How to Enjoy Edmonton Winter Like a Local

While some may shy away from Canada’s coldest months, Edmontonians embrace them, finding the joy in winter here in the capital city. With 325 days of sunshine each year, Edmonton is one of Canada’s sunniest cities—and there’s something undeniably magical about stepping outside as the sun reflects off the snow and ice, sparkling all around you.

In this blog post, we’re breaking down some of our favourite outdoor spaces to stay active, connected, and thriving in Edmonton this winter.

Snow Valley

Grab your skis on a bluebird day and head to Snow Valley for easily accessible outdoor fun. While it can’t compete with the slopes of the Rocky Mountains, the location and convenience of this south-central ski…

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Windermere's Locally Owned Hotspots

Traditionally, suburban living has meant relying on big-box stores and chain restaurants for nearby shopping and amenities, but in southwest Edmonton’s Windermere this is changing. The Windermere area is one of the city’s fastest-growing communities, master-planned to keep everything residents need within reach.

In recent years, an increasing number of locally and nationally owned brands are opting for Windermere over more traditional retail locations like downtown, 124th Street, and Whyte Avenue—or have expanded into Windermere as their second or third location.

Not only is the community offering the modern housing variety, schools, parks, and price point that make suburban living so appealing, but it’s also…

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