✦ Classic 48 Hours · Balanced pace · 3 days
A weekend escape to Edmonton
The greatest hits — outdoors, food, culture and a night out.
Day 1
Friday
- Evening
Continental Treat
Polish-European · $$ · Whyte AveOpen the weekend here — Pierogi and schnitzel since the '80s.
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Day 2
Saturday
- MorningRiver ValleyOutdoors · Central
North America's largest urban park — 160 km of trails.
Find on Google Maps - AfternoonArt Gallery of AlbertaCulture · Downtown
Striking undulating stainless-steel building housing bold contemporary and historical Canadian art — perfect for a solo or date afternoon.
Find on Google Maps - EveningWhyte AvenueNightlife · Old Strathcona
Patios, vintage shops, live venues block after block.
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Day 3
Sunday
- MorningElk Island National ParkOutdoors · East
Bison roam free 35 minutes from downtown.
Find on Google Maps - AfternoonRiver Valley Trail SystemOutdoors · River Valley
North America's largest urban parkland stretching 160 km along the North Saskatchewan River — a treasure for all.
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