Edmonton Real Estate Blog

You might be wondering, what is the difference between vacation and staycation? The truth is, staycation is similar to vacation, just that instead of spending your holidays abroad, you do it in your home country.

Statistics have shown that Canadians prefer to take a staycation in Canada instead of leaving the country due to lower cost and the ability to see some amazing places in Canada. Sometimes, you don’t even need to leave your own city to enjoy a great staycation.

If you are planning to take a staycation around Edmonton, there are several affordable hotels which you should consider. They all provide a great location near some of the best attractions, dining options and so much more.

Holiday Inn Express Downtown

If location is essential to

Sherwood Park offers a lot of paths and trails allowing you to get fit. We all want to feel healthier and look better, but not all of us have the money it costs to join a gym, or just would rather not pay the money. However, there are a few different ways you can get fit without spending a dime at Sherwood Park making this a popular alternative for many people.

With miles of paths that are great for biking or running, you can enjoy outdoor scenery and some quiet time allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors. You can get your cardio in by hitting the pavement and with several miles of paths, you can get adequate exercise. Run between lakes and trees and enjoy the scenery around you while you can clear your head and all without spending a dime.

If

Fort Edmonton Park offers history on the area and is located on 158 acres of land. It’s located along the river valley of Edmonton. What once was a Centennial project in Canada in 1967 to rebuild and reconstruct Fort Edmonton grew to be something bigger than that.

Dedicated efforts to the Rotary Club and the Foundation of Fort Edmonton allowed for the park to now include 1846 Hudson’s Bay Fort in addition to streets of 1885, 1905, and 1920 which depict the early history of the area. The park is owned by the city and operated by Fort Edmonton Management Company.

With so much to see and do for the entire family, this can be a great way to spend a nice summer day outside as a family.

Hotel Selkirk

Located in Fort Edmonton Park, this building is a

Known as one of the finest performance spaces in all of Edmonton, the Winspear Centre is a great spot for enjoying a show. It's home of the Davis Concert organ, which is one of the newest additions to the performance chamber. The organ was first launched at a sold-out gala in 2002 and provides a beautiful metal and wood creation.

Events

You will find a number of events held here every year including:

• ESO Series
• Pro Coro Canada
• Unique Lives & Experiences
• Live At The Winspear
• And More!

The centre hosts all kinds of performances and events in the Enmax Hall. You might just catch a bodybuilding competition or one of the many concerts held here every year.

Rentals

If you have an event you need to plan, the Winspear Centre

It is not uncommon to come across a property that is considered hard to finance. This can happen even if the buyer is well qualified. As you can imagine, this can be very frustrating, especially if the home buyer has all of their ducks in a row. Many times the buyer will take this personally.

However, the first thing you should know is this is not about you: it’s just business. When something like this happens it is almost always about the property, not the buyer.

When you are borrowing money to purchase the home of your dreams, you have to learn how to play by the lenders rules. Lenders want to invest in properties that are marketable. It’s basically their insurance should you end up defaulting on your loan.

If you don't make your monthly

The Interstellar Rodeo is back in town! After having a super successful first year, the Interstellar Rodeo will be back in Edmonton from July 24 - 26, 2015. It will take place at the beautiful Hawrelak Park in Edmonton, Alta.

Line-up

This year the line-up will be star studded and includes some of the finest songwriters and musicians on the planet. Some of the artists you can enjoy include Alabama Shakes, Serena Ryder and Edmonton favourite, Shout Out Out Out Out just to name a few. The goal is to have as many artists as humanly possible on one stage during these three days.

Seating

The festival will have 1000 permanent seats with shelter. However, if it’s anything like the first year, there will be more than 1000 people who attend. Based on

An operator of historic streetcars, the Edmonton Radial Railway Society operates at Fort Edmonton Park and on the High Level Bridge. They provide the largest fleet of old streetcars in all of Western Canada. With more than 25 streetcars, eight in service and many others undergoing restoration, they provide all types of historic street cars.

High Level Bridge Streetcar

The High Level Bridge streetcar made its last trip on September 2nd, 1951. This ended an era, which started on November 8th of 1908. Many street cars have been used on the bridge in recent years to provide rides across the brides. The Osaka #247 was one of the main choices and the 2011 Edmonton Streetcar #33 has also been used.

Fort Edmonton Park

The one kilometre streetcar line

Finding the best place to shop isn't hard in Edmonton. There are plenty of great choices. However, some are better than others. Here's a look at some of the premier shopping choices throughout the city.

West Edmonton Mall

One of the best choices in the entire city is the West Edmonton Mall. The mall has more than 800 stores and over 100 restaurants. It's huge and provides plenty of choices for your shopping. Along with shopping, you can enjoy a roller coaster, a lake, the dolphin lagoon, an ice skating rink, a wave pool and more.

Edmonton City Centre

Another very large mall with plenty to offer, the Edmonton City Centre is well-lit, well-maintained and a great place for high-quality shops. You will find all types of shops and services here and

If you're new to the Edmonton area, it's time to discover the NHL team for the city. The Edmonton Oilers have been around since 1971 and play at the Rexall Place Arena. They started as a team in the WHA and moved to the NHL in 1979.

The first two years of existence, the Oilers were known as the Alberta Oilers. The name was changed in 1973 and remains today.

Oilers Octane

Just a few years ago, the team introduced the Oilers Octane. This was the first cheerleading squad for any NHL team from Canada. The squad included 19 women, many from the greater Edmonton area. They were not originally met with great support and many fans believed it was just a PR stunt. However, the cheer squad helped with promotions, interacted with fans, and helped raise

Finding a great sports bar may just be what you need to feel more at home in Edmonton. There are plenty of excellent choices for watching the big game, grabbing a drink with friends or any other reason. Here are a few of the top sports bars in Edmonton.

Rouge Lounge - 10111 117 Street

Located near The Rose Bowl, a top spots for pizza, the Rouge Lounge is one of the trendiest places for a cocktail. It's more than just a sports bar with a dance club and lounge also found here. You can even order Rose Bowl Pizza while you are at the Rouge Lounge.

Jox Sports Bar and Grill - 15327 - 97 Street

Maybe the best place for football and other sports, Jox provides a little bit of everything. They have more than 30 TVs and play ever big game out there. From