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1. City of Edmonton Reuse Centre
One of my favourite pastimes is raving about how much I love the Reuse Centre, so I'm a bit surprised I haven't written a review about it yet.
The Reuse Centre is likely my favourite City of Edmonton service. The Reuse Centre is a place where you can…More »
2. Commodore Restaurant
The Commodore is my go-to place for a quick, cheap breakfast downtown. It doesn't look like much, but the food is good, especially for the price, and the service is quick and very friendly. It is cash-only though.
It's also not a great place for a…More »
3. City Market
The downtown market is my favourite place to be on a summer Saturday morning in Edmonton. A great selection of awesome local products, nicely laid out so you can do an out-and-back loop and know you haven't missed anything.
I'm really happy to see…More »
4. Edmonton Heritage Festival
The Heritage Festival is mostly about eating your way around the world, although the performances and the arts and crafts tents are great too.
The festival is probably best enjoyed with a bunch of friends, an empty stomach, and a lot of tickets, to…More »
5. C-Line Transit
Leduc, AB T9E 4C4
(780) 980-7177
Categories:
Public Transportation,
Airport Shuttles
The C-line started running last fall, and I think it's about time we had some public transportation out to the airport. The C-line runs from Century Park to the airport and into Leduc every half hour or so at peak times. It costs $5 each way (or…More »
6. Sir Winston Churchill Square
Although I'm not a fan of the giant slab of concrete that is now Churchill Square, this is still a great place to hang out and see what's going on in the city.
From big festivals to occasional activities and people watching, it seems like there's…More »
7. Victoria Promenade
Victoria Promenade is the kind of thing that's missing from a lot of our river valley. It runs along 100 Ave from 117 St to 121 St, with a nice wide sidewalk, lots of benches, and great views of the river valley. On a nice day, it gets pretty busy…More »
8. High Level Bridge Streetcar
I lived in Edmonton for a number of years before I took the streetcar for the first time. I assumed it was just one of those things tourists did, and I took it for the first time just to get from downtown to the Fringe site. I was surprised by how…More »
9. Grant Notley Park
Grant Notley Park is a great little spot at the top of Victoria Park Hill. The view of the river valley here is fantastic. Looking south, you'd think Edmonton is just a giant park with a university in the middle of it.
There are lots of benches and a…More »
10. Gopher Hole Museum
It's possible that not everyone agrees with me that this is the best thing in Alberta, and perhaps the world. But that's ok. I think most people still agree this place is wicked awesome.
Back in the mid 90s, the town of Torrington was faced with two…More »
11. La Pasta Trattoria
I've found the food at La Pasta to be ok, nothing outstanding, but definitely not the worst on offer on campus. They do a cafeteria-style pasta thing downstairs, and upstairs they do sandwiches and desserts and coffees.
La Pasta wins extra points…More »
12. Cariwest/Western Carnival Development Association
Edmonton, AB T5H 3J6
(780) 421-7800
I haven't taken in the whole Cariwest festival yet, but I've been to the parade a few times now. It's not the most punctual parade, but the costumes make the wait worthwhile. 20 foot high costumes, bright colours, dancing... probably my favourite…More »
13. Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
I've heard that the Edmonton Fringe is supposed to be the best fringe festival in North American, and second in the world only to Edinburgh... and I believe it. I've been a Fringe patron for a number of years, and a volunteer once, and everything…More »
14. Stanley A Milner Library
Libraries are cool. I know Stanley Milner has a bit of a bad rep for sketchy folk hanging about. While they definitely are there, I've never felt unsafe while working/reading/staring off into space at the library. Bring some headphones and park…More »
15. Constable Ezio Faraone Park
Located at the north end of the High Level bridge, this is a pretty high traffic park in the summer. There are quiet corners with benches for relaxing, wide open spaces for running around, and access to bike paths in various directions.
A nice space…More »
16. Wee Book Inn
I've been trying to buy fewer books lately (they're heavy and a pain to move), but I still enjoy a good browse through the Wee Book Inn. They've got a really diverse selection, and if you're not looking for a particular title, you're pretty much…More »
17. Cram Dunk
Cram Dunk wins the SUB coffee competition for me. You get more coffee for less dollars than Java Jive, but it's still fair trade and usually pretty decent, unlike Subway.
I'm also a pretty bit fan of the Subnut. Indecisive? How about a big cinnamon…More »
18. Nhon Hoa Sandwich Bar
The subs here are excellent and cheap. The place doesn't look like much, and it's fairly basic inside. But, tasty food at low prices. I'll be back for sure.
19. Ice on Whyte
Edmonton's summer festivals are definitely fantastic, but there's still stuff to see in the winter too. Ice on Whyte is a fun way to get some fresh air in the winter too.
Admission is $2, there's hot chocolate, and if you're feeling like a kid, you…More »
20. Dollarama
I suppose no set of cheap-themed reviews is complete without a dollar store.
This Dollarama is surprisingly big and seems to have everything you could possibly expect to buy for a dollar. This is the place to go for seasonal decorations and party…More »
21. Beaver Hill House Park
Beaver Hill House Park is on its way up. Back when I first moved to Edmonton, I was nervous walking by it at night... it seemed to be a haven for the kinds of people you don't necessarily want to run into in the dark.
Now though it seems there's more…More »
22. The Real Canadian Liquor Store
I make a point of stopping by here every time I've got wheels. They might not have the best selection in town, but it's not bad, particularly if you're looking for more popular items.
The prices are outstanding. This is definitely the place to stock…More »
23. Metro News Edmonton
Every once in awhile I feel sorry for the poor guy standing around in the cold trying to pass off a paper to uninterested passers-by, and I take a Metro. It's definitely not my favourite newspaper in town, or even my favourite free one, but it's ok…More »
24. IKEA
Edmonton, AB T6N 1M3
(780) 433-6000
Categories:
Furniture Stores,
Kitchen & Bath,
Department Stores
I feel like I shouldn't, but I just love Ikea. Their furniture might not always be super high quality, but for the most part it's just what I'm looking for... something that will suffice until I'm settled down enough to spend a bit more.
I always seem…More »
25. Real Canadian Superstore
Edmonton, AB T6H 5W8
(780) 430-2797
Categories:
Grocery,
Department Stores,
Nightlife
If there was a Superstore closer to my apartment, I would likely do almost all my grocery shopping there. Their prices are lower in general than most other major grocery stores around town.
I also really like their clothing line. Basic stuff, but…More »
26. CJSR FM88
I don't listen to the radio too much, but CJSR is one of my go-to stations when it's radio time. It's definitely the most eclectic station in town... you won't hear most of this stuff on other stations in town, and what you hear varies depending on…More »
27. Italian Centre Shop
The produce. It is cheap. And good! And then there's the still-good-but-you-should-use- it-ASAP produce, which is even cheaper.
I try to do as much of my grocery shopping here as possible. They also stock a number of local products (and indicate with…More »
28. Spinelli's Bar Italia
After a hard day of grocery shopping at the Italian Centre, I like to treat myself to an espresso and a cannoli here. I haven't ventured out to try anything else they offer yet, but it all looks delicious.
The atmosphere here is nice too, and if you…More »
29. Steeps Urban Teahouse
Steeps is the perfect spot for a nice relaxing afternoon. The atmosphere is super chill, and I love picking my teacups. I haven't ventured beyond just tea here, but what they serve is definitely better than the bags you'll find at places that don't…More »
30. William Hawrelak Park
Best park in Edmonton? I think so. A huge park in our lovely river valley, with trails coming in from a bunch of different directions. There are all kinds of great festivals and events going on here year-round. It's also a great spot for barbecues in…More »
31. Bistro 112
Bistro 112 deserves some credit for staying open across the street from a Second Cup and a couple blocks away from Starbucks (and another Second Cup). The biggest draw for me here is coffee and baked goods for less than across the street, with the…More »
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Edmonton, AB
Yelping SinceDecember 2009
Things I Lovetraveling, knitting, my cat, eating, math
My HometownGrande Prairie, AB
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm doing math (or pretending to)
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI like finding new and interesting places to eat and/or drink.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadIn Defense of Food
My First ConcertThe Rankin Family, I think (how embarassing...)
My Favourite MovieBreakfast at Tiffany's