Guidebook for Edmonton
Food Scene
District Café & Bakery
10011 109 St NWNearby, fresh baked goods, social atmosphere
Sabor Restaurant
10220 103 St NWOne of my favourites. Excellent wine menu.
My favourite restaurant in Edmonton, hands down. My little gem. Ask for the Turkish wine menu.
7 locals recommend
Sofra Turkish Restaurant & Wine Cellar
10345 106 StMy favourite restaurant in Edmonton, hands down. My little gem. Ask for the Turkish wine menu.
Fantastic spot for small Italian plates. I highly recommend the mussels.
11 locals recommend
Bottega 104
10181 104 St NWFantastic spot for small Italian plates. I highly recommend the mussels.
My favourite taco place that also specializes in tequila. 1/2 price tacos on Tuesdays. Try the deep fried cauliflower (I promise it's good!) and the mussels.
34 locals recommend
El Cortez
8230 Gateway Blvd NWMy favourite taco place that also specializes in tequila. 1/2 price tacos on Tuesdays. Try the deep fried cauliflower (I promise it's good!) and the mussels.
Excellent regional cuisine. Exceptional service. Upscale. Must reserve ahead or you'll get shafted with a 9 p.m. spot.
39 locals recommend
Rge Rd
10643 123 St NWExcellent regional cuisine. Exceptional service. Upscale. Must reserve ahead or you'll get shafted with a 9 p.m. spot.
Trendy spot for amazing cocktails. On Tuesdays, two bao tacos are $6 and they are delicious.
18 locals recommend
Baijiu
10359 104 St NWTrendy spot for amazing cocktails. On Tuesdays, two bao tacos are $6 and they are delicious.
The Moth Cafe
9449 Jasper AveDelicious vegan cuisine (even if you're not vegan).
Shopping
Lots of boutique shops are located between 108 and 103 Street along Whyte Avenue. It's Edmonton's spot for eclectic and cool pieces.
195 locals recommend
82 Avenue Northwest
82 Avenue NorthwestLots of boutique shops are located between 108 and 103 Street along Whyte Avenue. It's Edmonton's spot for eclectic and cool pieces.
More than just a shopping mall! Lots of designer stores, and attractions such as an indoor water park, ice skating (rentals available), rides, restaurant, and much more to see. I recommend spending a few hours here. Simons is what a department store should be.
511 locals recommend
West Edmonton Mall
More than just a shopping mall! Lots of designer stores, and attractions such as an indoor water park, ice skating (rentals available), rides, restaurant, and much more to see. I recommend spending a few hours here. Simons is what a department store should be.
Essentials
Find all your grocery essentials here. First Tuesday of the month is 15% off.
67 locals recommend
Save On Foods
10180 109 St NWFind all your grocery essentials here. First Tuesday of the month is 15% off.
Planet Organic Market
12210 Jasper AveFind all your organic needs here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Start off at Red Star next door (they have drinks and plates), then head over to Bower next door after 11 p.m. for great vibes. They typically play house. There is always cover.
16 locals recommend
The Bower
10538 Jasper AveStart off at Red Star next door (they have drinks and plates), then head over to Bower next door after 11 p.m. for great vibes. They typically play house. There is always cover.
Great spot to watch sports. TV screens are large and everywhere. Catch a hockey game, football, or whatever sport your heart desires. Lots of menu options.
7 locals recommend
1ST RND
11248 104 Ave NWGreat spot to watch sports. TV screens are large and everywhere. Catch a hockey game, football, or whatever sport your heart desires. Lots of menu options.
Arts & Culture
Outdoors and open in the summers. Walk through Alberta's history!
176 locals recommend
Fort Edmonton Park
7000 143 St NWOutdoors and open in the summers. Walk through Alberta's history!
A smallish art gallery. Always new exhibitions. Third Friday of the month is Vibe - open late with drinks and small plates. Admission is free on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5 p.m. to close.
249 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Alberta
A smallish art gallery. Always new exhibitions. Third Friday of the month is Vibe - open late with drinks and small plates. Admission is free on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5 p.m. to close.
Parks & Nature
Beauty of a park. Lots of trails. A huge ice castle is erected in January/February. Also the site of Heritage Festival, and music festivals throughout the summer.
128 locals recommend
Hawrelak Park
9330 Groat Rd NWBeauty of a park. Lots of trails. A huge ice castle is erected in January/February. Also the site of Heritage Festival, and music festivals throughout the summer.
Getting Around
Budget Car Rental
10016 106 StClosest car rental agency.