Guidebook for Edmonton
Essentials
Closest supermarket that is only a short 10 minute walk. Great place to get all the basics and lots of interesting prepared dishes.
29 locals recommend
Loblaws City Market
12060 104 Ave NWClosest supermarket that is only a short 10 minute walk. Great place to get all the basics and lots of interesting prepared dishes.
Large pharmacy with everything you might need if you're under the weather.
24 locals recommend
London Drugs
11704 104 Ave NWLarge pharmacy with everything you might need if you're under the weather.
Italian grocery anchoring Edmonton's Little Italy. Food is fresh and inexpensive, and the espressos in the neighbouring cafe are excellent!
73 locals recommend
Italian Centre Shop Ltd.
5028 104a St NWItalian grocery anchoring Edmonton's Little Italy. Food is fresh and inexpensive, and the espressos in the neighbouring cafe are excellent!
Safeway Oliver
11410 104 Ave NWLarge supermarket offering all the basics and then some.
Maple Grocery
12409 107 Ave NWSmall convenience store for those emergency candy needs!
Organic grocery with lots of interesting and unique products.
22 locals recommend
Planet Organic Market
12210 Jasper AveOrganic grocery with lots of interesting and unique products.
Canadian Western Bank
12230 Jasper AveFull service bank and ATMs.
Food Scene
“Diner serving breakfast all day. Great patio in the back for those sunny mornings.”
24 locals recommend
Urban Diner
12427 102 Ave“Diner serving breakfast all day. Great patio in the back for those sunny mornings.”
Izakaya-style Japanese bar. Great for drinks and interesting food. Try the takoyaki!”
6 locals recommend
Ikki Izakaya
11931 Jasper AveIzakaya-style Japanese bar. Great for drinks and interesting food. Try the takoyaki!”
All-you-can eat restaurant featuring personal hot pots for you cook your own Chinese-style soups. Delicious on a cold day!
97 Hot Pot
10602 97 St NWAll-you-can eat restaurant featuring personal hot pots for you cook your own Chinese-style soups. Delicious on a cold day!
Indoor market features crafts and locally-made produce. Check out the cafe at the back for a hit of locally roasted coffee!
127 locals recommend
Old Strathcona Farmers' Market
10310 83 Ave NWIndoor market features crafts and locally-made produce. Check out the cafe at the back for a hit of locally roasted coffee!
Largest outdoor market in Edmonton with loads of vendors, buskers and fresh produce! Runs May through October.
22 locals recommend
City Market Downtown (Summer location)
Largest outdoor market in Edmonton with loads of vendors, buskers and fresh produce! Runs May through October.
Café Bicyclette
8627 91 StPetit café au quartier francophone à Edmonton. Explorez-vous!
Greasy spoon diner offering the neighbourhood's cheapest breakfast, hands-down. All the basics simply done!
Simply Done Cafe
10728 124 StGreasy spoon diner offering the neighbourhood's cheapest breakfast, hands-down. All the basics simply done!
Numchok Wilai Restaurant
10623 124 StNeighbourhood institution serving traditional Thai food!
Buzzy, high-end eatery serving farm-to-table cuisine in a rustic atmosphere.
39 locals recommend
Rge Rd
10643 123 St NWBuzzy, high-end eatery serving farm-to-table cuisine in a rustic atmosphere.
Prairie Noodle Shop
Canadian prairie interpretation of traditional Japanese ramen!
Trendy French-style bakery with lots of macarons & hipsters on offer. Beware of long queues on the weekend!
146 locals recommend
Duchess Bake Shop
10718 124 StTrendy French-style bakery with lots of macarons & hipsters on offer. Beware of long queues on the weekend!
Credo Coffee
10134 104 St NWIndependent coffee shop serving artisanal espresso-based drinks.
The Clever Rabbit
10722 124 StVegetarian/vegan restaurant serving breakfast and lunch.
Canteen
10522 124 StFine dining with a great sampling menu. Try the smoked maple syrup!
Tiramisu Bistro
10750 124 StCafe serving Italian-style food & free roasted coffee.
Amazing late-night cafe serving Indian & Pakistani food and drink. Try the chai!
133 locals recommend
Remedy Cafe
8631 109 St NWAmazing late-night cafe serving Indian & Pakistani food and drink. Try the chai!
Drinks & Nightlife
Trendy pub popular with hipsters and music lovers. Great patio for sipping beer on a warm afternoon.
68 locals recommend
The Next Act
8224 104 St NWTrendy pub popular with hipsters and music lovers. Great patio for sipping beer on a warm afternoon.
One of the newest and most popular music venues in Edmonton. Live music every night of the week.
21 locals recommend
The Needle Vinyl Tavern
10524 Jasper AvenueOne of the newest and most popular music venues in Edmonton. Live music every night of the week.
Small bar with a great alternative vibe. Local brews, great food and relaxed atmosphere.
13 locals recommend
Arcadia Brewing Co.
10712 120 StSmall bar with a great alternative vibe. Local brews, great food and relaxed atmosphere.
Daravara
10713 124 StLocal pub serving some locally brewed pints & modern pub food.
Cafe with hundreds of board games available for anyone to play. Great place to have a drink and meet people!
7 locals recommend
Table Top Cafe
10235 124 StCafe with hundreds of board games available for anyone to play. Great place to have a drink and meet people!
Sightseeing
Most popular late night drag in Edmonton, with music venues ranging from country to folk!
195 locals recommend
82 Avenue Northwest
82 Avenue NorthwestMost popular late night drag in Edmonton, with music venues ranging from country to folk!
Enjoy a panoramic view of the North Saskatchewan river valley from one of the highest streetcar crossings in the Americas! Runs May through October, calling on stations north and south of the river.
13 locals recommend
High Level Bridge Streetcar
High Level Bridge StreetcarEnjoy a panoramic view of the North Saskatchewan river valley from one of the highest streetcar crossings in the Americas! Runs May through October, calling on stations north and south of the river.
Provincial capital building, surrounded by manicured grounds and an interesting multimedia visitor centre in the nearby Edmonton Federal Building.
131 locals recommend
Alberta Legislature Building
Provincial capital building, surrounded by manicured grounds and an interesting multimedia visitor centre in the nearby Edmonton Federal Building.
Main square of Edmonton and a great place to splash in the fountains in the summer or glide on the ice rink in the winter!
46 locals recommend
Sir Winston Churchill Square
Main square of Edmonton and a great place to splash in the fountains in the summer or glide on the ice rink in the winter!
Parks & Nature
Lovely park connected to the multitude of trails in the river valley. Great for a stroll on a warm afternoon or a summer picnic.
Government Hill
11-21 Wellington Crescent NWLovely park connected to the multitude of trails in the river valley. Great for a stroll on a warm afternoon or a summer picnic.
Arts & Culture
Largest professional live theatre venue in Edmonton, featuring classics and cutting-edge pieces. Catch "A Christmas Carol" at the end of the year for an Edmonton tradition.
97 locals recommend
Citadel Theatre
9828 101A AveLargest professional live theatre venue in Edmonton, featuring classics and cutting-edge pieces. Catch "A Christmas Carol" at the end of the year for an Edmonton tradition.
Home of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and a spectacular music venue.
97 locals recommend
Winspear Centre
102 Avenue NorthwestHome of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and a spectacular music venue.
Largest and oldest university in Alberta. Lots of great places to stroll on the pedestrian-friendly campus.
87 locals recommend
University of Alberta
Largest and oldest university in Alberta. Lots of great places to stroll on the pedestrian-friendly campus.
Provincial art gallery designed by Randall Stout. Architecture worth a look just itself!
249 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Alberta
Provincial art gallery designed by Randall Stout. Architecture worth a look just itself!
Private art gallery specializing in Canadian aboriginal artwork -- worth just taking a look!
6 locals recommend
Bearclaw Gallery
10403 124 StPrivate art gallery specializing in Canadian aboriginal artwork -- worth just taking a look!
Shopping
West Edmonton Mall
Welcome to the mall that ate Edmonton. Seriously.
Outdoor co-op shop selling everything you might need to camp, hike, cycle or summit Everest! Also a great place to rent gear on the cheap!
19 locals recommend
MEC Edmonton
11904 104 Ave NWOutdoor co-op shop selling everything you might need to camp, hike, cycle or summit Everest! Also a great place to rent gear on the cheap!
Chocolate shop specializing in hand-made chocolates and sweets. Try the hot chocolate on a cold day!
16 locals recommend
Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut
11004 124 StChocolate shop specializing in hand-made chocolates and sweets. Try the hot chocolate on a cold day!