Edmonton Itineraries

Planning a trip to Edmonton? Our experienced travel editors break down the town so you can make the most of your stay. Let these itineraries be your guide, whether you're here for a weekend or a whole week.

See 2 Day Itinerary » See Map of 7 Day Itinerary »

Day 1
1 Start out your visit to Edmonton with a trip to Old Strathcona.
2 Get your bearings at Brooklyn-style coffeehouse Transcend.
3 Spend your afternoon people-watching and shopping along Whyte Avenue, close to the University of Alberta.
4 Have a relaxing dinner at Culina Mill Creek.
5 Listen to live music at the Haven Social Club.

Day 2
1 Enjoy early-morning pastries at the Parisian-inspired Duchess Bake Shop.
2 Visit the art galleries along the Edmonton Gallery Walk on 124th Street.
3 Stop for comfort food at the Urban Diner.
4 Stroll over to the exhibits at the Royal Alberta Museum.
5 Fuel up on designer soup and sammies at MRKT (Market) Restaurant.
6 Hang with the hipsters at The Empress Alehouse.

Day 3
1 Visit shopping and entertainment mecca West Edmonton Mall.
2 Take a 90-minute guided Segway tour of the mall.
3 Ride the Mindbender Roller Coaster at Galaxyland.
4 Enjoy dinner and entertainment at The Red Piano Bistro and Dueling Piano Bar.
5 Spend the night at the mall in a Polynesian-themed room in the Fantasyland Hotel.

Day 4
1 Try your best to visit the 800-plus stores at West Edmonton Mall.
2 Watch a live sea lion performance at the Sea Life Caverns.
3 Stop for lunch and cotton candy at Deluxe Burger Bar on Bourbon Street.
4 Practice your skating skills at the Ice Palace Skating Rink.
5 Take in a comedy show at The Comic Strip.

Day 5
1 Enjoy espresso and cannoli at Spinelli's Bar Italia in Little Italy.
2 Stroll through the funky showroom at Zocalo flower and gift shop.
3 Chill out in front of the fountain at Giovanni Caboto Park.
4 Drive to the historic Highlands neighbourhood for some window-shopping. Check out Mandolin Books and Coffee Company.
5 Relax over dinner and drinks in the backyard patio at Culina Highlands.
6 Dance the night away to ‘80s beats at Halo Lounge downtown.

Day 6
1 Take the High Level Streetcar to the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market.
2 Walk the River Valley trails to the manicured Alberta Legislature Grounds.
3 Sneak in a bite (and a view of the North Saskatchewan River) on the Hotel MacDonald Garden Patio.
4 Cruise the North Saskatchewan River while sipping cocktails on the Edmonton Queen Riverboat.
5 Head to The Hat Resto Pub for a night cap.