Howdy Edmonton, we know it hasn’t exactly been the best week of weather, but it’s looking like things are going to turn around for this weekend! And guess what? We’re here to help you make the most of it. Whether you’re looking for fun activities at home or some great options outside, Edmonton has a ton to offer you.
Here are 10 things to do in Edmonton this long weekend.
CHECK OUT ROOT 107
As part of Edmonton’s ‘Downtown Spark’ project, this outdoor space features public art, seating areas made from recycled materials, and greenery to brighten up the space. The best part? There’s a rotating selection of some of Edmonton’s best food trucks.
When: Ends Saturday, May 22nd
Where: 107 Street & 101 Avenue
GO FOR AN OUTDOOR WORKOUT
From yoga in the park to running trails and more, we’ve got you covered from all angles. Plus, May is like the perfect month for outdoor activities- not too hot, and not too cold (mostly). Plus, we might be crazy, but we actually enjoy working out when it’s raining a little bit.
Where: Click the link above for more info
FIRE UP THE BBQ
A little springtime BBQ is never a bad idea, and we found out about an amazing bonus for it this week. Turns out, the local brand Motley Que just won the prestigious title of the Best BBQ Sauce on the Planet. Their ‘Sticky Fixx’ sauce went up against over 360 different kinds, and was the only one to receive a perfect score! Quick, go buy a bottle before more people find out!
Where: Click the link above for stockists
STREAM A MOVIE
While we’ve got a pretty solid TV at home, we really want Edmonton’s local movie theatre to start screening movies again. To help out, we check in with the Metro Cinema on a weekly basis to see what movies are available to stream. And, we have to admit, they’ve got some great taste.
When: Streaming throughout May
Where: Online
Cost: Varies
HEAD TO THE MOUNTAINS
The sun is out and you should be too! The mountains are calling our name so we think it’s about time you lace up your hiking boots, pack up the car and head to the Rockies where trails aplenty await. Click the link above for the most beautiful hikes you can do near Edmonton this weekend!
Where: Click the link above for more info
OR SOME ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS
More roadside than off-road? Don’t worry, because Edmonton seriously might be the best city in Canada for access to roadside attractions. There are over a dozen amazing, small-town sights to see, from a giant Easter Egg to the world’s first official UFO Landing Pad. And, unlike those poor folks in Calgary, we can get to most of them in a day trip or less.
Where: Click the link above for more info
WANDER EDMONTON’S MAGICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN
Edmonton! You look like you could use some colour. The best place to get it this spring? U of A’s Botanical Garden! Located just outside Edmonton, this stunning destination offers hours of relaxation and beauty, plus some fun architecture to boot. The best part? Right now the flowers are in full bloom!
When: Now open!
Where: Parkland County, Alberta
Cost: $18.75
SHOP AT EDMONTON’S FARMERS MARKETS
From produce to flowers, knickknacks and art, Edmonton’s many farmer’s markets have practically everything and anything you could possibly need or want ahead of the springtime. Check out the list above for the best and most popular ones in and around the city.
Where: Click the link above for more info
HEAD TO THE ZOO
That’s right folks, the Edmonton Public Zoo has officially reopened! While the indoor exhibits are closed for the foreseeable future, you’ll still be able to enjoy all the outdoor ones. Watching red pandas zoom around? Yes, please!
When: Open throughout May
Where: 13315 Buena Vista Road
Cost: $10.95 (reduced price)
WATCH AS EDMONTON’S ART DISTRICT LIGHTS UP
All three of Edmonton’s newest public art installations have now arrived! Located at the Winspear Centre, the Citadel Theatre, and the Art Gallery of Alberta, these installations will showcase what the institutions can’t wait to bring back to Edmonton.
When: Until Monday, May 31st
Where: Click the link above for more info
Those are our top picks for this long weekend, Edmonton! We hope to see you (safely) out and about the next few days, because we know we’ll be doing the same!
