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Edmonton on a Budget — Free & Cheap Weekend Plan

Free walks, cheap eats and the good stuff that doesn't cost anything.

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Friday

  1. Evening

    Continental Treat

    Polish-European · $$ · Whyte Ave

    Land soft: Pierogi and schnitzel since the '80s.

    Why this pick
    • ·Light on the wallet without feeling cheap
    • ·Dinner-grade kitchen worth lingering at
    • ·Keeps you in Whyte Ave — short walk from your other stops

Saturday

  1. Morning
    Drive-In Movie
    Family · Outskirts

    Pack snacks, park up and catch a double feature under the stars.

    Why this pick
    • ·Light on the wallet without feeling cheap
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in Outskirts — short walk from your other stops
  2. Afternoon
    River Valley
    Outdoors · Central

    North America's largest urban park — 160 km of trails.

    Why this pick
    • ·Light on the wallet without feeling cheap
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in Central — short walk from your other stops
  3. Evening

    Free night plan

    Grab a bottle, walk to a viewpoint or waterfront, and watch the city light up. Costs nothing.

Sunday

  1. Morning
    River Valley Trail System
    Outdoors · River Valley

    North America's largest urban parkland stretching 160 km along the North Saskatchewan River — a treasure for all.

    Why this pick
    • ·Light on the wallet without feeling cheap
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in River Valley — short walk from your other stops
  2. Afternoon
    Elk Island National Park
    Outdoors · East

    Bison roam free 35 minutes from downtown.

    Why this pick
    • ·Light on the wallet without feeling cheap
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in East — short walk from your other stops

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