49 The trendy
Mexican eatery Tres Carnales offers authentic tacos , tamales , and torta , which are best washed down with their pleasing sangria in the summertime . trescarnales . com
In the summer months ,
50 the experimental art gallery Latitude 53 spreads out onto the patio and welcomes in the hip crowd of Edmonton for special cocktails , delicious bites , and innovative art ! Attend their Urban Garden Party on July 22 . latitude53 . org Experience the beautiful
51 University of Alberta Botanic Garden after-hours with dance lessons , live music , and outdoor movie screenings at Date Night on Thursdays throughout the summer . botanicgarden . ualberta . ca |
Fine art printer Vivid
52 Print is a mainstay of Whyte Avenue and sells eclectic prints and art that showcase Edmonton ’ s quirky character . vividprint . ca Take advantage of the
53 free admission this year at Elk Island National Park , where you can enjoy hiking , canoeing , camping , and more in this gentle wilderness ! pc . gc . ca / elkisland From July 7 – 9 , join
54 the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation for their 40th annual community pow wow celebration ! alexisnakotasioux . com Have your fill of exotic
55 cuisines from 100 countries and cultures at the Heritage Festival on August 5 – 7 , then bring the kids to the children ’ s tent where there are non-stop games , prizes , and fun ! heritagefest . ca |
A main icon of the
56 skyline , the High Level Bridge lights up with over 60,000 LED bulbs every night , often in different colours to commemorate a special event or festival ! From July 20 – 29 , you
57 can sample tasty morsels from the city ’ s best restaurants and chefs at Taste of Edmonton ! tasteofedm . com |
The new and recently
58 built Royal Alberta Museum will be one of the largest in Western Canada at over 419,000 sq . ft . when it opens next year ! For now , you can still visit the museum ’ s old location for special events . royalalbertamuseum . ca Cool off in the large
59 fountain in front of City Hall , or head inside to learn about civic history on a tour . edmonton . ca60 Tee off at Canada ’ s oldest cityrun course ! Developed in 1896 , Victoria Golf Course is even older than the city of Edmonton . edmonton . ca
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With a five-hectare lake
61 and lush grassy areas , Hawrelak Park is a gorgeous host to festivals throughout the year . Take a leisurely walk around the park or bring food for a picnic . 9330 Groat Rd . |
Enjoy a blast
62 from the past with retro arcade games , pinball machines , an air hockey table , and Mario Kart racing at Beercade . beercade . ca |
63 Grab a cappuccino or hang around for a locally sourced brunch at the Little Brick Café and General Store , located in a historic brick house once part of the burgeoning brickworks industry in the early 1900s . littlebrick . ca
Pick up delicious Italian
64 and other European foods at the family-owned Italian Centre , nestled in the city ’ s charming Little Italy and two other locations . italiancentre . ca Home to more than 350
65 exotic and endangered animals — including Lucy the Elephant — the Edmonton Valley Zoo is an ideal place to learn about conservation during their daily interpretive presentations . edmonton . ca66 Brewed specially for summer , Alley Kat ’ s Sunburst Session Ale has notes of pineapple and citrus for a refreshing addition to any patio you choose to lounge on . alleykatbeer . com
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PHOTOS BY STEFANE BERUBE ; ADRIEN GUYOT ; JENNIFER LINFORD ; COURTESY ROYAL ALBERTA MUSEUM ; ALLEY KAT ; FREEPIK . COM |
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