Edmonton

[Matamoros Blues]

Not a joke. Not a dig. Honest question.

Someone I know will be going to Edmonton in mid August. Traveling with a 12 year old. They know about the West Edmonton Mall, but other than that, are there any suggestions for things to see and do. Shopping, restaurants, parks, etc. Mainly family friendly activities. Thanks.

 

[JR]

Once Beef wakes up he'll be able to help you.
As far as I know he's the only Edmontonian around here.

Now, if you need to know about Calgary, ask Flash.

 

[Flash]

Yeah, I got nothing ... same as Edmonton. ;D

 

[Matamoros Blues]

So Flash, are you saying the Edmontonians are only useful when they come and spend their hard earned loonies at the Stampede?

No Provincial love?

 

[JR]

So Flash, are you saying the Edmontonians are only useful when they come and spend their hard earned loonies at the Stampede?

No Provincial love?

The only thing the two cities share is a mutual hate for the Centre of the Canadian Universe

 

[TigerVols]

FWIW, I've stayed in five-star hotels around the world (not on my dime, mind you) but the Hotel MacDonald remains my absolute leader in the clubhouse, non-beach division.

There's also a great running trail along the river there.

 

[Matamoros Blues]

JR,

Why do they hate Jones?

 

[Flash]

So Flash, are you saying the Edmontonians are only useful when they come and spend their hard earned loonies at the Stampede?

No Provincial love?

Pretty much, yes.
And stay away the ballpark at Sherwood Park. They built a lovely 13-diamond facility for us softballers and didn't put in running water. Only porta-potties, which are rarely cleaned. But if you really want to find it, just follow the stench.

 

[Beef03]

Not a joke. Not a dig. Honest question.

Someone I know will be going to Edmonton in mid August. Traveling with a 12 year old. They know about the West Edmonton Mall, but other than that, are there any suggestions for things to see and do. Shopping, restaurants, parks, etc. Mainly family friendly activities. Thanks.

Mid-August? If they are there for Aug. 11 make sure to get tickets to the Eskimos game, they are playing the Saskatchewan Roughriders, will be one hell of a game and atmosphere. Tickets are very reasonable as well:
ADULT YOUTH

$50.00 $26.50 Prime Seating - Lower Deck
$42.00 $22.50 Prime Seating - Upper/Lower Deck and Undercover (0-30 yard line)
$35.00 $19.00 Choice Seating - Lower Deck
$28.00 $15.50 Budget Seating - Upper Deck

It's a 60,000 seat stadium so they should be able to get tickets somewhere, if they want to avoid the drunk Saskatchewan fans, ask about the family section.
Also if they like minor league ball, they can check out the Edmonton Cracker Cats of the Northern League, and watch Canadian legend Stubby Clapp play.
There is a small zoo in Edmonton, although it does have nothing on the Calgary Zoo.
Let me think on this I have to go for lunch here, I'll be back with a better list, i hope. Are they flying in or are they driving?

 

[beefncheddar]

CRACKAS!!!!!!!!!

 

[JR]

Are they flying in or are they driving?

You mean you have an airport AND roads?

 

[Matamoros Blues]

Flying in August 17 and out August 24. Child will be with grandparents only, no parents, August 21 - 24. Grandparents don't live in Edmonton. Appreciate any ideas to pass along. Thanks.

 

[Matamoros Blues]

They appear to be working on running water, according to Flash.

 

[Beef03]

Alright, here are some ideas

Alberta provincial museum - downtown Edmonton - has a lot of cool displays, everything from dinosaurs to art to different themes. Easily blow an afternoon there. Also very affoardable.
Edmonton Space and Science Centre- now called the Odysseum (sp?) on 111 st - lot of cool science stuff. also different space displays and an IMAX theatre. Lot of cool hands on stuff.
Horlac Park - off of Groat road - big spacious park, great place to sit back and relax and have a picnic or just run around and explore. Also has a man-made lake and I think you can rent paddle boats or something.
Reynolds Museum - in Wetaskiwin - south of Edmonton by about 20 or 30 minutes. Old car and plane museum. lot od cool stuff.
http://www.machinemuseum.net/
Audrey's bookstore - Whenever I go travelling with my dad he always has to check out the big bookstores, if they're looking for one, this is probably one of the best in the city. 10702 Jasper Avenue
Shopping Malls: West Edmonton Mall is obvious, Kingsway Mall is probably next best and biggest, South Edmonton Common is a big Box Store development on the far south side of Edmonton, also has a huge movie theatre and the biggest Ikea in Alberta.

I'll get more to you in a bit have to run to an interview.

 

[Flash]

Are they flying in or are they driving?

You mean you have an airport AND roads?

It's a helicopter landing pad and a couple of goat trails.

 

[micropolitan guy]

Is the home team still on fire?
Do they still win all their games?

 

[Idaho]

There's also a great running trail along the river there.

But won't it be skating weather by the time this vacation starts?

 

[Matamoros Blues]

There's also a great running trail along the river there.

But won't it be skating weather by the time this vacation starts?

The child plays hockey, so that'll work.

(New to the quote function Go easy if it doesn't work)

 

[beefncheddar]

Assman still play for the Eskimos?

 

[Beef03]

Assman still play for the Eskimos?

I don't think so, but they have a MLB named A.J. Gass.