swaterfall Posted August 10, 2004 Posted August 10, 2004 I have to go to Edmonton, Alberta for 4 days next week. Any info on cool things to do/see would be appriciated. Climbing or non-climbing related info... I'll take it all. Quote
Lars Posted August 10, 2004 Posted August 10, 2004 lots of oil rigs and a big mall, thats about it. i did hit up some kick ass bars toward nisku last time i was up there, but i dont remember the names. they have really good maple syrup up there. Quote
Dru Posted August 10, 2004 Posted August 10, 2004 There is nothing cool to do in Edmonton and the nearest mountains are 3 hours west in Jasper. Well - not exactly true, there are jazz festivals and stuff in the summer in Edmonton, it has more culture than Calgary. But you can find out all that on the city's website which you can find with Google. Quote
swaterfall Posted August 10, 2004 Author Posted August 10, 2004 Thanks, I already googled Edmonton and I was hoping that there was more there than just a big mall. Guess not. Quote
DirtyHarry Posted August 10, 2004 Posted August 10, 2004 I have to go to Edmonton, Alberta for 4 days next week. Any info on cool things to do/see would be appriciated. Climbing or non-climbing related info... I'll take it all. Cool thing to do around Edmonton is go to the Rockies. Quote
swaterfall Posted August 10, 2004 Author Posted August 10, 2004 Cool thing to do around Edmonton is go to the Rockies. It would be even cooler to go in winter. Quote
Alpinfox Posted August 10, 2004 Posted August 10, 2004 (edited) A not-so-close friend of mine's parents live in Edmonton. You could visit them? Just tell 'em I sent ya. edit: More helpful tips: I could also ask him what high school he went to and you could visit there... I think it would be a blast! Just pm me for details. Edited August 10, 2004 by Alpinfox Quote
Dru Posted August 10, 2004 Posted August 10, 2004 You can drive one hour east and see the WORLDS LARGEST UKRANIAN EASTER EGG!!!! Quote
Alpinfox Posted August 10, 2004 Posted August 10, 2004 You can drive one hour east and see the WORLDS LARGEST UKRANIAN EASTER EGG!!!! LOOK OUT KIDS! THAT EGG DOESN'T LOOK STABLE!!! "The Vegreville Pysanka took two years to develop and was designed using the first computer modeling of an egg. " WHOA!!! High tech! Quote
peas Posted August 11, 2004 Posted August 11, 2004 Whyte Ave is a nice place to check out. Nice pubs, coffee shops and stores. Quote
swaterfall Posted August 12, 2004 Author Posted August 12, 2004 Thanks peas One useful reply out of 10. I think that's about standard for cc.com. Quote
Bogen Posted August 13, 2004 Posted August 13, 2004 You know, the queen herself came to the grand unveiling of that damn egg (properly known as a pysanka) U of A butterdome climbing wall is good and cheap. Da de O's on 106 street and whyte ave is good eats and beer - Oyster po-boy and mississippi mud beer are my recommendations. spend the evening on whyte ave with partying university types. After drinking enough, go to Saskatchewan Drive (6 blocks north of whyte) and ~112 street to find, on campus, a squat, white building known locally as the "tory turtle" that you can climb on top of in the middle of the night, it is rock blocks and mortar, maybe 20 or 40 feet of 5.9/10a and really is worth doing for the view and adventure (no pro, security guards)Later, within 5 blocks, you can rappel off the High Level bridge (109 street, 6 blocks of north of whyte ave- about 120 feet to pavement on the south side. Sleep in, get drunk, and repeat. Quote
jimmyleg66 Posted August 13, 2004 Posted August 13, 2004 The Edmonton Fringe Festival is on until Aug 22. Whyte Ave. will have more freeks, geeks, clowns and performers per square meter than just about any event other than maybe Burning Man. Shows are either free (street performers) or like $10 or less. Edmonton is known as the Festival city and this is the topper for the summer. Quote
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