The streets of Old Strathcona in Edmonton represent more than 100 years of history. Nowadays, it’s a bustling historic district with more than 600 businesses, with products and services including fashion, music, accommodation, salons, gifts, books, décor, health, sports and food.
Stroll down popular Whyte Avenue and see some of Canada’s most unique shops. Stop to see buskers perform or come here during one of the outdoor festivals to experience the district’s lively, bohemian atmosphere. Pick a local or international restaurant and stay after dinner to go dancing or see a show. Entertainment ranges from live theater and music to casual pubs and stylish clubs.
There is no lack of fashion shops, with more than 50 clothing and accessory stores. If you are in Old Strathcona in March, you can enjoy the parades at the annual Western Canada Fashion Week.
Listen to live music in pubs and venues across the district, with local and international artists. You can find everything from acoustic folk, blues, Celtic and classical to alternative, country, jazz, metal and rock. If music isn’t your passion, visit a stand-up comedy club or head to a local community theater. Old Strathcona is home to 10 theater groups, entertaining the crowds with improvised soap operas and sketch comedies.
Every August, Old Strathcona hosts the 10-day Edmonton International Fringe Theater Festival, which attracts 500,000 visitors to more than 1,000 theatrical performances each year.
In a 30-square block section of Old Strathcona, you will find more than 100 dining and drinking venues. More than 80 of those are independently owned and the produce is often grown locally or regionally. Every Saturday, more than 130 food producers, artisans and growers sell their produce at Edmonton’s only year-round indoor farmers’ market. Visitors will find seasonal, organic, chemical-free, home-grown and homemade products straight from the farm gate.
Old Strathcona is a 10-minute drive, or 15-minute bus journey, from downtown Edmonton. You could spend all day and night here and some people keep coming back every day to soak up the lively atmosphere.
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West Edmonton Mall
Take the family to the largest mall in North America, with over 800 stores, restaurants, amusement parks, theaters, gyms, a petting zoo, an ice palace and aquarium.
Rogers Place
Catch an event at Rogers Place during your trip to Edmonton. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
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You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to South Edmonton Common, a favorite shopping spot in Edmonton. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
World Waterpark
Bring your family to World Waterpark and enjoy some excitement at this amusement park in Edmonton. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Strathcona
Argyll
Though Argyll might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rogers Place and South Edmonton Common.
Downtown Edmonton
Rogers Place and Edmonton City Centre are top sights in Downtown Edmonton, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 102 Street Station or Bay-Enterprise Square Station to see more sights in the area.
River Valley Kinnaird
River Valley Kinnaird might not have many top sights, but Rogers Place and Commonwealth Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Windsor Park
Windsor Park might not have many top sights, but Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium and William Hawrelak Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Whyte ave
Whyte ave is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Magic Lantern Princess Theatre and Varscona Theatre while in the area.
Southside
Southside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Monster Mini Golf and Golfanatics while in the area.
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