Edmonton Travel Forum

Hi!

I'm actually travelling over to Edmonton for an exchange program this summer. I'm curious about the standard of living in Edmonton. How much CND will I need to bring to enable me to live reasonably for 6 weeks?

Thanks!

i am headed to edmonton for my bday on the 24th .never been to a club or even a lounge there.and will be 22.want to know where the best places r to go for bdays but i want to dance all night long to the best music.where do i go

We stayed at the Hilton this past weekend April 12 2008 and really enjoyed our stay.We have stayed there before and always were very pleased.I was told that there is some kind or rewards program where you accumulate points for future stays.We were not told this at time of check in so I was wondering how to go about it and if we can get credited for past stays.
Thank-you

Dave and Lynn Gervais

Hi,we are coming to Canada in July and will be spending a few days in Edmonton.
Just wondered which hotel to stay in? We want to be close to restaurants,bars etc,any help would be great thanks Mark.

HI.. I'M GOING TO EDMONTON THIS WEEKEND... BUT I DON'T KNOW WHERE I'M GOING TO STAY YET... HOW FAR IS GREYHOUND FROM THE MALL?? IS HI-EDMONTON OK?? ANY OTHER HOSTELS??

WHAT OTHER THINGS ARE IN EDMONTON TO SEE... I WANT TO GO TO THE MALL ONE DAY, BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M GOING TO DO THE OTHER DAY...ANY SUGGESTIONS??

THANKS :)

i'm looking for an unique, elegant, quiet (she's hard of hearing) restaurant to take an elderly person too. we live in edmonton so i'm quite familiar with the most popular ones. just wondered if anyone could recommend anything that maybe in their neighborhood that might not be well known. type of food doesn't really matter. decore, good food and good service. an example of the type of restaurant we really liked was the madison's grill. but, i would like something a little less expensive this time - entrees around $20. any suggestions for some hidden gems. thanks.

Basic im coming to canada in august and wanted to know the exchange rate whether i should buy it here in england at a rate 2.0 dollars to the pound or buy it in canada any one have a idea on the rate at the moment in canada

thanks

Is there anyone from Edmonton, that would like to show a NEWF around...or have any advice about where I should visit? I will be on my own, and no not a single soul there. I will be renting a car...and have my own place to stay...

:-)

What grade are you in? do you happen to know the contents that are supposed to be in a descriptive paragraph. That didn't helpo us at all. :(

Hi,
I'm going to Edmonton in 2 weeks...wanna do all of the above...will be staying at fantasyland...renting a car. I guess I need names, addresses, and maybe map websites/maps...but I'm a very reserved individual and I don't want to end up in any "seedy" areas lol... but also I know that someone out there will recommend some great information for me ;-)

:-)

I'll be arriving in Edmonton at 23.40 and will have to wait for my connecting bus the next morning at 06.50. Will it be ok for me to hang around until the morning i.e. is anything open at this time near to the bus station? Any help at all would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hi,

I plan to visit Edmonton soon to meet a very dear friend and will have only a few hours. Would like some recommendations on a nice quiet, cozy and comfortable coffee shop where we would be comfortable to sit, relax and chat for a few hours. Comfortable seating with privacy to carry a conversation and a relaxed atmosphere a must. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Will stay at the Crown Plaza so perhaps something nearby ? It has been many years since visiting Edmonton so I really need help !

Hi,
Does anyone have or knows if I can find a powerpoint or flash presentaion on Alberta Province, just basic facts and all about the province.

Thanks.

I am moving to edmonton in the summer and I was just lookin for some advice as to which part of the city is best to live in!? not as much crime?!? and a nice area but still some what reasonable costs of housing/ apartments?!? if you could help me out that would be great! thanks

Hi there to all you keyboard types. (get it?)

I'm from B.C and looking to move to Edmonton. I really would like your opinions on Living in Edmonton. Also I noticed that most if not all streets end with NW as opposed to Calgary. Is a reason for that.

Thanks and looking forward to your replies,

Tom

OK, just confirmed that i am moving back to E-Town from Calgary (i was born and raised in Edmonton, moved here to Calgary 2 yrs ago) I'm just asking about what the best method of travel would be to get there, bus vs. plane, their both reasonably priced, as i dont have a vehicle as i did when i moved here to Calgary, if anyone could help out with some websites, numbers, etc, that would be awesome, thanks! All i know of is WestJet, Air Canada and Greyhound....

Is there a minimum age for car rentals in Alberta? In Ontario most places are minimum 21 years old, but have a surcharge for anyone between 21-25. I was wondering what is the rules there in Alberta.
Thanks

Hi Everyone,
I am considering studying in Edmonton. I haven't had the chance to visit it, if ever i do, would not probably get the chance to experience the coldest part until i really decide to study there. Was wondering how cold is negative 30 or 40 - in terms of how many layers of clothing are usually used when outside e.g. going to the bus stop and so on? How long does this kind of weather generally lasts there? I come from the Philippines and had only experience negative 12C. Thank you very much for your help!!!

Hi everyone,

I've noticed Edmonton pages are pretty quiet, lets see you all get carried away and post a reply or two.. the more the merrier :)

I'm coming to Edmonton in January on a 1 year work visa. I've been working in UK & Ireland as a civil engineer for 2 years now. I am not able to make my mind up to whether i should look for work as an engineer and try to get different engineering experience or whether i should try something altogether different.
some ideas that have come to mind...
- Park ranger or something alse outdoorsy, i love outdoors:)
- Working in OilSands
- Construction industry as asst supervisor or project engineer
- any tother ideas??

criteria that i'd love to satisfy:
good people to work with, good money, challenge, reward, no more than 45-50 hrs per week... sounds great but looks like i'l have to make some exceptions??

hope you all enjoy giving feedback and be as crazy and generous with ideas as you can.. brainstorming by myself is a little boring:)

cheers,

Chris

Hey guys,
Can someone give me some names of hotels close to the Rexall Center. Perferably not too expensive.
Thanx!

Hi there,

As I am doing a waterpark research, may I ask about the daily capacity of the world waterpark in west edmonton mall?

Thank you very much for your help and looing forward to your reply.


Sincerely yours,

Tracy

Hi!
My boyfriend and I are moving to Edmonton next October.

We're also looking for a nice, not too expensive townhouse to live in, and we're willing to pay about 700$ to 800$.

Do you have any suggestions which areas we should look at? We are 26 and 30 yr old.

Thanks for any help,

G

Hi everyone,
Me and my boyfriend are going to relocate to Canada shortly, so I would like to know a couple of things: cost of living, health care (about the insurance).
rentals (for 1 or a 2 bedroom apartment). Any area of Toronto is fine, but close to public transport and ammenities.
Does anyone know if Scarborough, Toronto East is a nice part of the city? are there enough public transport and ammenities in that area?
I would also like to know about the job market.
Thanks again to all!!!!!

Hey,
I'm considering a move to Edmonton and am looking for a reasonable priced, safe area to move to that's close to everything. Any suggestions? Also, does anyone know anything about: Nova Villa 12615-152nd Avenue. Is it safe? is it in a good part of town?

Thanx

I am motor homing Edmonton to Vancouver leaving aprox. Aug 19....will consider sharing ride.

Where can I find the park & ride cupon that gives you $10.00 off ?

I'm planning a trip and would like to know how long it should take to drive from Edmonton to Vancouver. What is the most efficient route that allows for some sightseeing? Where are the best places to stop?

If anyone could help me out I'd really appreciate it!

Thanks,

Fiona

This is THEHED, I posted a question about things to do in Edmonton....thanks for the great suggestions.

One more question: What about money? Are USD widely accepted for cabs, meals, drinks, tips, etc. Or should I exchange USD for CAN dollars?

All big expenses, flights, hotel are taken care of with credit cards. I'm talking about walking around money.

Once again I appreciate all the info.

I will be visiting Edmonton in mid-June to attend the Churchill Cup, which will be played at Commonwealth Stadium. I will be staying downtown around 105 Street NW in Edmonton. I will arrive Wed evening, Cup is Saturday June 17, so I will have two days Thursday and Friday for visiting. I will not have a vehicle, I am travelling alone.

As usual I am looking for things to do. I am NOT interested in going to the mall. Museums, art, cycling, good food, theater, photography, are my interests.

Is the area I'm staying good for this sort of thing?

What about the Edmonton Queen? I would not want to go alone for a dinner cruise, but what about the afternoon non-eating cruises?

Any info would be greatly appreciated. I am excited to visit Edmonton and it will be my first time in Canada, except for a very drunken visit to Vancouver while I was in the US Navy, Expo 86.

Thank you.

Hey I just bought a trailer in Edmonton and I need to get it to Toronto...Is anyone out there thinking of coming to Toronto. It is a covered trailer 5 feet wide, 10 feet long and 5.9 feet high. You could pull my trailer for me and use it to move your stuff. Alternatively I would be willing to pay some of your gas just to haul it out here for me empty. Email me at ekimat7@rogers.com if you or someone you know is coming driving out this way....Thanks