While Ottawa will be front and centre, there are lots of other cool spots that don’t get the attention they deserve. EDMONTONThe new Rogers Place Arena has sparked renewed interest in downtown Edmonton, specifically the “Ice District” around the arena. Some $5.5 billion worth of new building is either underway or planned in the city centre, including a 54-floor JE Marriott Hotel with private residences. New restaurants such as Uccellino and Baijiu are attracting a loyal clientele in a city with a much-improved food scene. There is great craft beer at Refined Fool (a nice play on Sarnia’s oil refineries), good food (try Ciao Chow and Under Wraps cafe) and cooler-than-you-might expect shopping at places such as Urban Escape.

Source: National Post February 09, 2017 12:56 UTC