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48 Hours in Edmonton — The Classic Weekend

The greatest hits — outdoors, food, culture and a night out.

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Friday

  1. Evening

    RGE RD

    Hyper-local Albertan · $$$ · 124 St

    Open the weekend here — Whole-animal, farm-to-plate.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Dinner-grade kitchen worth lingering at
    • ·Keeps you in 124 St — short walk from your other stops

Saturday

  1. Morning
    Hawrelak Park
    Outdoors · River Valley

    Large natural park with a scenic lake used for paddleboats in summer and skating in winter, ideal for family outings any season.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in River Valley — short walk from your other stops
  2. Lunch

    Continental Treat

    Polish-European · $$ · Whyte Ave

    Pierogi and schnitzel since the '80s.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Strong lunch option, quick enough to keep the day moving
    • ·Keeps you in Whyte Ave — short walk from your other stops
  3. Afternoon
    Art Gallery of Alberta
    Culture · Downtown

    Striking undulating stainless-steel building housing bold contemporary and historical Canadian art — perfect for a solo or date afternoon.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in Downtown — short walk from your other stops
  4. Evening
    Whyte Avenue
    Nightlife · Old Strathcona

    Patios, vintage shops, live venues block after block.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Hits different at golden hour
    • ·Keeps you in Old Strathcona — short walk from your other stops

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.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in River Valley — short walk from your other stops
  2. Afternoon
    Kayak / Paddleboard Rental
    Outdoors · Waterfront

    Hop on the water for an hour — beginner-friendly, great with a friend or date.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in Waterfront — short walk from your other stops

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