whyte avenue

Hanneke65

Better than downtown. If you visit Edmonton skip Jasper and go here. Nice restaurants and fun shops.

Gwennvanriel

I really enjoy going to whyte Ave. Whether it's for a good cup of coffee at block 1912 or to do a little shopping at the stores. It's always fun. Lots of festivals happen around the area too. And too many amazing restaurants to mention.

Yesforscotland

My favourite restaurant, Packrat Louies is in this area. Lots of other places to eat and drink. In August look for the Fringe Festival

sarahsZ9258SP

Love Whyte Ave. so many quaint little shops. Lots of places to eat or just grab a drink with a friend/partner. We always hit up Whyte Ave when in Edmonton. Nothing bad to say about it.

rachell881

White av is a great place for people that love a lot of shopping or a little. I'm on the side that thinks white av is good. That means its not an everyone thing.

GliderFellow

Whyte Ave is an amazing place for early and late evening entertainment. There are restaurants to suit everyone's taste from simple yet totally satisfying creole food at Dadeo's to good old pub food at O'Byrnnes

731franzh

Very interesting street with many shops, restaurants and bars. Edmonton'd #1 spot for the night life crowd.

bryanw515

Great place to visit. Too many bars and too drunks later in the evening. I think they need to remove th parking along Whyte Ave and turn it into bicycle lanes. Lots of great shops to explore during a nice summer day.

April003

Wonderful area of the city where you find the best shops and restaurantsalso great night life.There are 2 fabulous hotels along the avenue as well as you are close to the University and the hospital.

lindasG6910WU

Have spent a lot of time there. Great shops and lots to do. the Fringe Festival happens in August. One of my favorite things. The only thing is the avenue is not as eclectic as it used to be. They are putting in buildings that are more modern, but I understand this as many are old and could be fire hazards without upgrading to code.

627janer

The heartbeat of historic old Strathcona, Whyte Avenue offers independent stores, bookshops, restaurants and bars. A great place to browse during regular store hours. On Saturdays, there is the Old Strathcona market a block north-a personal fav. Maybe not so great on weekend nights when drunks stagger into traffic and deposit their consumed libations onto the sidewalks.

JoChowsky

I enjoyed the unique little shops & restaurants-variety & people -the only downside would maybe be accessibility to restrooms

debbiesY9252MI

Awesome little boutiques for that shopping person, from clothes to items for the house. Super restaurants and little coffee shops just to stop and people watch. For those of you that like the night life there are great bars and clubs to dance the night away. Parking is a little limited. A wonderful avenue to just walk down in the summer with a coffee, a special someone, stop and have a drink or something to eat and just enjoy!

JimmyO-LA

Growing up on Whyte Ave in the 70's was a similar vibe to Haight/Ashbury or Vancouver Gastown district. Still trying to keep some of that essence today-Whyte Ave only partially succeeds. During the daytime there is an abundance of Bohemia and history. It is only during the late evening that this area falters to impress with a abundance of over-serving and bad manners. This problem is not unique to this city and don't let it spoil your visit to all it's markets,boutiques and pubs. There is also fantastic eateries all along from 99 St. all the way to the University area. Just try not to stay out to late and if you do please arrange adequate transportation. P.S.-Fringe Time in August is amazing with Culture and Entertainment.

faecanuck

Whyte Ave has numerous shops, restaurants, bars and is filled with the most eclectic blend. It reminds me a lot of Government St in Victoria, BC. A great place to kill some serious time!