Plan on an early start on Saturday morning so that you can enjoy the home-baked goods, garden produce and unique crafts that the Old Strathcona or Downtown Farmers' Markets have to offer the shopper looking for a "touch of the farm in the heart of the city". Market tasting samples are plentiful, but the cafés in these areas offer a comfortable refreshment break for the weary shopper.

Expand your trip. In Strathcona, browse the numerous antique and bookshops; in Downtown, search for fine handmade crafts at the Alberta Craft Council Gallery or the Art Gallery of Alberta Shop; or wander amongst the "Gallery Walk" association's westend art galleries on your way to boutique shops and lunch in the "High Street" area.

If your feet are ready for more exercise, tackle the more than 800 shops and services that West Edmonton Mall provides. Here in the world's largest mall you will find a wide selection of specialty stores and entertainment for all ages.

Finally traveling to the Southside you can do some more "power" shopping in Canada's Largest Power Centre of South Edmonton Common. Here you will find outlet stores as well as one of the largest IKEAs in western Canada.