Discover Downtown Edmonton
Explore Our Neighborhood and Favorite Local Attractions
Centrally located in the heart of downtown Edmonton, Matrix Hotel is ideally situated for accessing business and leisure attractions. Some of the city’s best shopping, restaurants and nightlife are within walking distance of the hotel.
![Alberta Legislature Grounds near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-1u33u505c7xpuin3v75038f4m/ableg_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200&width=250)
Experience the 23 hectares of parkland and the historical monuments that make up the Legislature as we know it today.
![Distant view of Sir Winston Churchill Square near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-8vkzhelr6yf07z6idokqwcdp6/city-hall_standard.jpg?crop=94%2C0%2C1412%2C1059&width=250)
City Hall is an Edmonton landmark, the home of our civic leadership and a gathering place for the community.
![Exterior view of Royal Alberta Museum near Varscona Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-3upwc8vxte8wyfzp3pnlsv4kk/royalalbertamuseum_standard.jpg?crop=88%2C0%2C1425%2C1069&width=250)
The Royal Alberta Museum is a museum of natural history and anthropology.
![Exterior of Art Gallery of Alberta near Varscona Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-7f13b1tzlgke5jeggbkmcu33r/aga_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C10%2C1600%2C1200&width=250)
The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) is the only museum in the province strictly devoted to the exhibition and preservation of art and visual culture.
![Exterior of Shaw Conference Centre near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-6h9nxuj188zxlowiskqgcbe6q/shawconference_standard.jpg?crop=246%2C0%2C1109%2C832&width=250)
The Shaw Conference Centre is Edmonton`s premiere convention centre, an iconic place where people gather to learn, innovate, trade and celebrate.
![Font view of Rogers Place near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-4g8w1ubvebqw42i5ifj8pmsyl/rogers-place-oilers-eedc_standard.jpg?crop=88%2C0%2C1424%2C1068&width=250)
Rogers Place is home ice for the NHL's Edmonton Oilers and WHL's Edmonton Oil Kings, and the epicentre of live entertainment in Edmonton.
![Two Girls cycling on 4th Street Promenade near Varscona Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-47xhmohnppu8gao4op0y2goxl/local-attractions-1_standard.jpg?crop=89%2C0%2C1423%2C1067&width=250)
A sophisticated neighbourhood in the heart of Edmonton that offers an urban atmosphere in which you can admire the arts, fine food, and unique boutiques.
![124 Street logo image used near Varscona Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-be6zuo01sh72ouk46qj6q091s/124-street_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C15%2C693%2C520&width=250)
The 124 Street area is one of Edmonton’s most vibrant shopping districts, and is home to some of the city’s finest restaurants, boutiques and galleries.
![Exterior of Edmonton City Center near Varscona Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-7ourg6po6hbn2oqvyqdtomu09/city-centre_standard.jpg?crop=90%2C0%2C1421%2C1066&width=250)
Edmonton City Centre is your downtown destination of choice for shopping, dining and enjoying Edmonton's urban centre.
![Logo of The Marc Restaurant near Varscona Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-6s9atgwlbygdp3izkf21f6q3w/themarc_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C200%2C1600%2C1200&width=250)
Traditional bistro fare. Honest, fresh and satisfying. The vibe is knowingly casual, but a smooth professionalism underpins service.
![Logo of a Corso 32 Restaurant near Varscona Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-dl5lgitufrq9a01qfgpw41vlh/corso32_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C50%2C400%2C300&width=250)
An intimate 34-seat restaurant located in the heart of downtown Edmonton. Corso employs local and seasonal ingredients to interpret traditional Italian dishes.
![Logo of The Common Pub near Varscona Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-afplkiohpysbkqecdnvsqbq3z/thecommon_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C160%2C1280%2C960&width=250)
The Common is a gastro-lounge where typical pub and comfort foods are elevated to uncommon heights.
![The landscape view of River Valley near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-9obzyq5de4g6vl8t8llcluj2j/river-valley_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200&width=250)
As the largest urban park in Canada, with more than 160 kilometres of maintained pathways and 20 major parks, the River Valley is a natural wonder for all Edmontonians to be proud of.
![Crowded area in William Hawrelak Park near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-7chj6mrbsu3xahq0b26p8c4s3/hawrelak-park_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200&width=250)
William Hawrelak Park is a 68 hectare park in the river valley featuring a 5 hectare lake and open grassy areas.
![People in Sir Winston Churchill Square near Varscona Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-422expj5lph3dzclydqoax1pa/churchill-square_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200&width=250)
Churchill Square is a great place to enjoy a relaxing lunch break, take a stroll with family and friends, or watch world-class performances and festivals year-round.
![Alberta Legislature Grounds near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-1u33u505c7xpuin3v75038f4m/ableg_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200)
Alberta Legislature Grounds
Experience the 23 hectares of parkland and the historical monuments that make up the Legislature as we know it today.
![Distant view of Sir Winston Churchill Square near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-8vkzhelr6yf07z6idokqwcdp6/city-hall_standard.jpg?crop=94%2C0%2C1412%2C1059)
Edmonton City Hall
City Hall is an Edmonton landmark, the home of our civic leadership and a gathering place for the community.
![Exterior view of Royal Alberta Museum near Varscona Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-3upwc8vxte8wyfzp3pnlsv4kk/royalalbertamuseum_standard.jpg?crop=88%2C0%2C1425%2C1069)
Royal Alberta Museum
The Royal Alberta Museum is a museum of natural history and anthropology.
![Exterior of Art Gallery of Alberta near Varscona Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-7f13b1tzlgke5jeggbkmcu33r/aga_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C10%2C1600%2C1200)
Art Gallery of Alberta
The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) is the only museum in the province strictly devoted to the exhibition and preservation of art and visual culture.
![Exterior of Shaw Conference Centre near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-6h9nxuj188zxlowiskqgcbe6q/shawconference_standard.jpg?crop=246%2C0%2C1109%2C832)
Shaw Conference Centre
The Shaw Conference Centre is Edmonton`s premiere convention centre, an iconic place where people gather to learn, innovate, trade and celebrate.
![Font view of Rogers Place near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-4g8w1ubvebqw42i5ifj8pmsyl/rogers-place-oilers-eedc_standard.jpg?crop=88%2C0%2C1424%2C1068)
Rogers Place
Rogers Place is home ice for the NHL's Edmonton Oilers and WHL's Edmonton Oil Kings, and the epicentre of live entertainment in Edmonton.
![Two Girls cycling on 4th Street Promenade near Varscona Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-47xhmohnppu8gao4op0y2goxl/local-attractions-1_standard.jpg?crop=89%2C0%2C1423%2C1067)
4th Street Promenade
A sophisticated neighbourhood in the heart of Edmonton that offers an urban atmosphere in which you can admire the arts, fine food, and unique boutiques.
![124 Street logo image used near Varscona Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-be6zuo01sh72ouk46qj6q091s/124-street_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C15%2C693%2C520)
124 Street
The 124 Street area is one of Edmonton’s most vibrant shopping districts, and is home to some of the city’s finest restaurants, boutiques and galleries.
![Exterior of Edmonton City Center near Varscona Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-7ourg6po6hbn2oqvyqdtomu09/city-centre_standard.jpg?crop=90%2C0%2C1421%2C1066)
Edmonton City Centre
Edmonton City Centre is your downtown destination of choice for shopping, dining and enjoying Edmonton's urban centre.
![Logo of The Marc Restaurant near Varscona Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-6s9atgwlbygdp3izkf21f6q3w/themarc_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C200%2C1600%2C1200)
The Marc Restaurant
Traditional bistro fare. Honest, fresh and satisfying. The vibe is knowingly casual, but a smooth professionalism underpins service.
![Logo of a Corso 32 Restaurant near Varscona Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-dl5lgitufrq9a01qfgpw41vlh/corso32_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C50%2C400%2C300)
![Logo of The Common Pub near Varscona Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-afplkiohpysbkqecdnvsqbq3z/thecommon_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C160%2C1280%2C960)
The Common
The Common is a gastro-lounge where typical pub and comfort foods are elevated to uncommon heights.
![The landscape view of River Valley near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-9obzyq5de4g6vl8t8llcluj2j/river-valley_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200)
River Valley
As the largest urban park in Canada, with more than 160 kilometres of maintained pathways and 20 major parks, the River Valley is a natural wonder for all Edmontonians to be proud of.
![Crowded area in William Hawrelak Park near Metterra Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-7chj6mrbsu3xahq0b26p8c4s3/hawrelak-park_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200)
William Hawrelak Park
William Hawrelak Park is a 68 hectare park in the river valley featuring a 5 hectare lake and open grassy areas.
![People in Sir Winston Churchill Square near Varscona Hotel on Whyte](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-422expj5lph3dzclydqoax1pa/churchill-square_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200)
Sir Winston Churchill Square
Churchill Square is a great place to enjoy a relaxing lunch break, take a stroll with family and friends, or watch world-class performances and festivals year-round.