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Mill Woods

Mill Woods had it's first developments in the 1970s as a major residential neighbourhood. It ''was'' designed by planners to have its arterials in the shape of a wildrose. Obviously a tad stupid, and is now just seen as suburban blight. In the 1990s, the area began to become prone to gangs and has since gotten a bad rep from the city. Today it is your average suburb with fair transit connections and new neighbourhoods popping up everywhere.

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See

  • Century Park. For architecture or planning people, this would be a neat place to check out. It is the construction of the urban village Century Park with the first tower done next year along with the LRT station. It takes up an old mall site.

  • John Janzen Nature Centre. ox Dr and Whitemud Dr. Nice for children, this nature place offers a wonderful learning experience about nature, animals, plants, and to a lesser-extent geography.

    Fort Edmonton Park

    '''Fort Edmonton Park''', ''Take Fox Drive at Whitemud Drive then turn left on first chance and follow that road to Fort Edmonton'', 780-496-8787, [http://www.fortedmontonpark.ca/]. Canada's largest living historic park, and one of Edmonton's premier tourist attractions. Located in the middle of Edmonton, this reconstructed fort lies five kilometers upstream from its original location, representing it as it stood in 1846. The park represents four distinct time periods, exhibiting phases in Edmonton's development from an isolated fur trade post in the vast Northwest to a booming metropolitan center after the First World War.

  • '''1885 Street''' represents the settlement era from 1871 to 1891, with historic buildings and reconstructions of that period. These buildings are from around the greater Edmonton area. The North West Mounted Police outpost building is just that, an outpost, for the main post at that time was downstream at Fort Saskatchewan. A gun shed and jail have also been reconstructed.
  • '''1905 Street''' receives its name from the year that Alberta became a province of the Dominion of Canada. Edmonton itself had became a city the year prior. The buildings are from that period, and include the reconstruction of the Masonic Hall, with the open museum on the second floor.
  • '''1920 Street''' is the newest area, both in construction and time period, including the Hotel Selkirk, Blatchford Field Air Hangar, and the 1920s Midway.
  • The park features over 75 structures, many of which are the originals. Costumed interpreters operate the site and live the way of the past. Visitors enjoy exploring each building and each room, and talking to the role-playing interpreters.

    The price of admission includes free steam engine train and streetcar rides, and period rides such as wagon, stagecoach, pony and buggy are also available with a small charge.

    Enjoy special events at this venue on occasion like Canada Day (July 1, Canada's independence celebrations) that compare to none across Canada.

    Do

  • Sunridge Ski Area. 0980 17 Street. 80-449-6555. ttp://www.sunridgeskiarea.com. Nice little ski area on 17 St. with 11 slopes and the ability to ski at night.

  • '''Riverside''', 8630 Rowland Rd (in the river valley), 780-496-4914 (Pro Shop - Apr-Oct), [http://www.edmonton.ca/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_261_208_0_43/http;/CMSServer/COEWeb/arts+culture+and+attractions/golf+courses/riverside+golf+course/]. (Public: 6306 yards, par 71) This delightful club is the most attractive of the three city-owned courses. It is heavily treed, cool on hot summer days and beautiful in any weather. It takes good advantage of its placement in an elbow of the river by setting raised tee boxes and raised greens up on the high banks for several fairways. Riverside is very popular and booking a tee time requires fast fingers (or an auto-dial function on your phone) to book through the City's automated telephone booking system (780-496-8700 - call at 6PM sharp two or three days in advance to reserve a tee time).
  • Casino Edmonton. 055 Argyll Road NW. 80.465.5377. All kinds of slots, blackjacks, poker, etc. filled with music and drinks.

  • Snow Valley Edmonton. hitemud Park. xit at 122 St from the Whitemud Freeway, head south and turn at Whitemud Park sign. 80-434-3991. ttp://www.snowvalley.ab.ca. 23-$29 for the day, seniors $12. Though small, it is an excellent ski hill for beginners.

    Buy

  • Southgate. Southgate is a fairly prominent mall on 111 St. It has arguably the best Hudson's Bay Store in Canada. It is popular with the locals and is very modern, despite originally being built last century. It is currently undergoing an expansion which will bring big names stores, and LRT station, and a sufficient transit station to the mall in Mid-2009.
  • Century Park. This suburban shopping area is at the foot of the mixed use, under construction Century Park and offers normal amenities of suburbs.
  • Southpark Centre. n between Calgary Trail and Gateway Boulevard north of 23 Ave, south of G A Macdonald Ave. Pretty typical suburban shopping with a great selection for stuff to quickly grab n' go. Prominent retailers: Future Shop, Toys R US, Chapters, Zellers, Canadian Tire, HomeSense.
  • South Edmonton Common. 3 Ave and Calg. Trail. The biggest open air retail centre in Canada is this place. Mostly nothing particularly interesting to tourists, but some of you may like hitting up Wal Mart or IKEA even on holidays. It is very massive and has basically a lot of suburban outlets "under one roof" (if you get it). It has the largest Walmart and Future Shop in Canada.
  • Whitemud & Calg. Trail. hitemud Drive and Calgary Trail. Some higher end retailers, as suburbs go along with a bunch of restaurant chains.

    Eat

    Budget

  • Humptys. 503 Gateway Boulevard NW. 780) 430-9313.

    Midrange

  • Fatburger. 755 102 St NW. ear Booster Juice. 80 469 8180?. ttp://www.fatburger.com/. Very friendly staff who might just make you laugh. Expect to wait to get your food, but that's only because they make it right after you order-no pre-making. This delicious fast-food chain has no drive-thru and customers must come in. Food usually takes 15 minutes to make. Try the smoothie!

  • Century Grill. This place was the first restaurant by the Century Hospitality Group of Edmonton. It offers typical Canadian good food that is both hearty and delicious!

  • Lemongrass Cafe. 0417 51 Ave. This restaurant is newer than many of the others, with a clean, crisp interior design. It's friendly and the food is prepared with care and attention to detail.

  • Whitespot. 921 Calgary Trail NW. 780) 432-9153. ttp://whitespot.com?.

  • Red Robin. 211 106 St NW. 780) 438-2473. ttp://redrobin.com. Simple Canadian food at resonable prices. They have some delicious burgers and wraps.

    Luxury

  • Beijing Beijing. 803 Calgary Trail NW. 780) 430-7720.
  • '''Mikado'''
  • Aashiana Indian Restaurant Ltd?. 527 50 Street NW. 780) 485-5844. Simple Indian food at modest prices.

  • Fargo's. 804 Terrace Road NW. 780) 466-7754. ttp://fargos.ca. Simple, clean interiors with friendly staff that are quite the helpful crowd. The food is typical to Canadian cuisine, but that doesn't mean it's mediocre food, this is high quality, fair priced food!
  • Transcend. 869 62 Avenue NW. 780) 430-9198. ttp://transcendcoffee.com?. ild to high pricing. This place will turn you into a coffee snob, it's that good! Don't worry, if you live far from Edmonton, you can take the beans home and brew them at home.

    Drink

  • '''Cristall_fs Wine Market''', 5854 111th Street.
  • Sleep

  • Sheraton Four Points. 230 Argyll Road. 780) 465-7931. ttp://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starwoodhotels.com%2Ffourpoints%2Fproperty%2Foverview%2Findex.html%3FpropertyID%3D1544&ei=seYCSaa3HYL-6QPT_-3jDQ&usg=AFQjCNFTlny_Gd6gCcHqrpT9hbYSOwlRnw&sig2=7dWXEmMhXGX6UMeR_pEj6A. Indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center . . . what else could you need? Ok...good service and nice rooms. Happy?

  • Holiday Inn Express and Suites. 807 85 Street NW. 780) 440-5000. Comfortable beds and modern suites in get-out-and-go easily location, with Connor's Road footsteps away!

  • Holiday Inn Edmonton-Convention Centre. 520 76 Avenue NW. 877) 654-0228. ttp://ichotelsgroup.com. Nice hotel that is clean and has good access to Anthony Henday Dr. NW.

  • Delta South Edmonton. 404 Gateway Blvd. 1 780 434-6415. ttp://www.deltahotels.com/hotels/hotels.php?hotelId=18. PM. oon. 1 780 436-9247. 1 888 890-3222. Tacky looking building, although that is made up with friendly staff and comfortable and cozy suites.

  • Derrick Motel. 925 Gateway Boulevard NW. heap prices. Simple little hotel with good access to Whitemud Dr.

  • Ramada Inn and Water Park Edmonton South. 359 Calgary Trail. ighway 2 And 53rd Ave. 1 780 434-3431. ttp://www.ramada.com/Ramada/control/Booking/check_avail?id=07838. rices are pretty good with high quality. 1 780 437-3714. nfo@ramadaedmontonsouth.com. Nice water park with extra friendly staff and in a fair building. It is very cozy and is a good old.

  • The Sawridge Inn Edmontn South. 235 Gateway Boulevard. t junction of Gateway Blvd & Whitemud Trail. -888-729-7343. ww.sawridgeedmonton.com. pm. 2noon. rom $129.00 to $159.00. The Sawridge Inn Edmonton South is your natural choice for accommodations in south Edmonton. Located within close proximity to the South Commons shopping area, and twenty minutes away from Edmonton Intl airport, the Sawridge Inn offers 138 cozy rooms and suites centered around a large indoor atrium, where the award winning restaurant and lounge are located. Conference & meeting facilities are available. Complimentary wireless internet and hotel shuttle. Checkout their weekend specials.

  • Super 8 Edmonton South. ttp://www.super8edmontonsouth.com/" address="3610 Gateway Blvd North. 1 780 433-8688. 1 780 433-8823. 1 866 468-8839" email="super8hotel@shaw.ca.

  • Travelodge Edmonton South. ttp://www.travelodge.com/Travelodge/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=09761&brandInfo=TL" address="10320 45th Ave. 1 780 436-9770. 1 780 436-3529. hg7104g@whg.com.
  • Greenwood Suites. 485 Gateway Boulevard NW. 780) 431-1100. rices are pretty steep in this place. Generally good quality and fine suites with good access to all the town.
  • Econo Lodge. 009 Gateway Blvd. northwest. 800) 424-6423. Vintage interiors and walkable to nearby shops/restaurants of Southpark/Gateway/South Edmonton Common.
  • Cedar Park Inn. 116 Gateway Blvd. 780) 434-7411. ttp://bestwesternalberta.com. This hotel is in a funky design and has balconies.

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