Trip chapter 13
Red Deer to Edmonton
A short drive north into Edmonton, with a hot ravine walk, a comfortable Airbnb, skyline views, a dog-friendly night market and a patio pint.
After the long Kelowna-to-Red-Deer haul, the drive into Edmonton felt manageable. We arrived a little early for check-in, so we used the extra time for a dog walk instead of sitting around in the car.
A hot ravine walk before check-in
We parked near 9625 95a Street NW and walked into Mill Creek Ravine Park. It was a hot day, so we kept it short, but the wooded ravine was a nice place for Tilly to stretch her legs before we could get into the Airbnb.
Mill Creek Ravine Park
A shaded ravine walk that worked well for a short pre-check-in stop on a hot Edmonton day.
Read our Mill Creek Ravine notes →A Strathearn base
The Airbnb was one of the lovelier stays of this part of the trip. It had free parking, gave us an easy base in Edmonton and put us a short walk from Strathearn Park.
Strathearn Park became the easy evening walk. The views over the river valley toward downtown were excellent, especially around rush hour when the skyline and low sun made the whole city feel bigger than expected.
Strathearn Airbnb
A lovely Edmonton Airbnb with free parking and an easy walk to Strathearn Park's skyline views.
Read our Edmonton Airbnb notes → Strathearn Park
A neighbourhood park near our Airbnb with excellent downtown Edmonton skyline views.
Read our Strathearn Park notes →Market treats and a patio pint
During the stay we went to 124 Grand Market at 108 Avenue and 124 Street. Dogs were permitted when we visited, and a couple of vendors were selling dog treats. I got Tilly a broth popsicle, which was a strong choice for a warm evening.
From the market we walked over to Manchester Square, which looks like something out of the Netherlands, then sat outside Arcadia Brewing Co with Tilly and enjoyed a pint.
124 Grand Market
A Thursday evening Edmonton market where dogs were permitted and Tilly found a broth popsicle.
Read our 124 Grand Market notes →Manchester Square
A Dutch-inspired Edmonton square a short walk from 124 Grand Market.
Read our Manchester Square notes →Arcadia Brewing Co
A brewery near Manchester Square where we sat outside with Tilly for a pint.
Read our Arcadia Brewing Co notes →