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Hidden gems · Edmonton

Hidden gems in Edmonton

Skip the tourist circuit. These Edmonton spots are the ones locals actually send their out-of-town friends to.

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Top spots in Edmonton

  • River Valley

    Outdoors

    Central

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

  • Elk Island National Park

    Outdoors

    East

    Bison roam free 35 minutes from downtown.

  • 104 Street Market

    Food & Drink

    Downtown

    Saturday street market with prairie producers.

Where to eat

  • RGE RD

    $$$

    Hyper-local Albertan · 124 St

    Whole-animal, farm-to-plate.

  • Bündok

    $$$

    Modern Canadian · 104 St

    Open kitchen, tight menu, James Beard nominee.

  • Continental Treat

    $$

    Polish-European · Whyte Ave

    Pierogi and schnitzel since the '80s.

  • Padmanadi

    $$

    Vegan Indo-Asian · Central

    Cult-favourite plant-based feast.

Frequently asked

  • Locals' under-the-radar picks include River Valley, Elk Island National Park, 104 Street Market. These are the places that don't show up on the first page of mainstream travel guides.

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