Josh’s guidebook
Night Life
Brick lined walls, rustic wooden tables, and an oversized bar welcomes you into the spacious Mercer Tavern. Located within one of Edmonton’s oldest buildings, this modern tavern splits between two floors and seamlessly blends its polished industrial décor with the outdoors. Upstairs you’ll find large arched windows that overlook the street, letting the excitement from the neighbouring Rogers Place sweep through the bar. With a range of seating choices reaching throughout the bar you can grab a quiet nook, a private room, or saddle up at the centre of the bar, that morphs into a dancefloor at night. For larger private gatherings consider taking over the downstairs where you’ll have ample space to enjoy a casual beer and burger.
48 locals recommend
Mercer Tavern
10359 104 St NWBrick lined walls, rustic wooden tables, and an oversized bar welcomes you into the spacious Mercer Tavern. Located within one of Edmonton’s oldest buildings, this modern tavern splits between two floors and seamlessly blends its polished industrial décor with the outdoors. Upstairs you’ll find large arched windows that overlook the street, letting the excitement from the neighbouring Rogers Place sweep through the bar. With a range of seating choices reaching throughout the bar you can grab a quiet nook, a private room, or saddle up at the centre of the bar, that morphs into a dancefloor at night. For larger private gatherings consider taking over the downstairs where you’ll have ample space to enjoy a casual beer and burger.
The Common is a staple in Edmonton's dining and nightlife. A gastro-lounge where typical pub and comfort foods are elevated to uncommon heights.
43 locals recommend
The Common
9910 109 St NWThe Common is a staple in Edmonton's dining and nightlife. A gastro-lounge where typical pub and comfort foods are elevated to uncommon heights.
Urbane gastropub featuring 100+ microbrews & local, seasonal pub fare in a stylish, airy interior.
41 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market Edmonton
10013 101A AveUrbane gastropub featuring 100+ microbrews & local, seasonal pub fare in a stylish, airy interior.
Food scene
Long-time spot for burgers, beers & pub food, also offering multiple big screen TVs & cocktails.
www.thehatonjasper.com
7 locals recommend
The Hat Resto Pub
10251 Jasper AveLong-time spot for burgers, beers & pub food, also offering multiple big screen TVs & cocktails.
www.thehatonjasper.com
Corso32
If you like Italian food I guarantee you this will be the best Italian meal you've ever had! The place only has 32 seats and books up fast! Make a reservation far in advance or check out their late night dining for walk-ins!
58 locals recommend
Corso32
10345 Jasper Ave
Corso32
If you like Italian food I guarantee you this will be the best Italian meal you've ever had! The place only has 32 seats and books up fast! Make a reservation far in advance or check out their late night dining for walk-ins!
Located in the heart of the Warehouse District in downtown Edmonton, the Blue Plate Diner is great for breakfast, lunch and also for brunch on weekends. The dining room is warm and cozy, eclectic and filled with original paintings created by local artists.
www.blueplatediner.ca
29 locals recommend
Blue Plate Diner
12323 Stony Plain RoadLocated in the heart of the Warehouse District in downtown Edmonton, the Blue Plate Diner is great for breakfast, lunch and also for brunch on weekends. The dining room is warm and cozy, eclectic and filled with original paintings created by local artists.
www.blueplatediner.ca
Mikado Sushi & Robata was Edmonton’s first Japanese restaurant founded in 1972. They provide the freshest and best sushi and sashimi!
www.mikadorestaurant.com
23 locals recommend
Mikado Downtown
10350 109 St NWMikado Sushi & Robata was Edmonton’s first Japanese restaurant founded in 1972. They provide the freshest and best sushi and sashimi!
www.mikadorestaurant.com
Familiar Mexican street eats with upscale ingredients & housemade guacamole & salsa in hip digs.
www.trescarnales.com
61 locals recommend
Tres Carnales Taqueria
10119 100a St NWFamiliar Mexican street eats with upscale ingredients & housemade guacamole & salsa in hip digs.
www.trescarnales.com
Contemporary kitchen for New Canadian dishes featuring wood-fired meats, with unique cocktails.
www.woodworkyeg.com
48 locals recommend
Woodwork
10132 100 St NWContemporary kitchen for New Canadian dishes featuring wood-fired meats, with unique cocktails.
www.woodworkyeg.com
Chophouse featuring a raw bar, dry-aged beef & classic cocktails in a polished, modern setting.
www.centuryhospitality.com/lux/
6 locals recommend
LUX Steakhouse & Bar 94
10150 101 St NWChophouse featuring a raw bar, dry-aged beef & classic cocktails in a polished, modern setting.
www.centuryhospitality.com/lux/
Hip, brick-lined Italian eatery specializing in pasta, customizable wood-fired pizza & many wines.
www.centuryhospitality.com/parlour/
19 locals recommend
The Parlour Italian Kitchen & Bar
10334 108 St NWHip, brick-lined Italian eatery specializing in pasta, customizable wood-fired pizza & many wines.
www.centuryhospitality.com/parlour/
We believe credo is much more than merely a place to run in for coffee: it is a place to connect, to relax, to discuss, and to feel at home.
www.credocoffee.ca
56 locals recommend
Credo Coffee
10134 104 St NWWe believe credo is much more than merely a place to run in for coffee: it is a place to connect, to relax, to discuss, and to feel at home.
www.credocoffee.ca
Bar Bricco
10347 Jasper AveA boisterous 30-seat Italian wine and spuntini bar.
www.barbricco.com
Independent coffee shop in Edmonton Alberta serving Danesi coffee and savoury treats.
www.lockstockcoffee.com
12 locals recommend
Lock Stock Coffee
10534 Jasper AveIndependent coffee shop in Edmonton Alberta serving Danesi coffee and savoury treats.
www.lockstockcoffee.com
Pampa is an authentic Brazilian Steakhouse offering a fixed-price concept where guests control the service of 10 different cuts of meat carved table-side.
24 locals recommend
Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse Downtown Edmonton
9929 109 St NWPampa is an authentic Brazilian Steakhouse offering a fixed-price concept where guests control the service of 10 different cuts of meat carved table-side.
Upscale eatery offering Portuguese & Spanish cuisine, with tapas, wine & frequent live music.
29 locals recommend
Sabor Restaurant
10220 103 St NWUpscale eatery offering Portuguese & Spanish cuisine, with tapas, wine & frequent live music.
Vibrant, maritime-themed eatery offering raw oysters, a range of classic seafood dishes & cocktails.
14 locals recommend
Black Pearl Seafood Bar
10132 104 St NWVibrant, maritime-themed eatery offering raw oysters, a range of classic seafood dishes & cocktails.
Located in the heart of Edmonton downtown district, they proudly offer contemporary Italian cuisine, seventy different kinds of wine from around the globe, and handcrafted cocktails.
11 locals recommend
Bottega 104
10181 104 St NWLocated in the heart of Edmonton downtown district, they proudly offer contemporary Italian cuisine, seventy different kinds of wine from around the globe, and handcrafted cocktails.
Entertainment
Rogers Place is a state of the art, multi-use indoor arena located in downtown. It is mainly used for ice hockey and as the home of the Edmonton Oilers hockey franchise but is also a venue for concerts, sports and other events.
www.rogersplace.com
199 locals recommend
Rogers Place
10220 104 Ave NWRogers Place is a state of the art, multi-use indoor arena located in downtown. It is mainly used for ice hockey and as the home of the Edmonton Oilers hockey franchise but is also a venue for concerts, sports and other events.
www.rogersplace.com
Visit Grand Villa Casino in Gorgeous Roger's Place - try your hand at roulette - live music in lounge or go upstairs for elegant dining.
www.grandvillacasinoedmonton.com/
25 locals recommend
Grand Villa Casino
10204 104 Ave NWVisit Grand Villa Casino in Gorgeous Roger's Place - try your hand at roulette - live music in lounge or go upstairs for elegant dining.
www.grandvillacasinoedmonton.com/
The Art Gallery of Alberta is a public art gallery located in downtown Edmonton. Its collection of well over 6,000 works of art includes historical and contemporary paintings, sculptures, installation works and photographs by Canadian and international artists.
www.youraga.ca
249 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Alberta
The Art Gallery of Alberta is a public art gallery located in downtown Edmonton. Its collection of well over 6,000 works of art includes historical and contemporary paintings, sculptures, installation works and photographs by Canadian and international artists.
www.youraga.ca
The Citadel is the heart of Edmonton’s arts community. We are positioned at the centre of the city, and fill our building with exciting programming and partnerships with local companies and artists.
www.citadeltheatre.com
97 locals recommend
Citadel Theatre
9828 101A AveThe Citadel is the heart of Edmonton’s arts community. We are positioned at the centre of the city, and fill our building with exciting programming and partnerships with local companies and artists.
www.citadeltheatre.com
Essentials
Save On Foods
10180 109 St NWGrocery store within walking distance to the loft!
City Market Farmers Market! Open Saturdays from 9am to 3pm. Summer time located on 104 Street Promenade and Winter time located at City Hall.
www.city-market.ca/wp/
29 locals recommend
Loblaws City Market
12060 104 Ave NWCity Market Farmers Market! Open Saturdays from 9am to 3pm. Summer time located on 104 Street Promenade and Winter time located at City Hall.
www.city-market.ca/wp/
Parks and Nature
Victoria Park is a gorgeous park in Edmonton's River Valley! In the summer you can walk, run or bike the trails, picnic, have BBQ's and campfires!
In the winter, check out the IceWay! The IceWay features a three-loop skating trail wrapping through the majestic forests of Victoria Park offering visitors a magical winter experience in the heart of downtown Edmonton.
www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/parks_rivervalley/victoria-park.aspx
www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/parks_rivervalley/the-iceway-skating-trail.aspx?utm_source=virtualaddress&utm_campaign=iceway
29 locals recommend
Victoria Park Oval
12030 River Valley Rd NWVictoria Park is a gorgeous park in Edmonton's River Valley! In the summer you can walk, run or bike the trails, picnic, have BBQ's and campfires!
In the winter, check out the IceWay! The IceWay features a three-loop skating trail wrapping through the majestic forests of Victoria Park offering visitors a magical winter experience in the heart of downtown Edmonton.
www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/parks_rivervalley/victoria-park.aspx
www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/parks_rivervalley/the-iceway-skating-trail.aspx?utm_source=virtualaddress&utm_campaign=iceway
68 hectare park in the river valley featuring a 5 hectare lake and open grassy areas. The park hosts several major festivals and events throughout the year!
In the summer, walk, run or bike the trails, have a picnic or BBQ! In the winter, Ice Skate, Snow Shoe, Cross County Ski and check out the magic Ice Castles and
www.exploreedmonton.com/attractions/Hawrelak-Park
www.familyfuncanada.com/edmonton/ice-castle/
128 locals recommend
Hawrelak Park
9330 Groat Rd NW68 hectare park in the river valley featuring a 5 hectare lake and open grassy areas. The park hosts several major festivals and events throughout the year!
In the summer, walk, run or bike the trails, have a picnic or BBQ! In the winter, Ice Skate, Snow Shoe, Cross County Ski and check out the magic Ice Castles and
www.exploreedmonton.com/attractions/Hawrelak-Park
www.familyfuncanada.com/edmonton/ice-castle/
Sightseeing
The Alberta Legislature Grounds and Buildings are beautiful to take in any time of year, bust especially in the winter! Celebrate the Season Light Up is the kick-off to Holiday events! Most noon hours and evenings there are choir performances and a gorgeous display of Christmas Lights throughout the grounds all winter season!
www.exploreedmonton.com/attractions/Alberta-Legislature
www.todocanada.ca/christmas-lights-edmonton/
30 locals recommend
Rundle Park
2909 113 Ave NWThe Alberta Legislature Grounds and Buildings are beautiful to take in any time of year, bust especially in the winter! Celebrate the Season Light Up is the kick-off to Holiday events! Most noon hours and evenings there are choir performances and a gorgeous display of Christmas Lights throughout the grounds all winter season!
www.exploreedmonton.com/attractions/Alberta-Legislature
www.todocanada.ca/christmas-lights-edmonton/
The Alberta Legislature Grounds and Buildings are beautiful to take in any time of year, bust especially in the winter! Celebrate the Season Light Up is the kick-off to Holiday events! Most noon hours and evenings there are choir performances and a gorgeous display of Christmas Lights throughout the grounds all winter season!
www.exploreedmonton.com/attractions/Alberta-Legislature
www.todocanada.ca/christmas-lights-edmonton/
131 locals recommend
Alberta Legislature Building
The Alberta Legislature Grounds and Buildings are beautiful to take in any time of year, bust especially in the winter! Celebrate the Season Light Up is the kick-off to Holiday events! Most noon hours and evenings there are choir performances and a gorgeous display of Christmas Lights throughout the grounds all winter season!
www.exploreedmonton.com/attractions/Alberta-Legislature
www.todocanada.ca/christmas-lights-edmonton/
When you're close to the river valley anywhere in central Edmonton, it's hard to miss the High Level Bridge. The massive steel truss bridge sits over 150 feet above the North Saskatchewan River, connecting the north and south sides of the city. The bridge is 2550 feet long, connecting the manicured legislature grounds on the north end with the trendy university area neighbourhoods on the south side.
www.exploreedmonton.com/attractions/high-level-bridge
20 locals recommend
High Level Bridge
97 Avenue NorthwestWhen you're close to the river valley anywhere in central Edmonton, it's hard to miss the High Level Bridge. The massive steel truss bridge sits over 150 feet above the North Saskatchewan River, connecting the north and south sides of the city. The bridge is 2550 feet long, connecting the manicured legislature grounds on the north end with the trendy university area neighbourhoods on the south side.
www.exploreedmonton.com/attractions/high-level-bridge