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 Neighbourhoods-City CentreAREAS OF INTEREST — DOWNTOWNThriving arts, retail, business and government centres put soul into the heart of the city. With more than 500 places to shop and 200-plus restaurants — as well as scores of clubs, pubs and major hotels — you’ll find what you’re after. The Arts District boasts the spectacular architecture of the new Art Gallery of Alberta as well as The Citadel Theatre complex and acoustically perfect Winspear Centre concert hall. Landmarks include the award-winning Canada Place with its copper-hued façade, the historic Fairmont Hotel Macdonald built in 1915, and the newly expanded Shaw Conference Centre. Getting around downtown is a breeze year-round, thanks to our pedways, a network of climate-controlled walkways that connect you to shopping centres and key public, business and cultural buildings. NOTEWORTHY SITESArt Gallery of Alberta — A swirl of glass, steel and zinc, the new $88-million Art Gallery of Alberta shows world-class art in a building that’s a work of art in itself. The Citadel Theatre — Home to live theatre, this multistage complex engages our finest actors. Check out its Lee Pavilion, a leafy tropical atrium with a waterfall. Edmonton City Hall — This eight-storey glass pyramid is home to City Council as well as art shows, community and civic events. The Francis Winspear Centre for Music — Edmonton’s premier concert hall, it’s home to Edmonton Symphony Orchestra as well as the magnificent Davis Concert Organ. Stanley A. Milner Public Library — One of Canada’s largest libraries, it’s a popular place for bookworms and students who love its amazing reference desk. Alberta Legislature Building & Grounds — On the bank of the North Saskatchewan River, this sandstone treasure and its landscaped grounds welcome all (page 60). Sir Winston Churchill Square — This open-air, public plaza hosts events year-round such as The Works Art & Design Festival, Edmonton International Street Performers Festival and A Taste of Edmonton. Edmonton City Centre Mall — This upscale shopping centre with restaurants and movie theatres is connected by pedways to the Manulife and Commerce centres (page 25). Chinatown — Established in 1910, this dynamic dining and shopping enclave welcomes all with its Chinatown Gate, which promises good luck to all. Avenue of Nations — Multiculturalism is alive and well in this stroll of shops, services and restaurants drawn from the cultures of China, Vietnam, Italy, Ukraine, Poland, Japan and Latin America. River Valley — Our lush park system is the longest expanse of urban parkland in North America. With golf courses, nature trails and multi-use trails for cycling, jogging or a stroll, its wide pathways ensure access for all. In winter, enjoy cross-country or downhill skiing, snowshoeing or tobogganing. |
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