Food & Drink – EAT AND DRINK IN THE CITY
Whether you’re looking for fine dining and top-notch wine bars or food trucks and cosy craft breweries, Edmonton has it all. The city’s growing foodie scene is putting the region on the map for grub-searching travellers. Grab a coffee at Little Brick, a century-old brick house turned cafe and general store. Duchess Bake Shop for decadent French pastries and snacks, and El Cortez Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar, for gourmet tacos and contemporary twists on classic cocktails. We’ll drink to that.
The Ice District – IT’S ABOUT TO GET BIGGER AND BETTER
New for 2016 is the Edmonton Ice District, a 25-acre entertainment space that’s crammed with some of the most exciting activities in the city. Taking shape in the heart of downtown Edmonton, the space will include Rogers Place, the most advanced sports and entertainment venue in North America, where you’ll be able to catch a concert or take-in an NHL ice-hockey match (an absolute must for any trip to Canada). The Ice District will also be home to a luxurious new JW Marriott hotel, a bustling public plaza, and Winter Garden complete with ice rink and casino.
Go Shopping – A CITY OF GREAT BOUTIQUES
Edmonton’s pocked with a range of shopping districts, ranging from boutiques to big complexes – and they don’t come bigger or better than West Edmonton Mall, which spans the equivalent of 48 city blocks. Whyte Avenue in Old Strathcona has been named one of the country’s best shopping areas -it’s a laid-back bohemian paradise with quirky boutiques, galleries and specialist shops. Elsewhere, 124 Street is home to vintage stores, indie coffee shops and cool eateries.
