in two stops and to the southside of the city in half of an hour. The City of Edmonton busing connects with the LRT for affordable transportation through out the city. Call 311 for more info.
15-minute walk from the property where many events, concerts, and functions are held.
16 locals recommend
Edmonton EXPO Centre
7515 118 Ave NW15-minute walk from the property where many events, concerts, and functions are held.
Royal Alberta Museum
9810 103A Avenue NorthwestEdmonton's new Museum is a treasure to visit.
Edmonton's art Gallery holds events as well as connecting you with art.
249 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Alberta
Edmonton's art Gallery holds events as well as connecting you with art.
Edmonton's not a tropical destination but this conservatory offers you a plant experience when you need some greenery in your life. It also has a wonderful cafe and arts and gift shop.
219 locals recommend
Muttart Conservatory
9626 96a St NWEdmonton's not a tropical destination but this conservatory offers you a plant experience when you need some greenery in your life. It also has a wonderful cafe and arts and gift shop.
Wow the acoustics will not leave you wanting. An incredible venue to enjoy a performance.
97 locals recommend
Winspear Centre
102 Avenue NorthwestWow the acoustics will not leave you wanting. An incredible venue to enjoy a performance.
Northern Jubilee Auditorium
11455 87 Ave NWGreat events, great fun, loads of enjoyment.
A 15-minute bus ride to NAIT's main campus. whether it's an event or a course this institution is accomplished and well-recognized fir it's achievements.
15 locals recommend
NAIT
11762 106 StA 15-minute bus ride to NAIT's main campus. whether it's an event or a course this institution is accomplished and well-recognized fir it's achievements.
It's within walking distance, the Stadium offers major events and Edmonton Eskimo games for your enjoyment.
73 locals recommend
Commonwealth Stadium
11000 Stadium Rd NWIt's within walking distance, the Stadium offers major events and Edmonton Eskimo games for your enjoyment.
Clarke Park
11000 Stadium Rd NWWithin walking distance, this venue offers many sporting events.
Edmonton's City Hall is centered downtown across from the Royal Alberta Museum, the Alberta Law Courts, and the Alberta Gallery of Art. A multitude of venues, events and businesses take place at this hub location.
36 locals recommend
Edmonton City Hall
1 Sir Winston Churchill SquareEdmonton's City Hall is centered downtown across from the Royal Alberta Museum, the Alberta Law Courts, and the Alberta Gallery of Art. A multitude of venues, events and businesses take place at this hub location.
The major venue in Edmonton for performance arts has a multitude of productions for entertainment.
97 locals recommend
Citadel Theatre
9828 101A AveThe major venue in Edmonton for performance arts has a multitude of productions for entertainment.
An abundant selection of retail outlets is available within 15-minutes of bus travel.
46 locals recommend
Kingsway Mall
1 Kingsway Garden Mall NorthwestAn abundant selection of retail outlets is available within 15-minutes of bus travel.
Rogers Place
10220 104 Ave NWHockey, Casino, and events
Edmonton EXPO Centre
7515 118 Ave NWEvents
West Edmonton Mall
massive mall
local eats
I love Fox burger and Kind ice cream in the Highlands neighbourhood which also offers some great scenery, architecture, and trails for walking/riding/running. Whyte Avenue is a busier crowd and offers lots to eat, to do, to see, to shop.
Other eat recommendations are: Blowers & Grafton, Boston Pizza, Moxie's, Handy Bakery, Little Brick, The Dogpatch, Thanh Thanh, Meat, Fuwa Fuwa, Gravy, Italian Centre shop deli, Blaze pizza, The Old Spaghetti Factory, Blue Willow.
Vegetarian we recommend Padamanadi, The Moth, Nosh, Cafe Mosaics.
This neighboring community and it's buildings are a groundbreaking development that incorporates many renewable and sustainable living practices. It was developed and built with the future in mind.
Blatchford
This neighboring community and it's buildings are a groundbreaking development that incorporates many renewable and sustainable living practices. It was developed and built with the future in mind.
This community offers you walking distance and some of the quickest and best access into downtown, to the Expo, to the Commonwealth, and Kinsmen fieldhouse. There are some fantastic bakeries, restaurants, shops, stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, Grant MacEwan, NAIT and Kingsway Mall all within walking distance. You have banking, public transit, Uber, and taxi available in Edmonton. It's a diversified community that is abundant and accommodating.
Eastwood
This community offers you walking distance and some of the quickest and best access into downtown, to the Expo, to the Commonwealth, and Kinsmen fieldhouse. There are some fantastic bakeries, restaurants, shops, stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, Grant MacEwan, NAIT and Kingsway Mall all within walking distance. You have banking, public transit, Uber, and taxi available in Edmonton. It's a diversified community that is abundant and accommodating.
Kind Ice Cream
9551 76 Ave NWyummy dessert
Dogpatch
10158 90 Street Northwestlaid back eating and drinking
Fox Burger
6423 112 Ave NWGood food and drink
Padmanadi
10740 101 St NWGreat vegetarian/vegan food at good prices
Neighbourhoods
Mature and modern, beautiful scenery, one of Edmonton's first developed areas.
Marathi Mansion, Concordia college, nearby Borden Park. Kind ice cream, Fox burger, Close to Rundle Park golfing.
Highlands
Mature and modern, beautiful scenery, one of Edmonton's first developed areas.
Marathi Mansion, Concordia college, nearby Borden Park. Kind ice cream, Fox burger, Close to Rundle Park golfing.
Bustling activity around shops, events, restaurants, pubs, and the University of Alberta.
195 locals recommend
82 Avenue Northwest
82 Avenue NorthwestBustling activity around shops, events, restaurants, pubs, and the University of Alberta.
Eastwood
many festivals, Carrot Cafe, Handy Bakery, Pho King, and Otto's
Traveler advice
Getting around
Ask the locals, go online, or call 311
Biking, Craft beer tasting, picnicking, events, sports, businesses, restaurants, bakeries, shopping, recreation, entertainment, Casinos, spas, and plenty more all available in Edmonton. Make sure to search online and when out and about ask any of the friendly city goers what their recommendations are and they'll almost always be happy to share their faves and tips of Edmonton with you. You can always call 311 for transit, event, and other Edmonton needed info.