Queen Alexandra

An intimate, ornate Shisha lounge along Whyte Ave.

A dive-bar with cheap eats, and karaoke every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

When they say anytime, they mean it. Gym members can get their workout on the machines or free weights day or night, no matter the hour. There are classes and consultations also available.

A rarity nowadays - a movie rental spot. It stocks cult, rare horror, indie and sci-fi films plus merchandise.

A shoe shop obsessed with comfort including specialty kicks for diabetic and arthritic customers. The store is an extension of the owner’s, Neil Banheghi, commitment to footwear. He’s a member of the College of Pedorthics of Canada and holds designations as a Certified Pedorthist and Certified Pedorthic Master Craftsman.

A non-profit helping the city’s 157 community leagues to promote participation in affordable recreation, sports and social activities locally and foster a sense of belonging.

Asia and Europe collide in this novel cafe serving Asian sweets, specialty coffees and more.

A family-run holistic health store with a generous inventory of 7000 supplements, natural skin and bodycare products, essential oils, raw botanical and herbal ingredients.

Run by a family originally from South Africa, they bake the tastes of the country fresh and stock staples from the African nation.

The tastes and products of Latin America. With 100 varieties of dried herbs and spices not commonly found elsewhere in the city, you can get the ingredients to make your own meal or takeaway freshly cooked eats. Service is available in English or Spanish.

A welcoming nook to browse more than 80,000 rare, out-of-print and secondhand books, since 1978.

A matter-of-fact grocery store with all the staples without the fancy advertising. It’s a get-in-get-out shop to fill your grocery list.

A constant along Whyte Ave, the discount department store stocks low-cost homewares and apparel.

Road cyclists’ one-stop-shop with bikes, gear and repairs in store. They have a bike club and spin classes to build and maintain skills and the bike community, year-round.

Opened in 1966 by two Master Bakers (and brothers) from Germany, the bakeshop continues to bake authentic European breads and pastries every day.

Named in honour of former Edmonton Eskimo football great Rollie Miles, the grounds offer space to practice and compete in athletics. There are two soccer fields, an outdoor 400m 8-lane track, long and triple jump sand pits, a javelin, shot put and discus throwing area plus stands for 1000 spectators complete with bathrooms.

The park opened in 1924 and continues to serve the community as a place to meet, play and relax. A water feature, playground and sports fields make enables the green space to have something for everyone.

A triangular park crisscrossed by paved walkways and dotted by park benches sitting under shady trees. The quaint natural space is named after the former president of the Edmonton Board of Trade and the owner of Edmonton's very first automobile, a 1903 Ford Model A.

Skating and hockey programs, drop-in shinny and public skating are all available at the Tipton Arena. Run by the City of Edmonton, the facility has four dressing rooms, automated skate sharpening machine, vending machines, large lobby and seating for 350 spectators.

A Ukrainian Catholic Parish with doubles as a very lively events centre. The large hall plays host to a variety of independent concerts year-round.

The four green asphalt tennis courts are open to the public, with three available for reservations through the City of Edmonton.

A large single ice surface with seating for more than 1000 spectators behind safety netting. Hockey players, figure skaters and recreational skaters can get ready in one of four accessible dressing rooms.

Edmonton’s longest-running swimming pool. It hosts swimming lessons, aquasize, parent and tot classes plus more, with its sundeck, dry sauna, slide, climbing and swinging ropes.

Brews and bingo are the staples of this pint-sized pub, with live music now and again.

A sports bar with all the trappings - lots of pool tables, beers and widescreen tvs to watch the game.

A scruffy vegan eatery and pub with live music, overlooking the popular Whyte Avenue. Order up burgers, wings and fries and get all the flavour without the meat. You’ll see lots of beards here!

A laid back bar with a rooftop (aka Wooftop) patio and lower level lounge, The Underdog, for a more relaxed mood. Meet friends for a pint, catch a band once in awhile or play a game of darts.

Affordable and speedy-takes on Vietnamese, Cambodian and Thai dishes.

The original Royal Pizza started all the way back in 1969. The local icon continues to serve up generous portions of pizza, pasta, hamburgers, steak and ribs, for eat in or take out.

Fried chicken meets Korean flavours at this casual eat-in or grab-in-go joint.

A late night pizza joint, serving the thick-crusted cheesy pies Chicago is known for.

Adopting the flavours and processes from Naples, Italy - this pizzeria fires the dough heaped with fresh ingredients in an authentic bell-shaped oven for 90 seconds at 900ºF, imported from Italy.

A relaxed boho style cafe offering fresh coffee, teas and baked goodies.

Dishing up fresh, authentic Chinese food, this unpretentious eatery invites you to dine in or takeout.

A pharmacy to fill your prescription or pick-up an over-the-counter remedy for your cold, headache or flu.

A community family health clinic with doctors who specialize in a wide range of medical fields. Prescriptions can be made and filled out on the spot with the in-house pharmacy.

A friendly laundromat for you to do your own laundry (they’ve got wifi to pass the time) or drop it off to be cleaned.

A health care complex housing a variety of services. A family medical practice, physiotherapy and sports medicine practice are available by appointment or via walk-in. Occupational Health Services are only accessible by appointment. A pharmacy is also on-site.

A Kindergarten to Grade 9 school providing Alberta curriculum within a Catholic faith context. The school also runs the MTC Hockey Academy program for Grades 4-9. It assists young hockey athletes to pursue their sport and education in a faith-based learning environment.

An learning centre for children aged 2 to 5, led by Level 3 teaching staff. The early preschool program instruction includes learning through music.

Instruction with a Christian focus is offered to Kindergarten to Grade 6 students, while adhering to the Alberta Program of Studies. Daily activities include morning prayers, Bible readings and songs with a Christian perspective.

A two-classroom program for young ones aged 3-6, from September to June, to build their early academic skills. A non-academic session runs during the summer months.

An indoor dog park for canines of all sizes and ages to get their zoomies out, away from the elements. Perfect for heats waves and cold snaps.

5000 square feet of curated, vintage furniture, clothing, accessories and artwork.