Old Strathcona

Edmonton

Whyte ave featuring outdoor eating
Whyte ave featuring markets, outdoor eating and night scenes
Whyte ave featuring heritage elements as well as an individual femail
Old Strathcona featuring night scenes and outdoor art
Old Strathcona which includes markets and food

This historic district of Edmonton is a great place for shopping and market browsing, followed by a theater or music show and a drink in a quirky café.

The streets of Old Strathcona in Edmonton represent more than 100 years of history. Nowadays, it’s a bustling historic district with more than 600 businesses, with products and services including fashion, music, accommodation, salons, gifts, books, décor, health, sports and food. Stroll down popular Whyte Avenue and see some of Canada’s most unique shops. Stop to see buskers perform or come here during one of the outdoor festivals to experience the district’s lively, bohemian atmosphere. Pick a local or international restaurant and stay after dinner to go dancing or see a show. Entertainment ranges from live theater and music to casual pubs and stylish clubs.There is no lack of fashion shops, with more than 50 clothing and accessory stores. If you are in Old Strathcona in March, you can enjoy the parades at the annual Western Canada Fashion Week.Listen to live music in pubs and venues across the district, with local and international artists. You can find everything from acoustic folk, blues, Celtic and classical to alternative, country, jazz, metal and rock. If music isn’t your passion, visit a stand-up comedy club or head to a local community theater. Old Strathcona is home to 10 theater groups, entertaining the crowds with improvised soap operas and sketch comedies.Every August, Old Strathcona hosts the 10-day Edmonton International Fringe Theater Festival, which attracts 500,000 visitors to more than 1,000 theatrical performances each year.In a 30-square block section of Old Strathcona, you will find more than 100 dining and drinking venues. More than 80 of those are independently owned and the produce is often grown locally or regionally. Every Saturday, more than 130 food producers, artisans and growers sell their produce at Edmonton’s only year-round indoor farmers’ market. Visitors will find seasonal, organic, chemical-free, home-grown and homemade products straight from the farm gate. Old Strathcona is a 10-minute drive, or 15-minute bus journey, from downtown Edmonton. You could spend all day and night here and some people keep coming back every day to soak up the lively atmosphere.


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Old Strathcona Hotel Deals

Varscona Hotel on Whyte

Varscona Hotel on Whyte

4 out of 5
8208 106 Street, Edmonton, AB
$102 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$111 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edmonton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Easy to drive to. Beautiful area. Quiet. Beds were comfortable"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Varscona Hotel on Whyte
Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel

Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10235 - 101 Street, Edmonton, AB
$105 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Sep 16 to Sep 17
$114 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edmonton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,345 reviews)
"Great check in and rooms were fantastic."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel
Chateau Lacombe Hotel

Chateau Lacombe Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10111 Bellamy Hill Nw, Edmonton, AB
$107 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
$117 total
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edmonton. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,203 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Chateau Lacombe Hotel
Travelodge by Wyndham Edmonton West

Travelodge by Wyndham Edmonton West

2 out of 5
18320 Stony Plain Rd Nw, Edmonton, AB
$61 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$67 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Edmonton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6/10 (2,238 reviews)
"The staff were nice and helpful. The restaurant was delicious. Room was clean, beds comfortable. It was easy to travel with our dogs. The hot tub jets were not strong at all, it was more like a warm bath."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Edmonton West
Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre West Edmonton

Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre West Edmonton

2.5 out of 5
18035 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$73 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$79 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Edmonton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,113 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre West Edmonton
Ramada by Wyndham Nisku Edmonton Airport

Ramada by Wyndham Nisku Edmonton Airport

3.5 out of 5
501 11Th Avenue, Nisku, AB
$55 nightly
The price is $60 total per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
$60 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
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Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Nisku. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,286 reviews)
"Bed was adequate, room was spacious, shuttle on time and quick."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Nisku Edmonton Airport
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Old Strathcona

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