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Edmonton, Alberta
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Section: Hippie Havens | Category: Place | Area: Canada | Topic: Hippiedom
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The city is not as well known as a hippie haven as Lotusland (Vancouver, B.C.) because Edmonton is in Canada's most conservative province. There is a hippy community in the Whyte Avenue or Old Strathcona area, however. The "Two Guys With Pipes" store is a popular destination for hemp enthusiasts. Lots of mellowing out during the Fringe Festival every summer.
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Posted by Page on 2008-01-09 23:12:05
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Comment: I need to find these hippies.
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Posted by Mark on 2007-12-30 14:57:53
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Comment: Real Estate to buy or rent is very exspensive here. However, there is plenty of work if you''re into that. Plus with the lack of employees in Alberta in general employers aren''t gonna make a big deal about your lifestyle.
I might encounter some redneck types as well. It''s Rodeo country afterall to the South in Red Deer and Calgary and Medicine Hat.... However Medicine Hat is worth a look as well as it has a very tight knit cultural community that is easy to get involved in and that city is not so big you get lost in the crowd.
That being said there are pockets of alternative thinking throughout Alberta. You just have to find them.
I live South of Edmonton on a farm and most of my nighbours are into Alternative things..... energy wise and environmentally friendly. My wife and I practice Permaculture. Downside is that people around our area aren''t. Fortunately all of us around the lake by our farm are and protect it from developement.
So if you come here be prepared for the downsides as well :)
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Posted by HotFish on 2007-12-03 13:34:59
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Comment: I live in Edmonton, I just moved off Whyte... it''s not such a good place anymore... the main drag of the Ave is about 15 blocks and on it there is about 20+ bars/clubs, Whyte is a place for people 18-25 to bar hop and cause trouble... When I was a kid I hung out on Whyte because of how chilled it was, it''s lost all it''s charm I don''t recommend being anywhere near the Ave itself.
The university area is the best place to be, you have easy access to Whyte itself and you don''t have to put up with the drunks every night.
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Posted by Rita on 2006-11-18 16:17:13
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Comment: CAn foreigners buy flats or houses in Alberta, CAnada?
I am a Singaporean. Please enlighten me with the procedures. Thanks
Please email me at pearlly007@yahoo.com
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Posted by im moving there on 2005-07-31 21:25:38
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Comment: hi man im moving on that street is there any good vibes or hippies man peace!
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