Must See Sights and Landmarks in St. Albert Area

"Perched atop of a promontory overlooking the North Saskatchewan River Valley is the important and impressive Alberta Legislature Building. The seat of the province’s government, it boasts some beautiful Beaux-Arts architecture and lies amidst lots of lovely leafy grounds which are dotted with both memorials and statues. Affectionately known as ‘the Ledge’ to locals, the large landmark was completed in 1913 with its iconic dome presiding over a pretty portico propped up by massive columns."

"The Legislature (no date)By Margaret Chappelle, City of Edmonton Archives, EAA-2-10. On March 15, 1906, Alberta’s Legislature opened its First Session. The ceremonies were held at Edmonton’s Thistle Rink, just north of Jasper Avenue, after which the Assembly moved to nearby McKay Avenue School."

"Watching the petty squabbles of politicians would be of zero interest to most. The stately architecture of the Alberta Legislature Building, however, should inspire a visit. Known as “The Ledge” by locals, the Alberta Legislature Building is quite enchanting."

"Image SourceIndividuals who are really bothered about their style and fashion already know about Whyte Avenue. Situated at the conjunction of Old Strathcona which is a place of historic importance in Edmonton, the place is filled with shops that offer you great items and products which can help you establish your own style statement. Fashionable clothing and designer products are easily available here."

"Looking for some neat street photography or a more casual place to film?. Whyte Ave is where you want to be. Edmonton’s most eclectic location for shopping and dining, Whyte Ave features streets with interesting architecture, and well taken care of city landscaping."

"The most recent addition to Edmonton's downtown architectural tapestry is the Rogers Place arena, designed by HOK in association with Architecture Tkalcic Bengert and Dialog and constructed by PCL Construction Management. Featuring “dynamic flowing lines, evocative of snow drifts and the dynamism of hockey,” this landmark building is home to the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers, a hockey and entertainment arena that connects to the Ice District through a pedway that crosses 104 Avenue. Designed and constructed to achieve LEED® Silver certification, Rogers Place is considered “the finest arena anywhere in the world” and is a leader in sustainable design and construction and includes a community ice rink, a casino and a restaurant."

"For sports fanatics, Edmonton is home to one of the most iconic NHL teams – the Edmonton Oilers. Once known as the “City of Champions”, the Edmonton Oilers had one of the top dynasties to ever play in the NHL, including players like Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Juri Kurri, and many others. They won 5 Stanley Cups in a period of just 6 years."

"Why you need to go: Rogers Place is well worth every penny that was spent on its construction. Not only do the infamous Edmonton Oilers now have a new home, but our great city can also welcome a ton of artists looking to tour in Alberta; talk about exciting!"

"Officially opening in 1913 as a residence for Alberta’s Lieutenant Governors, Government House was designed by Architect R.P. Blakey under the direction of A.M. Jeffers, Chief Architect of the Alberta Legislature Building, and constructed by the Department of Public Works. Designed in the Jacobean Revival style with Scottish Baronial elements, the three story sandstone building is grand in scale with asymmetrical façades, decorations, bay windows, balconies, and high gabled roofs with dormers."

"Probably your first thought when you see this structure, and the Government House is definitely that. Granted, it was originally built to house the Lieutenant Governors of Alberta but has since been repurposed to use for things such as Government ceremonial events, conferences and more. This would make for a great shooting location due to the Jacobean style of the building, something rarely seen in Edmonton."

"This opulent mansion was the former residence of the lieutenant governor but is now used for government conferences and receptions. It is steeped in history and immaculately preserved – you'd never guess it's..."

"Start off this walk at a nearby downtown coffee shop and get yourself a warm drink to-go, then head to the Instagram-worthy 100 Street Funicular, which gives easy access by way of two elevators into the river valley trail system. Next, you’ll cross the historic steel low-level bridge and dip back under the bridge to start off on the trail next to the river. Most of the south side path winds its way through beautiful tree covered trails, encountering two tiny neighbourhoods nestled off of Scona Road."

"As the funicular climbs up the river valley’s steep incline, you’ll be able to get tons of shots of that incredible view from multiple different angles!. Operating year-round, the glass-walled elevator ride takes about a minute to bring you from downtown to a spot halfway into the valley; the perfect photo vantage point. There’s also a lookout reaching farther over the whole valley so you can snap views that your followers will go crazy for."

"If you have this fascination with stairs, it’s a must that you visit the 100 Street Funicular. From here, you can have views of the famed Hotel Macdonald, the Edmonton skyline and the river valley below. View this post on Instagram"

"City Hall is a place where one least expects to have a museum, but the building houses more than enough to be listed as a hidden museum. There is a Sports Hall Of Fame, Community Services Hall of Fame, more than half a million dollars worth of art, fossils on walls, a walk of past mayors of Edmonton, and valuable civic artifacts including a mayor’s chair from the Edmonton, England (now a suburb of London).One item to note is the painting on the mezzanine which is actually not painted by cross-stitched. To get here, take exit B at Churchill LRT station."

"Now here is a location that our city should take a lot of pride in. It’s no secret that we have one of the most beautiful city halls on the prairies, what with the two glittering pyramids that offer natural light to the inside of the building and the 200 foot clock, named the Friendship Tower, that chimes it’s 23 carillon bells. Edmonton City Hall would make for a great shooting location in both the summer and the winter."

"The City Hall of Alberta, designed as a public gathering space is always hosting events, festivals, and various activities year-round. Council and committee meetings are also conducted here. This building with its award-winning architecture was designed by local Architect Gene Dub."

"Although Edmonton is Alberta’s capital, its biggest city is Calgary. This partly explains why most of the casinos you will find in Edmonton are rather small of size. The first casino casino Edmonton is quite a big one though."

"With a capacity of sixty thousand people, the Commonwealth stadium is a perfect venue for enjoying world-class events like major sports and concerts. The highlight of the park is the combination of bright green and golden yellow seats that look perfectly contrasting with the lush green lawn. There are twin tier grandstands on each side and single tier stands on the corners and end zones of the...Read more"

"» The construction of the sports arena began in March 1975 and lasted 3 years. »  Organizers invested about $30 million in it. »  The sports ground was built to host the Commonwealth Games 1978."

"NW #304, Westmount Centre, rolliesicecream.caThe atmosphere: As the first rolled ice cream shop in the city, Rollies Ice Cream has brought this traditional Thai treat to Edmonton and we couldn’t be more grateful. Side note: watching your ice cream being rolled is v. mesmerizing. Number of flavours: 15 Dietary friendly: NoThe most unique flavour: Nothing too cray-cray, but their Butterscotch is *chef’s kiss* because of its beyond rich flavour.Don’t miss: Bubble Gum—a nostalgia-inducing flavour topped with Teddy Grahams, sprinkles, whipped cream and gummies"

"Hudson Park has a large spinning rope climbing feature and a big orange fish connecting two large climbers. There is also a small adjacent spray park for the kiddos and a gazebo."

"After IZAKAYA TOMO opened in December of 2012, it gained popularity very fast. It's still open and serving some of the best small plates, sake and beer in the city. This Japanese restaurant provides all types of fun, great dishes and so much more."

"Amazing sushi my wife and I have been going to Izkaya tomo for many years now. We have tried many different items on the menu rolls maki skewerss shrimp dishes... (780) 440-9152Order online"

"Amazing sushi my wife and I have been going to Izkaya tomo for many years now. We have tried many different items on the menu rolls maki skewerss shrimp ..."

"CafeRista opened in September 2010 with the mission to spread good local espresso, locally roasted artisan coffee and fresh food to Edmonton’s West End. They are a family owned and operated business who pride themselves in being integrated in the community where they operate. They have worked with our roasters to source out coffee that is reasonably priced, environmentally friendly, and locally roasted."

"The waiter got the order wrong, He immediately appoligized and rectified the situation. Three Other staff also came over to appoligize and gave us a 20.00 gift Certificate. It was honorable of that waiter to immediately admit it was his fault."

"Staff is really nice and went their for the very first time of my life and it was amazing trying out the sea food."