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Edmonton, Canada
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For architecture or planning people, this would be a neat place to check out to see the construction of an urban village. The central tower is to be completed in 2019, followed by low-rise apartments, workspaces, retail and public spaces. It takes up an old mall site.
Nice for children, this nature place offers a wonderful learning experience about nature, animals, plants, and to a lesser-extent geography.
Public: 6306 yards, par 71) This delightful club is the most attractive of the three city-owned courses. It is heavily treed, cool on hot summer days and beautiful in any weather. It takes good advantage of its placement in an elbow of the river by setting raised tee boxes and raised greens up on the high banks for several fairways. Riverside is very popular and booking a tee time requires fast fingers (or an auto-dial function on your phone) to book through the City's automated telephone booking system (+1 780-442-5311 - call at 6PM sharp two or three days in advance to reserve a tee time).
All kinds of slots, blackjacks, poker, etc., filled with music and drinks.
Though small, it is an excellent ski hill for beginners.
This family-run kitchen is a little bite of Brunei street food. They also sell frozen microwaveable noodle packs at the store and at farmer's markets around the city.
A south Edmonton icon: fantastic donairs and sandwiches, with a 'quirky' owner.
The Taste of Northern China
Hand-pulled fresh noodles in huge portions, Northern Chinese style. Authentic right down the style of service--make sure you flag down the wait staff if you need something!
Tasty Punjabi-style pizzas like Shahi Paneer and Chicken Masala are worth the trip. More traditional pizza, and more traditional Punjabi fare are also on offer and freshly made. Many vegetarian options.
Over 50 years old, this former truck stop serves well-above-average diner fare with a smile.
Fresh authentic Italian pizza and paninis in a casual setting, with fresh pastries and gelato. A full espresso bar too, naturally.
Very friendly staff who might just make you laugh. Expect to wait to get your food, but that's only because they make it right after you order-no pre-making. This delicious fast-food chain has no drive-thru and customers must come in. Food usually takes 15 minutes to make. Try the smoothie! It is a heart attack waiting to happen.
Tasty Mexican street food that tastes home-cooked with similarly cozy atmosphere.
This restaurant is newer than many of the others, with a clean, crisp interior design. It's friendly and the food is prepared with care and attention to detail.
Lendrum Centre
This upscale supermarket has a wide selection of ready-to-go foods and has a dining area. The emphasis is on local and fresh, and results are always delicious.
The mouthwatering buffet is a real prize, with naan, an array of meat curries including lamb and goat, several vegetarian dishes, a salad bar, and an assortment of desserts. Children welcome. The dark but attractively designed interior focusses your attention on your companions and the food.
Korean-style fried chicken done many ways and traditional Korean dishes. Corn cheese is a classic side, with or without the potent soju.
Despite the somewhat less that appetizing name, this chain's Edmonton outpost offers tasty seafood with a twist. After choosing which seafood and sauce, your courses are delivered in a series of bags. You'll get messy, but that's half the experience.
Simple Indian food at modest prices.
Simple, clean interiors with friendly staff that are quite the helpful crowd. The food is typical to Canadian cuisine, but that doesn't mean it's mediocre food, this is high quality, fair priced food!
This place will turn you into a coffee snob, it's that good! Don't worry, if you live far from Edmonton, you can take the beans home and brew them at home.
Part of a local chain, vegetarians should skip this one! Offering Brazilian rodízio service, pay the flat rate (everyone at the table must agree on the same package) and get as much sizzling meat off a skewer and delicious sides as you desire.
One of the province's oldest microbreweries. Tours ($15, need pre-booking), tastings, and off-sales available.
As the name suggests, the emphasis is on local ingredients and brews at this gastropub. Interesting items on the food and drink menus. Large screen for hockey games.
Microbrewery serving up fresh house made pizza and tasty sandwiches. $10 sampling flights.
Live music venue with a unique two-story set up.
A mainstay watering hole for decades, this laid-back sports bar offers surprisingly good pub fare.
Simple little hotel with good access to Whitemud Dr.
Vintage interiors and walkable to nearby shops/restaurants of Southpark, Gateway, and South Edmonton Common.
This hotel is in a funky design and has balconies.
Indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness centre, good service and nice rooms.
Close to the South Edmonton Common shopping area, and 20 minutes away from Edmonton Intl airport, the Sawridge Inn offers 136 cozy rooms and suites centred around a large indoor atrium, where the restaurant and lounge are located. Conference & meeting facilities are available. Complimentary wireless internet and hotel shuttle. Checkout their weekend specials.
Southgate Centre is a fairly prominent and popular mall anchored by Crate & Barrel. Accessible by the Southgate LRT station.
What might be described as the biggest strip mall in Canada. Made of big box stores and almost every smaller chain, be prepared to drive between stores. With many outlets and factory stores, highlights include IKEA, Mountain Equipment Co-op, and a cinema.
Suburban shopping with numerous power centres, including South Park Centre, South Trail Plaza, and Southpoint Shopping Centre. Prominent retailers include Toys R Us, Chapters, Canadian Tire, HomeSense, and Walmart, as well as numerous chain restaurants.
Large open air retail centre (power centre) with suburban chopping and chain restaurants.
Small shopping mall in southeastern Edmonton (Mill Woods).
Edmonton South is usually one of the first places a traveller hits upon coming to Edmonton. The Edmonton International Airport is 14 km south of the southern edges of the city.
Read in the guideThe automobile stands supreme in the endless sprawl. Transit options exist but may be somewhat less than crystal clear to the visitor--using an app may be the simplest.
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