Things to Do in Edmonton, Alberta
Explore Popular Attractions in Old Strathcona District
Metterra Hotel is situated on Whyte Ave in the historic Old Strathcona district of Edmonton, Alberta. The hotel is among Edmonton’s best restaurants, spas, coffee shops and unique, locally owned boutique shops. The area is known for its intimate entertainment venues, theatres and festivals, including North America's largest Fringe Theatre Festival.
When planning what to do during your stay in Edmonton, our hotel staff will be happy to recommend popular attractions and things to both near the hotel on Whyte Ave and throughout Edmonton.
![Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-3zzw7rwggjo8a260x0fxq6nyv/old-strath-market_standard.jpg?crop=90%2C0%2C1421%2C1066&width=250)
Edmonton's biggest indoor year round farmers' market. Fresh from the farm to your family!
![The landscape view of River Valley near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-9obzyq5de4g6vl8t8llcluj2j/river-valley_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200&width=250)
As the largest urban park in Canada, with more than 160 kilometres of maintained pathways and 20 major parks, the River Valley is a natural wonder for all Edmontonians to be proud of.
![Crowded area in William Hawrelak Park near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-7chj6mrbsu3xahq0b26p8c4s3/hawrelak-park_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200&width=250)
William Hawrelak Park is a 68 hectare park in the river valley featuring a 5 hectare lake and open grassy areas.
![A couple sitting on sofa at Whyte Ave at Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-4popvhzx0j04zs1npzf6q8a0o/vh-ampersand-27_standard.jpg?crop=1%2C0%2C1599%2C1199&width=250)
Ampersand 27 is aiming to create food for foodies, Ampersand 27’s passion for locally grown and raised foods will bring together the freshness and heart of the farm to a creative, original dining experience.
![Logo of Have Mercy dining & bar near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wipng-ebwxb0xn0e7k60la89f0ren0r/have-mercy_standard.png?crop=0%2C60%2C602%2C452&width=250)
Where we eat good food, drink booze, and talk loud! Delicious Southern food, wonderful whiskeys, craft cocktails and live entertainment in a honky-tonk just steps off Whyte Avenue! Have Mercy!
![Close-up of Mexican foods served at Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-bian29lrov8ott2mdti3tdnvk/el-cortez-mexican-kitchen_standard.jpg?crop=90%2C0%2C1421%2C1066&width=250)
El Cortez specializes in modern Latin food and tequila. Located just off Whyte Avenue, El Cortez Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar is a creative combination of arresting décor, culinary arts, fine tequila and craft cocktails.
![Logo of Fringe Theater Adventures near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-9hnhfdk7sldvv1urb2gfl3an1/fringe-theatre-adventures_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C69%2C492%2C369&width=250)
Fringe Theatre Adventures produces the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, present a theatre arts season through Arts at the Barns, and operate and manage the ATB Financial Arts Barns.
![The Varscona Theatre near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-a5a0v2wdfewtexmq4wskm6lta/varscona-theatre_standard.jpg?crop=89%2C0%2C1423%2C1067&width=250)
In the energetic heart of Old Strathcona, local artists take you on a journey unlike any other.
![Logo of The Old Strathcona near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wipng-9rajh3thrday9pocxmzmpm06n/oldstrath_standard.png?crop=0%2C125%2C1000%2C750&width=250)
Finding the perfect outfit at a chic boutique, sipping and socializing on a summer patio and enjoying world-class festivals, entertainment and live music are just a few of the incredible experiences that you will have in Old Strathcona and on Whyte Avenue.
![The High-Level Bridge Streetcar near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-1cid8iybj7y9r3z1kw1rfg27p/streetcar_standard.jpg?crop=63%2C0%2C1475%2C1106&width=250)
The High Level Bridge Streetcar route from the Alberta Arts Barn (Gateway Boulevard and 84 Ave) to Jasper Plaza (109 Street and 100 Ave) between May and October each year.
![Sign of University of Alberta near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-1ug4jrsg3aa3mstwa4xyl7lmz/uofa_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200&width=250)
Aspiring to be a great 21st century research and teaching institution, the U of A aims to uplift leaders of tomorrow by creating a learning and research environment that is similar to and competitive with the world’s finest universities.
![Exterior of Shaw Conference Centre near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-6h9nxuj188zxlowiskqgcbe6q/shawconference_standard.jpg?crop=246%2C0%2C1109%2C832&width=250)
The Shaw Conference Centre is Edmonton`s premiere convention centre, an iconic place where people gather to learn, innovate, trade and celebrate.
![Font view of Rogers Place near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-4g8w1ubvebqw42i5ifj8pmsyl/rogers-place-oilers-eedc_standard.jpg?crop=88%2C0%2C1424%2C1068&width=250)
Rogers Place is home ice for the NHL's Edmonton Oilers and WHL's Edmonton Oil Kings, and the epicentre of live entertainment in Edmonton.
![Distant view of Sir Winston Churchill Square near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-8vkzhelr6yf07z6idokqwcdp6/city-hall_standard.jpg?crop=94%2C0%2C1412%2C1059&width=250)
City Hall is an Edmonton landmark, the home of our civic leadership and a gathering place for the community.
![Alberta Legislature Grounds near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-1u33u505c7xpuin3v75038f4m/ableg_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200&width=250)
Experience the 23 hectares of parkland and the historical monuments that make up the Legislature as we know it today.
![Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-3zzw7rwggjo8a260x0fxq6nyv/old-strath-market_standard.jpg?crop=90%2C0%2C1421%2C1066)
Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market
Edmonton's biggest indoor year round farmers' market. Fresh from the farm to your family!
![The landscape view of River Valley near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-9obzyq5de4g6vl8t8llcluj2j/river-valley_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200)
River Valley
As the largest urban park in Canada, with more than 160 kilometres of maintained pathways and 20 major parks, the River Valley is a natural wonder for all Edmontonians to be proud of.
![Crowded area in William Hawrelak Park near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-7chj6mrbsu3xahq0b26p8c4s3/hawrelak-park_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200)
William Hawrelak Park
William Hawrelak Park is a 68 hectare park in the river valley featuring a 5 hectare lake and open grassy areas.
![A couple sitting on sofa at Whyte Ave at Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-4popvhzx0j04zs1npzf6q8a0o/vh-ampersand-27_standard.jpg?crop=1%2C0%2C1599%2C1199)
Ampersand 27
Ampersand 27 is aiming to create food for foodies, Ampersand 27’s passion for locally grown and raised foods will bring together the freshness and heart of the farm to a creative, original dining experience.
![Logo of Have Mercy dining & bar near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wipng-ebwxb0xn0e7k60la89f0ren0r/have-mercy_standard.png?crop=0%2C60%2C602%2C452)
Have Mercy Southern Table & Bar
Where we eat good food, drink booze, and talk loud! Delicious Southern food, wonderful whiskeys, craft cocktails and live entertainment in a honky-tonk just steps off Whyte Avenue! Have Mercy!
![Close-up of Mexican foods served at Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-bian29lrov8ott2mdti3tdnvk/el-cortez-mexican-kitchen_standard.jpg?crop=90%2C0%2C1421%2C1066)
El Cortez Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar
El Cortez specializes in modern Latin food and tequila. Located just off Whyte Avenue, El Cortez Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar is a creative combination of arresting décor, culinary arts, fine tequila and craft cocktails.
![Logo of Fringe Theater Adventures near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-9hnhfdk7sldvv1urb2gfl3an1/fringe-theatre-adventures_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C69%2C492%2C369)
Fringe Theatre Adventures
Fringe Theatre Adventures produces the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, present a theatre arts season through Arts at the Barns, and operate and manage the ATB Financial Arts Barns.
![The Varscona Theatre near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-a5a0v2wdfewtexmq4wskm6lta/varscona-theatre_standard.jpg?crop=89%2C0%2C1423%2C1067)
Varscona Theatre
In the energetic heart of Old Strathcona, local artists take you on a journey unlike any other.
![Logo of The Old Strathcona near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wipng-9rajh3thrday9pocxmzmpm06n/oldstrath_standard.png?crop=0%2C125%2C1000%2C750)
Old Strathcona
Finding the perfect outfit at a chic boutique, sipping and socializing on a summer patio and enjoying world-class festivals, entertainment and live music are just a few of the incredible experiences that you will have in Old Strathcona and on Whyte Avenue.
![The High-Level Bridge Streetcar near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-1cid8iybj7y9r3z1kw1rfg27p/streetcar_standard.jpg?crop=63%2C0%2C1475%2C1106)
High Level Bridge Streetcar
The High Level Bridge Streetcar route from the Alberta Arts Barn (Gateway Boulevard and 84 Ave) to Jasper Plaza (109 Street and 100 Ave) between May and October each year.
![Sign of University of Alberta near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-1ug4jrsg3aa3mstwa4xyl7lmz/uofa_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200)
University of Alberta
Aspiring to be a great 21st century research and teaching institution, the U of A aims to uplift leaders of tomorrow by creating a learning and research environment that is similar to and competitive with the world’s finest universities.
![Exterior of Shaw Conference Centre near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-6h9nxuj188zxlowiskqgcbe6q/shawconference_standard.jpg?crop=246%2C0%2C1109%2C832)
Shaw Conference Centre
The Shaw Conference Centre is Edmonton`s premiere convention centre, an iconic place where people gather to learn, innovate, trade and celebrate.
![Font view of Rogers Place near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-4g8w1ubvebqw42i5ifj8pmsyl/rogers-place-oilers-eedc_standard.jpg?crop=88%2C0%2C1424%2C1068)
Rogers Place
Rogers Place is home ice for the NHL's Edmonton Oilers and WHL's Edmonton Oil Kings, and the epicentre of live entertainment in Edmonton.
![Distant view of Sir Winston Churchill Square near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-8vkzhelr6yf07z6idokqwcdp6/city-hall_standard.jpg?crop=94%2C0%2C1412%2C1059)
Edmonton City Hall
City Hall is an Edmonton landmark, the home of our civic leadership and a gathering place for the community.
![Alberta Legislature Grounds near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-1u33u505c7xpuin3v75038f4m/ableg_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200)
Alberta Legislature Grounds
Experience the 23 hectares of parkland and the historical monuments that make up the Legislature as we know it today.