Edmonton is a city that is bustling day and night, but especially at night! There is no lack of nightlife in the city! If you love music and dancing, there are numerous options to check out. If you prefer dinner and a show, a plethora of options are available to choose from. Prefer to spend time at the Casino? Edmonton offers that option, also!
Nightclubs Union Hall is an iconic venue in Edmonton, which provides a unique atmosphere where everyone is welcome and guaranteed to have a great time. Encore is one of Edmonton's best live music venues and nightclubs and is located in West Edmonton Mall's upper level. Unique features includes a 10x20 foot LED wall, 6 bars, and hiphop and EDM artists regularly performing to keep you dancing all night long. Club XO is one of the most sophisticated nightlife venues in Edmonton! Offering top live DJs in a stylish and sophisticated environment, frequented by top city trendsetters. Suite 69 is a two-story venue and one of Edmonton's most appealing spots for the young professional crowd looking to unwind throughout the week and weekend. Suite 69 plays all the newest hits in music and keeps the atmosphere upbeat all night long. Dress to impress, as Suite 69 aims keeps it classy. Quieter Spots The Dueling Piano Bar is an upscale venue, located at the Fantasyland Hotel. The bistro and piano bar offers a unique experience and gives patrons a keen sense of understanding of what it means to 'paint the town red'. Center stage are the signature Red Baby Grand Pianos, used to provide nightly entertainment. On The Rocks is Downtown Edmonton''s newest live music venue / nightclub. This bar is features live cover bands along with a DJ every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Looking for an upscale sports bar? The Metropolitan Billiards Café is far classier than the usual pool hall. It is decked out with hardwood floors, leather couches and a granite bar, plus 15 Brunswick tables. Sports are shown on strategically located TVs, including several big screen flat panel types. There's even occasional live music. This is the 'go-to' place for the younger professional sports enthusiasts. Casinos The Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort offers a variety of entertainment in 62,000 sq. ft. of the hottest and newest casino action in Edmonton. There is a 255-room Marriott Hotel and two NHL-sized hockey rinks. Casino Yellowhead is Western Canada's largest casino on one level with table games, craps, 24 hour poker room, and over 725 slots. There is live entertainment Thursday-Saturday evenings. Additional Casino options are located HERE. Believe it or not, the area that is now Edmonton, AB Canada has been inhabited since 3000 BC and possibly as early as 10,000 BC during the end of last ice age! The first permanent settlement was established in 1795 by a group of Europeans who founded Fort Edmonton. The fort served as headquarters for the Hudson's Bay Company fur trade operations. The first settlements outside the fort were rustic log cabins built by pioneers along the North Saskatchewan river. The Town of Edmonton was established in 1894 around the Boyle Street and McCauley neighborhoods.
The first licensed airfield in Canada began in what is now known as the Edmonton City Centre Airport in 1929. It put Edmonton on the map as the "Gateway to the North" as a major distribution point for mail, food, and medicine to Northern Canada. Edmonton has grown by leaps and bounds throughout the years to its current population size of 960,000 people, making it the fifth largest city in Canada. Known as "Canada's Festival City", Edmonton hosts seasonal events and festivals year-round. It is also home to the largest shopping mall in North America, the massive West Edmonton Mall. The City of Champions is now a thriving cultural, educational, and provincial government hub. It's also a major staging point for the massive oil sands projects happening in northern Alberta. Limousines have been a symbol of luxury since the 1700's. The term "limousine" was actually coined in the region of Limousin, France and originally referred to the hooded cloaks that the carriage drivers wore to protect themselves from the weather elements when transporting prominent and wealthy businessmen. Even after the first automobile limousine was invented in 1902, the drivers continued to wear the hooded cloaks as their compartments were still exposed to the outside elements. Believe it or not, prestige was not the driving force behind the building of the first automobile limousines. It has been said that necessity is the mother of invention and this is especially true in the case of the limo! Limousines were originally designed as extended length cars that could carry "big band" leaders of the 1920's such as Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman. Because they traveled with their bands and equipment, the musicians needed a vehicle that was larger than a sedan and unlike a pickup truck, could protect all of their equipment from the elements. These early stretch limousines were often referred to as "big band buses" as they traveled around the United States. By the 1930's, famous movie actors and actresses began promoting the concept that the limousine was a status symbol of wealth and influence. No longer was it acceptable to simply arrive at a destination in a regular old 4-door sedan, but to make a grand entrance in a luxury stretch limousine was the ultimate statement! The 1940's saw limos become even more prominent in regular society as hotels began using them to transport guests to and from the airport in "airport stretch coaches". By the 1960's, following the assassination of President Kennedy, limousines were manufactured with bulletproof glass and body armor and continue to be used to transport important world leaders and government officials to this day. Even though today's limousines are light years away from the original horse-drawn carriages of the 1700's, the limo has still maintained its prestigious status with the iconic white or black stretch limousine being the epitome of luxurious transportation. Whether you're just looking for a simple and elegant ride to your destination, or wanting to have the time of your life in an entertainment-zone on wheels, there is a limo available for you! Business travelers continue to use limousines as a popular mode of travel to avoid the headaches of traffic and parking. Young women dream of arriving at the chapel in a limo on her wedding day, with all eyes on her as the chauffeur unrolls the red carpet and she begins her walk towards the alter. And of course, there is the growing trend of renting a limousine as the transportation of choice to the high school prom or graduation. No matter what the occasion is, the limousine continues to be a practical way to be transported from one location to another, allowing passengers the freedom to simply enjoy the ride in style. Need a limo soon? Book one with us today: 780-809-9960 800lbs of steel. 4000 feet of wire. Over 355 new electronic components. 45 elite technicians and mechanics working 1080 hours.
That's what you need if you want to go from a normal car to a full-sized stretch limousine! Up to 27 feet long and weighing in at over 3 tons, stretch limos are some of the longest, most luxurious, and imposing passenger cars on the road today. Their plush interiors are packed with the latest in technology and for decades they have been a status symbol of success for CEO's, rock stars, and even Heads of State. How are these incredibly luxurious and impossibly long custom cars created? Watch the video above to find out exactly how limos are built! Without a doubt, Canada is one of the most beautiful and pristine countries in the world. From the Atlantic to the Prairies, all the way west to the Pacific ocean, there are countless lakes, valleys, and breathtaking mountains spread across ten provinces and three territories. In fact, Canada is the second largest country (by area) in the world! With that being said, getting around can be a bit of a challenge with just under 10 million square kilometers to cover. If one is travelling far, it is best to fly airport to airport, rather than traverse the terrain in a vehicle. Time is usually a prohibitive factor is getting from point A to point B by land in the Great White North. Once at an airport, many people hire a limousine service to drive them to their next destination. The purpose in hiring a limo rather than a cab is two-fold. The first reason, quite simply, is for the comfort factor. Taxis can be very dirty, loud, and are prone to bumpy rides. Nothing beats a limousine if you're looking for a pleasant and quiet trip to your destination. The second reason is that oftentimes it's easier to hire a limo than a cab. Limos are often more available and ready to go than a taxi and there's less of chance that you'll have to wait in line for one. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, as most visitors to Canada are, chances are that you'll have some hiking or sporting equipment with you on your adventures. Unfortunately, not all rental cars or cabs can or will accommodate bags of golf clubs, backpacking gear, or fishing rods and tackle. When you plan your trip, be sure to check and see who offers a large enough vehicle for you to get around the country with your equipment. There is obviously much to see when you travel in Canada and it is best viewed when you are not the driver! Many people hire tour companies or guides to drive them to 'must see' destinations and are free to enjoy the scenery along the way. The cost of tours and guide services can be prohibitive and believe it or not, using a limousine service is often a less expensive way to travel. The additional bonus is that a hired limo driver will stop as frequently as you request, and will even act as a photographer to get memorable shots of you in front of the majestic expanses of the Rocky Mountains and many historical sites! The bottom line is, check into hiring a limousine next time you're travelling in Canada and you might be surprised how affordable and more enjoyable a limo can make your next all-inclusive trip, vacation, or romantic weekend getaway. |