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Clareview Station
139 Avenue NortheastClareview LRT Station is a five minute drive (or one bus) away.
This is a new Rec Centre with a pool, gym, indoor playground, and ice rinks.
15 locals recommend
Clareview Community Recreation Centre
3804 139 Ave NWThis is a new Rec Centre with a pool, gym, indoor playground, and ice rinks.
Home of the Edmonton Eskimos, and site of major concerts and sports events.
73 locals recommend
Commonwealth Stadium
11000 Stadium Rd NWHome of the Edmonton Eskimos, and site of major concerts and sports events.
The days of the dinosaurs roar to life again in Jurassic Forest, a 40-acre prehistoric preserve, set in an old growth forest just minutes from Edmonton and millions of years from the present.
Human visitors to the Forest will enjoy guided safaris with expert Jurassic Forest staff. Watch dinosaurs in action, dig for ancient remains and camp and picnic in a land populated with plants and animals that ruled the planet 250 million years ago.
18 locals recommend
Jurassic Forest
The days of the dinosaurs roar to life again in Jurassic Forest, a 40-acre prehistoric preserve, set in an old growth forest just minutes from Edmonton and millions of years from the present.
Human visitors to the Forest will enjoy guided safaris with expert Jurassic Forest staff. Watch dinosaurs in action, dig for ancient remains and camp and picnic in a land populated with plants and animals that ruled the planet 250 million years ago.
I have had several guests staying because they are in town for work, so I thought I would add this location to give you an idea of how far away the most common worksites are! The Shell Scotford Refinery is an easy 30-40 minute drive from the house.
Shell Scotford Refinery
55522 Range Road 214I have had several guests staying because they are in town for work, so I thought I would add this location to give you an idea of how far away the most common worksites are! The Shell Scotford Refinery is an easy 30-40 minute drive from the house.
I have had several guests staying because they are in town for work, so I thought I would add this location to give you an idea of how far away the most common worksites are!
The Sturgeon Refinery project is an easy 30-40 minute drive from the house.
North West Redwater site
I have had several guests staying because they are in town for work, so I thought I would add this location to give you an idea of how far away the most common worksites are!
The Sturgeon Refinery project is an easy 30-40 minute drive from the house.
Arts & Culture
Cineplex
15531 37 St NWUltra AVX Cinema is a five minute drive away.
Citadel Theatre
9828 101A AveWinspear Centre
102 Avenue NorthwestVarscona Theatre
10329 83 Ave NWArt Gallery of Alberta
Alberta Aviation Museum
11410 Kingsway NWClareview Library
3808 139 Ave NWUniversity of Alberta
Walterdale Theatre
10322 83 Ave NWEntertainment & Activities
Matt Berry Park
16104 59a St NWThis is one of two playgrounds and parks that is a five minute drive away.
Brintnell Park
210 Brintnell Blvd NWThis is one of two playgrounds and parks that is a five minute drive away.
Sunridge Ski Area
10980 17 St NWClosest ski hill, located in the river valley.
Edmonton Valley Zoo
87 Avenue NorthwestRundle Park Golf Course
2902 118 Ave NWNorthlands Park Racetrack & Casino
7410 Borden Park Rd NWHome of the Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Oil Kings, and a popular concert venue. Easy to access on the LRT.
199 locals recommend
Rogers Place
10220 104 Ave NWHome of the Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Oil Kings, and a popular concert venue. Easy to access on the LRT.
Century Casino Edmonton
13103 Fort Rd NWHigh above the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in northeast Edmonton sits Raven Crest Golf & Country Club. A ten minute drive from the house, the course has been recognized as one of the top public golf courses featuring some of the most challenging holes in the Edmonton area.
Raven Crest Golf & Country Club
251 153 Avenue NortheastHigh above the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in northeast Edmonton sits Raven Crest Golf & Country Club. A ten minute drive from the house, the course has been recognized as one of the top public golf courses featuring some of the most challenging holes in the Edmonton area.
Take a tour of the latest Les Furber design that boasts 27 holes of championship golf, and caters to golfers of all abilities.
The Quarry
945 167 Ave NETake a tour of the latest Les Furber design that boasts 27 holes of championship golf, and caters to golfers of all abilities.
Food Scene
Second Cup Coffee Co.
5225 167 Ave NWOne of several nearby coffee shops.
Tim Hortons
10365 111 St NWOne of several nearby coffee shops.
Starbucks
10504 82 Ave NWOne of several nearby coffee shops.
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
5247 167 AveOne of several local restaurants.
Boston Pizza
5515 101 Ave NWOne of several local restaurants.
Chili's Grill & Bar
15521 37 St NWOne of several local restaurants.
Cố Đô Huế Express
5233 167 Ave NWVietnamese restaurant a five minute drive away.
My favorite pizza, and a really nice restaurant. Only a ten minute drive away.
6 locals recommend
Franco's
12881 50 St NWMy favorite pizza, and a really nice restaurant. Only a ten minute drive away.
My favourite Chinese food restaurant, located 2 minutes from Rogers Place downtown.
19 locals recommend
The Lingnan
10582 104 St NWMy favourite Chinese food restaurant, located 2 minutes from Rogers Place downtown.
Excellent local restaurant specializing in fish and chips. Located in Fort Saskatchewan, about a 20 minute drive from the house.
www.atlantickitchen.ca
The Atlantic S Kitchen (Fort Sask)
9904 102 StExcellent local restaurant specializing in fish and chips. Located in Fort Saskatchewan, about a 20 minute drive from the house.
www.atlantickitchen.ca
Open since October 2009, Duchess Bake Shop is located on bustling 124th Street in Edmonton. It offers the perfect blend of classic French pastries, like macarons, croissants, and éclairs, and Alberta favourites, like brownies and butter tarts.
www.duchessbakeshop.com
146 locals recommend
Duchess Bake Shop
10718 124 StOpen since October 2009, Duchess Bake Shop is located on bustling 124th Street in Edmonton. It offers the perfect blend of classic French pastries, like macarons, croissants, and éclairs, and Alberta favourites, like brownies and butter tarts.
www.duchessbakeshop.com
About one hour south east from Edmonton, Bruce Hotel is famous for its steak dinners on Friday and Saturday night. Featuring wonderful Alberta beef, this is a great night out for steak lovers!
Reservations strongly recommended as they are frequently booked up well in advance.
www.brucehotel.ca
Bruce Hotel
104 Main StAbout one hour south east from Edmonton, Bruce Hotel is famous for its steak dinners on Friday and Saturday night. Featuring wonderful Alberta beef, this is a great night out for steak lovers!
Reservations strongly recommended as they are frequently booked up well in advance.
www.brucehotel.ca
Looking for authentic Ukrainian food like Baba makes? You found it!
Uncle Ed’s has comfortable, licensed surroundings with exceptional service. From authentic Ukrainian food to many imported European goods, they have your Ukrainian culinary experience covered!
9 locals recommend
Uncle Ed's Restaurant
4824 118 Ave NWLooking for authentic Ukrainian food like Baba makes? You found it!
Uncle Ed’s has comfortable, licensed surroundings with exceptional service. From authentic Ukrainian food to many imported European goods, they have your Ukrainian culinary experience covered!
A great place to go for afternoon tea, and revel in the history and beauty of this downtown Edmonton landmark. Enjoy a delightful afternoon tea followed by a historic tour every Saturday and Sunday, including the own spectacular Queen Elizabeth II Suite.
38 locals recommend
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
10065 100 St NWA great place to go for afternoon tea, and revel in the history and beauty of this downtown Edmonton landmark. Enjoy a delightful afternoon tea followed by a historic tour every Saturday and Sunday, including the own spectacular Queen Elizabeth II Suite.
An award winning local restaurant. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch. Make sure to try one of their amazing cinnamon buns.
42 locals recommend
Highlevel Diner
10912 88 Ave NWAn award winning local restaurant. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch. Make sure to try one of their amazing cinnamon buns.
Browns Socialhouse serves flavourful food that’s always fresh and fun! Our stylish yet relaxed environments are the perfect balance between “neighbourhood pub” and “upscale casual dining." Our guests experience a premium casual environment that makes them feel at home – and that’s what the term Socialhouse is all about. It’s that simple.
Browns Socialhouse Manning
15331 37 St NWBrowns Socialhouse serves flavourful food that’s always fresh and fun! Our stylish yet relaxed environments are the perfect balance between “neighbourhood pub” and “upscale casual dining." Our guests experience a premium casual environment that makes them feel at home – and that’s what the term Socialhouse is all about. It’s that simple.
Sightseeing
Muttart Conservatory
9626 96a St NWFort Edmonton Park
7000 143 St NWTELUS World of Science - Edmonton
11211 142 St NWEdmonton Valley Zoo
87 Avenue NorthwestEssentials
The closest grocery store - a five minute drive or 15-20 minute walk.
10 locals recommend
Sobeys - Hollick Kenyon
5119 167 Ave NWThe closest grocery store - a five minute drive or 15-20 minute walk.
Shoppers Drug Mart
5351 167 Ave NWClosest Pharmacy/Drug Store
Best Fit Tailoring & Drycleaning
16522 50 St NWNortheast Community Health Centre
14007 50 St NWAs the name implies, nothing fancy here, but this is a smaller but well stocked grocery store which is a great place to get basic groceries at a good price. A ten minute walk from the house, or less than five minutes by car.
Colton's No Frills
403 McConachie Way NWAs the name implies, nothing fancy here, but this is a smaller but well stocked grocery store which is a great place to get basic groceries at a good price. A ten minute walk from the house, or less than five minutes by car.
Shopping
West Edmonton Mall
Old Strathcona Farmers' Market
10310 83 Ave NWThe closest shopping mall in the area. Recently renovated, it is a large mall less than ten minutes away.
15 locals recommend
Londonderry Mall
1 Londonderry Mall NWThe closest shopping mall in the area. Recently renovated, it is a large mall less than ten minutes away.
South Edmonton Common is an outdoor shopping centre spread over 320 acres and contains more than 2.3 million square feet of dining, shopping and entertainment space, making it one of the largest open-air retail developments in North America.
96 locals recommend
South Edmonton Common
1732 99 St NWSouth Edmonton Common is an outdoor shopping centre spread over 320 acres and contains more than 2.3 million square feet of dining, shopping and entertainment space, making it one of the largest open-air retail developments in North America.