The River Cree Resort and Casino is located roughly four miles west of downtown Edmonton. The casino has more than 35 table games including blackjack, craps, roulette and baccarat as well as more than 900 slot machines. Visitors to the resort can choose from among three dining experiences including: Sage, which is a high-end contemporary American restaurant; Tap 25, which has a casual bar atmosphere; and The Kitchen Buffet and Bistro, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Cree Resort is connected to the Edmonton Marriott, which offers a variety of weekend packages such as the Stay and Play Package that includes a casino coupon and meal voucher. Rooms at the Marriott start at $149 per night, as of September 2010.
The River Cree Resort and Casino
300 E. Lapotac Blvd.
Edmonton, AB T7X 3Y3
Canada
780-484-2121
marriott.com
Roughly three miles south of downtown Edmonton is the Snow Valley Ski Lodge, which is located right off Highway 2. Snow Valley includes many ski and snowboarding hills for both amateurs and experts. The lodge also offers many different lesson packages, including classes for parents and tots and private lessons. Visitors can warm up by the two fireplaces in the lodge that overlooks Edmonton's Rainbow Valley. Snow Valley offers rental equipment for any type of skier or snowboarder. Day passes start at $20 and cost varies with age, as of September 2010.
Snow Valley Ski Lodge
PO Box 41012
Rpo Petrolia
Edmonton, AB T6J6M7
Canada
780-434-3991
snowvalley.ca
Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel is located right in the heart of the downtown Edmonton and conveniently situated close to public transportation. Guests can relax at the Ahava Day Spa or by the indoor pool, whirlpool or steam room. Accommodation options include standard single, double or premium suites, all of which come with cable television, wireless Internet and a complimentary breakfast. Rates start at $129 per night as of September 2010, and the Coast Edmonton Plaza offers specials with discounts to many of the downtown attractions. The Edmonton Arts Package, for example, includes a one-night stay, a family pass to the Royal Alberta Museum or the Art Gallery of Alberta, and free parking starting at $159.
Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel
10155 105 St.
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1E2
Canada
780-423-4811
coasthotels.com
