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Attractions...................................................................................10Cool.Streets................................................................................. 12Retail.Therapy............................................................................14The.Dining.District....................................................................16Nightlife........................................................................................ 18Getting.Around.PULL-OUT MAP........................................20Get.a.Room................................................................................. 25

Art.Galleries:.Feast.Your.Eyes............................................. 26Make.Yourself.at.Home......................................................... 27Take.a.Stroll................................................................................ 28Downtown.Dining.Week......................................................30.Fitness.&.Recreation................................................................ 31The.Arts.District........................................................................ 32Art.&.Design.in.Public.Places............................................. 34

About.Us.........................................................................................2Welcome.from.the.Executive.Director.............................3What.Can.We.Do.for.You?......................................................4DBA.Initiatives..............................................................................5Core.Crew.......................................................................................8

Harvest.Fest............................................................................... 36Winter.Wonderland................................................................37Festival.City................................................................................ 382018.Events.Calendar............................................................. 3920.reasons.to.........Downtown...........................................40Notes..............................................................................................42

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF EDMONTON

TOURIST INFORMATION

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

2018.•.2019.

GUIDE TO DOwNTOwN EDMONTON

Printed.annually.by.the.Edmonton.Journal.10006-.101.Street,.Edmonton,.AB..T5J.0S1

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E D I T O R I A L A S S I S T A N C E Kayla ShapKaterri St. Clairian o’Donnell

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City.of.EdmontonEdmonton.Journal

Edmonton.Arts.CouncilEEDC

Mitch.Miller.(McKay.Avenue.School,.pg..11)Dave.Sutherland.(Dining.District,.pg..16)

Dale.MacMillan.(Alex.Prior,.pg..18)Enbridge.(Pedway,.pg..24)

Mack.Male.(Cariwest,.pg..40)Kurt.Bauschardt

(Downtown.Panorama,.pg..40)

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wHAT DOES THE ASSOCIATION DO?The.DBA.represents.nearly.2000.businesses.in.the.heart.of.our.city,.located.within.our.borders,.from.95.Street.to.111.Street,.and.from.97.Avenue.to.105.Avenue..The.Association.works.closely.with.the.City.of.Edmonton,.the.business.community,.stakeholders,.and.members.of.the.public.on.major.initiatives.that.affect.the.Downtown.

The.DBA.promotes.Downtown.through.various.advertising.campaigns.using.traditional.media.such.as.television,.radio.and.print;.various.social.media.initiatives;.and.a.website.

The.DBA.produces.large.public.events.that.enrich.the.life.of.the.community.such.as.Downtown.Dining.Week..In.addition,.the.DBA.sponsors.dozens.of.festivals.and.special.events.that.add.excitement.and.vibrancy.to.the.Downtown.Core.

The.DBA.is.one.of.Edmonton’s.13.Business.Improvement.Areas.(BIA),.and.was.created.in.1985.under.the.Municipal.Government.Act.

•.Provide.strong.support.for.economic.development.through.the.Business.Recruitment.Committee.

•.Assist.in.the.implementation.of.arts.and.cultural.programming,.including.the.Art.&.Design.in.Public.Places.Program.-.a.community.based.initiative.designed.through.placement.of.publicly.funded.works.of.art.

wORKING wITHIN OUR MANDATE THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION CONTINUES TO:

ABOUT USMISSION STATEMENTThrough.its.leadership.in.advocacy.and.promotion,.the.Downtown.Business.Association.works.to.Support,.Connect,.and.Enrich.Edmonton's.Downtown.Community.

•.Encourage.City.Council.to.adopt.initiatives.like.the.Façade.&.Street.Front.Improvement.program.and.the.Capital.City.Cleanup.program.

•.Be.heavily.involved.in.major.council.initiatives.like.Catalyst.projects,.Bike.Lanes,.Louise.McKinney.Riverfront.Park.and.Sir.Winston.Churchill.Square.redevelopment.projects.

•.Encourage.an.effective.transportation.network.both.into.and.within.the.Downtown,.with.special.emphasis.on.the.integration.of.public.transit.initiatives.such.as.LRT.expansion.

•.Work.with.the.City.of.Edmonton’s.Planning.Department.on.streetscape.beautification.projects.like.104th.Street.Promenade,.the.Capital.Boulevard.Project.and.the.reclaiming.of.Jasper.Avenue.as.Edmonton’s.main.street.

•.Address.parking.issues.by.working.with.the.City.and.parking.providers.to.incorporate.a.wide.range.of.options.to.mitigate.the.naturally.increasing.parking.pressures.associated.with.a.vibrant.Downtown.

There.are.so.many.things.to.do.and.enjoy.in.the.heart.of.our.city!

Downtown.continues.to.transform.with.many.new.restaurants,.places.to.socialize,.and.reasons.to.make.Downtown.a.great.place.to.live,.work,.and.explore..It.is.quite.incredible.to.see.just.how.many.new.and.diverse.food.offerings.there.are.in.our.Downtown.these.days..Whether.you.want.fine.dining,.something.quick.to.takeaway,.or.anything.in.between,.Downtown.is.the.premier.culinary.destination.of.our.City..

one.of.the.newest.and.most.exciting.attractions.is.the.funicular.located.next.to.the.storied.Hotel.Fairmont.Macdonald..Take.a.ride.down.to.the.plateau.and.head.to.the.Frederick.G..Todd.lookout.over.the.North.Saskatchewan.River..We.also.opened.Downtown’s.first.off-leash.dog.area.in.the.new.Alex.Decoteau.Park..Go.and.let.your.four-legged.friend.meet.some.of.our.city’s.friendliest.furry.residents.while.enjoying.the.green.space.and.central.fountain....

We.look.forward.to.the.opening.of.the.Royal.Alberta.Museum.later.in.2018..With.more.than.double.the.exhibition.space.of.the.old.museum,.the.RAM.will.be.the.cap.of.our.cultural.heart,.along.with.the.Art.Gallery.of.Alberta,.Winspear.Centre.and.Citadel.Theatre..Add.in.the.Edmonton.Public.Library’s.main.branch,.the.Milner,.scheduled.to.re-open.on.Churchill.Square.in.2019,.the.Downtown.core.is.set.to.be.a.cultural.destination.like.no.other.in.the.province..

The.excitement.continues.to.build.in.Downtown.Edmonton..We.look.forward.to.seeing.you.soon..

wELCOME TO DOWNTOWN!

Ian O’Donnell, Executive.DirectorDowntown.Business.Association

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ARE YOU INTRIGUED BY INTERESTING DOWNTOWN PEOPLE DOING

EXTRAORDINARY THINGS?

The.DBA.provides.maps,.pamphlets,.and.parking.information.

Take.an.historical.walking.tour.with.our.Core.Crew.ambassadors.weekdays,.June.through.August..The.tours.are.fun,.and.they’re.FREE!

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

Check.out.our.Downtown.Advantage.magazine.published.quarterly.

wHAT CAN wE DO

For.more.details.visit.edmontondowntown.com..Phone.780.424.4085...or.visit.us.at.10121.Jasper.Avenue..We’re.open.weekdays.from.8:30.a.m..to.5.p.m.

FOR YOU? THE DOwNTOwN ADVANTAGEThe.Downtown.Advantage.profiles.the.interesting.people.doing.extraordinary.things.in.the.heart.of.Downtown..It’s.a.great.way.to.stay.connected.with.new.businesses,.unique.projects,.special.events.and.the.inspiring.people.in.the.core.

SEMINARSThe.DBA.presents.seminars.of.special.interest..to.the.business.community.throughout.the.year..Previous.topics.have.included.Small Business 101.and.Downtown Security..Check.our.website.and.Twitter.feed.for.upcoming.events..

DBAINITIATIVES

BLOOMIN’ BOULEVARDSBrighten.up.Downtown.sidewalks.with.our.Bloomin’.Boulevards.program!.The.DBA.invites.businesses.to.purchase.these.large,.colourful.pots.overflowing.with.vivid.annuals..Delivered,.watered.and.fertilized.throughout.the.season,.these.flowers.are.an.easy,.no.fuss.way.to.beautify.Downtown.and.show.your.civic.pride.

FOUR SEASONS CLEANWorking.in.partnership.with.Capital.City.Cleanup.and.our.member.businesses,.the.DBA.works.to.ensure.a.clean.and.inviting.Downtown,.year-round.

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ATTRACTIONS THE NEON SIGN MUSEUM104.Street.and.104.Avenue.|.edmonton.ca

This.outdoor.museum.located.on.the.Telus.and.Mercer.Warehouse.buildings.harkens.back.to.the.'40s,.'50s,.and.'60s.when.colourful.neon.lit.up.city.streets..The.display.showcases.some.of.the.iconic.commercial.signs.that.are.so.much.a.part.of.Edmonton.history,.including.Mike’s.News.Stand,.Canadian.National.Railway,.XL.Furniture.and.WW.Arcade..Currently.22.signs.are.on.display,.with.more.planned.for.the.future.

THE 100 STREET FUNICULAR100.Street.and.100.Avenue.|.edmonton.ca

The.wheelchair.accessible.funicular.offers.a.picturesque.ride.down.to.the.Frederick.G..Todd.Lookout.for.an.unobstructed.view.of.the.North.Saskatchewan..Stairs.or.an.elevator.will.take.you.down.to.ground.level,.where.you.can.walk.the.promenade.or.explore.our.beautiful.river.valley.

• want to learn more about local history? . Join.us.weekdays.throughout.the.summer.for.free.historical.walking.

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ALBERTA LEGISLATURE 108.Street.and.99.Avenue.|.assembly.ab.ca

This.beautiful.Beaux.Arts.building.is.the.seat.of.the.provincial.government,.and.Alberta’s.foremost.historical.building..The.beautifully.landscaped.grounds.boast.fountains.and.public.wading.pools.in.the.summer.and.a.skating.rink.in.the.winter..Free.tours.are.available.on.the.hour,.most.days.of.the.year.

Just.north.of.the.legislature.building.is.another.historic.landmark,.the.Edmonton.Federal.Building..There.you’ll.find.the.Borealis.Gallery,.the.Agora.Interpretive.Centre.and.the.Pehonan.Theatre..While.you’re.there,.drop.by.the.Alberta.Branded.gift.shop.for.a.variety.of.arts.and.crafts.created.by.Alberta.artisans.

THE HIGH LEvEL STREETCARJasper.Avenue.Terminus.between.109.Street.and.110.Street.|.edmonton-radial-railway.ab.ca

From.1913.to.1951.streetcars.ran.over.Edmonton's.High.Level.Bridge.connecting.Downtown.with.the.historic.old.Strathcona.community..Travel.back.in.time.and.experience.the.ride.featuring.a.spectacular.view.of.the.river.valley.and.the.North.Saskatchewan.River..This.seasonal.service.begins.on.the.May.long.weekend.and.continues.to.Thanksgiving.weekend.in.october..

EDMONTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARCHIvES AND MUSEUM 10425.99.Avenue.|.archivesmuseum.epsb.ca

one.of.Edmonton’s.best.kept.secrets!.Located.in.historic.McKay.Avenue.School,.this.building.once.hosted.the.first.sessions.of.the.Alberta.Legislature..Visitors.are.invited.to.take.a.tour.of.Edmonton’s.oldest.schoolhouse.built.in.1881,.stroll.in.the.park.or.relax.in.the.Victorian-era.gazebo...

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COOLSTREETS!

JASPER AvENUE | 95 Street to 111 Street

Edmonton’s.main.street.and.geographical.centre.of.the.city.is.home.to.a.wide.array.of.office.towers,.retail.services,.top.restaurants.and.nightlife.options..our.city’s.LRT.runs.below.with.three.stations.(Central,.Bay.and.Corona).to.conveniently.connect.you.with.other.parts.of.the.city.or.to.our.extensive.bus.network..

104 STREET | 97 Avenue to 104 Avenue

This.beautiful.tree-lined.street.extending.between.97.and.104.Avenues.is.the.centrepiece.of.this.sophisticated.neighbourhood.in.the.heart.of.Downtown..once.known.as.Edmonton’s.Warehouse.District,.104.Street.is.now.home.to.unique.specialty.stores,.some.of.Edmonton’s.finest.restaurants.and.cafés,.outdoor.patios,.stylish.lofts,.and.high-rise.condos..It’s.a.must-see.destination.for.tourists.and.locals.alike...

Saturday.mornings.at.the.City.Market.on.104.Street.are.a.local.tradition..This.is.Edmonton’s.original.farmers’.market.and.has.been.a.part.of.the.core.for.more.than.100.years..From.May.to.october,.the.market.runs.along.104.Street.between.Jasper.Avenue.and.103.Avenue,.where.you’ll.find.a.vast.selection.of.fresh.fruits.and.vegetables,.meats,.gourmet.foods,.plants,.flowers,.baked.goods,.arts.and.crafts,.and.more..During.the.winter.months.the.market.moves.indoors.to.Edmonton.City.Hall....

THE QUARTERS | 95 Street to 97 Street along Jasper Avenue to 104 Avenue

Just.east.of.the.Central.Business.District,.The.Quarters.Downtown.is.a.mature.community.undergoing.a.transformation..one.of.Edmonton’s.oldest.neighbourhoods,.The.Quarters.is.now.home.to.unique.cafés,.restaurants.and.quaint.shops..There.are.new.buildings.planned.for.the.future,.the.first.being.the.recently.opened.Hyatt.Place.Hotel.on.Jasper.Avenue..While.you’re.in.the.Quarters.check.out.the.public.art.on.the.self-guided.walking.tour:.arttouryeg.ca

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With nearly 500 shops and department stores spanning the heart of the city, Downtown offers the ultimate in retail therapy! Stroll down Jasper Avenue and adjoining streets to discover unique items in one-of-a-kind shops. Or explore the wide selection of stores in the malls, which are linked by 13 kilometres of climate-controlled indoor pedways.

RETAILTHERAPY

EDMONTON CITY CENTRE 102.Avenue.between.100.Street.and.103.Street.Edmonton.City.Centre.is.an.exciting.retail.venue.covering.three.Downtown.blocks..The.mall.has.something.for.everyone.including.popular.national.chains.like.The.Bay.and.Winners,.as.well.as.specialty.stores.and.kiosks..While.shopping,.grab.a.snack.in.the.bright.and.airy.Elevate.food.court..or.catch.the.latest.blockbuster.at.Landmark.Cinemas..A.convenient.and.rewarding.shopping.experience,.all.under.one.roof!

COMMERCE PLACE

101.and.102.Streets.on.Jasper.AvenueCommerce.Place.is.home.to.some.of.the.city’s.finest.specialty.shops.and.services.including.Gemoro.Goldsmith,.Sweet.Lollapalooza.Confections.and.Sam.Abouhassan.Custom.Clothier..You’ll.also.find.a.hair.salon,.shoe.repair,.and.a.variety.of.restaurants.

MANULIFE PLACE

101.Street.and.102.AvenueManulife.Place.is.a.must-shop.designer.destination.for.locals.and.visitors.alike..It.offers.a.number.of.specialty.stores.including.Holt.Renfrew,.Blu’s.and.Henry.Singer..While.you’re.there,.take.a.break.at.Zenari’s.Deli.and.Wine.Bar.

104TH STREET 97.Avenue.to.104.Avenue.

The.104th.Street.Promenade.is.home.to.some.of.Downtown’s.most.unique.shops..It.boasts.one-of-a-kind.stores.with.an.array.of.offerings,.including.fine.wine,.olive.oil,.handmade.chocolates.and.bespoke.men’s.clothing..Relax.and.have.a.coffee.at.one.of.the.outdoor.cafés..And.don’t.miss.the.open-air.City.Market.Downtown.running.Saturdays.from.May.to.october..

ATB PLACE

100.Street.and.Jasper.AvenueA.hidden.gem.beneath.ATB.Place,.this.lower.level.plaza.offers.great.coffee,.delicious.fast.food,.and.retail.services..With.an.outdoor.patio,.and.large.floor.to.ceiling.windows,.it’s.a.bright,.comfy.place.to.meet.for.coffee.or.lunch.all.year.round..

CANTERRA CENTRE 109.Street.and.Jasper.Avenueoffering.a.multitude.of.restaurants,.specialty.shops.and.services,.and.anchored.by.Save-on-Foods,.Canterra.Centre.is.a.great.destination.for.one-stop.shopping.

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The.Downtown.Dining.District.is.becoming.one.of.Canada’s.top.dining.destinations..It’s.home.to.more.than.200.eateries.offering.everything.from.a.quick.snack,.a.takeaway.lunch.or.elegant.full-course.meals..

Led.by.award.winning.chefs.from.here.and.abroad,.you.can.dine.on.cuisine.from.countries.around.the.world:.Italy,.France,.Portugal,.Mexico,.Argentina,.Thailand.and.China,.just.to.name.a.few..or.feast.on.New.Canadian.Cuisine..

Downtown is home to Edmonton’s finest restaurants.

THE DINING

From.casual.cafés.to.formal.dining.rooms,.from.cozy.bistros.to.modern.hotspots,.there’s.something.for.everyone.and.every.budget..Many.restaurants.offer.live.entertainment,.picturesque.patios.and.beautiful.views.

While.you’re.here.in.the.heart.of.the.city,.explore.what.Downtown.has.to.offer..Take.a.stroll.through.104.Street.or.the.outdoor.Neon.Museum..Do.some.shopping..Visit.an.art.gallery..or.take.in.a.concert.or.a.show..

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When the sun goes down, come and play Downtown!

Downtown.Edmonton.has.much.to.offer.for.an.unforgettable.night.on.the.town!.

Take.in.live.theatre,.a.concert.or.an.art.exhibit.in.one.of.the.Arts.District.venues.around.Churchill.Square..Treat.yourself.to.a.gourmet.dinner.at.one.of.the.many.outstanding.restaurants..Gather.with.friends.at.a.bar.for.cocktails.or.a.glass.of.wine..Catch.the.latest.Hollywood.flick..Enjoy.live.music..or.dance.till.you.drop.at.a.fabulous.nightclub!

Getting.to.and.around.Downtown.is.easy.and.convenient..Most.city.buses.run.all.day.and.through.the.evening..or.hop.on.the.LRT.(Light.Rail.Transit).and.arrive.Downtown.from.either.side.of.the.city.within.20.minutes.or.less..Taxis.and.other.car-for-hire.services.are.readily.available.

Driving.Downtown?.There’s.plenty.of.parking.in.the.parkades.and.on.the.street..Note.that.parking.prices.can.increase.on.event.nights.at.Rogers.Place,.so.plan.ahead..

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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.concierge.for.details.

PARKING

With.many.parkades.and.EPark.meters,.parking.is.readily.available.Downtown..Prices.can.increase.on.event.nights.at.Rogers.Place,.so.visit.our.website.for.up-to-date.parking.prices.and.locations:.edmontondowntown.com.

WALKING Most.of.Edmonton.is.laid.out.on.a.grid.pattern..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.

PEDWAYSThe.indoor.pedway.system.consists.of.underground.and.above.ground.walkways.connecting.various.Downtown.buildings.and.malls..The.pedways.provide.climate-controlled.comfort.and.convenience,.as.well.as.indoor.access.to.three.LRT.stations.

CYCLING

Superb.recreational.cycling.is.offered.throughout.Downtown.and.along.our.scenic.River.Valley..The.Downtown.Bike.Network.provides.more.than.7.kilometres.of.protected.bike.lanes.and.shared-use.paths,.connecting.cyclists.with.Downtown.and.nearby.neighbourhoods..For.cycling.maps,.trail.guides.and.other.info,.visit.edmonton.ca.or.call.311.

CHATEAU LACOMBE10111.Bellamy.Hill.|.780.428.6611.|.chateaulacombe.com

COAST EDMONTON PLAzA HOTEL10155.105.Street.|.780.423.4811.|.coasthotels.com

COMFORT INN AND SUITES10425.100.Avenue.|.780.423.5611.|.comfortinnedmonton.com

COURTYARD EDMONTON DOWNTOWN99.Street.&.Jasper.Avenue.|.780.423.9999.|.marriott.com

CRASH HOTEL10266.103.Street.|.780.719.3807.|.crashhotel.com

DAYS INN EDMONTON DOWNTOWN10041.106.Street.|.780.423.1925.|.daysinn-downtownedmonton.com

DELTA HOTELS EDMONTON CENTRE SUITES10222.102.Street.|.780.429.3900.|.deltahotels.marriott.com

FAIRMONT HOTEL MACDONALD10065.100.Street.|.780.424.5181.|.fairmont.com

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS10010.104.Street.|.780.423.2450.| ihg.com/holidayinnexpress

HYATT PLACE EDMONTON / DOWNTOWN9576.Jasper.Avenue.|.587.525.1234.|.edmontondowntown.place.hyatt.com

MATRIX HOTEL10640.100.Avenue.|.780.429.2861.|.matrixedmonton.com

THE SUTTON PLACE HOTEL10235.101.Street.|.780.428.7111.|.suttonplace.com

UNION BANK INN10053.Jasper.Avenue.|.780.423.3600.|.unionbankinn.com

THE WESTIN EDMONTON10135.100.Street.|.780.426.3636.|.thewestinedmonton.com

HOSTELS AND RESIDENCES

MACEWAN RESIDENCE11050.104.Avenue.|.780.633.8000.|.macewan.ca

Downtown hotels give travellers the convenience of staying in the centre of the business district, while being close to the best restaurants, Rogers Place, our river valley, and parks and green spaces. Downtown visitors have easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, festivals, and arts and culture. Light Rail Transit (LRT) and public transit is nearby, which means you are just minutes away from Commonwealth Stadium, Old Strathcona and the University of Alberta.

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GALLERIES:

Let your imagination soar in the unique galleries and arts spaces specializing in work by artists from Edmonton and around the world.

ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL

10186.106.Street.|.albertacraft.ab.ca

The.Alberta.Craft.Council.(ACC).develops,.promotes,.and.advocates.for.fine.craft.in.Alberta..It.recognizes.that.contemporary.and.heritage.craft.arts.provide.a.true.reflection.of.Alberta’s.culture..ACC.is.Edmonton's.second.largest.public.gallery,.and.represents.the.best.in.clay,.wood,.metal,.fibre,.stone.and.glass..The.onsite.Gallery.Shop.offers.pieces.from.over.150.member.artists..

ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA

2.Sir.Winston.Churchill.Square.|.youraga.ca

Since.opening.this.new.building.in.2010,.the.AGA.has.presented.exhibitions.by.renowned.artists.including.Andy.Warhol,.Yousuf.Karsh,.Marc.Chagall.and.Lawren.Harris..It.boasts.a.permanent.collection.of.more.than.6,000.pieces.and.offers.art.rentals.with.prices.ranges.from.$11.to.$300..Admission.is.free.for.all.Alberta.post-secondary.students.and.youth.17.and.under,.with.free.access.for.all.on.Tuesday.and.Wednesday.evenings.

LATITUDE 5310242.106.Street.| latitude53.org

Latitude.53.is.a.contemporary.art.space.dedicated.to.the.development.and.exhibition.of.experimental.art.forms..By.hosting.numerous.festivals,.very.popular.themed.patio.parties,.exhibits,.performances,.and.workshops.throughout.the.year,.Latitude.53.showcases.Edmonton’s.visual.arts.culture.in.an.engaging.and.exciting.forum..

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MAKE YOURSELFAT HOMEin the heart of the city!

Downtown.is.Edmonton’s.hottest.neighbourhood.for.those.seeking.a.sophisticated,.urban.lifestyle..

Choose.from.sleek,.luxury.high-rises.with.expansive.views.and.spectacular.onsite.amenities;.family-friendly.walk-ups;.or.stylish.lofts.in.refurbished.warehouses..

Living.here.gives.you.easy.access.to.work.and.play..The.business.district,.shopping,.restaurants,.arts.and.entertainment,.festivals,.and.schools.are.just.steps.away..Relax.by.strolling.the.tree-lined.streets.and.public.parks..If.you.want.to.get.away.from.it.all,.scenic.walking.paths.in.Edmonton’s.beautiful.River.Valley.are.close.by..

Imagine.life.without.the.hassle.and.expense.of.a.car..You.can.walk.to.work.or.school,.hop.on.our.efficient.public.transit.system,.or.cycle.through.the.protected.bike.lanes.on.the.Downtown.Bike.Network...

once.you’ve.settled.in,.get.to.know.your.neighbours.by.connecting.with.the.Downtown.Edmonton.Community.League.(decl.org).

BEATRICE CARMICHAEL PARK 10024.104.Street

BEAvER HILLS HOUSE PARK 10404.Jasper.Avenue

ALEX DECOTEAU PARK105.Street.and.102.Avenue

LOUISE MCKINNEY RIvERFRONT PARK9999.Grierson.Hill.Road

DICK MATHER PARK.(Part.of.McKay.Avenue.School)104.Street.and.99.Avenue

MICHAEL PHAIR PARK10124.104.Street.

RAILTOWN PARK10945.103..Avenue

DOwNTOwNPARKS

HERITAGE TRAILWalk.in.the.footsteps.of.the.pioneers.beginning.at.the.Alberta.Legislature,.which.was.the.original.site.of.Fort.Edmonton..Then.follow.Heritage.Trail.–.identified.by.its.red.brick.pavers.–.on.109.Street.and.99.Avenue.and.head.east.for.a.journey.through.the.past..

Along.the.trail.you’ll.find.Edmonton’s.first.schoolhouse,.grand.public.buildings.and.the.historic.Freemasons’.Hall..Stroll.along.MacDonald.Drive.and.take.in.picturesque.views.of.the.river.valley.and.the.Muttart.Conservatory.

RIBBON OF STEELThis.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.edmonton-radial-railway.ab.ca

In addition to these parks you’ll find several micro or

pocket parks – small, inviting, green spaces with benches, flowers, and trees – scattered

across Downtown. Sit back and enjoy

the view!

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THE RIvER vALLEYEdmonton’s.river.valley.boasts.the.longest.stretch.of.urban.parkland.in.Canada..With.30.kilometres.of.trails,.it’s.perfect.for.joggers,.cyclists.and.cross.country.skiers,.or.anyone.who.enjoys.the.beauty.of.nature..Access.the.river.valley.by.using.the.funicular.or.the.stairs.next.to.the.Fairmont.Hotel.Macdonald,.or.take.the.stairs.near.the.Shaw.Conference.Centre..

LOUISE MCKINNEY RIvERFRONT PARK9999.Grierson.Hill.RoadLouise.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.13-hectare.park.named.in.her.honour.is.built.into.the.north.shore.of.the.North.Saskatchewan.River,.and.features.a.café.and.Segway.rental.

The.beautiful.promenade.parallel.to.the.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..And.the.Shumka.Stage.hosts.dance.and.music.performances.during.the.warm.months.

ALEX DECOTEAU PARK105.Street.and.102.AvenueNamed.after.Canada’s.first.Indigenous.police.officer,.Alex.Decoteau.Park.is.Downtown’s.newest.park..This.urban.oasis.features.a.community.garden,.fountains,.a.fenced.off-leash.dog.park.and.public.art.featuring.Esprit,.a.16-foot.sculpture.celebrating.the.legacy.of.Alex.Decoteau.

THE ALBERTA LEGISLATURE GROUNDS108.Street.and.99.AvenueThe.Legislature.Grounds.offer.23.hectares.of.paths.and.walkways.that.include.wading.pools,.a.skating.rink,.gardens.and.fountains..Families.gather.at.the.wading.pools.on.warm.summer.days,.while.newlyweds.and.graduates.pose.for.photos.on.the.steps.of.the.Legislature..It’s.one.of.the.best.places.for.people.watching.in.the.summer!

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RECREATIONFITNESS &

CHAMPS BOXING STUDIO 10251.109.Street..champsboxing.ca

DON WHEATON FAMILY YMCA10211.102.Avenue...northernalberta.ymca.ca

HIvE FIT CO10343.Jasper.Avenuehivefitco.ca

MACDONALD HEALTH CLUBFairmont.Hotel.Macdonald10065.100.Streetfairmont.com/macdonald.

MACEWAN CENTRE FOR SPORT AND WELLNESS10800.104.Avenuemacewan.ca/sportandwellness

ORANGETHEORY FITNESS10811.Jasper.Avenue.NWedmonton-downtown.orangetheoryfitness.com

POWERHOUSE GYM#201,.10125.109.Streetpowerhousedt.ca

WORLD HEALTH(Two.Downtown.locations)10303.Jasper.Avenue#220,.10205.101.Street.(City.Centre.Mall)worldhealth.ca

Downtown offers many fitness options. From full-service fitness centres with weight rooms, pools and classes; to smaller facilities specializing in boxing,

power-lifting or spin classes, they’re all conveniently located in the core.


TEN DAYS. THREE PRICES. DOzENS OF DELECTABLE MEALS.

March 8 - 17, 2019

Treat Your Taste Buds at Downtown Dining Week

Downtown Dining week.is.Edmonton’s.favourite.dining.event!.For.ten.days.every.March,.Downtown.becomes.foodie.heaven.as.the.finest.restaurants.and.chefs.create.mouth-watering,.multi-course.meals.at.special.prices.–.two-course.lunches.for.$18,.and.three-course.dinners.for.$30.or.$45.

With.dozens.of.participating.restaurants.there’s.something.to.please.even.the.most.discerning.palate.

Leading.up.to.Downtown.Dining.Week.enjoy.culinary.adventures.like.food.tours,.wine.tastings.and.special.dinners..Watch.our.website.for.details.

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.a.list.of.participating.restaurants.and.menus.

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CITY HALL 1.Sir.Winston.Churchill.Square.|.edmonton.ca

With.its.commanding.eight-storey.glass.pyramid,.Edmonton.City.Hall.is.the.jewel.in.the.Arts.District’s.crown..This.award-winning.landmark.is.more.than.the.seat.of.municipal.government..With.its.200-foot.clock.tower,.public.plaza,.outdoor.wading.pool,.skating.rink,.and.indoor.Farmer’s.Market.(Saturdays.in.the.winter.months),.City.Hall.is.a.gathering.place.for.the.entire.community..While.you’re.there.drop.into.The.Hallway.Café.–.a.community.restaurant.that.helps.young.people.develop.job.skills.–.for.breakfast.or.a.quick.snack.

ROYAL ALBERTA MUSEUM9810.103A.Avenue.|.royalalbertamuseum.ca

When.it.opens.in.fall.2018,.the.Royal.Alberta.Museum.or.RAM.will.be.the.largest.museum.in.Western.Canada..With.more.than.82,000.square.feet.of.exhibition.space.the.RAM.will.feature.permanent.galleries.with.engaging.displays,.complemented.by.internationally.touring.exhibits..There’s.no.doubt.this.stunning.facility.will.be.an.iconic.cultural.institution..

ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA 2.Sir.Winston.Churchill.Square.|.youraga.ca

This.breathtaking.85,000.square-foot.facility.maintains.a.permanent.collection.of.more.than.6,000.works.of.art,.and.has.presented.exhibitions.by.renowned.artists.like.Andy.Warhol,.Marc.Chagall,.Emily.Carr.and.Henri.Matisse..The.AGA.provides.a.variety.of.community.programming.throughout.the.year.including.art.classes.for.adults.and.children,.tours,.film.presentations.and.lectures..The.facility.also.includes.a.gift.shop.and.is.home.to.Zinc.restaurant.

FRANCIS WINSPEAR CENTRE FOR MUSIC 4.Sir.Winston.Churchill.Square.|.winspearcentre.com

As.one.of.North.America’s.finest.performance.venues,.the.Winspear.Centre.is.home.to.the.Edmonton.Symphony.orchestra,.boasts.Canada’s.largest.pipe.organ,.and.presents.performances.by.acclaimed.artists.from.across.the.musical.spectrum.

CITADEL THEATRE 9828.101A.Avenue.|.citadeltheatre.com

The.Citadel.offers.an.exciting.range.of.theatrical.productions.including.dramas,.comedies,.musicals,.classics.and.contemporary.works.on.five.performance.spaces..Inside.the.complex.you’ll.find.a.coffee.shop,.two.restaurants.and.the.Lee.Pavilion,.a.peaceful.atrium.filled.with.exotic.plants.and.a.waterfall.

DISTRICTTHE ARTS

SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL SQUAREedmonton.ca

Sir.Winston.Churchill.Square.and.the.world-class.arts.facilities.that.surround.it,.form.Edmonton’s.Arts District.

The.Square.is.Edmonton’s.year-round.gathering.place.and.the.heart.of.Downtown..It.hosts.our.biggest.and.most.popular.festivals.such.as.Taste.of.Edmonton,.The.Works.Art.and.Design.Festival,.and.the.DBA’s.Holiday.Light.Up...

Currently.Churchill.Square.(along.with.the.Stanley.A..Milner.Library).is.undergoing.major.renovations..Although.you.can.still.take.in.events.like.noon.hour.fitness.classes.and.ball.hockey,.Churchill.is.closed.to.large.festivals.until.2019..

In.the.meantime.we.invite.you.to.enjoy.what.the.rest.of.our.unique.Arts.District.has.to.offer!

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Experience this featured selection of the many publicly and privately funded projects produced by The Places, a community based, multi-partner initiative designed to raise the profile and liveability of Downtown.

ALLEY OF LIGHT ART BOXESRotating exhibitsArmstrong.Block.Building.(South.wall).10125.–.104.St.

THE PLACES FOUNDING & ONGOING PARTNERS:

The.Downtown.Business.Association.is.the.Host.organization.for.The.Places,.which.has.produced.over.74.works.of.public.art.&.design.in.Edmonton..The.Places.is.produced.by.The.Works.International.Visual.Arts.Society...All.Images.©.1999-2017.The.Places.

Visit.The.Places.Walking.Tour.@.theworks.ab.caGuided.tours.are.available.for.groups.of.six.or.more.–.Call.780.426.2122.(ext..227)

This.Project.has.been.funded.in.part.by.the.Government.of.Canada,.with.matching.investments.from.partners:.the.Alberta.Foundation.for.the.Arts,.and.the.City.of.Edmonton;.and.support.from.the.Downtown.Business.Association,.and.The.Works.Society.

TRANSECT.TRANCHER2017 - Firebrand Glass (Julia Reimer, Tyler Rock)

SENTINEL.SENTINELLE2017 - Sandra Bromley

.STAR GAzER – KOO-KOO-SINT..CoNTEMPLATEUR.D'éToILES.–.

Koo-Koo-SINT2017 - Voyager Art & Tile

(Dawn Detarando, Brian McArthur)

wORLD ENOUGH, AND TIME.ASSEZ.TERRE,.ET.TEMPS

2017 - Ken Macklin

NATURE’S HARMONYL’HARMoNIE.DE.LA.NATURE2017 - Leo Arcand

CAPITAL.BoULEVARD.LEGACY.PUBLIC.ART.PRoJECT.–.CANADA.150.PRoJECT.D’ART.PUBLIC.DU.BoULEVARD.DE.LA.CAPITALE.–.CANADA.150New.to.108.St,.99.Ave.to.104.Ave

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Take.in.the.best.of.the.season.in.Downtown.Edmonton..

While.you’re.Downtown.doing.your.holiday.shopping.you’ll.marvel.at.our.decorated.streets.and.storefronts..Check.out.all.of.the.beautifully.adorned.windows.–.part.of.the.DBA’s.annual.Holiday.Window.Decorating.Contest..Bask.in.the.glow.of.the.DBA.Winter.Lights.that.illuminate.the.streets.of.Downtown.all.winter.long..And.on.Saturdays.bring.the.kids.to.visit.Santa.at.the.City.Market,.located.in.City.Hall..

For.free.family.fun,.there’s.skating.on.the.City.Hall.Plaza.and.the.Legislature.Grounds,.with.both.rinks.surrounded.by.colourful.trees.wrapped.in.dazzling.lights..Treat.yourself.at.the.end.of.your.skate.with.hot.chocolate.or.a.snack.at.a.one.of.Downtown’s.great.cafés.or.eateries..

WONDERLANDwINTERDuring the Holiday Season Downtown is a

Harvest FestDowntown’s finest restaurants

serve seasonally inspired dishes


Fall 2018

The Downtown Business Associa�on Presents

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

NoTE:.This.list.primarily.represents.festivals/events.occurring.in.Downtown.locations.and.is.by.no.means.a.comprehensive.listing.of.all.the.events.taking.place.in.the.Capital.Region..Dates.are.subject.to.change.without.notice.

2018wELCOME TOFESTIVAL CITY!

EVENTS

CALENDARDowntown.Edmonton.hosts.more.than.30.annual.festivals.and.special.events.celebrating.our.cultural.diversity,.music,.dance,.food,.sports,.film.and.the.performing.arts..City.streets.come.alive.with.happy.people.taking.in.the.sights,.sounds,.tastes.and.good.vibes!.Is.it.any.wonder.we’re.known.as.“Canada’s.Festival.City”?.

Bring the family and have some fun!

Family.Day.. February.19Red.Bull.Crashed.Ice. March.9.to.10DOwNTOwN DINING wEEK March 9 to 18 [MARCH.8.-.17,.2019]Edmonton.Poetry.Festival.. April.22.to.29Northwest.Fest.2017. May.3.to.13Edmonton.Jewish.Film.Festival.. May.6.to.9;.May.13.to.16Improvaganza.Improv.Festival. June.13.to.28The.Works.Art.&.Design.Festival. June.21.to.July.3Edmonton.International.Jazz.Festival. June.22.to.July.1Canada.Day.Celebration. July.1Historic.Festival.and.Doors.open.Edmonton. July.2.to.8Taste.of.Edmonton.. July.18.to.29K-Days.Parade. July.20ITU.Triathlon. July.27.to.29Edmonton.Folk.Festival. August.9.to.12Animethon.25. August.10.to.12Cariwest:.Caribbean.Arts.Festival. August.10.to.12Edmonton.Dragon.Boat.Festival. August.17.to.19Visualeyez:.Canada’s.Annual.Performance.Arts.Festival. September.26.to.30.Edmonton.International.Film.Festival. September.27.to.october.6Alberta.Culture.Days. September.28.to.30Nuit.Blanche. September.29DOwNTOwN HARVEST FEST Fall 2018, Dates TBA

Up.+.Downtown.Music.Festival.. october.5.to.7.Litfest.–.Edmonton’s.Non-Fiction.Festival. october.11.to.21Chili.Cook-off. November.TBDFestival.of.Trees. November.29.to.December.2Alberta.Legislature.Celebrate.the.Season. December.6.to.23New.Year’s.Eve. December.31.

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Concerts.and.hockey.games.in.Ice.District

Child-friendly.businesses

Parades.along.Jasper.Avenue

The.bird’s.eye.view.from.the.funicular!

Cooling.off.in.the.Legislature wading pool

Saturdays.at.the.City.Market

Store.windows.dressed.up.for.the.holidays

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High-rise.condos.with.breathtaking.views.7Lunch.al.fresco.in.the.pocket-parks

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