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CONTENTS
04 Old Strathcona History 12
A Provincial Historic Area

www.oldstrathcona.ca editor Shirley Lowe contributing writers Mark Kozub, Barbara North design & layout by Plumbheavy Design Inc
»» 100 Years — Hub Cigar
and Newstand

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06 Events & Attractions
Things to Do, Things to Celebrate Artisan Resto-Café

10 Live Music District

Where Music Lives

12 Restaurants & Food

 ome Cooking to
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Delicious Restaurant Fare
»» Ethnic and International Food Listing

16 Health & Active Living Laurel’s On Whyte

photo by: Erin Prout
A Better You

18 The Arts
Where Art Thou?

20 Fashion
Fashion Forward Success

21 Animals on the Ave

Animals at Work
The Tin Box

22 Accommodations
23 Gift Shops
The Magic of Gift Shops Linda Wilder
cover artwork

26 Special Services Linda is a prolific artist with a variety of subject matter including
urban scenes and western landscapes. She was awarded ‘best new
Gotta Serve Somebody artist’ at the 2009 Calgary Stampede Art Auction and ‘best of
show’ in the 2009 Calgary Stampede art gallery, as well as awards
from the Federation of Canadian Artists. Her training includes

28 Live Theatre District Red Deer College and U of C BFA program as well as numerous
workshops with acclaimed artists.

Alive with World Class Theatre Her paintings are enjoyed in both corporate and private collections

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across Canada and abroad. In Old Strathcona, Linda’s paintings are
available at Little Royal Framing & Gallery.
Rowena

31 Directory photo by: Laura Byrnes

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 Old Strathcona History
A Provincial Historic Area
What do a train and a wide and deep
river valley have in common? In 1891, they
were the combination that created a new
settlement in the Edmonton area.
When the Calgary and Edmonton
Railway made its way to the southern
bank of the North Saskatchewan River,
it deemed the bridging of the valley
to the Edmonton side a prohibitive
expenditure. It was much easier to
end the train line on the south side
and to create another community.
The settlement of South Edmonton
started with the train station, the South
Edmonton Hotel (now the Strathcona
Hotel) and a main street named after
William Whyte, the Vice-President of
the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Strathcona
becomes a city
Over the next few years, both Edmonton
and South Edmonton experienced an
influx of settlers. Some bought supplies
for their new homesteads and moved
on, others stayed to make a new life
in one of the settlements. By 1899,
there were enough people living on
the south side that the settlement was
incorporated as the town of Strathcona.
Even more people began taking the train
west looking for new opportunities and
in 1907, the town became the City of
Strathcona. Pioneer families prospered
and erected buildings with their family
names proudly inscribed on the facades.
Alberta became a province in 1905
and the first premier, A.C. Rutherford,
lived and practiced law in Strathcona.
It was his influence that established
the University of Alberta in Strathcona
making it the University City.
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Strathcona votes
to amalgamate
with Edmonton
The 1910-1912 boom more
than tripled the population
of the area and both
municipalities struggled with
housing and infrastructure. It
became obvious that a joint
effort would work better. After
some interesting negotiations,
the citizens of Strathcona voted for
amalgamation with Edmonton
and in 1912, the City of Strathcona
ceased to exist.
Saved by citizen action
With the infamous boom and bust
cycles of the Alberta economy, there
were periods of intense development
pressure. As a result of the 1970s oil
boom, most of the north side heritage
building stock was lost to high rise
development. At the same time, south
side was threatened with a large
roadway project that would not only
pave over the river valley but would take
down the heritage buildings for a twelve
lane freeway to the new development
of Mill Woods. It took a concerted
citizen effort that included the heritage
community, the university, several
residential communities and the newly
formed Old Strathcona Foundation to
stop the roadways and to begin work
on revitalizing one of Canada’s most
significant communities.
Provincial status
for the area
This work was recognized when
Edmonton City Council, represented
by Mayor Mandel, requested provincial
heritage status for Old Strathcona. The
Honourable Hector Goudreau, Minister
of Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture
established the Old Strathcona Provincial
Historic Area on January 30, 2007.
Marking the
heritage area
To mark the heritage area and to tell
the story of Old Strathcona, the City
of Edmonton has installed banners
throughout and special sidewalk coins
have been designed. The four entrances
to the historic area will have plaques
with different information. These are
located at 81 Avenue and 104 Street;
83 Avenue and 104 Street; 105 Street
and Whyte Avenue; and 103 Street
(Gateway Blvd.) and Whyte Avenue.
100 Years – Hub
Cigar and Newstand
When Charles Fisher opened shop on
Whyte Avenue in 1910, he had no idea
that his business would last to become
the longest running newsstand in Canada. photo by: Erin Prout
His inventory of newspapers and magazines
from all over the world, candy and good
in his new location and his loyal customers
quality cigars along with a renowned
followed. After 44 years in the business,
personal service made Hub Cigar &
Ken wanted to retire. There was some
Newstand an institution.
concern that the store would close but
Sometime after World War II, the business Steven, Dan and Hal created a partnership
changed hands for the first time. In 1964, and in 2008, the business changed hands
Ken Knowles purchased the newsstand for only the fourth time in 100 years. Today,
and operated it in the original 1894 the same personal service and a lot of the
building until a fire forced him to move same inventory items keep Hub Cigar &
onto Gateway Boulevard. He chose to stay Newstand the special place it is.

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 Events & Attractions

Events & Attractions: Whyte Avenue Street Fair

Events
Improvaganza
Theatre Festival
June 16 to 26, 2010
Varscona Theatre
10329-83 Avenue
780-448-0695
www.rapidfiretheatre.com
The very best theatrical improvisors from
the very best improv companies around
the world converge on Old Strathcona
for 10 days of total unpredictability... they
are making every single word of this up
right in front of you, live.

Edmonton Jazz Festival

June 25 to July 4, 2010
The Yardbird Suite & City-wide
10203-86 Avenue
780-220-9999
www.edmontonjazz.com
Outstanding Canadian jazz musicians
are featured in this week Sounds of Old Strathcona left: The Black Dog,
long festival. Music Festival (SOS FEST) photo by: Erin Prout

July 9 to July 11, 2010

Silly Summer
Parade & Picnic
July 1, 2010
Whyte Ave & Queen Alexandra School
Parade: Whyte Avenue from
107 Street to 104 Street,
104 Street from Whyte to 79 Avenue
Picnic: 78 Avenue & 106 Street
Noon to 4:00 pm inaugural SOS Festival presents over
780-433-5866
www.oldstrathconafoundation.ca
The Silly Summer Parade and Picnic
is a zany and silly family celebration.
The parade winds through Old
Strathcona along Whyte Avenue
and concludes with a picnic at
Queen Alexandra School.
Various locations
and times in the
Old Strathcona
Live Music District
780-437-4182
www.oldstrathcona.ca
Jazz, Celtic, Blues, Rock, Folk, Classical,
Pop and Dance…its happening! The
100 performers live in 13 venues over
three hot summer days. A $25 wrist
band gets you into any available show.
Performances on Friday night, Saturday
afternoon and evening, and two outdoor
stages directly on Whyte Avenue on
Sunday showcase a wide variety of
musical genres.
Whyte Avenue Street Fair
July 11, 2010
In the street on Whyte Avenue
Whyte Avenue from 105 to 103 Street
Noon to 5:00 pm
780-437-4182
www.oldstrathcona.ca
Two blocks of Whyte Ave are closed
to traffic while area businesses bring
their merchandise right out onto the
road. The day comes complete with live
entertainment on both ends of the Ave
and activities for the whole family.

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 right: Whyte Avenue Street Fair
far right: Silly Summer Parade

Whyte Avenue Edmonton International Western Canada

Art Walk Festival Fringe Theatre Festival Fashion Weeks
July 16 to 18, 2010 August 12 to 22, 2010 September 2010 & April 2011
Along the sidewalks of Whyte Avenue Various locations throughout TransAlta Arts Barn
Whyte Avenue from 107 to 103 Street Old Strathcona and Edmonton 10330-84 Avenue
Noon to 5:00 pm 780-448-9000 780-994-8659
780-433-4657 www.fringetheatreadventures.ca www.edmontonfashionweek.com
www.artwalk.ca The oldest Fringe Theatre Festival Edmonton Fashion Week is Alberta’s only
Over 200 artists fill the streets of in North America takes credit for week long festival of fashion and arts.
Old Strathcona. Painters, sculptors, discovering new performers, directors The spring season showcase’s runway
caricature artists offer opportunities and playwrights while encouraging collections from local, Canadian and
to watch the creation of works and to established professionals. Performances International designers.
purchase art. run from noon to midnight and tickets
can be bought in advance on the website Edmonton
Edmonton & Northern or onsite at the Festival. 2010 theme: Chante Festival
Alberta Historic Festival It’s all Gravy. September 23 to October 2, 2010
July 9 to 18, 2010 Various locations
Various locations Annual Firefighters throughout Old Strathcona
throughout Edmonton Memorial Service 780-469-4401
780-439-2797 September 10, 2010 www.edmontonchante.ab.ca
www.historicedmonton.ca Fire Fighters Memorial Statue Old Strathcona will play host to this
The Edmonton and District Historical 83 Avenue & 103 Street wonderful week long music festival.
Society presents The Edmonton and 780-451-8343 Diversity is the center of this unique
Northern Alberta Historic Festival from www.firefighters-memorial.com event which introduces people to new
July 9 to 18 and Doors Open Edmonton This memorial service honour francophone artists in great musical venues
from July 9 to 11. firefighters who have fallen in the line of at little or no cost.
duty and takes place at the Firefighter’s
Memorial Plaza on 83 Avenue.

below: Whyte Avenue Art Walk Festival

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 Events & Attractions
Return of the Magic
December, 2010
Various locations along Whyte Avenue Festival Park
780-437-4182
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From the elves in Santa’s Workshop
to the ballerina in the Nutcracker Suite,
enjoy the magic of the Christmas
season with classic window displays.
Stroll through Christmas past and see
how simple mechanics create a world
of magic.
left: Return of the Magic
below: Ice on Whyte Festival
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Ice on Whyte Festival
January 13 to 23, 2011
104 Street and 85 Avenue
780-437-4182
www.iceonwhyte.ca
Explore the world of ice carving, watch
artists create giant carvings during an
international ice carving competition.
Come outside to play in a winter
wonderland that includes ice slides,
an ice castle, a maze, nightly
entertainment and more.
 right: Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market
below: Railway Society High Level Streetcar
Attractions
Old Strathcona
Farmers’ Market
Year Round
Saturdays 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
10310–83 Avenue Calgary & Edmonton
780-439-1844
www.osfm.ca
Discover a touch of the farm in the heart
of the city’ where fresh vegetables,
fruit, baking, preserves, meats, seafood,
fresh eggs, cheese and ethnic foods
are offered. Seasonal fresh flowers and
plants are in abundance. There is a wide
selection of beautiful crafts, jewellery
and art, all handcrafted by local artisans
and crafters.
Railway Museum
June 1 until Labour High Level Streetcar
Day long weekend
Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
10447–86 Avenue Various times throughout
780-433-9739
www.jledmonton.org
Group tours can be pre-booked by
telephone. Visitors can also view the
museum from September through June
by making an appointment in advance.
Edmonton Radial
Railway Society
May long weekend
until Labour Day long weekend
the day (check website)
Terminus at Gateway Blvd
(103 Street) at 84 Avenue
(North of the TransAlta Arts Barns)
780-437-7721
www.edmonton-radial-railway.ab.ca
Almost 45 years after the last trolley
rail was removed the electric train made
its return to Old Strathcona in 1996.
Today the trolley takes passengers
from Old Strathcona to Jasper Avenue,
downtown Edmonton, and back.
Crossing the river on the top deck of
the High Level bridge, 46 metres above
the North Saskatchewan River, trolley
customers are taken on a thrilling look at
Edmonton’s river valley.
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 Live Music District
Written by Mark Kozub
Where Music Lives
Music: it’s alive and well, all over Old
Strathcona. Go anywhere and you’ll hear it.
There’s howlin’ alt-country at The Black
Dog, all kinds of music including a night
of upbeat Celtic folk at O’Byrne’s, and
on weekends, there’s always a piano
player at Murietta’s Bar & Grill.
Come to the Pawn Shop on the
right weekend and you’re bound to
experience punk rock that kicks with the
spirit of 1977. You’ll likely to find a jazz
legend gracing the stage at the Yardbird
Suite, one of the oldest venues in the
city and one of the premier jazz joints in
the country. For the east coasters, The
Atlantic Trap & Gill is a piece of home.
A Strong Local Scene
Here’s the best part about all this music:
it all happens LIVE. The Old Strathcona
district prides itself on being one of
the busiest live music areas not only
in Edmonton but in Western Canada...
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The Black Dog, photo by: Erin Prout
not just for touring bands but for local
musicians who help to define this city’s
spirit of music.
The strong local scene is one of the
reasons why Michael Purcell, general
manager of Blues On Whyte is now
going on his 12th and very successful
year with this live blues music venue.
“The local music scene is excellent
and very eclectic,” says Purcell. “As a
producer/booker, I get a lot of options.
Every night a week, we have live music
happening onstage.
“We’ve been doing live music at
this venue since the 1900s,” Purcell
continues. “In 2012, we’ll be celebrating
our 100th year.”
Blues On Whyte is located in the
Commercial Hotel, one of the oldest
left: Kaz Bar
buildings in Old Strathcona. Walk in on
practically any night – but especially
during their famed Saturday afternoon
blues jam – and you’ll find one of the
most eclectic crowds in the city (or
anywhere, for that matter): bikers and
barristers, students and professors,
all bonding over one blissful thing: a
sublime love of the blues.
Start Your Own Band
For anyone who wants to start their
own band (or, first, learn a musical
instrument), a trip to Gordon Price
Music is essential. “We have everything
that a young musician needs, from
music lessons to the manuscript paper
to write your songs on to all kinds of
musical instruments, to reference books
on how to record using Mac’s Garage
Band program,” says Bryanna Clarke,
manager of Gordon Price Music. The
store has MIDI recording units too,
which bring the recording studio into
any person’s living room.
When it comes to musical instruments,
Clarke says the biggest sellers are
definitely guitars, keyboards and drums.
The best part is that you’re buying them
from people whose musical knowledge
runs deep. “One of the reasons why
people come here is because we’re
musician-owned and musicians work
here,” she says. “They know their stuff.”
Gordon Price Music also offers
thousands of titles of sheet music…
everything from Beethoven and Bach
to the drum music for System of a
Down. You can also find the music to
popular musical theatre productions
like Beauty and the Beast and The Lion
King… and even the sheet music for
the soundtrack to the popular animated
film UP.
Here’s the best part about all
this music: it all happens live.

right: The Black Dog, photo by: Erin Prout

Live Music Classical Concerts

Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Independent Music
B Scene Studios
Open Mic & jams
Blues on Whyte
Venus Cosmopolitan Music Society Megatunes Elephant & Castle
O’Byrnes
Acoustic Music Country Music Indie Music
Yardbird Suite
Accent Lounge Cook County Saloon Black Dog
Empress Ale House Rock
Alternative Music DJ’s
Pawn Shop Atlantic Trap & Gill
Wunderbar Lucky 13
Billiard Club
Jazz Music
Blues Music East Coast Music Filthy McNasty’s
Accent Lounge
Blues on Whyte Atlantic Trap & Gill Pawn Shop
Savoy
Wooly Bully’s
Buskers Music Electronic Music Yardbird Suite
Wunderbar
Old Strathcona Pawn Shop
Metal Music
Farmer’s Market Folk Music Filthy McNasty’s
CD releases Fiddler’s Roost
Musical Theatre/
B Scene Studios Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Variety
Megatunes O’Byrnes
Catalyst Theatre
Queen Alexandra
Celtic Music TransAlta Arts Barns
Community Hall
O’Byrnes Varscona Theatre
St. Basil’s Cultural Centre

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 Restaurants & Food
Written by Barbara North

Home Cooking to
D elicious Restaurant Fare

Ethnic cuisine is
coming out of the
home kitchens and
into Old Strathcona’s
favourite eateries.

Indian Cuisine
In a beautiful, renovated heritage
building, Narayanni’s on 81st Avenue,
showcases high quality Indian fare from
South Africa. The original owners of
Block 1912 engaged a chef from a five
star hotel in India to create the fresh,
upscale, inspired fare available for
lunch and dinner, with tempting buffets
for each. The building is a must-see
spectacle in itself. A designer created
the decor with sumptuous details, from
the high end automatic features and
top quality restaurant fittings to the
stainless steel baby changing station for
the smallest of customers.

Daawat Authentic East Indian Cuisine,

also in Old Strathcona, offers the truly top: Yiannis Taverna, center: Chianti Cafe and Restaurant,
authentic food of Northern India’s right: Origin India

Punjab. The majority of Daawat’s fare

is vegetarian with some savoury meat
selections. “We don’t westernize even
our buffet. We keep the spices and
selections authentic,” notes Deep Saprai,
Manager. The restaurant is locally
family-owned. “The majority of things
we have at the restaurant are things my
mom would make,” says Saprai. A must-
try are the four mouth watering warm
naan bread selections, including coconut
naan, made fresh for each table.
Restaurateur Arvind Sawhney, of Origin
Indian on Whyte Avenue, explains that
their cuisine hails from the north-
western part of India and is influenced
by many cultures and invaders. “Biryani
— rice cooked along with meats or
vegetables — is influenced by Persia
and Turkey. The vindaloos are influenced
by Portugal,” explains Sawhney. Origin
India offers an extensive array of dishes
which can be ordered off the menu,
sampled at the buffet, or even available
at the take-out window. Sawhney hopes
customers experiment: “You’ll realize
how different the tastes are.” They cater
to any palate with mild to hot dishes.
Greek and
Mediterranean
“I remember when I was a smaller guy in
my uncle’s restaurant, we’d almost give
Greek food away” says Jim Anast, owner
of Yianni’s Taverna and also of Kasbar,
the downstairs lounge. The family,
who’s been involved in restaurants for
generations, sees that today customers
love the vibrant Greek food, from the

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 Restaurants & Food
sumptuous souvlaki’s to the
irresistible moussaka. “We’ve
taken the Greek restaurant
beyond just food with atmosphere and
dancing — like you’d left Edmonton,”
adds Anast. The Kasbar lounge is a
quieter atmosphere offering Greek
fare in a lush, Moroccan, transcendent
atmosphere.
Italian
Chianti Cafe and Restaurant in the heart
of Old Strathcona is a ‘from scratch’
eatery offering casual Italian fare. The
menu features almost 40 different pasta
selections as well as the veal, chicken,
seafood, starters, soups and appetizers.
The range of dishes is a broad spectrum
of spicy, creamy, tomato-based, and
more. “We make our dishes old school.
They’re real flavours at the moment.
Ethnic and International Food Listing
Cajun
Dadeo Restaurant
Chinese
Buddy Wonton Seafood Restaurant
Lee House Restaurant
Ling Wok Restaurant
Continental European
Accent European Lounge
Continental Treat Fine Bistro  Japanese
East Coast
The Atlantic Trap & Gill
Ethiopian
Langano Skies Ethiopian Restaurant
Greek
Yiannis Taverna
Indian
Daawat
Origin India
Narayanni’s
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Any dish that has a cream sauce is
made from scratch, it’s never made
ahead,” says owner, Ken Rubuliak. “We
make each dish individually so we can
adjust for customers’ needs very easily.”
European Influences
Bee Bell Bakery in Old Strathcona
is the oldest retail bakery in the city,
originating 54 years ago. “It started as
a Swiss or Austrian bakery,” says Pete
Plaizier, General Manager. “The original
owner created Bee Bell’s Seven Grain
Bread. We still make the original recipe
today.” Now offering over 300 items
there are often Saturday line-ups for
the fresh made Danish, breads, cakes
and pastries, made from original recipes
including European butter creams,
cooked vanilla custards, and more.
 Irish
O’Byrnes Irish Pub  Arriba Mexico
Italian
Chianti Cafe & Restaurant
Gino’s Italian Kitchen
Luzzara Coffee Bar
Jamaican
Irie Foods  The King & I Thai Cuisine
Furasato Japanese Restaurant
Maki Maki
Tokyo Noodle Shop Sushi Bar
Lebanese
Café Beirut
left: Artisan Resto-Café
Brunch, Lunch,
and Beyond
Initially started as a bakery-cafe, the
Artisan Resto-cafe has evolved into a
premier breakfast, lunch and brunch
destination on Whyte Avenue. The
menu includes freshly-baked Artisan
breads and offers North American and
regional ethnic fare. From signature eggs
Benedict, to sesame-teriyaki salmon
burgers, to paninis, soups, pancakes,
and more, they offer some of the best
selections in the city.
Rosie’s Bar and Grill on 80th Avenue
also offers great food at great prices
with a variety of Canadian and American
lunch and brunch menu items in a family
dining setting. Beyond lunch there are
dinner favourites, not to mention ever-
popular weekend karaoke.
Mexican
Julio’s Barrio Mexican Restaurant
Persian
Sabzy
Thai
Padthai Restaurant
Vietnamese
Doan’s Restaurant
Dream Tea House
Nhon Hoa
For more information about places
to eat in Old Strathcona, check out
the listings at www.oldstrathcona.ca

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 Health & Active Living
Written by Barbara North
A Better You
Old Strathcona offers endless options for seekers
of health and wellness services. There are a
surprising array of traditional and alternative
sources suiting a variety of client needs.
Active Living
Old Strathcona heartily supports active
living choices from traditional sports
through to options beyond the gym.
Isis Dance provides an exciting
alternative to basic work-outs, with
the dance studio on 81st Avenue offering
year round belly dance classes for all
levels, abilities, and ages. It’s an excellent
way to develop muscle strength,
flexibility, and coordination. Anemone
Ruder established the studio in 1988.
“Belly dancing has kept me mentally
alive and aware. It’s kept my body fit
and toned,” says Ruder, who has been
doing it for 28 years. “Once people
face themselves in the mirror, and see
themselves starting to move, they like
what they see.” Ruder travels the globe
learning latest techniques and brings in
renowned instructors to offer intensive
workshops.
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Old Strathcona’s United Cycle has
been a bastion of active living since it
opened in 1928. From offering running
clubs, biking clubs, BMX dirt biking
groups, and more, the store’s success
comes from being uniquely involved
in the community. The store recently
expanded from 50,000 square feet to
110,000 square feet, offering sporting
goods for virtually every sport, as well
as apparel and shoes. Expert staff
includes an Olympic gold medalist.
“We’ve made our living by being part
of the community,” says Manager,
Kelly Hodgson. “Our staff actually
go out to community events and take
part.” They bring a ‘mini-store’ with
them to shore up broken equipment
or even provide clothes.
Traditional and
Alternative Health
Doctors, dentists, chiropractors,
counsellors and therapists abound
in the Old Strathcona area offering
their professional services. From
getting x-rays and tests done, to
getting prescriptions filled there are
a variety of options.
For those seeking alternative health
sources there are also plenty of options,
from acupuncturists, homeopathic
clinics, to mind/body rejuvenation spas,
even clean air services, laser therapy
studios, and more.
A Sense of Serenity has been offering
alternative therapies and products in
Old Strathcona for seven years. Its
mission statement is “feeding your
inner spirit.” Serenity’s Ausha Shakti
says, “We provide a safe place for
people to help themselves, a holistic
environment.... It’s a safe place for
people to express what they’re going
through physiologically, spiritually, and
psychologically.”
According to Shakti says, “We’re one
of the few stores that has a little bit of
everything.... It’s a place for people to
help themselves to heal.”
Healthy Food
The Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market is
a cornerstone of healthy, locally grown
goods. “You can buy from the person
who produced the food,” says Stephanie
Szakacs, “It’s definitely fresher.”
Every Saturday from 8 to 3 p.m., year
round, the market boasts a lively
atmosphere, drawing a variety of
people. The environment itself seems
to encourage well-being: “It’s one of
the most pedestrian friendly areas in
Edmonton,” says Szakacs. “Running
buddies meet biking buddies at the
Farmers’ Market to get healthy food.”
left: Planet Organic Market, photo by: Erin Prout

Planet Organic Market is
another staple of healthy
living, and this mega-
success food chain started right in
Old Strathcona. Scott Bladon, VP of
Marketing for Planet Organic Market,
explains: “We built our stores to have
the right feel and ambiance to make
our customers feel welcome.... We also
provide a large selection of organic and
natural foods from local suppliers.”
right: Planet Organic Market,
photo by: Erin Prout
The store experiences annual
growth of about 6 percent.
“Our newly expanded deli
department is a Planet
favourite for many of our
loyal customers, with fresh
selections of in-store made
meals, salads, pizza, rotisserie
chicken to mention just a few,”
notes Bladon. Always popular
is the huge organic produce
department offering customers
a vast selection of organic fruits
and vegetables.
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 The Arts
Written by Mark Kozub

Where art thou?

top banner: The Paint Spot, photo by: Erin Prout
top right: Clayworks Studio above: 4 Winds Art Glass Studios
People are working on textiles like silk, painting on
t-shirts, and designers are making their own clothes.
kim fjordbotten
Culture vultures on the hunt for unique
art will find it in Old Strathcona. A good
place to start is Little Royal Framing.
Although half of Little Royal’s business
comes from its namesake (framing, of
course), this shop also has an impressive
selection of paintings. One entire wall
of its gallery space is dedicated to local
artists. Especially popular are Edmonton
skylines and street scenes of Whyte
Avenue or Jasper Avenue. “People
who are visiting want to take a piece
of Edmonton with them back home,”
says Shelley Palmer, manager.
For more great art finds, go a few blocks
southeast of Little Royal. Nestled in the
“bohemian” area of Old Strathcona are
a series of stores that all cater to art
fans and artists alike. The Paint Spot’s
new location there is bigger and better
than ever, with works by local artists
and, for those artists, no shortage of
product, including: all sizes of canvases,
books, and all sorts of paints for all sorts
of purposes… like the latest fabric-
painting craze. “People are working on
textiles like silk, painting on T-shirts, and
designers are making their own clothes,”
Kim Fjordbotten explains. “It’s all part
of the handmade movement that’s
happening.”
Within walking distance of The Paint
Spot are two other great stores.
At Clayworks Studio, there are pottery
classes, a pottery gift shop, and
even painting parties (for kids and
adults alike). Four Winds Art Glass,
meanwhile, puts it focus on the elegant
beauty of stained glass, with a stunning
stained glass gallery and classes too.
These are just some of the art shops
and classes available.
So… in answer to the question of
“where art thou?”, the answer is clear:
Old Strathcona has what art aficionados
and artists are looking for.

left: The Paint Spot

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 Fashion
Written by Barbara North

Fashion Forward Success

Old Strathcona is Edmonton’s runway of
fashion inspiration and innovation with over
150 cutting edge fashion and beauty shops.

Timely Trendsetters of kind clothiers are the mainstay of Old

Watch IT! on Whyte Avenue is a
phenomenal success story featuring
fresh, stylish watches and eyewear.
Darren Bondar founded the store in
1999 with the idea that watches go
well beyond functional into fashionable.
Strathcona. Jewellery, handbags and
scarves finish the fashion statement. In
Old Strathcona, the chances of finding a
locally designed and crafted accessory
item are better than average.

below: Watch IT!, left/above : Rowena, photos by: Laura Byrnes

Clientele are drawn by a sleek array of
watches, sunglasses, and accessories.
“Every product encompasses innovation
and design,” says Bondar. Now with 21
stores around the world, Bondar’s vision
of selling watches as lifestyle pieces has
proved itself with customers seeking
hip and trendy product lines as well as
traditional favourites.
Alternative Allure
For alternative, rock ‘n’ roll, and retro-
influenced street, club, and special
occasion wear for men and women,
Rowena on Whyte Avenue is the
destination. The store specializes in
pin-up couture, rockabilly, psychobilly,
tattoo and alternative cultures, with
a huge product line extending from
clothing into jewellery, footwear, hair
products, handbags, belts, buckles and
other awesome accessories. Rowena
also carries unique items for the home
including wall art designed by tattoo
artists.
Completing the Look
Salons and spas are part of the growing
interest in personal style and well being.
What’s a new wardrobe without a new
you? With more than 30 salons in Old
Strathcona, finding that special stylist is
a certainty.
Hair 4U Designs specializes in cuts
and colouring as well as hugely popular
hair extensions to help fashionistas
complete their look. Extensions are a
crowning glory giving those with fine
hair volume, and those with short hair
length. Hair 4U Designs also offers
customers a great selection of clothing
and purses.

Grounded in Style
With more than 50 clothing shops
for men and women, the area offers
the full range of “Paris to punk”. Many
boutiques carry Canadian made goods
and some create original designs. One

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 Animals on the Ave
Written by Barbara North
below: Bunny at Wee Book
Inn, photo by: Wee Books
Inn Staff, right: Elly-Mae at
Laurel’s photo by: Erin Prout

Animals at Work
Old Strathcona is renowned as a hip place that comes alive —
with people and animals. As a decidedly animal friendly area,
canine clientele will find plenty of dog bowls along the Avenue.

When exhausted from a hard day

Adding to the local fun, flavour, and fur is Elly-Mae, a resident
of greetings, Elly-Mae lies
Weimaraner dog at Laurel’s On Whyte. This fun, funky gift
on her pillow to let her human
shop is not only the place to find eclectic, one-of-a-kind gifts,
friends it’s time to go home.
but also the friendly one year-old canine who suns herself in
the window. Says Cindy Bugiak, the ‘boss’ daughter’, “Elly- Wee Book Inn also has a furry
Mae loves to greet customers — especially on Saturdays when friend at work. Bunny is a docile
people have bags of sausage from the Farmers’ Market.” thirteen year-old Himalayan cat who lures people in by lying
luxuriously in the store’s sun-drenched window. “There are lots of

“Elly-Mae loves to greet customers — people who come in to see the cat and don’t even care about our
books!” says Kalea Turner-Beckman, who works at the bookstore
especially on Saturdays when people alongside Bunny.

have bags of sausage from the Farmers’ Adding character to the already colourful district are the Strathcona
Market.” cindy bugiak Hotel’s resident cat, and dog friends at Top Gear Scooters, the
Beauty Parlour and Wish List, among many others.

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 Gift Shops
Written by Barbara North
The Magic of Gift Shops
above: 10,000 Villages, right: Laurels On Whyte, photos by: Erin Prout
When searching for those really neat, quirky
‘special something’ gifts, shoppers are flocking
to Old Strathcona’s one-of-a-kind boutiques.
Gifts of Imagination
Shoppers will discover gift selections
beyond their wildest imagination in
stores such as When Pigs Fly. According
to store owner, Jenny Sherwin, both
tourists and locals alike are always
looking for unforgettable Edmonton
mementos, and the store’s name itself
suggest whimsical selection.
The shop’s current bestsellers are
artisan pieces where customers can get
a biography on the gift item’s maker.
Popular favourites include artisan
pottery and jewellery. “People want to
get to know the artist behind the piece.
They soak up bios!” says Sherwin.
Sherwin notes that it’s a colourful
bunch of people who shop in the
Old Strathcona area and being on
Whyte Avenue helps the store’s funky
appeal. “If Whyte Ave had big box
stores it would lose its uniqueness,”
says Sherwin. The store also supports
local artists and likes to keep products
Canadian made.
If you have anyone who’s hard to buy
for, When Pigs Fly is the perfect
boutique. “It’s like Christmas here every
day. You never know what you’re going
see,” says Sherwin.
Gifts of Wonder
In a district known for unique, family
owned shops, The Tin Box fits right in
Old Strathcona with its eclectic, fun
and beautiful gift selections.
The store’s exciting inventory is “driven
by what we think is neat,” says owner
David Richardson. “Our inventory is
ever-evolving. We’re not constrained to
being a specific type of store. We cater
to everyone for every occasion – for
weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and
showers. We cater to people who want
something different in every category.”
Wild, wonderful and whimsical items
fill The Tin Box, from home decor to
kitchenware, gourmet items, jewellery,
body care, and more.
As well as buying the most eye-catching
products from around the world, the
shop proudly features local artists. “We
source a lot of our stuff locally,” says
Richardson, “including jewellery from
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 right: Tin Box, far right: 10, 000 Villages
photos by: Erin Prout

local designers, local pottery,

and handbags.

above: Burlington on Whyte Tobacconists
photo by: Roy Harrison
Gifts of Beauty
Laurel’s On Whyte is another boutique
geared for very different and unique
giftware. “People love the uniqueness of
the products they’re seeing here – from
hand blown glass to a variety of metal
arts and more,” says Lori McKernan,
Store Manager.
Owners go out of their way to choose
products not seen anywhere else.
The myriad of unique gift possibilities
will suit everyone’s taste and budget,
including “lots of little, affordable, one-
of-a-kind items people can easily carry
and take with them,” says McKernan.
We buy 98 percent of our
flowers locally, from B.C. and
from local growers when in
season. The flowers are always
fresh and always quality.
lori mckernan
And of course there are all of the
glorious flowers. “We buy 98 percent of
our flowers locally, from B.C. and from
local growers when in season.” says
McKernan. “The flowers are always
fresh and always quality.”

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Specialty items in Laurel’s on Whyte
include an array of exquisite hand blown
glass items, from paperweights to
unique art pieces. An unforgettable store
feature is a new five tier, hand blown
glass fountain, soon to be the store’s
eclectic centrepiece.
of the store’s knowledgeable personnel.
Their product knowledge helps not
only when clients come to the store’s
tobacco tasting events, but also when
they are looking for products such as
imported cigarettes, humidors, cigar
cutters and other accessories.

Gifts of Taste The store also offers Canada’s largest

Burlington on Whyte Tobacconists is
an unforgettable store that’s been on
Whyte Avenue for 23 years. “There
are 150 different types of pipe tobacco
offered here,” says store owner, Chris
Hansen. “We create our own blends.
We’ve created 50 or 60 blends here.”
“We pride ourselves in that everyone
here knows the products,” says Hansen
display of pipes in Canada. And there is
always an extensive range of premium,
limited edition cigars from Cuba and
other countries.
Gifts of Mind
Another destination for treasured gifts is
the Wee Book Inn. For almost 40 years,
the Wee Book Inn has been a fixture
on Whyte Avenue, offering the best in
above: The Tin Box
newer books, and now also movie and
music selections. It prides itself on being
an exceptionally clean, organized and
friendly bookstore with a vast selection.
And of course the store’s unique
character wouldn’t be complete without
resident cat, Bunny, named after hockey
legend Michel ‘Bunny’ Larocque.

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 Special Services
Written by Mark Kozub
Gotta serve somebody
Old Strathcona is actually a lot like you:
there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye.
On the surface, this district is full of fun,
frivolity, fashion, and fantastic shopping.
But life here isn’t just about funky
restaurants, coffee shops, and hangin’
out. There are many businesses that put
a firm focus on making sure you’ve got
all the basics covered.
Need your car cleaned? Need a website
designed for your new business? Need
insurance for your car, your business,
your home, or a trip you’re looking to
take? (Old Strathcona has a grand total
of seven insurance companies, like
Canada Brokerlink and more.) No matter
what your needs are, it’s important
to know that, practically around the
corner of any street or avenue in Old
Strathcona, you’ll find a business that’s
ready and willing to serve you.
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above: www.liftinteractive.ca
left: www.plumbheavy.ca
Car Catering
Cater to your car (or truck) at a wide
array of shops that make sure your
vehicle is in top order. There are body
shops, car dealerships (in case you ever
want to trade up), and if you need a fast
oil change, there’s Lube-X.
Specializing in light maintenance that
isn’t mechanical in nature, Lube-X
started just over 20 years ago, with six
stores in Edmonton. Its Whyte Avenue
location is one of the original six. Its
owner and operator, Dennis Silver, is a
proud Edmontonian. “I was born here,”
says Silver. “I take pride in my work and
like being able to help my neighbours.”
In his years working on Whyte Avenue,
Silver finds that “an Old Strathcona
shopper expects quality and good
service. They enjoy the uniqueness of
our neighbourhood and they come back
because of the atmosphere.”
New Media
The face of the world is changing, rapidly.
Less than two decades ago, terms like
“email” and “the net” weren’t part of
common lingo in offices and homes.
Now everyone is texting and abuzz
about social media and whatever new
technological trends are popping up.
The face of Old Strathcona is changing
too, as software designers, web
developers, and graphics artists are
making the lifestyle (and business)
choice to make the Whyte Avenue
area their home. “We wanted to move
out of the bustle of downtown,” says
Gillian Harvey, principal and designer
with Plumbheavy, a graphic design
company. They chose Old Strathcona,
says Harvey, because “we really liked the
area. It’s a totally different dynamic than
downtown… laid-back, funky. It’s the
complete package. It’s got everything.”
 Enrich your life. Take a stroll through
Old Strathcona. You never know
exactly where it will take you!
By “everything,” Harvey
means that the Old
Strathcona district is perfectly
fitted to the lifestyle of a busy graphic
designer. “You can go and get a massage
or run down into the river valley for a 25
minute break,” she explains. “There’s a
vibrant arts community, great live music,
good food, yoga studios… and even
places to go and get your teeth cleaned.
It’s certainly a great place to work.”
Take a Trip
Whether you’re a graphic designer
in desperate need of some time off or
a shopper looking for an experience
that’s completely different, a trip to
the Adventure Travel
Company in Old
Strathcona could
mean the beginning of
something incredible.
Adventure travel, according to Valerie
Landals, manager/sales, is “going off the
beaten path… perhaps to places that
take a little more thought to get to.” A
lot of the Adventure Travel Company’s
customers fly off to Asia, India,
Australia, and into South America, going
up to Machu Picchu.
A standard adventure traveler (if there
is such a thing) might go on a holiday
anywhere from two weeks to a full year.
“We offer a work abroad program that
helps people get work Visas in those
countries, so they can spend a year in
the country and work,” says Landals.
In other words, it’s a far cry from
going to an all-inclusive resort where
the food is no different than it is
at home. “Our customers travel to
enrich their lives with a real cultural
experience,” Landals says.
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 Theatre District
Alive with
World Class Theatre
The vibrant theatre scene in Old Strathcona
tantalizes year round with an astonishing
variety of shows seven days a week,
from the quirky to the conservative, from
hilarious improv comedies to enthralling
dramas and beyond.
Fringe Theatre
Adventures
In the heart of Old Strathcona’s theatre
district, Fringe Theatre Adventures
(FTA) offers exciting performances at
the TransAlta Arts Barns. Anchored
in supporting the development and
creation of new theatre, their 2010/2011
season consists of spellbinding main
stage and family shows, including the
comedic Barber of Barrhead, a co-
production with Edmonton Opera.
Of course the yearly Edmonton
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International Fringe Theatre Festival
is the largest Fringe festival in North
America, attracting both new and
professionally acclaimed artists from
around the world. “It’s a great time to
incubate talent in front of dedicated,
educated audiences,” says FTA Program
Director, Thomas Scott. “The Festival
is definitely an important part of the
cultural mosaic of the city. It’s a sandbox
for artists to play in.”
above: Eros and the Itchy Ant
Comedy / Improv Scene
The Varscona Theatre is a veritable
nexus of comedy in the heart of Old
Strathcona. The wildly popular live
improvised soap opera, DIE-Nasty,
makes its home there Monday nights.
The Varscona also houses Rapid Fire
Theatre’s weekly TheatreSports and
Chimprov shows. Rapid Fire hosts the
Wildfire High School Festival for young
improv comedians each February,
and the internationally acclaimed
Improvaganza Festival takes place
each June. Not to be missed is Oh
Susanna, an uproarious Euro-style
comedy-variety show running once
a month, and featuring comedians,
celebs, and politicians. It’s hosted by
local comedic genius, Mark Meer. As if
that weren’t enough, theatre company
Teatro la Quindicina produces four new
comedies each year at the Varscona.
“This is comedy at all sorts of levels,
from serious comedy to screwball
comedy and beyond,” says playwright
and Artistic Director, Stewart Lemoine.
“You’ve got the talent here – and really
adventurous audiences.”
Edgy and Experimental
“What’s edgy at Catalyst Theatre?
Everything!” enthuses Catalyst Outreach
Coordinator, Brenda McNicol. Their
internationally award-winning theatre
revels in bold new productions that are
nothing short of small-scale spectacles.
In a converted warehouse in the heart
of Old Strathcona’s theatre district,
Catalyst Theatre creates uniquely
stunning independent productions. The
visually captivating Frankenstein is noted
for its remarkable ensemble of eight
actors who play some forty characters,
and for haunting original melodies, as
well as a ghoulishly funny take on this
classic story. Nevermore, The Imaginary
Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan
 Poe is a whimsical, chilling
adult fairytale which delves
into Poe’s psychology. Catalyst
productions have also toured England,
Wales, Scotland, Australia, the U.S.A.
and Canada and have been honoured
with over forty awards. New works
are passionately developed and this
year’s latest spectacle is the upcoming
Hunchback.
Finest Contemporary
Theatre
Shadow Theatre not only offers the
best in contemporary productions
from around the world, it also develops
local works from home grown genius.
Artistic Director John Hudson says,
“We see plays from idea to production.
We help to nurture the projects along.”
In the 2010/2011 season watch for
the Canadian premiere of the fabulous
comedy, Women Who Steal. Also watch
for Meat Puppet, a Northern Light
Theatre co-production in January 2011,
and David Belke’s engrossing drama,
Next Year’s Man of Steel in March 2011.
Of Shadow’s productions, which run at
above: Die Nasty, above left: Oh Susanna!
the Varscona Theatre, Hudson notes,
“These are really great contemporary
stories that will speak to people who are
looking for outstanding entertainment.
There’s a magic that happens that you
just can’t match.”
Community Theatre
Also in Edmonton’s premiere
entertainment district is the Walterdale
Playhouse. At 51 years old, it’s one
of Western Canada’s oldest amateur
theatre groups and one of the first
theatres in the vicinity. The Walterdale
Playhouse is operated almost entirely
by theatre-loving volunteers. Members
of any age and background have the
unique opportunity to participate in
and create live theatre, with many going
on to seasoned careers as playwrights,
performers and theatre crew. Watch for
Stage Struck, the Walterdale’s one-act
play festival running each February.
Theatres in
Old Strathcona
Catalyst Theatre
8529 Gateway Blvd 780-431-1750
www.catalysttheatre.ca
Die-Nasty
10329-83 Ave 780-433-3399
www.die-nasty.com
Fringe Theatre Adventures
10330-84 Ave 780-448-9000
www.fringetheatreadventures.ca
www.transaltaartsbarns.ca
Northern Light Theatre
#201, 8908-99 St. 780-471-1586
www.northernlighttheatre.com
Oh Susanna!
10329-83 Ave 780-433-3399
www.varsconatheatre.com/ohsusanna
Rapid Fire Theatre
10329-83 Ave 780-448-0695
www.rapidfiretheatre.com
Shadow Theatre
10329-83 Ave 780-434-5564
www.shadowtheatre.org
Teatro La Quindicina
10329-83 Ave 780-433-3399
www.teatrolaquindicina.com
Walterdale Playhouse
10322-83 Ave 780-439-2845
www.walterdaleplayhouse.com
For more information, please see
Theatre listings on the directory
left: Shadow Theatre
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1 1
Creative Crossword Corner
across
1 This international performance festival
is held every August in the Old Strathcona
2 neighbourhood.
2 Abbreviated name of the distinguished post-
2
secondary institute adjacent to Old Strathcona.
3 3 4 now a live performance venue.
3 Over the past 117 years, the community of
Strathcona has existed on the south bank of
the North ___________ River.
4 This theatre on 109 Street was recently
designated a Municipal Historic Resource
and hosts the annual Edmonton International
4 Film Festival.
down
1 Old Strathcona is an historic district located in
south-central ___________, Alberta, Canada.
2 Since 1994, this former firehall in the Old
Strathcona neighbourhood has been operated by
a consortium of small theatre companies and is
3 This well-known Cigar and Newstand suffered
major damage in a 2005 fire, resulting in a re-
location to Gateway Boulevard.
4 This popular avenue in south-central Edmonton
runs through Old Strathcona and was the main
street of the City of Strathcona.

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 Directory
directory
Accountants
Allan J. Robertson, Chartered Accountant
10328-81 Ave #202 780-433-3611
Bryan Mason & Co 10538 Whyte Ave 780-433-1540
10004-79 Ave #200 780-463-8716
Dorward & Co. Chartered Accountants
10328-81 Ave #300 780-413-7211
Lindsay P. Hassen, Certified Management Accountant
10328-81 Ave #202 780-432-7674
Old Strathcona Accounting Offices
7915-104 St #204 780-437-2531
W.J. (Bill) Lineker
10328-81 Ave #202 780-433-3611
Wayne M. Barry, C.A.
7915-104 St #204 780-437-2531
Antiques
AJD Vintages LTD.
10308-81 Ave 780-436-6991
Junque Cellar
10442 Whyte Ave Bsmt 780-433-9963
Old Strathcona Antique Mall
10323-78 Ave 780-433-0398
The Black Swan
10822 Whyte Ave 780-414-6768
Traveller Antiques
10533 Whyte Ave 780-433-8627
Architects / Designers
Award Design & Drafting
10507-81 Ave #200 780-439-3955
Burgess Bredo Architect
10509-81 Ave #21 780-431-1484
Dingman Design Group
10816a Whyte Ave #206 780-433-6940
Habitat Studio & Workshop
10033-80 Ave #102 780-433-1107
Plumbheavy Design Inc
10345 Whyte Ave #201 780-406-4229
Richard Fairbank, Architect
10020 Whyte Ave 780-988-6471
Roth & Der Architects Ltd
9947-81 Ave 780-433-0925
Sherri Shorten Architect Ltd.
8114 Gateway Blvd #200 780-423-0486
Art Galleries /
Framing & Supplies
Little Royal Framing & Gallery
10334 Whyte Ave 780-433-1123
The Paint Spot
10032 81 Ave 780-432-0240
Attractions
Calgary & Edmonton Railway Museum
10447-86 Ave 780-433-9739
High Level Street Car
103 St & North of 84 Ave 780-437-7721
Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market
10310-83 Ave 780-439-1844
Automotive Sales & Service
P.D.Q. Auto Sales
10002 Whyte Ave 780-903-3593
A P Transmissions
10413-79 Ave 780-432-0182  Bank Of Montreal
AAA Auto Wholesale
10139 81 Ave 780-432-9372
Alberta Autobody
10417-79 Ave 780-988-5733
Autotoyz
10018 Whyte Ave 780-454-4636
Awada Motors
9957 Whyte Ave 780-477-6600
Basco Parts Ltd.
10039-81 Ave 780-433-5101
Bubbles Car Wash
Cali Automotive
10042-80 Ave 780-490-6030
Crystal Glass
9943 Whyte Ave 780-439-5971
Don Wheaton Chev Olds
10727 Whyte Ave 780-439-0071
Euro Sport Auto Sales
7806-104 St 780-433-2517
Extreme Velocity
8108a-101 St 780-989-2445
Fountain Tire
10021 Whyte Ave 780-439-4455
Garneau Esso
10863 Whyte Ave 780-433-3231
Gary Automotive & Industrial Sales
10060-80 Ave 780-433-1425
K & K Auto Repair
10046-81 Ave 780-434-6826
Lube-X
9927 Whyte Ave 780-433-3278
Old Strathcona Husky
7520-104 St 780-433-0164
Performance Automotive Service
10036-81 Ave 780-448-0334
Prestige On Whyte
10639 Whyte Ave 780-433-7777
Quality Brake
7828-104 Street 780-433-1720
Resurrection Auto
10348-77 Ave 780-439-4815
Southern Auto Body
10130-81 Ave 780-433-2402
Southpark Pontiac Buick
10615 Whyte Ave 780-439-0081
Sun Toyota
10130 Whyte Ave 780-701-2222
Sun Toyota Quality Used Cars
10208 Whyte Ave 780-702-1575
T&T Auto Shine
10012-79 Ave 780-439-6209
Whyte Ave Esso Gas Bar
9884 Whyte Ave 780-433-5329
Bakeries & Specialty Foods
Bee Bell Health Bakery
10416-80 Ave 780-439-3247
Coney Island Candy Store & Novelty Emporium
10345 Whyte Ave 780-438-9003
Empress Bakery
9932 Whyte Ave 780-433-8451
Flirt Cupcakes
10158 Whyte Ave 780-757-4899
Fuss Cupcakes
10441 Whyte Ave 780-761-3877
K & K Foodliner
9944 Whyte Ave 780-439-6913
Banks
Alberta Treasury Branch
8004-104 St 780-427-4162
10802 Whyte Ave 780-441-6565
Canadian Western Bank and Trust
7933-104 St 780-433-4286
CIBC
10431 Whyte Ave 780-408-1262
CIBC
9903 Whyte Ave 780-408-1002
Royal Bank Of Canada
10843 Whyte Ave 780-448-6901
Scotia Bank
10537 Whyte Ave 780-448-7800
TD Canada Trust
10864 Whyte Ave 780-448-8450
Books & Magazine Stores
Alhambra Books
10115-81 Ave 780-439-4195
Belgravia Books & Treasures
7609-115 St 780-429-1707
Chapters
10508 Whyte Ave 780-435-1290
Greenwoods’ Bookshoppe
7925-104 St 780-439-2005
Gritty Grotto Books
10442 Whyte Ave Bsmt 780-433-9963
Howell Books
10533 Whyte Ave 780-433-8627
Hub Cigar & Newstand
8118 Gateway Blvd 780-439-0144
Old Strathcona Books
8104 Gateway Blvd 780-436-2665
The Edmonton Book Store
10533 Whyte Ave 780-433-1781
Wee Book Inn
10310 Whyte Ave 780-432-7230
Business Services
Alberta Stamp & Marking Co.
10435-79 Ave 780-433-0456
Allied Communications
10548 Whyte Ave #4 780-433-5153
APXALARM
10007-80 Ave 801-360-1843
BLDG (Building & Land Development Group Ltd.)
10359 Whyte Ave #200 780-757-8014
Canada Post
10467-80 Ave 780-944-3496
EcoAmmo Sustainable Consulting Ltd.
10436-81 Ave #102 780-466-7616
Integral Property Services
10410-81 Ave #102 780-432-6405
Mail Boxes Etc.
10654 Whyte Ave 780-414-5800
Mexx-e-co Ltd.
10045-81 Ave 780-220-2022
My Mac Dealer
10339-80 Ave 780-702-6227
Old Strathcona Office Suites
10410-81 Ave 780-437-0067
Property Advisors
9915a Whyte Ave 780-756-1402
Scona Print & Copy
8016-105 St 780-413-6177
Star Limousine
8010 Gateway Blvd 780-405-4446
Strathcona Registry Centre
10806 Whyte Ave 780-430-1154
Vivid Print
10342 Whyte Ave 780-428-4843
Ultimate Bartending
10359 Whyte Ave, #210 780-966-6568
Cellular Phone Services
Bell Mobility
10706 Whyte Ave 780-435-1666
Omegacell Communications
10376-78 Ave 780-702-7163
Childcare Services
Cambridge Daycare & After School
10815 Whyte Ave 780-439-8819
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Chiropractic Services
Associates Chiropractic Clinic
10117 Whyte Ave 780-433-9521
Chiropractic On Whyte
10814 Whyte Ave 780-437-0700
Dr. Andre Breault
8225-105 St #300 780-430-5909
Off Whyte Chiropractic & Massage Therapy
8225-105 St #300 780-430-5909
P.A. Tuck Chiropractor
10824a Whyte Ave 780-433-7791
Churches & Places of Worship
Christian City Church Edmonton
10545-81 Ave 780-436-8020
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
10037-84 Ave 780-433-5530
Knox Evangelical Free Church
8403-104 St 780-432-7220
Muslim Community of Edmonton Mosque
10761-86 Ave 780-432-0208
St. Anthony’s Parish
10661 Whyte Ave 780-432-0611
Strathcona Baptist
8318-104 St 780-439-3654
Strathcona Presbyterian Church
8116-105 St 780-433-3089
The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
10761 Whyte Ave 780-433-6171
Trinity Evangelical Luthern Church
10014-81 Ave 780-433-1604
Clothing & Apparel
American Apparel
10750 Whyte Ave 780-409-8505
Bang On
10436 Whyte Ave 780-430-1682
Black & Lee
10375-78 Ave 780-430-8600
Bride-On-A-Budget “One Stop Shop”
10125 Whyte Ave 780-757-7502
Callidas
10343-80 Ave 780-462-2023
C’est Sera Mens & Ladies Clothing
8239-104 St 780-434-7435
Cherry on Whyte
10436 Whyte Ave 780-432-4830
Colour Blind
10544 Whyte Ave 780-431-0981
Decadence
10760c Whyte Ave 780-702-1982
Deluxe
8116 Gateway Blvd 780-436-3589
Derks Menswear & Formals
8111-102 St 780-433-6614
Divine
10441 Whyte Ave Bsmt 780-439-2977
Etzio, Craigmyle Clothing Co.
10338 Whyte Ave 780-433-2568
Exposure Clothing
10123 Whyte Ave 780-466-1002
Foosh Audio and Apparel
10544c Whyte Ave 780-491-6980
Glam Slam
10422b Whyte Ave 780-439-7526
Grateful Threads
10403-83 Ave 780-413-9582
Gravity Pope Tailored Goods
8222 Gateway Blvd 780-988-1637
Gypsy Queen Boutique
10762 Whyte Ave Bsmt 780-436-4925
Head Case - A Hat Store
10368 Whyte Ave #301 780-435-6601
I Am Woman Lingerie Boutique
8105-104 St 780-434-7325
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Jaisel
8133-104 St 780-702-1388
Kika Clothing
10462-Whyte Ave 2nd Fl 780-439-2227
Le Chateau
10421 Whyte Ave 780-432-9273
Lululemon Athletica
10558 Whyte Ave 780-435-9363
Mars & Venus
10328 Whyte Ave 780-434-0467
Modecor Life & Style
10428 Whyte Ave 780-439-5292
My Filosophy
10744 Whyte Ave 780-432-8001
Nightshade Corsets
8128 Gateway Blvd 780-437-1129
Nokomis Clothing
10318 Whyte Ave 780-432-7462
On Stage
10004-79 Ave 780-432-7998
Planet Ze Design Centre
10055-80 Ave 780-428-3499
Plush Girls
10544 Whyte Ave 780-439-8405
Queue & Sophia’s Clothing
8216-104 St 780-433-0046
Robes & Relics
8210-104 St 780-435-0655
Rowena
10762 Whyte Ave 780-439-5445
Sanctuary Curio Shoppe
10310-81 Ave 780-944-2654
Sport Bras Etc.
10442 Whyte Ave #201 780-461-5561
Static
10111 Whyte Ave 780-439-7755
Super Love Boutique
8157-99 St 780-432-9233
The Avenue Clothing Co.
10344 Whyte Ave 780-433-8532
The Bamboo Ballroom
8206-104 St 780-439-1363
Community Leagues
Garneau Community League
10943-84 Ave 780-433-9438
Queen Alexandra Community League
10425 University Ave 780-432-7424
Ritchie Community League
7727-98 St 780-433-7137
Strathcona Community League
10113-87 Ave 780-439-1501
Community Resources
Alberta College of Occupational Therapists
10436-81 Ave #300 780-436-8316
Alberta Council of Global Cooperation
10816a Whyte Ave #205 780-988-0200
Cosmopolitan Music Society
8426 Gateway Blvd 780-432-9333
Edmonton Bicycle Commuters
10047-80 Ave 780-433-2453
Edmonton International Film Festival
10816a Whyte Ave #201 780423-0844
Edmonton Public Library Strathcona
8331-104 St 780-496-1829
German Consulate
8003-102 St #202 780-438-6138
Go Community Center
10328-81 Ave #300 780-439-2224
Linda Duncan, MP
10049-81 Ave 780-495-8404
Nigeria Association of Alberta
10047-80 Ave 780-437-9769
Old Strathcona Business Association
10345 Whyte Ave #202 780-437-4182
Old Strathcona Foundation
7730-106 St 3rd Fl 780-433-5866
Old Strathcona Police Station
7903-104 St 780-496-8565
Old Strathcona Youth Co-Op
10325-83 Ave 780-496-5947
Orange Hall
10335-84 Ave 780-432-7077
Paralympic Sports Association
10024-79 Ave 780-439-8687
Rachel Notley, MLA
10328-81 Ave Main Fl 780-414-0702
Royal Canadian Army Cadets Corps
8307-109 St 780-977-2981
St. Anthony Resource Centre
10425-84 Ave 780-439-7356
The Pembina Institute
10008 Whyte Ave 2nd Fl 780-485-9610
Convenience Stores
Mac’s Convenience Store
7612-104 St
Joy’s Lucky 7 Food Store
10062 Whyte Ave 780-989-2888
Mac’s Convenience Store
8177-99 St 780-433-4011
Mac’s Convenience Store
10666 Whyte Ave 780-439-5453
Tops Food Market
10768 Whyte Ave 780-439-6684
Counselling Services
Annesia Counseling Services
10410-81 Ave #101 780-975-0382
Edmonton Family Violence Centre
10041-81 Ave 780-439-4635
XCG Consultants Ltd.
10410-81 Ave #108 780-432-5770
Dentists & Dental Professionals
A & J Dental Laboratory
8225-105 St #B5 780-439-1454
Aaron Denture Centre
8315a-105 St 780-432-7035
Alberta Dental Association & College
8230-105 St #101 780-432-1012
Armstrong Denture Clinic
8315a-105 St 780-439-5789
Dr. Barry R. Bergh (Strathcona Dental Clinic)
8225-105 St #303 780-433-1154
Dr. Boris Kindrachuk
8225-105 St #301 780-433-8564
Dr. Brian Wong
8225-105 St #301 780-433-5735
Dr. Curtis J. Shell
8230-105 St 2nd Fl 780-433-3368
Dr. R.L. Dunnigan
8225-105 St #304 780-439-3740
Dr. Richard Brisbane
8225-105 St #304 780-439-6037
Dr. Ron Breault
8225-105 St #302 780-439-3797
Hallelujah Dental Laboratory
8225-105 St #209 780-433-1231
South Edmonton Denture Clinic
8014-105 St 780-439-2041
Strathcona Dental Clinic
8225-105 St #303 780-433-1154
Strathcona Orthodontics
7528 Gateway Blvd 780-435-3641
Whyte Avenue Dental Care
10712 Whyte Ave 780-433-3131
Department Stores
Army & Navy Department Store
10411 Whyte Ave 780-433-5503
Doctors & Medical Professionals
CML Health Clinic X-Ray
8225-105 St #B1 780-435-8282
Diagnosticare Strathcona
8225-105 St #81 780-435-8282
Dr. Basma Hanna
8225-105 St 780-432-0211
Dr. D. Kipnes
10508 Whyte Ave #410 780-426-6345
Dr. D. Otto
8225-105 St #200 780-439-5858
Dr. H. Richard Uretsky
8225-105 St 780-439-9349
Dr. J. Bury
8225-105 St #200 780-439-5858
Dr. J. Jess
8230-105 St 2nd Fl 780-433-0446
Dr. J.D. Gusdal
8225-105 St 780-432-0211
Dr. L.N. Gushaty
8225-105 St 780-432-0211
Dr. M. Andruchow
8225-105 St 780-432-0211
Dr. M. Maneshgar
8225-105 St 780-432-0211
Dr. P. Verones
8225-105 St 780-432-0211
Dr. Paul Leung
8225-105 St #200 780-439-5858
Dr. R.T. Peters
8225-105 St 780-432-0211
Dr. Robert A. Balyk
8225-105 St #200 780-433-1344
Dr. S. Smith
8225-105 St 780-432-0211
Dr. S.B. Murji
8225-105 St 780-433-0211
Dr. Z.P. Chrzanowski
8225-105 St 780-432-0211
DynaLife Diagnostic Laboratory Services
8035-104 St 780-702-0551
Justik Medical Clinic
8225-105 St 780-432-0211
Strathcona Foot & Ankle Clinic
8225-105 St #210 780-430-1869
Strathcona Physical Therapy
8225-105 St #211 780-439-4181
Drug Stores & Pharmacies
Nutrition Plus Pharmacy
10060 Whyte Ave 780-439-5920
Shoppers Drug Mart
8065-104 St 780-433-3954
Shoppers Drug Mart
10907 Whyte Ave 780-433-2424
Strathcona Prescription Centre
8225-105 St 780-432-0394
Dry Cleaners / Tailors /
Laundromats
82 Ave Drycleaners
9940 Whyte Ave 780-432-9399
Jimmy’s Tailors & Dry Cleaning
8116-101 St 780-231-4678
Leader Drycleaners
7625-104 St 780-433-5411
Leo’s Tailor Shop
9930 Whyte Ave 780-439-3486
Royal Tailor
8115-99 St 780-432-2968
Soaptime Laundromat
7626-104 St 780-439-3599
Whyte Ave Laundromat & Dry Cleaning Margo’s Flowers & Gifts
9904 Whyte Ave 780-439-0285
Whyte Ave Tailors
10820a Whyte Ave 780-439-7536
Electricians
Dane Company Electrical Contractors
10823 Whyte Ave 780-432-7911
R&T Electric Services Ltd
8009-102 St 780-439-5566
Eyecare & Vision Services
Eye Care Group
10724 Whyte Ave 780-439-2020
EyeDoc
8003-104 St 780-432-1913
Eyemax Optical
10347 Whyte Ave 780-432-3882
Hakim Optical
7909a-104 St 780-436-2042
Occhiali Eyewear
8115-104 St 780-433-6759
Regent Optical
10546 Whyte Ave 780-432-3688
The Observatory Opticians
10608 Whyte Ave 780-438-3448
The Optical Shop
10524 Whyte Ave 780-437-1110
Financial Services
Citifinancial Canada Inc
10445-80 Ave 780-433-5858
Core Financial Corporation
7505-104 St 780-435-9988
Dominion Properties
10324 Whyte Ave #301 780-221-2582
Faber & Company Inc.
10047-81 Ave 780-944-1177
First Foundation Inc.
10043-81 Ave 780-702-7678
H&R Block
8951 Whyte Ave 780-448-2111
Instaloans
8107-99 St 780-414-6564
Jim Yang, Chartered Accountant
7607-104 St 780-435-9026
King Capital Planning
10049-81 Ave 780-432-7575
Koenig Investment Group
8003-102 St #201 780-437-7296
Money Mart
10024 Whyte Ave #101 780-433-8073
On-Line Mortgage Professionals Ltd.
10108-80 Ave 780-430-0084
Payday Financial
8161-99 St 780-442-2222
River City Financial Services Ltd
10345-78 Ave 780-409-8068
Ryan Taylor Financial Solutions
10108-80 Ave 780-481-7295
The Cash Store
10001 Whyte Ave 780-442-3984
World Financial Group
7605-104 St 780-701-3360
Flowers & Gardening
All Seasons Garden Centre
10027-81 Ave 780-448-2385
Eden Lilly Flower & Gift
10416 Whyte Ave 780-758-6991
La Piazza Dasee Flower & Gifts
8004 Gateway Blvd 780-437-1380
Laurel’s On Whyte
10404 Whyte Ave 780-431-0738
10708 Whyte Ave 780-432-1119
Off Whyte Floral Studio
8107-104 St 780-989-0003
Funeral Homes & Services
Harmony Funeral Services
10541-81 Ave 780-433-7335
South Side Memorial Chapel
8310-104 St 780-432-1601
Gifts
A Step Above Craft Store
8120A Gateway Blvd 780-433-8666
Almitas Trading
10139 Whyte Ave 780-988-2918
Artifacts Trading Co
8222 Gateway Blvd 780-433-1100
Burlington On Whyte
10468 Whyte Ave 780-439-8519
Chicken Scratch
10466 Whyte Ave 780-433-9344
Dollarama
10455 80 Ave 780-434-8171
Freeman’s Jewellers
10810 Whyte Ave 780-439-0392
GJ Cash 4 Gold
10548 Whyte Ave #1 780-240-4853
Jupiter Cannabis 420 Shop
10408 Whyte Ave 780-433-1967
Little Rock Jewellry Studio
8116-101 St 780-437-4367
Polly Magoo’s Ltd.
10812 Whyte Ave 780-434-4020
Present Silver & Gifts
8120 Gateway Blvd 780-438-8818
Shell Shock
8122 Gateway Blvd 780-988-9747
Ten Thousand Villages
10432 Whyte Ave 780-439-8349
The Artist’s Gallery of Old Strathcona
8120A Gateway Blvd 780-918-7426
The Cat’s Glass
10039 Whyte Ave 780-439-5900
The Plaid Giraffe
10340 Whyte Ave 780-439-6195
The Tin Box
10512 Whyte Ave 780-436-2006
The Wish List
10464 Whyte Ave 780-436-8277
Universal Jewellers
10406 Whyte Ave 780-433-6605
Urban Knitters
8124 Gateway Blvd 780-438-3885
Watch It!
10544b Whyte Ave 780-435-2824
When Pigs Fly
10470 Whyte Ave 780-433-9127
Grocery Stores
Canada Safeway
10930 Whyte Ave 780-433-6930
Organic Roots
10151 Whyte Ave 780-413-1730
Planet Organic Market
7917-104 St 780-433-6807
Save On Foods
10368-78 Ave 780-438-0385
Hair & Body Care
Annex Hair Design
10113-81 Ave 780-435-5621
Aveda Academy
10632 Whyte Ave 780-433-7115
Bizou Lash Studio
10462 Whyte Ave 780-236-5274

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Captured Image Salon & Day Spa
10807 Whyte Ave 780-413-3388
Cleo Nails
10015 Whyte Ave #2 780-756-9806
DermAesthetics Canada
10367-78 Ave 780-476-4876
Do or Dye On Whyte
9914 Whyte Ave 780-432-0572
Elegant-U Beauty Spa
9916 Whyte Ave 780-756-0923
Encanto’s Skin Care
10521-81 Ave 780-438-1679
Epic Hair
9912-81 Ave 780-716-3742
Fabutan Suntan Studios
10351-78 Ave 780-435-5315
Fluid Hair
9916-81 Ave #102 780-989-0204
Fresties
10119 Whyte Ave 780-468-2762
Fuss-Art Of Hair
10529-81 Ave 780-434-0990
Game Day Hair Salon
10369-78 Ave 780-432-4247
Hair 4U Studio
10636 Whyte Ave 780-439-6006
Hair Unlimited
10015 Whyte Ave 780-433-9931
Hav-ing-ton Hair
10565-81 Ave 780-944-4243
Healing Waters Spa
10740 Whyte Ave 780-988-7873
Ink Shack
10324 Whyte Ave Bsmt 780-989-7009
Kool Nails
10107 Whyte Ave 780-433-6141
Lady Jane’s Nails & Beauty
9942 Whyte Ave #106 780-432-9506
Lush Handmade Cosmetics
10624 Whyte Ave 780-437-9427
Madi Hair Design
10040 Whyte Ave 780-414-6013
Marbles Hair
10119-81 Ave 780-989-3717
Mickey’s Barber Shop
10306 Whyte Ave 780-430-1135
Perugia Salon Spa
8211-104 St 780-435-7712
Russo Innovative Hair Design
7921-104 St 780-450-8379
Sacre Blue Salon
8111-104 St 780-435-1840
Shanti Hair Therapy
10407-83 Ave 780-433-3333
Streakers Hair & Body Care Studio
8105-106 St 780-437-1111
Supercuts
10716 Whyte Ave 780-988-6501
The Beauty Parlour
10011 Whyte Ave #201 780-429-4242
Universal Barber Shop
10109 Whyte Ave 780-439-1203
Urban Roots Salon & Gallery
10418 Whyte Ave 780-438-7978
Whyte Avenue Hair
8211-102 St 780-433-3848
Wild Prairie Soap Company
10746 Whyte Ave 780-439-6640
Health & Wellness Services
Acupuncture Turning Point
10518 Whyte Ave #202 780-437-7723
Anderson Hearing Aid & Audiology
7910-104 St 780-989-5893
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Aqua Spa
10421-80 Ave 780-438-8368
Aradia Fitness - Pole Dancing for Fitness
10121 Whyte Ave 1-866-274-5686
Athletica Sport & Fitness
7508 Gateway Blvd 780-641-0888
Bao Chi Chinese Herbal
10105 Whyte Ave 780-433-8380
Breathe Personal Training & Fitness
10309 Whyte Ave #200 780-432-2293
Chinese Acupuncture Clinic
9942 Whyte Ave #101 780-433-9565
Classic Acupuncture Inc.
8225-105 St #212 780-430-1887
CML Health Care Diagnostic Imaging
8225-105 St #B1 780-435-8282
Curves For Women
10473-80 Ave 780-432-1133
Fitness Town
10320-80 Ave 780-989-0087
Healing Arts Massage Therapy
8225-105 St #201 780-433-4268
Me Without Measure Foundation
10359 Whyte Ave #300 780-944-2864
Peak Sport Therapy
10112-80 Ave 780-437-3277
Sante Body Mind Rejuvenation
7915-104 St #102 780-431-9692
Sears Indoor Clean Air Services
8003-101 St 780-432-6599
Southside Chiropractic & Health Centre
7906b-104 St 780-439-3444
The Natural Path Clinic
8215-102 St 780-436-3040
The Shen Health & Wellness Centre
7906a-104 St 780-988-1230
The Traveling Tickle Trunk
9923 Whyte Ave 780-469-6669
The Vitamin Guy Health & Fitness Shop
7518 Gateway Blvd 780-432-5053
Village Lifestyles
10429-79 Ave 780-988-8804
Hobbies & Collectibles
Beadworks
10324 Whyte Ave 780-433-9559
Clayworks - Studio Link
10125-81 Ave 780-433-8866
Crankpots
10702 Whyte Ave 780-414-1005
Four Winds Art Glass
10050-81 Ave 780-432-4331
Happy Harbour Comics
10326-81 Ave 780-439-8277
National Pride Coins & Stamps
8005-104 St 780-433-7288
Warp One Comics & Entertainment
9917 Whyte Ave 780-433-7119
Whyte Knight Comics
10326 Whyte Ave #201 780-439-5299
Home Appliances / Electronics
Avenue Appliance & Vacuum Company
10041 Whyte Ave 780-433-5931
South Side Appliances
10015 Whyte Ave #4 780-439-4250
Home Decor / Furnishings /
Accessories
Mystique India
10634 Whyte Ave 780-628-5545
Old Hippy Wood Products
10019-81 Ave 780-448-0985
Hotels & Accommodations
Days Inn - Edmonton South
10333 University Ave 780-430-0011
Campus Tower Suite Hotel
11145-87 Ave 780.439.6060
Commercial Hotel
10329 Whyte Ave 780-439-5058
Hostelling International Edmonton
10647-81 Ave 780-988-6836
Lister Hall, University of Alberta Accomodations
116 St & 87 Ave 780-492-6057
Metterra Hotel on Whyte
10454 Whyte Ave 780-465-8150
Strathcona Hotel
10302 Whyte Ave 780-439-1992
Varscona Hotel on Whyte
8208-106 St 780-434-6111
Insurance
Bob Allinott Insurance Agency
10347-78 Ave 780-433-4408
Canada Brokerlink Insurance
9961 Whyte Ave 780-439-2800
Dyberg Insurance Inc.
10754 Whyte Ave 780-432-7595
Klondike Insurance Agency
10140-80 Ave 780-439-0715
Ravenhill Agencies
8008-105 St #101 780-439-0669
Roberts-McClure Insurance
8008-105 St #101 780-439-4357
Sadler Insurance Inc.
10808 Whyte Ave 780-433-4426
Lawyers & Legal Services
Chivers Carpenter
10426-81 Ave #101 780-439-3611
Durocher, Simpson, Koehli & Erler
7904 Gateway Blvd 780-420-6850
Frieser Robinson MacKay LLP
10410-81 Ave 780-429-1717
Highfield Law Office
10132-80 Ave 780-423-3188
Highland Financial
7505-104 St 780-469-6609
Kuckertz & Associates
8003-102 St #202 780-432-9308
Lambert Intellectual Property Law
10328-81 Ave #200 780-448-0606
Linton Law Office
10426-81 Ave #200 780-415-5540
Lyons, Albert & Cook Barristers
10328-81 Ave #306 780-437-0743
McGlasahan and Mackinnon
10033-80 Ave #101 780-437-3030
Nickerson, Roberts, Holinski & Mercer
7712-104 St 100 780-428-0041
Old Strathcona Law Offices
7904 Gateway Blvd 780-438-4972
Ritchie Mill Law Office
10171 Sask Drive #102 780-431-1444
Thompson & Associates
10328-81 Ave #200 780-448-6000
Zariwny Law Office
10351 Whyte Ave #200 780-433-5999
Liquor Stores
Blues on Whyte Liquor Store
10058 Whyte Ave 780-757-1289
Liquor Depot
8015-104 St 780-439-7540
Liquor Depot
8204-109 St 780-438-9463
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8163-99 St 780-989-1125
Liquor Stores General Partners Inc.
10508 Whyte Ave #300 780-944-9994
Magoo’s Liquor Store
10425-80 Ave 780-432-7777
Tops Liquor
10028 Whyte Ave 780-433-9938
Tops Liquor
10768 Whyte Ave 780-701-0087
Media Services
B-Spoke Computer Solutions
10760a Whyte Ave 780-641-4170
Device Media
10426-81 Ave #101 780-488-7886
Frame 30 Productions
10816a Whyte Ave #202 780-439-5322
Imagi-Nation Film & Television Productions
10324 Whyte Ave #302 780-439-8755
Lift Interactive
10324 Whyte Ave #401 780-426-1176
Lone Pine Publishing
10145-81 Ave 780-433-9333
Neon Doctor Inc.
10024 Whyte Ave #202 780-485-8801
Noesis IT Solutions
7522 Gateway Blvd 780-433-4350
Plumbheavy Design Inc.
10345 Whyte Ave #201 780-406-4229
Rolling Wave Solutions
7516 Gateway Blvd 780-439-1050
See Magazine
10275 Jasper Ave #200 780-430-9003
Sentai Software Corp.
10509-81 Ave #300 780-423-3113
Statusfirm Media Group
9932-81 Ave 780-486-3441
Whitematter Development
10314 Whyte Ave #301 780-709-9400
Metaphysical Stores & Services
A Sense of Serenity
10342-81 Ave 780-439-3131
Movie Theatres
Princess Theatre
10337 Whyte Ave 780-433-0728
Music Stores & Services
Acoustic Music Shop
9934 Whyte Ave 780-433-3545
Afternote Music
10820 Whyte Ave 780-433-0373
Avenue Guitars
10550 Whyte Ave 780-448-4827
Blackbox Studios Inc
8111-99 St 780-439-7500
Blackbyrd Myoosik
10442 Whyte Ave 780-439-1273
B-Scene Studios
8212-104 St Bsmt 780-432-0234
Gordon Price Music
10828 Whyte Ave 780-439-0007
Graverobber Records
7511-104 St 780-665-1087
Lillo’s School of Modern Music
10848 Whyte Ave 780-433-0138
Megatunes
10355 Whyte Ave 780-434-6342
Nicoll Guitars
10005 Whyte Ave 780-446-4253
Octopus Ink
10103-81 Ave 780-989-1809
The Edmonton Chante Festival
8627-91 St #50 780-469-4401
The Gramophone
7913-104 St 780-428-2356
Personal & Family Services
Gabrial Counselling Services
9918 Whyte Ave 2nd Fl 780-432-9117
Mars Hill Centre
8318-104 St Bsmt 780-435-0202
Vickery & Cockle Counselling
10509-81 Ave #215 780-436-5005
WJS Alberta
10509-81 Ave #218 780-439-5087
Pet Services
De-Tails Grooming Spa
7520 Gateway Blvd 780-444-7297
Edmonton Holistic Veterinary Clinic
8215-102 St 780-436-3040
Tail Blazers Health Food Store for Pets
7520 Gateway Blvd 780-444-7297
Photography Services
Fred Katz Fine Art Photography
10104-80 Ave 780-482-2900
Smart Photography
10121 Whyte Ave #5 780-944-0800
Professional & Consulting Services
3 DI INC.
10425-79 Ave 780-440-1128
Acius Engineering Ltd.
10436-81 Ave #200 780-451-4951
AGN Engineering Ltd
9916-81 Ave #201 780-437-5610
Alberta Lock Solid Sales & Service
10023-81 Ave 780-479-5522
Alumni Support
10410-81 Ave #106 780-437-5563
Brooker & Company
10328-81 Ave #304 780-442-2121
BTY Alberta Ltd
10410-81 Ave #100 780-439-0058
Budget Plumbing & Heating
10004-79 Ave #100 780-433-1839
Buksa Conference Management
10328-81 Ave #307 780-436-0983
Butler Survey Supplies
10032-79 Ave 780-433-2596
Dagny Partnership
10426-81 Ave #100 780-431-9551
Dahrouge Geological
10509-81 Ave #18 780-434-9808
Delcon Whyte Ave Group Ltd
10508 Whyte Ave #400 780-423-4321
Fiera Biological Consulting Ltd.
10318 Whyte Ave #200 780-466-6554
Great Big Solutions
10359 Whyte Ave #300 780-432-3280
In Demand Recruitment & Consulting
10128-80 Ave 780-424-8505
Kevin Morin Professional Development
10324 Whyte Ave #302 780-425-2100
MBR Venture Corporation
8003-102 St #202 780-438-6138
McLennan Appraisals Inc.
10548 Whyte Ave #4 780-499-0029
Normatec Consultants Inc
10368 Whyte Ave #302 780-409-9428
Otago Consulting
10410-81 Ave #112 780-436-9460
Rawski & Company
10328-81 Ave #304 780-442-2121
Relumen Engineering Inc.
10047-81 Ave #200 780-435-5739
Sherrick Management Limited
10508 Whyte Ave #420 780-431-2805
Skyslimit
10328-81 Ave #302 780-433-9106
Southside Ornamental Iron Works
7515-104 St 780-439-0801
Steelnova Ornamental Iron Works
10351-76 Ave 780-447-1822
Systems Inc
7707-104 St 780-434-6666
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Traffic Solutions Consulting
8003-102 St #203 780-439-0004
Uncle Myles Screen Printing
8108b-101 St 780-439-5137
Weatherford Canada
10328-81 Ave #100 780-577-0710
Xennex eux Canadienne
9915A Whyte Ave 780-686-3890
Pubs & Clubs
Blues On Whyte
10329 Whyte Ave 780-439-3981
Cook County Saloon
8010 Gateway Blvd 780-432-2665
Detox
10544 Whyte Ave
Devlin’s
10507 Whyte Ave 780-437-7489
Dirty Pretty
8111-105 St 780-437-7181
Elephant And Castle (The)
10314 Whyte Ave 780-439-4545
Filthy McNasty’s
10511 Whyte Ave 780-432-5224
Funky Buddha
10341 Whyte Ave 780-433-9676
Funky Town
10407 Whyte Ave
H2O Lounge
10044 Whyte Ave 780-433-5794
Hudsons Canadian Tap House
10307 Whyte Ave 780-433-4526
Iron Horse Eatery & Watering Hole
8101 Gateway Blvd 780-438-1907
Kas Bar
10444 Whyte Ave Bsmt 780-433-6768
LUCKY 13
10551 Whyte Ave 780-893-9400
O’Byrnes Irish Pub
10616 Whyte Ave 780-414-6766
Pawn Shop
10551 Whyte Ave 780-432-5058
Red Square Vodka House
10351 Whyte Ave 780-756-8600
Rehab
10338-81 Ave 780-952-7385
Rosie’s Bar & Grill
10475-80 Ave 780-439-7211
Savoy
10401 Whyte Ave 780-438-0373
Squires
10505 Whyte Ave 780-439-8594
Suite 69
8232 Gateway Blvd 780-439-6969
The Atlantic Trap & Gill
7704-104 St 780-432-4611
The Billiard Club
10505 Whyte Ave #200 780-433-3654
The Black Dog
10425 Whyte Ave 780-439-1082
The Empress Ale House
9912 Whyte Ave 780-758-2754
The Laugh Shop
10368 Whyte Ave #201 780-476-1010
The Next Act
8224-104 St 780-433-9345
The Purple Onion
10407-81 Ave 780-433-9616
Treasure Pot & H20 Lounge
10044 Whyte Ave 780-433-5794
Twist Ultra Lounge
10324 Whyte Ave 780-801-0555
Unwine’d
8032-104 St 780-439-4444
Walk About
10439 Whyte Ave 780-433-7912
Wooly Bully
8230 Gateway Blvd 780-435-2886
Wunder Bar
8120-101 St 780-436-2286
YardBird Suite
10203-86 Ave 780-432-0428
Restaurants / Cafés & Coffee
Shops
Artisan Resto Café
10732 Whyte Ave 780-413-8045
Block 1912-A European Café
10361 Whyte Ave 780-433-6575
B’s Diner
10015 Whyte Ave #6 780-414-6040
Café Mosaics
10844 Whyte Ave 780-433-9702
Death By Chocolate
8137-104 St 780-435-6669
Dream Tea House
7912-104 St 780-988-7878
Friends & Neighbors Café
10834 Whyte Ave 780-433-6506
Friends Nest Eatery
10460 Whyte Ave 780-437-8881
Laneway Tea & Coffee
8120a Gateway Blvd Lane 780-433-8666
Luzzara Coffee Bar
10011 Whyte Ave 780-438-8399
Refresh Organic Catering
10151 Whyte Ave 780-722-4740
Second Cup
10402 Whyte Ave 780-439-8097
Second Cup At Varscona
10608 Whyte Ave 780-436-2021
Starbucks Coffee
10508 Whyte Ave 780-439-0317
Starbucks Coffee
10370 Whyte Ave #5 780-434-3225
Starbucks Coffee
10376-78 Ave 780-430-6950
Tim Hortons
7502 Gateway Blvd 780-434-7700
Tim Hortons
10519 Whyte Ave 780-439-3205
Restaurants / Dining
Accent European Lounge
8223-104 St 780-431-0179
Boston Pizza
10854 Whyte Ave 780-433-3151
Buddy Wonton Seafood Restaurant
10415-80 Ave 780-435-8881
Chianti Cafe & Restaurant
10501 Whyte Ave 780-439-9829
Chili’s Texas Grill
8217-104 St 780-431-2662
Continental Treat Fine Bistro
10560 Whyte Ave 780433-7432
Daawat Authentic East Indian Cuisine
10015 Whyte Ave #1 780-469-3517
Dadeo Restaurant
10548a Whyte Ave 780-433-0930
Doan’s Restaurant
7909-104 St 780-434-4448
Furasato Japanese Restaurant
10012 Whyte Ave 780-439-1335
Gino’s Italian Kitchen
7618-104 St 780-433-6202
Julio’s Barrio Mexican Restaurant
10450 Whyte Ave 780-431-0774
Langano Skies Ethiopian Restaurant
9920 Whyte Ave 780-432-3334
Lee House Restaurant
7904b-104 St 780-438-0790
Ling Wok Restaurant
7908-104 St 780-448-0288
Maki Maki Japanese/Vietnamese Restaurant
8109-101 St 780-438-8298
Mongolia Express
10355-78 Ave 780-988-7282
Murrieta’s Bar & Grill
10612 Whyte Ave 780-438-4100
Narayanni’s Restaurant
10131-81 Ave 780-862-2600
Packrat Louie Kitchen & Bar
10335-83 Ave 780-433-0123
Padthai Restaurant
10159 Whyte Ave 780-437-4858
Royal Pizza & Spaghetti House
10433-80 Ave 780-432-7720
SABZY “Cuisine of Persia”
10416 Whyte Ave 780-758-1005
Spice Kitchen Restaurant
10346 University Ave 780-433-3800
Tasty Tom’s On Whyte
9965 Whyte Ave 780-437-5761
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
8020-105 St 780-432-7494
The King & I Thai Cuisine
8208-107 St 780-433-2222
Tiawan Express
8025-104 St 780-944-1388
Tokyo Noodle Shop Sushi Bar
10736 Whyte Ave 780-430-0838
Two Rooms
10324 Whyte Ave #101 780-439-8386
Von’s Steak & Fish House
10309-81 Ave 780-439-0041
Yiannis Taverna
10444 Whyte Ave 780-433-6768
Origin India “ The Pride of India Cuisine”
10511 Whyte Ave 780-436-0558
Restaurants / Internet Cafés
3rd on Whyte Internet Café
10351 Whyte Ave 2nd Fl 780-437-8917
Café DaBar
10816 Whyte Ave 780-433-3306
Restaurants / Quick Service
A & W Restaurant
8115-101 St 780-433-1451
Arriba Mexico
8203-108 St 780-758-8226
Booster Juice Scona Market
10372-78 Ave 780-434-6566
Bubble Juice
10154 Whyte Ave 780-432-1150
Checkers Pizza
10658 Whyte Ave 780-989-2882
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
8114-104 St 780-413-8866
Funky Pickle Pizza
10441 Whyte Ave 780-433-3865
Irie Foods
10152a Whyte Ave 780-757-2022
Island Tea Co.
10332-81 Ave
Marble Slab Creamery
10358 Whyte Ave 780-433-3636
McDonald’s Restaurant
10305-80 Ave 780-414-8445
Mike’s Famous Burgers
10332 Whyte Ave 780-439-9888
Mike’s Famous Burgers
10526 Whyte Ave 780-436-1814

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Nhon Hoa Sandwich Bar
10154 Whyte Ave 780-757-9988
Oodle Noodle Box
10803 Whyte Ave 780-988-7808
Opa Souvlaki
8209-104 St 780-436-1442
Panago Pizza
10742 Whyte Ave 780-310-0001
Pita Pit
8109-104 St 780-435-3200
Pizza 73
10349-78 Ave 780-498-3473
Pizza Hut
10809 Whyte Ave 780-310-1010
Queen Donair
10547 Whyte Ave 780-439-3386
Quizno’s Subs
10377-78 Ave 780-432-4761
Roadrunner Donair & Pizza
9938 Whyte Ave 780-432-0849
Steel Wheels Rock & Roll Pizzeria
10307-85 Ave 780-439-9978
Subway Sandwiches & Salads
10364 Whyte Ave
Subway Sandwiches & Salads
8127-99 St 780-433-2400
Subway Sandwiches & Salads
10652 Whyte Ave 780-433-3500
Tacos La Mexicana
8123-104 St 780-988-9210
Tokyo Express
10371-78 Ave 780-988-1898
Wok Box
10331 Whyte Ave 780-432-4700
Schools & Education Services
Aurora Learning Foundation
10054-80 Ave 780-490-6695
English Link ESL School
10762 Whyte Ave 780-455-8900
Est-Elle Academy Of Hair
10469-80 Ave 780-432-7577
Fine Art Bartending School
10507-81 Ave #100 780-439-7963
Fresh Start Alternative High
10425-84 Ave 780-433-8100
Global Tesol College
10037b Whyte Ave 780-438-5704
High Success Driving School
9942 Whyte Ave #102 780-499-3063
Isis Dance Productions
10426-81 Ave 780-439-6960
Learning Store on Whyte
10007 Whyte Ave 780-437-8119
Old Scona Academic High
10523-84 Ave 780-433-0627
Shoe Stores & Services
Gravity Pope
10442b Whyte Ave 780-439-1637
Orthotic Solutions Ltd.
7904-104 St 780-496-9312
Sole Experience
10805 Whyte Ave 780-437-7604
Sports & Sporting Goods
Edmonton Tiger Tae Kwon Do
7619-104 St 780-432-0721
FS Skateboards & Snowboards
8213-104 St 780-439-8666
Hardcore Mountain Bike Store
10008a Whyte Ave 780-439-4599
Kluane Mountaineering
10324 Whyte Ave Bsmt 780-433-9986
Ocean Sports
10133 Whyte Ave 780-432-1904
Plush Sports
10552 Whyte Ave 780-439-8180
Sundance Ski Shop
10423-79 Ave 780-432-0711
Top Gear Lifestyle / Vespa Edmonton
10011 Whyte Ave 780-438-8399
Track ‘N Trail
10148 Whyte Ave 780-432-1707
United Cycle
10323-78 Ave 780-433-1181
Storage Services
Minerva Mini Storage
10024-79 Ave 780-432-0979
Tattoo & Piercing Services
D & M Tattooing & Piercing
8119-99 St 780-435-5115
Off Whyte Tattoos
10015 Whyte Ave #5 780-439-7891
Shambhala Tattoo
10416 Whyte Ave Bsmt 780-413-7233
Strange City Body Modification
10522 Whyte Ave 780-628-4813
Theatres & Theatre Companies
Catalyst Theatre
8529 Gateway Blvd 780-431-1750
Die Nasty
10329-83 Ave 780-433-3399
Fringe Theatre Adventures
10330-84 Ave 780-448-9000
Northern Light Theatre
8908-99 St #201 780-471-1586
Oh Susanna Theatre
10329-83 Ave 780-433-3399
Rapid Fire Theatre
10329-83 Ave 780-448-0695
Shadow Theatre
10329-83 Ave 780-434-5564
Teatro La Quindicina
10329-83 Ave 780-433-3399
Walterdale Playhouse
10322-83 Ave 780-439-2845
Travel Agencies
Dial Travel Limited
10548 Whyte Ave #3 780-433-2444
Leeward Travel
7607-104 St 780-430-8937
Leisure Travel Agency
7915-104 St #104 780-439-9966
Marlin Travel
10345-78 Ave 780-436-9232
The Adventure Travel Company
8103-104 St 780-439-3096
Wildrose Travel Agency
9934 Whyte Ave 780-433-2366
Video Stores
Blockbuster Video
7911-104 St 780-432-7244
Source Adult Video
7808 Gateway Blvd 780-432-2803
The Lobby Alternative & Cult Movies
10815 Whyte Ave Bsmt 780-433-0600
The Videodrome
8001-102 Street 780-757-2232
Yoga Studios
Bikram Yoga
10427-80 Ave 780-429-0707
Lotus Soul Gym Yoga Studio
10518 Whyte Ave #201 780-434-9642
The Yoga Loft
10309 Whyte Ave 2nd Fl 780-433-8999
True Yoga
8116-101 St 780-660-0713
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10732 Whyte Avenue 10426 – 81 Avenue 76 Avenue SOUTH • indicates available parking
3 Bee Bell Bakery 16 Jupiter Cannabis Shop
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5 Burlington on Whyte Tobaconnist 18 Linda Duncan, MP 35 Metterra Hotel on Whyte
10468 Whyte Avenue 10049 – 81 Avenue 10454 Whyte Avenue
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6 Canada Brokerlink 19 Lister Hall Conf. Service (U of A) 27 Planet Organic Market 36 The Paint Spot
9961 Whyte Avenue 116 Street & 87 Avenue 7917 – 104 Street 10032 – 81 Avenue
7 Chianti Café & Restaurant 20 Little Royal Framing 28 Plumbheavy 37 The Tin Box
10501 Whyte Avenue 10334 Whyte Avenue #201, 10345 Whyte Avenue 10512 Whyte Avenue
8 Daawat 21 Lube-X 29 Rosie’s Bar & Grill 38 United Cycle
#1, 10015 Whyte Avenue 9927 Whyte Avenue 10475 – 80 Avenue 10323 – 78 Avenue
9 Days Inn 22 Mystique India 30 Rowena 39 Varscona Hotel on Whyte
10333 University Avenue 10634 Whyte Avenue 10762 Whyte Avenue 8208 – 106 Street

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10 Edmonton Radial Railway 23 Narayanni’s Restaurant 31 Shell Shock 40 Watch It!
Gateway Boulevard & 84 Avenue 10131 – 81 Avenue 8122 Gateway Boulevard 10544b Whyte Avenue
11 Four Winds Art Glass 24 Old Strathcona Antique Mall 32 Sherri Shorten Architect Ltd. 41 Wee Book Inn
10050 – 81 Avenue 10323 – 78 Avenue #200, 8114 Gateway Boulevard 10310 Whyte Avenue
12 Gordon Price Music 25 Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market 33 Ten Thousand Villages 42 When Pigs Fly
10828 Whyte Avenue 10310 – 83 Avenue 10432 Whyte Avenue 10470 Whyte Avenue
13 Hair 4U 26 Origin India 34 The Adventure Travel Company 43 Yanni’s Taverna

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