Whyte Avenue - Top 20 Things To Do!
Whyte Avenue (also known as the Old Strathcona District) is trendy, hippie, and fun! It is an arterial road connecting south and north Edmonton, but that doesn’t mean it’s just for driving though. There are many shops, cafes, buskers and the night life is on 365 days of the year.
Here are 20 things to do while you’re passing through:
1. ART WALK:
The Whyte Avenue Art Walk is an opportunity for visual artists to gain exposure by sharing their process and exhibiting fine art. Walk the outdoor studios and galleries and buy from the Picassos of tomorrow!
www.art-walk.ca/
2. Jewel of Kashmir: After looking at all that art you must be hungry so why not have dinner at Jewel of Kashmir? Authentic Indian food cooked in the Mughali style of the ancient emperors.
www.jewelofkashmir.com/
3. Lagano Skies: Authentic Ethiopian cuisine. See their website for a complete menu.
www.langanoskies.com/
4. Murieta’s Bar and Grill: An eclectic and distinctive menu and a fantastic wine list.
www.murrietas.ca
5. O’Byrne’s Pub- Have a few pints, host your party or watch the game!
http://www.obyrnes.com/
6. Pack Rat Louie- A menu that stretches from the Mediterranean to Asia. Lunch, dinner dessert, wine, canapés. They also host an annual patio lobster boil.
7. Unheard of : Light meals or full course menu. SMALL OR LARGE GROUPS ARE WELCOME.
http://www.unheardof.com/
8. Remedy Café: Ok so it isn’t on Whyte Avenue but its just around the corner on 109th Street. You can literally put your feet up here and relax. Child friendly.
http://www.remedycafe.ca
9. Chiantis Café: Located in the old historic post office this restaurant is an Edmonton institution.
www.chianticafe.ca/edmonton-index.htm
10. Yiannis Taverna: if you’re looking for lamb, go to Yiannis Taverna. Greek food and live entertainment.
http://www.eatmorelamb.com/
11. Varscona Theatre: Edmonton’s famous theatre is home to live professional theatre all year long. See website for this year’s season.
www.varsconatheatre.casaannett.com
12. Serca Festival of Irish Theatre: Presented by Prospero Theatre, held every early summer, there are 4 main stage plays as well as Irish poetry readings and songs. See website for details
http://www.sercafestival.ca/ http://www.theatreprospero.ca/
13. Fringe festival: Edmonton’s fringe festival is the first, biggest and best in North America. Its not just theater, its events, clowns street performers, volunteering, vendors, kidsfringe…. See the website for what is happening this year.
http://fringetheatreadventures.ca/
14. Greenwoods Book Shoppe: Go local! If you need some peace and quiet and a good book Greenwoods has what you are looking for. In business for 30 years.
15. The Black Dog Free house: rooftop patio as well as private rooms. Their website describes them as having a traditional and cutting edge atmosphere.
http://www.blackdog.ca/
16. Princess Theatre: Quality Movies, great ticket prices! www.cinemaclock.com/theatres/alb/Edmonton/Princess_Theatre.html
17. The Beauty Parlor: Beauty with a conscience. Healthier for the environment staff and you! Healthy hair will be yours. http://organicbeautyparlour.com/
18. Old Strathcona Farmers Market: experience an Edmonton tradition. Held every Saturday from 8am – 3pm. http://www.osfm.ca/
19. Strathcona branch of the Edmonton public Library: Libraries are always great resources for travelers! http://www.epl.ca/about-epl/branches-and-hours/strathcona-branch
20. Sanctuary Curio Shop: Curious? Wander in and see items from the following genres: gothic, punk, new age, wikka for your wikken friends… lamps, jewelry, statues costume rentals…..and more!
http://www.sanctuarycurios.com/
Melissa Montgomery