Jackie's guidebook to Edmonton
Sightseeing
Even if you're not a nerd, it's a fun place to spend a few hours. Plus it has the biggest and best IMAX screen in western Canada!
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Mundo ng Agham ng TELUS - Edmonton
11211 142 St NWEven if you're not a nerd, it's a fun place to spend a few hours. Plus it has the biggest and best IMAX screen in western Canada!
If you love plants, and greenery in general, definitely check this out. There's a Japanese garden and the northernmost Islamic garden in the world.
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Botanic Garden ng University of Alberta
51227 AB-60If you love plants, and greenery in general, definitely check this out. There's a Japanese garden and the northernmost Islamic garden in the world.
Less than an hour outside the city, this national park offers abundant wildlife viewing opportunities. It is also a dark sky preserve so great spot for stargazing.
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Pambansang Parke ng Elk Island
54401 Range Rd 203Less than an hour outside the city, this national park offers abundant wildlife viewing opportunities. It is also a dark sky preserve so great spot for stargazing.
The largest museum west of Toronto gives a good introduction to the human and natural history of Alberta.
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Royal Alberta Museum
9810 103A Avenue NorthwestThe largest museum west of Toronto gives a good introduction to the human and natural history of Alberta.
Open on weekends, Edmonton's oldest farmers market is a great place to shop for local goods.
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Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market
10305 97 St NWOpen on weekends, Edmonton's oldest farmers market is a great place to shop for local goods.
Only open on Saturdays, but very popular. Great area to take a stroll around afterwards too.
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Old Strathcona Farmers' Market
10310 83 Ave NWOnly open on Saturdays, but very popular. Great area to take a stroll around afterwards too.
Operating between May and October, this is my favourite (and most scenic) way to get across the river.
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High Level Streetcar (Jasper Plaza Terminal)
10910 100 Ave NWOperating between May and October, this is my favourite (and most scenic) way to get across the river.
Queen Elizabeth Hill
My favourite place for a picnic.
Murals have been popping up all over the city. Whyte Ave has a good collection of them, including two large ones across from the farmers market. rustmagic.ca has a nice map of theirs.
Mural
8230 Gateway Boulevard NorthwestMurals have been popping up all over the city. Whyte Ave has a good collection of them, including two large ones across from the farmers market. rustmagic.ca has a nice map of theirs.
Food scene
Very popular in the neighbourhood, and for good reason. Their unique flavours are worth trying out!
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Kind Ice Cream
9551 76 Ave NWVery popular in the neighbourhood, and for good reason. Their unique flavours are worth trying out!
Bodega Highlands
6509 112 Ave NWLovely restaurant just down the street.
Fox Burger
6423 112 Ave NWTrendy burger joint just down the street.
T & D Vietnamese Noodle House
8405 118 Ave NWGreat Vietnamese restaurant close by.
Great place to shop for local, Italian and European foods and goods. The Spinelli's bar inside is also great to get an espresso and pastry.
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Italian Centre Shop Ltd.
5028 104a St NWGreat place to shop for local, Italian and European foods and goods. The Spinelli's bar inside is also great to get an espresso and pastry.
One of my go-to places for Cantonese Chinese food. Admittedly not the best part of town. Cash only.
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Double Greeting Won Ton House
10212 96 StOne of my go-to places for Cantonese Chinese food. Admittedly not the best part of town. Cash only.
All Happy Family Restaurant
10011 106 Avenue NorthwestAnother of my go-tos for Cantonese style Chinese food.
Viphalay
10523 99 AvePopular lunch spot for Thai food, open for dinner as well.
Lee House Korean Restaurant
10704 97 St NWBest Korean food north of the river.
Calle Mexico
11127 107 Avenue NorthwestMy favourite Mexican restaurant in town.
Tres Carnales Taqueria
10119 100a St NWAwesome tacos. Super popular.
Not exactly street food, but street food inspired Japanese. Dorinku Osaka on Jasper Ave, Dorinku Tokyo on Whyte Ave.
Dorinku Osaka
10328 Jasper AvenueNot exactly street food, but street food inspired Japanese. Dorinku Osaka on Jasper Ave, Dorinku Tokyo on Whyte Ave.
TSUJIRI Japanese Tea House
10173 109 St NWAll things tea, from soft serve treats to hot drinks.
City/town information
Just northwest of Edmonton, this city has a lot of history (relatively speaking, for Alberta). And it has a pleasant downtown with shops and restaurants, and lots of green space. Also during the summer it has the largest outdoor farmers market in western Canada.
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St. Albert
Just northwest of Edmonton, this city has a lot of history (relatively speaking, for Alberta). And it has a pleasant downtown with shops and restaurants, and lots of green space. Also during the summer it has the largest outdoor farmers market in western Canada.
Payo sa lungsod
Huwag palampasin
Festival City
There are festivals happening all year round. Some big and popular, some less so (esoteric? random?) Check exploreedmonton.com to see what's happening.