Countdown number 5 for the 2009 ARMA Canada Conference in
Edmonton , Alberta !
May 31 to June 3, 2009
Edmonton is waiting for you!
ARMA Edmonton Chapter members have come up with a list of our favourite things to do and places to see in and around Edmonton. Discover Edmonton is a good starting point for searching for these places. The links to our Chapter members’ favourites are:
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Don’t be disappointed! Book your reservations now.
Online registration is now available at www.regoline.com/ARMAedmonton
For more conference information, please visit www.armacanada.org/edmn_2009/edmn_2009.shtml
NOTE: The Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM) pre-approved 16.00 hours under the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) for attendance by CRMs at the full/complete 2009 ARMA Canada conference.
- Blue Plate Diner (Downtown) 10145 - 104 St
- Sicilian Pasta Kitchen (South side) 805 Saddleback Road
- Pazzo Pazzo ( Downtown) 10016 – 103 Ave.
- Khazana’s – East Indian (Downtown) 10177 - 107 St
- High Level Diner on the south side of the High Level Bridge on 10912 - 88 Avenue
- New Asian Village (located on Saskatchewan Drive overlooking the River Valley.)
- MacDonald Hotel for high tea (a bit pricey but lots of fun) (Downtown)
- Sofra Restaurant - Turkish food (10645 – 106 St.)
- Bistro Praha on Rice Howard Way (Downtown)
- Vi’s for Pies for Lunch on the patio 13408 – Stony Plain Road.
- “Chicken for Lunch” in the Scotia Place (Downtown) food court whose owners serve up delicious Chinese and North American dishes featured on the Food Network’s TV series “Family Restaurant.” Scotia Place is located on Jasper Avenue at 100 th Street.
- The all-chocolate buffet at the Sutton Place Hotel on Thursday and Friday nights!
- Selkirk Hotel in Fort Edmonton, dinner or just drinks
Drinks (with or without music) OR Music (with or without drinks)
- Blues on Whyte
- Ivory Lounge Duelling Piano Bar (South Side)
- Yardbird Suite (Jazz)
- The piano bar at the Rose and Crown in Oxford Tower.
- Check out Foundation Concerts website and click on Edmonton. Spend an evening listening to some music. Interesting lesser known bands (pop, folk, etc. groups – prices vary and most can be bought at the door).
- A concert at the Winspear is always a highlight - such a gorgeous facility.
- Browsing Whyte Avenue ( 82 nd Avenue)
- Painting ceramics at Crankpotson Whyte Avenue.
- Visiting the Strathcona Farmer’s Market (just north of Whyte Avenue)
- A movie at the Princess Theatreon Whyte Ave.
- Visiting Ikea’s marketplace in South Edmonton Common, 1311 – 102 St.
- The latest exhibit or event at the Telus World of Science Centre. IMAX Theatreat the same site.
- Theatres - Citadel, (Downtown)or Roxy, (124 St) or Varscona( Whyte Ave)or Stage West ( West End) is always fun.
- A tour of the Legislature Buildingand Grounds and wading in the fountains (if it is warm enough)
- A visit to the Edmonton Queen (River Boat) if the ice is off the river and the boat is running.
- A tour of the Edmonton Flying Club or the Edmonton Garrison at CFB Edmonton (sometimes they have open house days).
- Picnics at Hawrelak Park or Laurier Park.
- Fort Edmonton Park
- Saskatchewan Drive provides a lovely view and skyline of the city especially at night.
- Provincial Archives of Alberta in south Edmonton to see the exhibits and browse the store for Alberta history books and archival supplies, and if you have time, you can even research your family tree. The Archives is open on Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am to 4:30 pm and Wednesday from 9 am to 9 pm. It is closed on Sunday and Monday.
- Royal Alberta Museum and Government House
- Edmonton Eskimos football game
- City Market on 104th Street (Saturdays)
- Muttart Conservatory
- For the golfer Rundle Par Three executive course can start at 7:00 and end by 8:30 (it is 18 holes but 9 is good after work)
- Parks and River Valley Trails - for those who like to jog, walk, canoe, etc. It is a short walk from downtown and extremely beautiful.
- MacDonald Drive between 101 St. and 100 St. - Fantastic views of the river valley, heritage displays, and a short walking trail down the hill.
- Walk across High Level Bridge to 109 St. and University of Alberta or take the Antique Trolley Car across the top of the High Level Bridge.
- Pool in front of City Hall - Cooling and energizing on a warm, sunny day.
- Audrey's Books ( 10702 Jasper Avenue)
- Wee Book Inn (for used books, et al, 10328 Jasper Avenue.)
Outside Edmonton
- Visiting Millennium Place in Sherwood Park
- Take a short 20-minute drive west out to Stony Plain to see historic murals painted on the town buildings, browse the antique and craft shops, and enjoy a delicious lunch and slice of homemade pie at the Multicultural Heritage Centre.
- TheCanadian Petroleum Discovery Centre (Leduc No. 1 historical oil rig). or call toll free – 1-866-987-4323 for more information.
- Devonian Botanic Garden (just 20 minutes from downtown)
- Elk Island National Park , located just 1 hour East on the Yellowhead Interprovincial Highway.
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