Explore Edmonton

Wilson Climbing Centre

On Campus

Climbing gym on campus (day passes available)

Van Vliet Athletic Complex

On Campus

$10 day pass available to access fitness center (lots of weights+cardio options), pool, basketball gym, climbing center

University Bike Library

On Campus

U of A community bike shop offers fantastic deal of $5.00 daily and $15.00 weekly rates for rentals! DIY Repairs as well (limited hours, check website)

Edmonton River Float

Bus

Float the North Saskatchewan River through downtown Edmonton!

GTFO Escape Entertainment

Bus / LRT

Room you've got to try: Europa Colony 4836. This is a competitive sci-fi room where you race against another team to survive!

Drive at WEM

Bus

Epic go-kart track located inside West Edmonton Mall.

Silver Fox Trail

Short Walk

Beautiful gravel trail for walking/biking along the river! Connects to the main river valley trail system.

Emily Murphy Park

Short Walk

A popular riverside park with picnic sites, a boat launch, and access to the river valley trail system.

Muttart Conservatory

Bus / LRT

Botanical gardens housed in iconic glass pyramids, each with a different climate and plant life (temperate, arid, tropical).

Elk Island National Park

Car

This National Park is just 35 minutes east of Edmonton. The prairie plateau is home to the largest population of hoofed mammals in all of Canada.

University of Alberta Botanic Garden

Car

A stunning 240-acre garden (including a Japanese garden).

Little Wolf Restaurant

Short Walk

Snack bar and cocktail-spot nestled in the heart of the Garneau neighborhood.

The Black Dog Freehouse

Long Walk / Short Bus

Energetic tavern featuring bar bites, drink specials & DJs, plus a rooftop patio. A Whyte Ave institution.

The Starlite Room

Bus / LRT

A historic live music venue in downtown Edmonton hosting a wide range of local and international acts.

Nowhere Wine Bar

Bus / LRT

A cozy, intimate wine bar. The owners are fanatics about wine and are constantly exploring and discovering the best wines of the world!

Old Strathcona Farmers' Market

Long Walk / Short Bus

A year-round indoor market held every Saturday, featuring over 130 vendors selling local produce, crafts, and prepared foods.

Gravity Pope

Long Walk / Short Bus

This Whyte Ave legend is Edmonton's most beloved shoe store. You can also drop by their brand new clothing boutique only one block down from Gravity Pope Shoes.

Porch Light Books

Long Walk / Short Bus

Popular used and new bookshop!

West Edmonton Mall

Bus

North America's largest shopping mall, featuring over 800 stores, an indoor waterpark, amusement park, and more.

Metro Cinema

Short Walk

An independent, non-profit cinema dedicated to screening unique, classic, and international films.

Royal Alberta Museum

Bus / LRT

The largest museum in western Canada, featuring extensive natural and human history exhibits.

Art Gallery of Alberta

Bus / LRT

A striking building in the heart of the Arts District, showcasing historical and contemporary art from Alberta and beyond.

Edmonton Folk Festival

Bus / LRT

August 7-10

The jam-packed four days of folk music, great food and a stellar setting during the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has become a summer institution in the city.