Guidebook for Edmonton
Food Scene
Very tasty eats & great beer selection. Has many gluten free options on the menu. Great brunch on weekends. Busy place so expect to wait for a table.
68 locals recommend
The Next Act
8224 104 St NWVery tasty eats & great beer selection. Has many gluten free options on the menu. Great brunch on weekends. Busy place so expect to wait for a table.
Casual restaurant and bar serving Cajun food in a 50's diner atmosphere. Under 18 not allowed.
30 locals recommend
DaDeO
10548 A 82 Ave NWCasual restaurant and bar serving Cajun food in a 50's diner atmosphere. Under 18 not allowed.
Great gluten free & vegan options. Serves a wide range of hot and cold alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages. Open 7:30 am til midnight.
133 locals recommend
Remedy Cafe
8631 109 St NWGreat gluten free & vegan options. Serves a wide range of hot and cold alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages. Open 7:30 am til midnight.
Old Strathcona Farmers' Market
10310 83 Ave NWOpen every Saturday 8 am-3 pm.
Open 6 am until 9 pm. Great coffee, has a large outdoor patio.
18 locals recommend
Wild Earth Bakery & Cafe
Open 6 am until 9 pm. Great coffee, has a large outdoor patio.
Route 99 Diner
8820 99 St NWGreat atmosphere and service. Budget friendly breakfasts.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local pub! Easy-going, charming atmosphere with great drink specials.
68 locals recommend
The Next Act
8224 104 St NWGreat local pub! Easy-going, charming atmosphere with great drink specials.
Huge beer selection & good food near the University (frequented by students).
85 locals recommend
Sugarbowl
10922 88 Ave NW Huge beer selection & good food near the University (frequented by students).
Arts & Culture
Free admission on the last Thursday of every month from 6 pm to 9 pm.
249 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Alberta
Free admission on the last Thursday of every month from 6 pm to 9 pm.
Winspear Centre
102 Avenue NorthwestHome of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful botanical gardens with tropical & arid biomes (also called "the pyramids".
219 locals recommend
Muttart Conservatory
9626 96a St NWBeautiful botanical gardens with tropical & arid biomes (also called "the pyramids".
Historic movie theatre in the heart of Whyte Avenue.
46 locals recommend
Princess Theatre (Plaza Entertainment)
10337 82 Ave NWHistoric movie theatre in the heart of Whyte Avenue.
Essentials
This is a last resort if you're in a pinch: it's a small, expensive grocery store.. but just a 3 minute walk away.
12 locals recommend
Wild Earth Foods - Closed
8910 99 St NWThis is a last resort if you're in a pinch: it's a small, expensive grocery store.. but just a 3 minute walk away.
Planet Organic Market Ltd
7917 104 St NWSave-On Foods
8124 112 Ave NWGetting Around
Bus stops that will take you north to Downtown and Grant MacEwan, or south to Whyte Avenue (Old Strathcona), University, West Edmonton Mall & beyond.
99 Street & 89 Avenue station
Bus stops that will take you north to Downtown and Grant MacEwan, or south to Whyte Avenue (Old Strathcona), University, West Edmonton Mall & beyond.
Call 780-890-7070, airporttaxiservice.ca. Taxi service to and from airport, advance bookings taken.
Airport Taxi Service
4608 101 Street NorthwestCall 780-890-7070, airporttaxiservice.ca. Taxi service to and from airport, advance bookings taken.
Nearest stop is University station. About a 25 minute walk, or 20 minute bus ride (bus stop is 1 block away from apartment). Bus transfers are good for LRT.
Edmonton LRT
Edmonton LRTNearest stop is University station. About a 25 minute walk, or 20 minute bus ride (bus stop is 1 block away from apartment). Bus transfers are good for LRT.
Alberta Co-Op Taxi Line Ltd
10538 114 Street Northwest780-425-2525
Parks & Nature
Lush, scenic walking & cycling trails. There are many entrances/exits to the river valley along Saskatchewan Drive.
River Valley Lookout
10224 Saskatchewan Dr NWLush, scenic walking & cycling trails. There are many entrances/exits to the river valley along Saskatchewan Drive.
Beautiful park, great setting for a picnic. Also has a huge fountain that will cool you off on a hot day. The Legislature Building is open to the public to tour during the day.
131 locals recommend
Alberta Legislature Building
Beautiful park, great setting for a picnic. Also has a huge fountain that will cool you off on a hot day. The Legislature Building is open to the public to tour during the day.