Dinner on the Farm You can eat a fabulous meal at a long table in a hip barn just outside the city. I stumbled across the Old Red Barn on Instagram and I can't wait to try this place out! Drive seven minutes southwest of Leduc to this magical barn overlooking Whitemud . . .
Best Hot Broth, Stunning Macrame Wall Hangings, and a Fruit Trees Map
Mural Ready It's done! Thanks to a successful crowdfunding campaign, the new Okuda San Miguel mural is up in Old Strathcona! The crew over at El Cortez/Have Mercy/Holly Roller were behind the push to have a six-story mural painted on their building across from the Old . . .
Downtown Dog Park, Child Friendly Map, and Flowers + Eggs!
Borden Pool Update After weeks of delay, the Borden Pool is set to open next week! The grand opening of Canada's first public, man-made natural swimming pool (in Edmonton) is next Wednesday, July 11. No chemicals are used to treat the water so the guidelines for use are . . .
The Best Spot to Watch the Fireworks, Canadian Food + Swag, and a Meat Subscription Box
Canada Day Fireworks Here are the best spots to watch the spectacular fireworks in Edmonton! Start time is 11 pm. (feel free to add to the list in the comment section below): Remax Field Alberta Legislature Grounds Victoria Park Government House Park (Groat . . .
Best Bacon in Edmonton, Borden Pool Delay, and The Best Spots to Watch Canada Day Fireworks!
Borden Pool Delay The opening of Borden Park’s new pool has been delayed. Canada's first public man-made natural swimming pool was supposed to open today (June 22) but crews noticed a leak when they were doing some testing, so the opening has been pushed back . . .
New Natural Pool, Contemporary Cafe, and a New Ice Cream Shop!
New Natural Pool Borden Park's new natural swimming pool officially opens on June 22! This is Canada's first public, man-made natural swimming pool. So, no chemicals to treat it. They are replicating naturally occurring filtration and the guidelines for use are a little . . .
More Cool Pride Stuff, Local Gifts for Dad, and Goat Yoga
Beaumont Pride The town of Beaumont is getting into the Pride spirit! A brand new rainbow crosswalk went up on 50th Street, right in front of one of our favourite restaurants, Chartier. Edmonton Pride In Edmonton, you will find rainbow crosswalks in these . . .
Coolest YEG Pride Product, Dinosaurs Exhibit, and The Dad Box
YEG Pride Rainbow Crosswalks: Happy Pride Month! Three rainbow crosswalks have been painted in Old Strathcona ahead of Edmonton's Pride Festival next week (June 8-17). In 2015, the City of Edmonton painted one as a pilot project, and everyone loved it so much they stuck . . .
Cat Fest, Babes Who Brunch, and Outdoor Pool News!
Edmonton Made Gift Guide This is a fabulous way to shop local and to get your out-of-town friends to shop all things Edmonton! Edmonton Made just released its brand new list of businesses to be featured in this year's catalogue. ("Designed to make shopping local easy . . .
New Downtown Eats, Another Whyte Ave Patio, The Happy Wall (and so much more!)
New Downtown Eats A new restaurant and bar is opening up at The Starlite Room on Friday, May 25. Looks like River City Revival House will offer lunch, dinner, and brunch on weekends, with a focus on locally sourced products. Happy Wall This is a photo-op just . . .