Skip the tie. Give Dad a day on Stony Plain Road
This Father's Day, trade the predictable gift for a local outing he'll actually remember.
We all know the drill. Another tie, another mug, another gift card that ends up in a drawer. This June, try something different. Stony Plain Road and Jasper Place are full of independent shops, barbers and kitchens that turn a simple errand into a proper day out. Here's how to build one around the dad in your life
Start the morning at 7's Barber Shop
Some gifts are objects. This one is an hour to himself. 7's is a proper barbershop where Dad can settle in for a fresh cut, a clean shave or a beard trim and let someone else take care of him for once. There's a pool table too, so if he turns up early or wants to linger, nobody's rushing him out the door. He'll walk out looking sharp and feeling like himself again.
For the dad who'd rather be outdoors: Reid's Fly Shop
Reid's is a locally owned gem for the dad who counts down the days to fishing season. Expect great gear and knowledgeable staff. Whether he's been fly fishing for years or has always meant to start, Reid has you dad covered, with fly casting and fly tying lessons and guided tours on offer. It's the kind of shop you walk into for one item and leave already planning the next trip out.
End the day at The Lobster Mobsters
East Coast seafood in west Edmonton, and yes, it's as good as it sounds. The owners hail from Prince Edward Island and brought the flavours of home with them, and you can taste it in every dish. If your family's Father's Day dinner has become the same restaurant and the same order year after year, this is an easy way to genuinely surprise him.
Plenty more to explore
These three are just the start. Stony Plain Road and Jasper Place are home to hundreds of local businesses, so there's something for every kind of dad. If you're rounding out the day with a meal, a few more spots worth a look:
- Panini's Italian Cucina (14981 Stony Plain Rd NW) for a classic Italian sit-down
- Zula Kitchen and Wine Bar (120-14055 West Block Dr NW) for something a little elevated
- Baekjeong Korean BBQ House at Mayfield for the dad who likes to grill at the table
- Little Village (15912 Stony Plain Rd NW) for great Greek food and they have family fests with your choice of chicken, ribs, lamb, or spanakopita and all the sides
Wander the strip between 140 Street and 170 Street and you'll find cafés, eateries and one-of-a-kind shops you won't see anywhere else in the city. Browse the full directory at stonyplainroad.com to plan your route.