Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Edmontonians Assemble!
So I got an e-mail the other day from someone who's planning on visiting Edmonton in October to watch an Oilers game, and they asked me if I could give them any travel tips. They're looking for things to see, places to go, and stuff to do. I can think of a few things myself, but as I know that my friends have a wide variety of tastes and interests I thought I'd put this question out to my own corner of the blogosphere. Where would you suggest people visit in Edmonton? The obvious tourist spots are okay, but I'm really interested in the more "off-the-beaten-path" ideas. Leave your suggestions in the comments.
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What trip would be complete without a stop at the West Edmonton Mall!
- John Janzen Nature Centre
- Art Gallery
- Muttart Conservatory
- Oilers Hockey Games! (oh they already figured that one out)
- something at the Winspear or Citadel
In October:
- Scarecrow Festival
- An Eskimos Game?
- Edmonton Woman's Show
- Fall Gallery Walk (http://www.gallery-walk.com/)
- Edmonton International Film Festival (first week of October)
- Thanksgiving Festival at the Devonian Botanic Garden
- Edmonton Ski & Snowboard Show
And I'm sure there's much more! My Grandma likes to say that "only boring people get bored".
Having never been to Edmonton (nor anywhere in Western Canada save for Vancouver) let me begin by saying I know nothing about your fair city.
But, as a representative of the "Guys Who Know Jack About Edmonton Proper, But Know About The Oilers," I think a guided tour of Oiler past is the way to go.
Like, for instance:
1. Place where Mess bagged his first hockey groupie.
2. Plcae where Ken "The Rat" Linseman had his first bar fight after joining the Oilers.
3. The apartment where Mike Krushelniski lived. JUst so you can say "Krushelniski" once every tour.
You get the idea. Make it happen.
Also, in September-October there are several places nearby that have "Corn Maizes". Having just offered this bit of advice, I can't actually THINK of one right now, but, uh... yeah. Very cool!
Doc, we passed by one of them "corn maizes" on our way to the Barbers' folks' place. Heck, I'd wanna go to one of them.
And what about some of the fun geek places you go to? Some of those are non-geek-friendly.
... and a pirate ship and a waterpark and a hotel and a casino and a bingo hall and more McDonald's than neighbouring cities (Whole cities!)...
If I was visiting E-town, I would do the following:
-Valley Zoo: visit the animals
-Fort Edmonton: visit the animal skins
-Royal Alberta Museum: I was just there a few weeks ago and it's nice to visit once every 5 years or so! ;)
-Walk down the river valley during the day, and when all the leaves are changing colours
-Have a picnic at one of the parks in the river valley
-Catch an IMAX flick at the Odyssium or W.E.M.
-Shop the outlet stores in South Common & Mayfield Common
-Go to the Winspear and watch something fabulous
-Hang out on Whyte Ave.
-Take a drive through Old Glenora or some other area of town where the houses are huge and old and pretty
-Hang out at the U of A and pretend to be a student; eat lunch at the Power Plant
-Shop 124 St.
-Go to Hawrelak Park, claim a fire pit, and roast marshmallows & hot dogs in the evening (bringing many blankets to keep warm under)
I'm sure there are tons of other fun things to do but these were some that came to mind immediately. =)
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