Guidebook for Edmonton
Food Scene
Corso32
10345 Jasper AveBest Italian food in the city.
Viphalay
10523 99 AveBest Thai/Laos in the city.
Woodwork
10132 100 St NWGreat food and drinks.
Rostizado
10359 104 St NWAmazing South American food.
Japonais Bistro
11806 Jasper AveJapanese comfort food served here.
Cibo Bistro
11244 104 Ave NWAnother great Italian place.
Remedy Cafe
8631 109 St NWBest chai in Edmonton.
Rge Rd
10643 123 St NWAmazing eats.
A little out of the way but go for the all-time Alberta classic, perogies.
19 locals recommend
The Workshop Eatery
2003 91 St SWA little out of the way but go for the all-time Alberta classic, perogies.
Doughnut Party
11980 104 Ave NWBest Doughnuts Ever
DaDeO
10548 A 82 Ave NWCajun food in Edmonton? Yup.
Meat
8216 104 St NWWhen you get a carnivorous hankering, this is the place to go.
Co Đo Hue
12819 140 Ave NWCrave worthy Vietnamese food.
For a quick bite of authentic tacos, this is the place to go.
61 locals recommend
Tres Carnales Taqueria
10119 100a St NWFor a quick bite of authentic tacos, this is the place to go.
The Burger's Priest
10148 109 St NWThese are the best burgers.
Good place for steak but even better place for the signature Chop Salad.
8 locals recommend
Chop Steakhouse & Bar
10235 101 StGood place for steak but even better place for the signature Chop Salad.
New York Bagel Cafe
8430 Gateway Blvd NWWhen you feel like really splurging on breakfast, go here.
Padmanadi
10740 101 St NWCrazy-delicious-can't-believe-it's-not-meat vegetarian restaurant.
Zaika Bistro
2303 Ellwood Dr SWAmazing Indian buffet.
Northern Chicken
10704 124 StSouthern style chicken north of the border.
At night it's a pub (Red Star) but during the day it's a quaint little coffee shop with fresh baked pastries.
12 locals recommend
Lock Stock Coffee
10534 Jasper AveAt night it's a pub (Red Star) but during the day it's a quaint little coffee shop with fresh baked pastries.
Blue Plate Diner
12323 Stony Plain RoadFunky vibe and the mac n' cheese is to die for.
Cally's Teas
10151 82 Avenue NorthwestCute little tea place with scones and traditional clotted cream.
Snow Bear Dessert Cafe
10051 109 Street NorthwestLight and fluffy bingsoo and the best damn honey cake ever
The chocolate bingsoo here will meet every chocolate craving you have ever had
Snowy Village Dessert Cafe
11018 Jasper AveThe chocolate bingsoo here will meet every chocolate craving you have ever had
Can't have gluten? Try their gluten free crust - one of the best ever and unique toppings to boot
10 locals recommend
Lovepizza
10196 109 St NWCan't have gluten? Try their gluten free crust - one of the best ever and unique toppings to boot
Drinks & Nightlife
Mercer Tavern
10359 104 St NWGood mix of hipsters and sports fans.
The Needle Vinyl Tavern
10524 Jasper AvenueLive music every night.
Cavern
10169 104 St NWWine and cheese in an intimate setting.
On The Rocks
11740 Jasper AveLive music, top 40 dance hits and great bar staff.
The Cask and Barrel
10041 104 St NWGreat service and cozy atmosphere.
Great bands play at this intimate venue. Be warned though - the lineup for the coat check after a set is insane.
7 locals recommend
The Starlite Room
10030 102 St NWGreat bands play at this intimate venue. Be warned though - the lineup for the coat check after a set is insane.
Super chill pub with great eats and a connection to the theatre district.
68 locals recommend
The Next Act
8224 104 St NWSuper chill pub with great eats and a connection to the theatre district.
Tzin Wine & Tapas
10115 104 St NWSuper tiny but elegant wine bar with tasty tapas.
Sightseeing
Alberta Legislature Building
Prettiest picnic grounds in Edmonton.
In the summer, this is a great place to eat your bagged lunch or pick up something to eat from a food truck and there's always some random activity happening in Churchill Square.
36 locals recommend
Edmonton City Hall
1 Sir Winston Churchill SquareIn the summer, this is a great place to eat your bagged lunch or pick up something to eat from a food truck and there's always some random activity happening in Churchill Square.
Great walk which will take you high above the river between the Alberta Legislature and the lively 109th Street.
20 locals recommend
High Level Bridge
97 Avenue NorthwestGreat walk which will take you high above the river between the Alberta Legislature and the lively 109th Street.
Huge park right below downtown that hosts festivals and has the beautiful riverfront walk.
15 locals recommend
Louise McKinney Riverfront Park
9999 Grierson Hill NWHuge park right below downtown that hosts festivals and has the beautiful riverfront walk.
Parks & Nature
Emily Murphy Park
11904 Emily Murphy Park Rd NWGreat cross country running trails in the River Valley.
BBQ sites, running trails, outdoor skating rinks in the winter, live music venue and great place to throw a frisbee.
128 locals recommend
Hawrelak Park
9330 Groat Rd NWBBQ sites, running trails, outdoor skating rinks in the winter, live music venue and great place to throw a frisbee.
Locals call this park the "Moon of Endor" because it's an unexpected treat in the middle of the city. Great trails.
Forest Heights Park
10104 85 St NWLocals call this park the "Moon of Endor" because it's an unexpected treat in the middle of the city. Great trails.
National park with tons of wildlife (especially bison), hiking trails, lake, picnic sites and golf course.
94 locals recommend
Elk Island National Park
54401 Range Rd 203National park with tons of wildlife (especially bison), hiking trails, lake, picnic sites and golf course.
Tucked away just beyond downtown, Capilano Park has great trails to explore, a boat launch, picnic sites, bridges linking to the other side of the river, spectacular views and right next door is Gold Bar Park.
Capilano Park
Capilano Park Road NorthwestTucked away just beyond downtown, Capilano Park has great trails to explore, a boat launch, picnic sites, bridges linking to the other side of the river, spectacular views and right next door is Gold Bar Park.
Arts & Culture
Funky getaway in the heart of downtown and free admissions on Tuesday nights.
249 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Alberta
Funky getaway in the heart of downtown and free admissions on Tuesday nights.
The Winspear hosts the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and a wide array of visiting musicians.
97 locals recommend
Winspear Centre
102 Avenue NorthwestThe Winspear hosts the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and a wide array of visiting musicians.
With multiple theatres in one venue, you can choose between popular plays, little known acts or improv theatre.
97 locals recommend
Citadel Theatre
9828 101A AveWith multiple theatres in one venue, you can choose between popular plays, little known acts or improv theatre.
Fort Edmonton Park
7000 143 St NWA huge interactive park designed for history buffs.
Another huge interactive park designed for history buffs.
21 locals recommend
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
Another huge interactive park designed for history buffs.
Shopping
Edmonton City Centre
10025 102A Ave NWConvenient and good selection of shops.
Farmer's Market every Saturday in the heart of downtown during the summer.
22 locals recommend
City Market Downtown (Summer location)
Farmer's Market every Saturday in the heart of downtown during the summer.
Whyte Ave is the place to go on a weekend for unique shops, good food and nightlife.
195 locals recommend
82 Avenue Northwest
82 Avenue NorthwestWhyte Ave is the place to go on a weekend for unique shops, good food and nightlife.
This is the posh mall Edmontonians prefer to frequent. If travelling from downtown, the LRT southbound train has a stop right at Southgate.
82 locals recommend
Southgate Centre
5015 111 St NWThis is the posh mall Edmontonians prefer to frequent. If travelling from downtown, the LRT southbound train has a stop right at Southgate.
Independently-owned bookstore with great mix of bestsellers and local authors. Also features amazing kids section downstairs.
Audreys Books Ltd
10702 Jasper AveIndependently-owned bookstore with great mix of bestsellers and local authors. Also features amazing kids section downstairs.
Entertainment & Activities
Board N Brew Cafe
9929 103 St NWBoard games, food and drink within super convenient walking distance.
GTFO Escape Entertainment
10018 105 St NWAwesome escape rooms.
Super fun playground for adults - restaurants, bars, karaoke / trivia nights, live bands, ax throwing, bowling alley, arcades, ping pong, virtual reality and party rooms.
41 locals recommend
The Rec Room
1725 99 St NWSuper fun playground for adults - restaurants, bars, karaoke / trivia nights, live bands, ax throwing, bowling alley, arcades, ping pong, virtual reality and party rooms.
Downtown Community Arena
10245 105 Ave NWFree public skating with rentals on Saturdays.
Everything you need to get your fitness on - weight room, running track, fitness studios, indoor and outdoor pools, dive tank, and a pitch and putt in the backyard.
13 locals recommend
Kinsmen Sports Centre
9100 Walterdale HillEverything you need to get your fitness on - weight room, running track, fitness studios, indoor and outdoor pools, dive tank, and a pitch and putt in the backyard.
Pretty and well maintained public golf course in the middle of the city.
30 locals recommend
Victoria Golf Course
12130 River Valley Rd NWPretty and well maintained public golf course in the middle of the city.
WEM has a little bit of everything: shopping, eating, skating, movies, nightlife, bowling, waterslides, roller coasters and at one time they even had submarines.
511 locals recommend
West Edmonton Mall
WEM has a little bit of everything: shopping, eating, skating, movies, nightlife, bowling, waterslides, roller coasters and at one time they even had submarines.
SPEEDERS Indoor Prokarts
12808 149 StSuper fast go-karts for thrill seekers.
Once a month, Telus hosts Dark Matters which is an adults-only night when you can drink and science at the same time.
127 locals recommend
TELUS World of Science - Edmonton
11211 142 St NWOnce a month, Telus hosts Dark Matters which is an adults-only night when you can drink and science at the same time.
Great little hills for snowboarding and skiing in the winter; aerial park and running trails in the summer.
26 locals recommend
Snow Valley Ski Club
13204 Rainbow Valley Rd NWGreat little hills for snowboarding and skiing in the winter; aerial park and running trails in the summer.
The Gamers' Lodge
Board game cafe with fun drinks and live music.
This place has the best escape rooms in Edmonton. Challenging and fun rooms for every level of escape artist.
Escape City
5916 104 St NWThis place has the best escape rooms in Edmonton. Challenging and fun rooms for every level of escape artist.