Phyllis's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful views of the Athabasca River. Summer fun with walks along the river front, July 1st river rats festival amd weekly weekend outdoors farmers markets with mutiple vendors. Lions Park, spray pad and skate board park all within comfortable walking distance of the house 6 blocks.
Town of Athabasca
4705 49 AveBeautiful views of the Athabasca River. Summer fun with walks along the river front, July 1st river rats festival amd weekly weekend outdoors farmers markets with mutiple vendors. Lions Park, spray pad and skate board park all within comfortable walking distance of the house 6 blocks.
One stop for fitness, swimming, walking track and in the winter months public skating.
Athabasca Regional Multiplex
2 University DrOne stop for fitness, swimming, walking track and in the winter months public skating.
Hop skip and jump down the back lane and you are on the lower loop of the lower 5k track. You can test your stamina on the famous stairs to the Athabasca University main campus as well by taking the trails up hill. These trails cared for and groomed by a fabulous group of volunteers in the winter months bring your cross country skis to try out the Nordictracks
Muskeg Creek Trails
Muskeg Creek TrailsHop skip and jump down the back lane and you are on the lower loop of the lower 5k track. You can test your stamina on the famous stairs to the Athabasca University main campus as well by taking the trails up hill. These trails cared for and groomed by a fabulous group of volunteers in the winter months bring your cross country skis to try out the Nordictracks
The place to be for specialty coffee, deliocus bakery treats, brunch and lunch. Gift shop has a little bit of everything for everyone
Paddymelon Gifts,Espresso & Eatery
4911 49 StThe place to be for specialty coffee, deliocus bakery treats, brunch and lunch. Gift shop has a little bit of everything for everyone
Walk/hike/ bike Short 1.5km via rotary way trail system or long 4km via muskeg creek trails will bring you to the main amd secondary campus as well as land you across the road from Regional Multiplex
Athabasca University
1 University DrWalk/hike/ bike Short 1.5km via rotary way trail system or long 4km via muskeg creek trails will bring you to the main amd secondary campus as well as land you across the road from Regional Multiplex
Grocery and Essentials
4 city blocks away from the Orange House. On the flat no hills for this walk
Tipton's Your Independent Grocer
5007 52 StLocal Grocery store
Buy-Low Foods
4919 48 StLocal grocery store.
Food Scene
Johnny's Eatery
4904 50 StreetLocal restaurant
Neighbours Pub
4810 50 StLocal pub no minors.
49th Street Grill
4901 49 StLocal restaurant specializing in Greek dishes
Boston Pizza
2201 48 AvenueOne of a few chain food options.
Arts and literature
Athabasca Public Library & Archives
4716 48 StAthabasca Pottery Club
4720 48 Street