A staycation is a vacation spent at home or nearby.

Summer is one of the most popular times for individuals and families to take a vacation. It puts money into hotels, resorts, and a municipal economy. However, why not put your funds and leisure into your own community and try a staycation?

How? Become a tourist in your own neighbourhood! With the abundance of summer festivals in our city from festivals for children to music festivals, there truly is something for everyone!

We are not known as festival city for nothing! Although we have events taking place year round, summer is when Edmonton comes alive!

In our community you can start with a cheap and cheerful breakfast at Santo’s (10821 95 Street). Then, take a leisurely stroll down Church Street (96 Street from 111 Avenue to 107 Avenue), admiring the beautiful architecture put into these classic buildings. Stop for a quick coffee and breather at Zocolo (10826 95 Street), where you can even grab a quick lunch and admire the beautiful plants, ornaments, and home décor (pick up a souvenir), then stroll down the street to Giovanni Caboto Park and bask in the sunshine!

There is always the East meets West in late August and absorb the ever growing culture in our neighbourhood! And, just on the cusp of Boyle Street, you can sit on one of the many benches and enjoy a sunset overlooking the North Saskatchewan River!

You’ll see why people travel here and have appreciation of your own community! Check out Edmonton Festivals at www.edmonton.ca and you would be amazed at what is going on right here!