GUIDEBOOK | Downtown Edmonton

Guide to

Downtown Edmonton 2013.2014

edmontondowntown.com

FIND IT

only Downtown Downtown business association of edmonton 4...... About us 5....... Welcome from the DBA Executive Director 6...... What can we do for you?

7....... DBA Initiatives 8...... Core Crew

Tourist Information 14..... Wonderful 104 Street 15..... Retail Therapy 16..... Creative License 17..... Nightlife 18..... Downtown Dining Week 19..... The Dining District

Things to do and see 20.... Get a Room 21..... Local Landmarks 23..... Getting Around PULL OUT MAP 33..... A Place for all Seasons 34..... Take a Stroll 35..... Parks & Recreational Facilities 36.... The Arts District / Churchill Square 38..... Art & Design in Public Places 40.... A Place to Call Home 41..... Get an Education

festivals and events 46.... DBA Events 48.... Festivals Calendar 50.... I HEART YEGDT

Published Annually by The Edmonton Journal 10006- 101 Street | Edmonton, AB | T5j 0S1 | Publisher, John Connolly

2013 — 2014 Guide To Downtown Edmonton Editor | Downtown Business Association Katherine Hoy

Design | Edmonton Journal Kelle Cloutier

Advertising | Edmonton Journal Francis Holubowich

fholubowich@edmontonjournal.com

Photos Courtesy of EEDC | Edmonton Journal .

Travel Alberta | City of Edmonton Mac Male Rob Hislop (Light Up Night Sky, pg 45/46) Darren Kirby (EPL Library, pg 36)

4

ABOUT US Mission statement Promote Downtown Edmonton as the preferred place to live, work, shop, play and learn.

What does the association do?

The DBA represents nearly 2000 businesses over a 112 block area in the heart of Edmonton. The Association works closely with the City, businesses, and members of the public on major initiatives that affect downtown. The DBA produces several large public events that enrich the life of the community including Downtown Dining Week, Christmas on the Square Holiday Light Up, and the Jingle On Indoor Santa Claus Parade. In addition the Association sponsors dozens of festivals and special events that add vibrancy to the downtown core. The DBA is one of Edmonton’s 13 business revitalization zones (BRZ). The Downtown Business Association was created in 1985 under the Municipal Government Act.

Working Within Our Mandate the Downtown Business Association Continues To: • Provide strong support for economic development through the Business Recruitment Committee.

• Encourage City Council to adopt and fund initiatives such as the Façade & Street Front Improvement Program,.

Capital City Clean Up Program and the Catalyst Projects contained in the Capital City Downtown Plan.

• Encourage an effective transportation network both into and within Downtown, with an emphasis on Public Transit initiatives.

• Assist in the implementation of arts and cultural programming including The Art & Design in Public Places Program.

• Work with the City of Edmonton’s Planning Department on streetscape beautification projects like 104th Street .

Promenade, Capital Boulevard, reclaiming of Jasper Avenue as Edmonton’s main boulevard, Metal Banner Sculpture . projects and Ride the Wave Flower barrels.

• Be involved in major City Council initiatives such The 2010 Capital City Downtown Plan, The On-Surface LRT Expansion throughout Downtown and a major Pedestrian Wayfinding project.

• Work with the City and key stakeholders to deal effectively with the real and perceived issues of cleanliness, safety and security in the Downtown. This includes major partnerships with social service agencies in programs like Downtown .

Proud, a social enterprise of business funded street cleaning and the Downtown Outreach Worker program.

welcome to downtown Got some time on your hands? Looking for a broad and diverse range of fun things to do? Try Downtown!

If you think a shopping spree offering an almost endless array of conventional or eclectic articles from an ever expanding assortment of mall oriented or street front shops may be the answer, then put on your walking shoes and start the adventure. You’ll find a complete spectrum of price and fashion throughout our Downtown. Ok, so now your feet are tired. How about just sitting back and relaxing while you take in a movie at the multiplex or catch the very best theatre, music or art exhibits in Downtown’s Citadel Theatre, Winspear Centre Concert Hall or the Art Gallery of Alberta, all world class venues and all in a row in our impressive Downtown Arts District.

You’ve been busy so now you must be hungry; and you couldn’t be in a better spot! Downtown Edmonton is a food lover’s dream. It doesn’t matter which way you’re facing, just start walking and within minutes you can be enjoying any of a vast selection of home grown or international coffee houses, casual and funky local cafes serving mouthwatering treats, or the very best fine dining that you could experience anywhere in the world. Truly something for everyone and there’s no need for cars or taxicabs; they’re all within walking distance in our Downtown.

Now that you’ve had a taste of the vibrant, exciting lifestyle in the heart of our City, maybe it’s time to take a tour of some of the really beautiful condos and lofts that are springing up throughout the core. The explosion of non-stop residential construction over the last few years has nearly tripled our Downtown population and more people living Downtown is a guarantee of even more retail and restaurant choices; it just gets better and better.

And, no matter who you are, you won’t feel out of place because our residential boom has included a wide range of retirement complexes, condos and lofts filled with empty nesters and young professionals, rental accommodations for all income levels and even a massive student residence to house some of the more than 50,000 students coming into the Downtown each year. There’s absolutely no doubt that our Downtown has a far more diverse residential demographic than you’ll find in any other neighborhood in the city.

Now you know why Downtown is the “preferred place to live, work, shop, play and learn” – make it your preferred place.

Jim Taylor, Executive Director Downtown Business Association

6

What can we do for you?

Downtown Business Association members offer hundreds of conveniently located services including professional, legal, dental and medical, as well as restaurants, retail shops and special services.

Need practical info about getting around?

Want to be the first to know what’s happening in the core?

The DBA provides maps, pamphlets, and parking information.

Visit our online Events Calendar for details about festivals, arts and entertainment and special events.

Are you intrigued by interesting downtown people doing extraordinary things?

Check out The Downtown Advantage, our bi-monthly newsletter.

Want to learn about downtown history, architecture and trivia?

Take one of our guided walking tours, led by our Core Crew members, weekdays June through August.

For more details go to edmontondowntown.com. .

Call us at 780.424.4085. Or visit us at 10121 Jasper Avenue.

We’re open weekdays from 8:30 am to 5 pm.

DBA initiatives THE Downtown Advantage Newsletter

The Downtown Advantage is a bi-monthly newsletter produced by the Downtown.

Business Association profiling the interesting people doing extraordinary things in the heart of Downtown. The Advantage is a great way to say connected with the area’s new businesses, unique projects and special events.

Ride the wave

The DBA invites businesses to purchase these large, colourful pots overflowing with vibrant Wave petunias. Placed along curbsides from June to September, these pots add splashes of colour to our busy Downtown sidewalks. Delivered, watered and fertilized throughout the season, these flowers are virtually maintenance free — an easy, no-fuss way to beautify Downtown and show your civic pride.

Downtown Dollars

Looking for a way to thank your customers? Why not cover their parking costs with our Downtown Dollars. Each coin as a $1 value, and can be used at downtown parking lots and arcades, on-street meters and Edmonton Transit Buses.

8

paint the town red with

the CORE CREW Have a Question?

The Core Crew Can help!

Wondering how to get to the Arts District from 104 Street? Not sure where to catch the LRT? The Core Crew can help. Dressed in their bright red uniforms, this team of energetic students act as Downtown Ambassadors throughout the summer.

They can help with information about special events, how to get around, festivals, and transit.

Tour Downtown Edmonton with the Core Crew Where can you find a spaghetti tree in Downtown Edmonton? What historic hotel is rumoured to be haunted by an equine ghost? You’ll discover these answers and more on the Core Crew’s FREE Guided Walking Tours. This engaging, 75-minute walk highlights historic buildings, landmarks, history and public art. A fun event for both visitors and locals! Large groups and corporate tours are welcome, and encouraged. Remember to wear comfy shoes.

Weekdays June through August

You’ll know when you’ve found it.

You’ve never been one to follow the masses, which is exactly why you choose The Shops at Commerce Place. This gathering of exclusive retailers caters to refined tastes, and those in search of the one perfect thing.

GEMORO GOLDSMITH | OFFSHORES SWIM AND SUNWEAR ICON HAIR | SAM ABOUHASSAN DESIGNER FOR MEN LUX STEAKHOUSE AND BAR | 1ST STREET EYE CENTRE THE BOARDROOM SPA & SALON | WINSTON’S DAVID KEELING FINE JEWELLERY | SUNTERRA WINE CELLAR SWEET LOLLAPALOOZA CONFECTIONS Commerce Place Jasper Avenue & 102 Street

10322 JASPER AV 10 AVE VE EDMONTON

14

wonderful 104 4th Street Promenade

This beautiful tree-lined street extending from 97 to 104 Avenues is the showcase of this sophisticated neighbourhood in the heart of Downtown. Once known as Edmonton’s Warehouse District, 104 Street is now home to unique gift, clothing and specialty shops, restaurants and cafes, a major grocery chain, and new high-rise condos. The Promenade is a must-see destination for tourists and locals alike. With its welcoming atmosphere, once you arrive, you’ll want to stay and enjoy quality time in this urban oasis.

City Market Downtown

104 Street comes alive Saturdays at Edmonton’s favourite open-air market. City Market Downtown is E-town’s original farmers’ market and has been a part of the core for more than 100 years.

Running along 104th Street between Jasper and 103rd Avenue, you’ll find a vast selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, meats, gourmet foods, bedding plants, cut flowers, baking, arts and crafts, and lots more.

Visit city-market.ca for more information.

Open Saturdays (rain or shine) • 9 am – 3 pm • May 18, 2013 - October 12, 2014 * During the winter, the City Market Downtown moves indoors to Edmonton City Hall from October to May.

RETAIL therapy

With nearly 500 shops and department stores spanning the heart of the city, Downtown offers retail therapy that will satisfy the most discerning shopaholic!

Stroll down historic Jasper Avenue and the adjoining streets to discover unique items in one-of-a-kind shops.

Explore the selection of stores in the malls, which are linked by 13 kilometres of climate-controlled indoor pedways.

Edmonton City Centre

Edmonton City Centre transforms three Downtown blocks into an exciting retail experience that energizes the

101 Street & 102 Avenue district. The mall offers something for everyone including

The Bay, national chains and unique one-offs and kiosks.

This variety of shops and services gives visitors a rich and rewarding shopping experience.

Commerce Place

Commerce Place is an Edmonton original and is home to some of the city’s finest designer shops and eateries, including GemOro Goldsmith, Sweet Lollapalooza Confections, Sunterra Market and Lux Steakhouse and Bar.

Manulife Place 101 Street & 102 Avenue

Manulife Place is a must-shop designer destination for locals and visitors alike, offering a unique selection of specialty stores and services including Holt Renfrew, Swish Vintage, Escada and Birks.

104th Street

The 104th Street Promenade is home to some of Downtown’s most charming shopping and dining

101 & 102 Streets at Jasper Avenue

97 Avenue to 104 Avenue establishments. It boasts an exciting selection of specialty stores and boutiques, ranging from fine wine and original clothing to unique home decor. Drop by a quaint café or one of the many restaurants in this bustling district.

Check out the outdoor City Market Downtown, Saturdays from May to October.

Telus Plaza

A hidden gem beneath the Telus Towers, the lower level plaza offers great coffee, fast food, retail services and

Canterra Centre

Offering a multitude of restaurants and specialty shops, and anchored by Save-on-Foods, Canterra Centre is a

Chinatown

Experience the diversity and culture of Edmonton’s Chinatown, which runs north on 97 Street. Discover finds from the other side of the world in the specialty and gift stores. Shop for the freshest ingredients at the food and produce markets, and treat yourself to a tasty meal at a dim sum restaurant or noodle house.

100 Street & Jasper Avenue green space at Telus Plaza Park.

109 Street & Jasper Avenue great destination for one-stop shopping.

97 Street & 102 Avenue

16

creative license Let your imagination soar at the unique galleries and arts spaces specializing in work by independent artists from Edmonton and around the globe.

Alberta Craft Council

Alberta Craft Council (ACC) recognizes that contemporary and heritage craft arts provide a true reflection of Alberta’s culture. The

The Artery

The ARTery is a multi-disciplinary venue which programs entertainment and visual art exhibitions. With live music and

10186 - 106 Street ACC is Edmonton’s second largest public gallery, and also runs a albertacraft.ab.ca Gallery Shop that markets work from over 150 member artists.

9535 Jasper Avenue. showcases, theatrical and dance performances, art openings, theartery.ca lectures, meetings and conferences, the ARTery offers a unique experience in a renovated heritage space.

Latitude 53

Latitude 53 is a contemporary art space dedicated to the development and exhibition of experimental art forms. By hosting 10242 – 106 Street numerous events, exhibits, performances, workshops and festivals latitude53.org throughout the year, Latitude 53 showcases Edmonton’s visual arts culture in an engaging and exciting forum.

Extension Centre Gallery

The University of Alberta’s Extension Centre Gallery features a free gallery in the atrium level open to the public. The Gallery’s fre-

Enterprise Square, 10230 Jasper Avenue quently changing exhibits range from oil paintings to drawings to extension.ualberta.ca photography submitted by University of Alberta students, alumni, staff, faculty, and affiliates.

NIGHTLIFE

When the sun goes down, come and Play Downtown!

There’s so much to choose from for an unforgettable night on the town. Take in a concert, play or art exhibit in one of the Arts District venues. Catch the latest Hollywood flick. Or treat your taste buds to a gourmet dinner at one of Downtown’s many outstanding restaurants. If you like nightlife, the core buzzes with bars, dance clubs, live music venues, galas, and festivals.

Getting Downtown is easy and convenient.

Parking is plentiful on the street and in the many underground parking garages. City of Edmonton parking meters are just one dollar on Saturday, and free on weekdays after.

6 pm and all day Sundays.

Don’t feel like driving? Hop on the LRT (Light Rail Transit) and arrive Downtown from either side of the city in 20 minutes or less.

18

Downtown Dining Week

Indulge your taste buds at Downtown Dining Week.

Ten days. Three prices. Dozens of delectable meals.

For ten days every March Downtown’s finest restaurants and chefs put their best food forward, creating mouth-watering, multi-course meals at special fixed prices – two-course lunches for $15, and three-course dinners for $25 or $50.

These chefs take great pride in their creations made with the freshest ingredients sourced locally, and from around the world. With dozens of participating restaurants there’s

something to please the most discerning palate, and satisfy every budget.

Join us in “The Dining District” as we celebrate Culinary Creativity at Downtown Dining Week. Your taste buds will thank you!

Visit edmontondowntown.com for 2014 dates.

the DINING DISTRICT

Downtown is home to Edmonton’s finest restaurants and award-winning chefs.

Downtown boasts more than 200 eateries with menus to tempt the most discerning taste buds, and satisfy every budget. From casual cafes to formal dining rooms, ethnic eateries to family restaurants, cozy bistros to chic, modern hotspots – there’s something for everyone including French, Italian, Continental, Asian, and New Canadian cuisines. In addition to delicious meals, many establishments offer live entertainment, picturesque patios, and beautiful views.

In March, Edmonton’s finest restaurants and most inspired chefs come together for Downtown Dining Week. Produced by the Downtown Business Association, Downtown Dining Week gives diners the opportunity to enjoy unique, multi-course meals at reduced prices. Fantastic food and great value!

While you’re here in the heart of the city, add another course to your experience with art and entertainment for dessert! There’s an array of theatre, visual art, music and culture to be had around Sir Winston Churchill Square, the Arts District, and throughout core.

20

GET A ROOM

Downtown hotels give travellers the convenience of staying in the centre of the business and arts districts, while being close to the breathtaking river valley, parks and green spaces.

Downtown visitors have access to shopping, gourmet dining, entertainment, lively festivals and arts and culture. Light Rail Transit (LRT) is nearby, which means you are just minutes away from Rexall Place, Commonwealth Stadium and the University of Alberta.

Alberta Place Suite Hotel

10049 — 103 Street | 780.423.1565 | albertaplace.com

Coast Edmonton House

10205 — 100 Avenue | 780.420.4000 | coasthotels.com

Coast Edmonton Plaza HoteL 10155 — 105 Street | 780.423.4811 | coasthotels.com

Comfort Inn And Suites

10425 — 100 Avenue | 780.423.5611 | comfortinnedmonton.com

Courtyard By Marriott

99 Street & Jasper Avenue | 780.423.9999 | marriott.com

Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe 10111 Bellamy Hill | 780.428.6611 | chateaulacombe.com

Days Inn Downtown

10041 — 106 Street | 780.423.1925 | daysinn-downtownedmonton.com

Delta Edmonton Centre Suite 10222 — 102 Street | 780.429.3900 | deltahotels.com

Grand Hotel

10266 — 103 Street | 780.422.6365 | edmontongrandhotel.com

Holiday Inn Express

10010 — 104 Street | 780.423.2450 | hiexpress.com

Matrix Hotel

10640 — 100 Avenue | 780.429.2861 | matrixedmonton.com

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald 10065 — 100 Street | 780.424.5181 | fairmont.com

The Sutton Place Hotel

10235 — 101 Street | 780.428.7111 | edmonton.suttonplace.com

The Westin Edmonton

10135 — 100 Street | 780.426.3636 | thewestinedmonton.com

Union Bank Inn

10053 Jasper Avenue | 780.423.3600 | unionbankinn.com

Hostels And Residences

Grant Macewan Residence

11050 — 104 Avenue | 780.633.3623 | macewan.ca/conference

local landmarks This beautiful Beaux Arts building is the seat of 108 Street & 99 Avenue | 780.427.7362 the provincial government, and Alberta’s foremost historical building. The vibrant, landscaped grounds assembly.ab.ca boast fountains and public wading pools in the summer and a skating rink in the winter. Free tours are available most days of the year.

Alberta Legislature

This stunning building is a work of art in its own right.

Architect Randall Stout designed the structure to reflect Edmonton’s northern environment and urban 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square grid. The angular pattern on the windows is similar youraga.ca to the grid patterns found in Edmonton streets and avenues, and in farmer’s fields. While the curved, 190-metre steel ribbon references the forms of the North Saskatchewan River and The Aurora Borealis

The Art Gallery of Alberta

This magnificent cultural landmark welcomes 102 Avenue & 97 Street visitors to the hub of the Chinese community. The gate was built in the late 1980’s as a symbol of friendship between Harbin and Edmonton. Visitors are encouraged to roll the ball in the lion’s mouth for good luck!

Harbin Gate

With its visually stunning eight-storey glass pyramid, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square City Hall may be Edmonton’s most iconic building.

Overlooking Churchill Square and the Arts District, City Hall is more than home to City Council. It’s a people place – where thousands of visitors flock to on warm sunny days, to people watch on the public plaza, and cool off in wading pool and fountain.

City Hall

Located in historic McKay Avenue School, this landmark building once hosted the first two sessions of the Alberta Legislature. In the grounds you’ll find Edmonton’s oldest school house. Visitors are welcome 10425 – 99 Avenue | 780.422.1970 to take a tour, stroll in the park or relax in the Victorian-era gazebo. Contact or visit for more details.

Edmonton Public Schools Archives and Museum archives.epsb.net

Want to learn more about local landmarks and history? Join us weekdays throughout the summer for free guided walking tours, led by the .

DBA’s Core Crew.

Visit edmontondowntown.com or call 780.424.4085

Alberta’s BEST selection of Nikon cameras, lenses & binoculars at guaranteed lowest prices!

Only minutes away!

Edmonton City Centre Mall

Ph. 780-423-2336

5 MINUTE PASSPORT PHOTOS! 10805-107ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420-0404 WEST EDM MALL (Phase 1) . .454-2929

75st. & 82ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469-4812 ST. ALBERT CENTRE MALL . .458-6160

SOUTHGATE MALL. . . . . . . . . 434-0873 SHERWOOD PARK MALL . . . .467-4156

LRT to Stadium, Colliseum, Belvedere & Clareview Stations

104 Avenue

10 0 Str ee t

t Jas CKUA Radio

TELUS Plaza

nue

ise

inn McK

ey P

ad Ro ill

South

Gr

ier

so

nH

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

Alberta College Campus

ald Dr ive

Mc

Do

ug

all

Hil

l

Lo

wL

eve

lB

rid

ge 98 A

North Saskatchewan River

EPSB Archives & Museum

RB “Dick” Mather Park

98 Avenue

es Jam

Mac

Don

a ld

B r id

ge

nor

97 Avenue

Ave

nue Sc on a Ro ad

97

ad

Alberta Legislature High Level Bridge

s Ro

LRT to Century Park station

ark

Courtyard

by Marriott

TELUS Plaza

za ne Pla be Crowau Lacom Chate

Av e

Lo u

MacDonald Place

North

per

Shaw Conference Centre

ATB

103 Street 105 Street

ee 9 7 S tr

Sun Life Place

Jas per Ave nue

l Hil my

100 Avenue

9 9 S t r eet

t 10 0A Str ee Union Bank Inn

e

Con

edmontondowntown.com

Edmonton Journal

First & Jasper

Canada Place

r Alley

Coast Edmonton House

107 Street Interpretive Centre

DBA

Shocte

World Trade Centre

Ce nt ral LR T Royal Bank Building

Ma cD on

99 Avenue

106 Street

Tourist Information

102 Street

Promenade Holiday Inn Express

The Westin

Empire Bldg

lla

108 Street

Baker Centre

y

Scotia Place

Commerce Place

Enbridge Tower

Canadian Western Bank Building

Comfort Inn & Suites

Capital Boulevard

109 Street

99 Avenue

Ric e How ard Wa

Alberta Place Suite Hotel

Ribbon of Steel Park

One Way

University of Alberta

Citytv

100 Street Place

Phipps MacKinnon

ve n u 101A A

Chinatown Gate

Citadel Theatre

Stanley A. Milner Library

104 Street

111 Street

100 Avenue

Grandin LRT

LRT Route

High Level Street Car Entrance

Matrix Hotel

106 Street

Entrance to Above Ground Parking

Wheelchair Access

ATCO Centre

Days Inn

Stairs — River Valley Access

Enterprise Square

Melton Building

Standard Life Place

First Edmonton Place

100 Avenue

Sobeys Urban Fresh

102 Street Center

Bay/Entertpise Square LRT

Associated Engineering Plaza

Entrance to Ground Level Parking

LRT Station LRT Entrance LRT Entrance

104 Street

Corona LRT

Jasper Avenue

Ask the stores and services you support Downtown for a Downtown Dollar.

Each Downtown Dollar has a $1 value and can be used at most Downtown parking lots and parkades, on-street meters, and Edmonton Transit.

Enbridge Place

Winspear Centre

CBC

Bank of Montreal

e

Chancery Hall

102 Ave nue

Manulife Place Manulife Place

Don Wheaton Family YMCA

TIX on the Square

TD Tower

ve n u 102A A

Be

Entrance to Underground Parking

Energy Square

Intact

Edmonton City Centre West

102 Avenue

Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel

Milner

Canterra Suites

Alberta Craft Council

Edmonton City Centre East

Red Arrow Bus

Canterra Mall

PARKING

102 Avenue

Promenade

NorQuest College

Revillon/Boardwalk

Sir Winston Churchill Square

City Centre Place

Delta Centre Suite Hotel

Centre High Campus

105 Street

Third level pedway

Fire Hall #2

Capital Boulevard

Save On Foods

NorQuest College

106 Street

108 Street

Above ground pedway

NorQuest College

Yellowhead Brewing Company

Beaver Hills House Park

109 Street

Railtown Park

Ground level pedway

105 Street Building

NorQuest College

e

Art Gallery of Alberta

no thru traffic 102 A Ave nue

HSBC Place

103 Street

111 Street

legend

NorQuest College

Tower

venu 103 A

Edmonton Law Courts

Churchill LRT

Underground pedway

Latitude 53

101 Street Sutton Place Hotel

103 Avenue Grand Hotel

Follow this sign to find the pedway

101 Street

102 Street

Bell Tower

City Hall

103 Ave nue

101 Street

103 Avenue

City Square Tower

103 Street

Greyhound Bus Station

107 Street

110 Street

Dorchester

Mercer Building

10 3A

eet 9 7 S tr

104 Avenue

9 9 S t r eet

104 Avenue

CN Tower

Baccarat Casino

Police Headquarters

A ve n u e

9 5 S t r eet

Brownlee Bldg

105 Street

Christenson Center for Sport & Wellness

Fire Hall #1

eet 9 6 S tr

Grant MacEwan University City Centre Campus Robbins Health Learning Centre

Station Lands

EPCOR Tower

9 6 S t r eet

MacEwan Residence

venu

e

getting around

Cars and Vehicles With major gateways from all corners of the city, getting Downtown by car is easy.

Jasper Avenue runs east and west; Gateway Boulevard brings you Downtown through the River Valley from the south; and the 109 Street and 97 Street corridors are accessible from the north. Taxis, car rentals and limousine services are readily available. Check with your hotel or the yellow pages for details.

Walking Most of our city is laid out on a grid pattern. And most streets and avenues are numbered making it easy to figure out where you are and how to get around. Check out the Downtown Map in this guide, or download at edmontondowntown.com.

Pedways Public Transit Edmonton Transit System (ETS)

Edmonton Transit provides bus services, light rail transit (LRT) and Disabled Adult Transit Services (DATS) across Edmonton 365 days a year.

The indoor pedway system consists of underground and over ground walkways connecting various Downtown buildings. The pedways provide shoppers, visitors and workers with year-round comfort and convenience, and has indoor access to 3 LRT stations.

Bicycles

Superb recreational cycling is offered throughout Downtown and along scenic River Valley trails. Visit edmonton.ca for cycling maps, trail guides, bikes on public transit, and more!

ETS Super Express Service (Route 100: Downtown – West Edmonton Mall)

Route 100 Bus Service provides express service between several large Downtown hotels, West Edmonton Mall and back downtown

Light Rail Transit (LRT) Information

The LRT provides fast and convenient service to Downtown patrons traveling to or from the Alberta Legislature, Commonwealth Stadium, University of Alberta, Century Park, Southgate and other major points of interest.

For routes and schedules, maps, fares, trip planning and more, call 311. For DATS information call 780.496.4567

To the International Airport and Beyond Edmonton Sky Shuttle

Sky Shuttle provides affordable transportation to the airport in luxury vans, between designated hotels and pick-up points within the City. Reservations are required. Book online at edmontonskyshuttle.com or call 780.465.8515.

Edmonton Transit

747 service to International Airport from Century Park LRT. Call 311 for info.

Out of Town Bus Service

Red Arrow Motorcoach redarrow.ca | 1.800.232.1958

Greyhound Canada greyhound.ca | 1.800.661.TRIP

mobile

online

print

tablet

FREE Downtown Walking Tours!

Core

Crew do

wn

on

The Downtown Business Association presents

tow

n edm

on

t

DiscovER

downtown with the core crew Weekdays June thru August Downtown Business Association 10121 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton

edmontondowntown.com Corporate & Group Tours are Welcome

Your Art Gallery of Alberta An original destination in the heart of Edmonton Visit | Join | Shop | Dine Located on Sir Winston Churchill Square

youraga.ca

a place for all Seasons Throughout the year our Downtown has a full calendar of events and activities that appeal to every age, interest and lifestyle.

Spring & Summer

Warm weather draws enthusiastic locals and visitors into the bright, sunlit streets where the warmth is welcomed with unmitigated joy. There’s so much to experience! Revel at the many world-class festivals and events in Sir Winston Churchill Square. Run or walk the trails in the stunning River Valley. Find the perfect spot for a picnic in a Downtown park. Grab a coffee at an outdoor café. Cool off with the kids at the wading pools at City Hall and the Legislature Grounds.

Savour Edmonton’s warm, long summer days!

Fall & Winter Edmonton embraces its status as a Winter City. We welcome winter with its icy beauty and opportunity for fun in the snow.

As the autumn leaves fall, our River Valley and parks take on a multitude of new colours and hues. A brisk walk along the river in the fall will give you a whole new perspective on the offerings of Mother Nature. Bring your camera or your canvas, or just sit and absorb the area’s natural beauty.

In winter, gather friends for a day of cross-country skiing through the River Valley. Treat the kids to a skating party at City Hall. Take a stroll through the winter wonderland of the Alberta Legislature Grounds.

If you prefer the indoors, explore Edmonton’s climate-controlled indoor pedway system. The pedways can get you to most parts of downtown, including shopping malls, The Art Gallery of Alberta, and Edmonton Public Library, just to name of few!

As the seasons change, new opportunities arise. There’s always something to do in Downtown Edmonton!

34

take a STROLL The River Valley

Edmonton’s River Valley boasts the longest stretch of urban parkland in Canada.

With 30 km of trails, it’s perfect for joggers, cyclists, cross country skiers, or those who like to take a walk through nature’s wild beauty. Access the River Valley using the stairways next to The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, The Shaw Conference Centre, Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, or The Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe.

The Legislature grounds offer 23 hectares of paths and walkways that include wading pools, a skating rink, picturesque gardens, and refreshing fountains. Families and children gather at the wading pools on warm summer days, while newlyweds 108 St & 99 Avenue and graduates pose for photos on the steps of the Legislature. One of the best places for people watching in the summer!

The Alberta Legislature Grounds

Heritage Trail

Walk in the footsteps of the pioneers beginning at the Alberta Legislature, the original site of Fort Edmonton. Then follow Heritage Trail — identified by its red brick pavers — 109 Street and 99 Avenue and go east for a journey through the past.

Along the trail you’ll see Edmonton’s first schoolhouse, grand public buildings, and the historic Freemasons’ Hall. Stop along MacDonald Drive at the outdoor “Interpretive Gallery” for picturesque views and a self-guided tour through more of Edmonton’s rich history.

Louise McKinney Riverfront Park

Louise McKinney was the first woman elected to a Canadian Legislature, and a member of the “Famous Five” who in 1927 asked the Supreme Court whether women were “persons” under the law. This 15-hectare park named in her honour is built into the north shore of the North Saskatchewan River. Walkways connect the Shaw Conference Centre and the Cloverdale Footbridge, and a five-metre promenade parallel to the North Saskatchewan River, connects the River Valley trail system.

The Chinese Garden in the north-east corner of the park is a colourful celebration of the Chinese Community’s heritage in Edmonton. The Shumka Stage hosts dance and music performances during the warm months

Ribbon of Steel

This multi-use trail for pedestrians, cyclists and joggers was the former CP Rail Lands north of the High Level Bridge. The Ribbon of Steel corridor extends from 97 Avenue to Jasper Avenue (between 109 and 110 Streets), connecting with existing trails on the High Level Bridge and through the Railtown community. It includes landscaping, lighting, rest areas, and interpretative features. On the weekends, take a ride in the historical streetcar which runs from Downtown to Old Strathcona over the High Level Bridge.

PARKS Beatrice Carmichael Park McDougall Park 10024 – 104 Street

10031 – MacDonald Drive

Beaver Hills House Park

Railtown Park

Dick Mather ParK

Sir Winston Churchill Square

10404 Jasper Avenue

(Part of McKay Avenue School)

104 Street and 99 Avenue

10945 - 103 Avenue

10216 - 99 Street

Fitness & Recreation Don Wheaton Family YMCA

10211 – 102 Avenue | 780.452.9622 | edmonton.ymca.ca

The MacDonald Health Club

Lower Level, The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald 10065 – 100 Street | 780.429.6423 | fairmont.com/macdonald

christenson family centre for sport and Wellness 10700 – 104 Avenue | 780.497.5300 | macewancentre.ca

Shanti Yoga Studio

#2, 10026 – 102 Street | 780.421.9444 | shantiyogastudio.ca

World Health (2 locations)

10303 Jasper Avenue, Canadian Western Bank Building #220, 10205 101 Street, City Centre Mall | worldhealth.ca Beaver Hills House Park

36

the ARTS DISTRICT Sir Winston Churchill Square If Downtown is the heart of the city, Sir Winston Churchill Square is the heart of Downtown. The Square, along with the arts facilities that surround it forms Edmonton’s Arts District.

Sir Winston Churchill Square is Edmonton’s year round gathering place – hosting numerous festivals like.

A Taste of Edmonton, The Works Art & Design Festival, and The International Street Performers Festival in the summer, and River City Round Up and The Downtown Business Association’s Christmas on the Square Holiday Light Up in the winter. This cultural centrepiece boasts formal gardens, an outdoor patio, The Centennial Pavilion, and sculptural works of art, including one of Sir Winston himself.

City Hall

1 Sir Winston Churchill Square

With its commanding eight-storey glass pyramid, Edmonton City Hall is the jewel in the Arts District’s crown. This award-winning Edmonton landmark is more than the seat of local government: With its 200 ft. clock tower, public plaza, and a large outdoor reflecting pool, City Hall is a gathering place for the community.

Visit edmonton.ca or call 311.

Art Gallery of Alberta 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square

This breathtaking building designed by Randall Stout is a work of art in its own right. The 85,000 square-foot facility maintains a collection of more than 6,000 and has presented exhibitions by renowned artists including Edgar Degas, Yousuf Karsh and Emily Carr. Visit youraga.ca or call 780.422.6223 for more information.

Francis Winspear Centre for Music 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square

As one of North America’s best performance venues, The Winspear Centre is home to the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and hosts. some of the world’s finest artists from across the musical spectrum. Visit winspearcentre.com or call 780.429.1992 for more information.

The Citadel Theatre 9828 – 101A Avenue

The Citadel offers an exciting range of theatrical productions including dramas, comedies, musicals, classics and contemporary works. Inside the complex you’ll find the Lee Pavilion, a beautiful atrium filled with art, exotic plants, and towering waterfall. Visit citadeltheatre.com or call 780.425.1820 for more information.

Stanley A. Milner Library 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square

The Edmonton Public Library celebrates its centennial in 2013. The Stanley A. Milner Library ­— the largest in the EPL organization — houses a diverse collection of hardcover books, paperbacks, magazines, CDs, videos for all ages. Visit epl.ca or call 780.496.7000 for more information.

38

ARTS & Design in public places

Neon Sign Museum 2013

Downtown Banner Project

Watch for the Edmonton Neon Sign Museum this summer — 104th Street and 104th Avenue.

2010-11 Local Artists + Poet

7 Northern Beavers 2012, Jason Carter Beaver Hills House Park, Jasper Avenue and 105 Street

Valley Wall 2009, Will Truchon Icon Tower, 104th Street, north of Jasper Avenue

The Places Founding & Ongoing Partners:

The Places Education Partner:

Experience this featured selection of the many publicly and privately funded projects produced by The Places, a community based, multi-partner initiative designed to help revitalize Edmonton neighbourhoods.

Return 2001, Catherine Burgess Rice Howard Way, .

100A Street & Jasper Avenue

Clouds 2003, Gordon Ferguson 102 Street Parkade facing Jasper Avenue

London Underground Sculpture by Invitation 2013, Sandra Bromley Rotating Exhibits - Shaw Conference Centre on Jasper Avenue ,Pedway Level

Light Venturi 2004, Terry Frost Sir Winston Churchill Square

Visit The Places Walking Tour @ theworks.ab.ca Guided tours are available for groups of six or more – Call 780.426.2122 (ext. 227) The Downtown Business Association is the Host Organization for The Places, which has produced over 55 works of public art & design in Edmonton..

The Places is produced by The Works International Visual Arts Society.

40

A Place to Call Home Downtown is a great place to put down roots and make yourself at home. Living in the centre of the city comes with easy access to the business district, shopping, restaurants, arts, entertainment, and schools.

Downtown housing is as eclectic as its people: Choose from new, luxury penthouse suites with sweeping River Valley views, family friendly walk-ups and condos, or modern lofts in refurbished warehouses. Students can find affordable accommodation at the residences at Grant MacEwan University.

Dining and shopping areas are just steps away from home, as are scenic walking paths in Edmonton’s beautiful River Valley and other green spaces. Living here lets you enjoy a fast-paced lifestyle while allowing you to relax and kickback when you need to.

Travel is easy and convenient. Walk to work or school. Or hop on the public buses or Light Rail Transit (LRT) which are both efficient and environmentally friendly.

Downtown has much to offer the distinguished buyer or renter. It’s the ultimate lifestyle for any urban sophisticate.

GET AN education Whatever your interests — business, aesthetics, computers, graphics, healthcare, or the arts; whatever your career goals — a university degree, a college diploma or a high-school upgrade, you can get a great education in Downtown Edmonton!

More than 30 quality educational institutions are situated in the Downtown core, including the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Extension, MacEwan University, Center High Campus and NorQuest College. There are also many private vocational schools like Reeves College, Eveline Charles Academy and MC College. Most schools are conveniently located near public transit and a vast assortment of amenities.

These learning institutions bring thousands of students into the centre of the city, giving Downtown a youthful look and a vibrant spirit.

zebracentre.ca

I’m not the only one who listens.

Helping kids find their voice.

Kids can tell

Your Adventure is Here Come Out and Play

• Segway tours • Bike rentals • Riverfront cafe

9735 Grierson Hill 780-995-7347 rivervalleyadventure.com

Ruth’s Chris Sunday Tr adition 5

P. M . T I L L

9:30

P. M .

Make Sunday a tradition.

A three course meal featuring a Harvest Salad, a 6 ounce Beef Tenderloin topped with three Cajun Shrimp, and a Chef’s Dessert Duo.

33

$

9990 JASPER AVENUE • (780) 990-0123 WWW.RUTHSCHRISALBERTA.CA Reservations & Gift Cards

46

DBA SPECIAL eVENTS The Downtown Business Association is proud to produce these popular events that celebrate our community, draw tens of thousands people to the heart of the city, and shine the spotlight on our vibrant Downtown.

Christmas on the Square Holiday Light Up Saturday, November 16, 2013 • Churchill Square Churchill Square comes alive with the sights and sounds of choirs, dancers, singers, stilt-walkers, face-painters, mascots, clowns and balloon artists. These entertainers engage and delight the crowd, leading up to the main event: The arrival of Santa, the official lighting of the giant Christmas tree, and a spectacular fireworks and music display!

Jingle On Indoor Santa Claus Parade Sunday, December 1, 2013 • Downtown Malls & Pedways Every year Santa takes a break from the hustle and bustle at the North Pole, to pay an early visit to all the good boys and girls at the Jingle On Parade. This indoor celebration has become a family tradition for the young and young at heart. Colourful floats, marching bands, dance groups and mascots jingle their way through Commerce Place, Manulife Place, and City Centre Mall. There’s free candy for the kids, and fun times for all. Don’t miss it!

Downtown Dining Week March 2014 • Various Downtown Restaurants Downtown becomes “Foodie Heaven” during Downtown Dining Week, a celebration of food and wine at the outstanding restaurants that thrive in The Dining District in the heart of Downtown. For 10 days Edmonton’s finest and most inspired chefs create scrumptious, multi-course meals to tempt your taste buds and delight your senses – all for fixed prices of $15, $25 or $50. Celebrate Culinary Creativity at Downtown Dining Week!

48

Welcome to Canada’s Festival City!

Downtown Edmonton comes alive with more than 30 annual festivals and special events celebrating cultural diversity, music, dance, international cuisine, sports, film and the performing arts.

The energy, sights and sounds in the heart of the Capital City offer a unique experience you have to feel and see to believe!

Bring the family and have some fun!

Events in RED are hosted by the Downtown Business Association of Edmonton

2013

CALENDAR 2014

Family Day Downtown Dining Week Global Visions Film Festival Edmonton Kiwanis Music Festival Edmonton Poetry Festival Bikeology Festival and Bike Month Dreamspeakers Festival Edmonton Pride Festival Alfresco Block Party Sprouts New Play Festival for Kids The Works Art & Design Festival Edmonton International Jazz Festival feats Festival of Dance Canada Day Celebration Edmonton & Northern Alberta Historic Week and Doors Open Edmonton International Street Performers Festival K-Days Parade A Taste of Edmonton Festival

February 18 March 15 - 24 February 27 - March 3 April 14 - May 4 April 21 - 28 June 1- 30 May 29 - June 1 June 7 - 16 June 8 June 8 - 9 June 20 - July 2 June 21 - 30 July 1 - 14 July 1 July 2- 7 July 5 - 14 July 18 July 18 - 27

February 17 TBA TBA TBA April 20 - 27 June 1 - 30 June 4 - 7 June 6 - 15 June 7 June 7 - 8 June 19 - July 1 June 20 - 29 June 30 - July 13 July 1 TBA July 4 - 13 July 17 July 17 - 26

DBA Core Crew Block Party

TBA

TBA

Cariwest: Edmonton Caribbean Carnival Animethon Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival Latin Festival Canadian Country Music Week® and Awards® Visualeyez: Canada’s Annual Performance Festival Edmonton International Film Festival Alberta Culture Days ATB Edmonton Comedy Festival Litfest – Edmonton International Literary Festival Olde Time Fair on the Square River City Roundup

August 9 - 11 August 9 - 11 August 16 - 18 August 17 - 18 September 5 - 8 September 10 - 16 September 27 - October 5 September 27 - 29 October 16 - 20 October 17 - 27 October 19 November 1 - 10

August 8- 10 TBA August 15 - 17 TBA TBA September 16 - 21 September 26 - October 4 September 26 - 28 TBA TBA TBA October 31 - November 9

Christmas on the Square Holiday Light up

November 16

November 15

Festival of Trees

November 28 - December 1 TBA

Jingle On Indoor Santa Claus Parade

December 1

TBA

New Year’s Eve Downtown

December 31

December 31

Note: This list primarily represents festivals and events occurring in Downtown locations and is not a comprehensive listing of all the events taking place in the Capital Region. Dates subject to change.

50

twenty reasons to 1

downtown

# Vibrant streets full of stylish, friendly people

2

# Fabulous, fun festivals all year round!

3

# Great Nightlife!

4

# Chic, modern, condos in the heart of the city

5

# Shopping til you drop!

6

# Lunch time Zumba classes in Churchill Square

7

# Saturday mornings at the City Market Downtown

8 during Downtown Dining Week

# Unleashing your inner foodie

9

# People watching on an outdoor patio

10 Colourful Ride the Wave flower pots lining the sidewalks

#

11

# Winter Lights illuminating Jasper Avenue that perfect gift at 12 Discovering a one-of-a-kind boutique

#

made fun on the 13 History Core Crew Walking Tours

#

14 Ice skating at the Alberta Legislature # An elegant hotel room with an amazing view 15 # Cooling off in the City Hall pool 16 on a hot summer day # Downtown’s gorgeous skyline 17

#

Winspear, The Art Gallery, The Library 18 The and The Citadel within steps of each other # A walk or run through the breathtaking River Valley 19 # The lighting of the tree and spectacular 20 fireworks at the DBA’s Holiday Light Up

#

I y

egdt

In the Heart of the City Free Parking LRT access

10025- 101 Street & Macdonald Drive

780-428-1818 • www.mcdougallunited.com • info@mcdougallunited.com

YMCA of Northern Alberta

Staying downtown?

Check out our day pass or public swim times and get re-energized!

We offer a range of programs and services for people of all ages and interests. Enjoy an invigorating swim, play sports in our full-size gym, or pamper yourself with a massage.

You can also drop in to one of our many fitness classes. Try out our Zumba®, cyclefit, bootcamp, yoga, active older adult and more!

Find out what the YMCA can do for you: Health, Fitness and Recreation • Education, Training and Employment • Global Initiatives • Child Care • Housing Services • Community Programs.

The YMCA is all-inclusive charity dedicated to the growth of all persons in spirit, mind, and body. Visit edmonton.ymca.ca for more information and a listing of all of our locations.