Ice District announces plan for two new eateries at former bus terminal

EDMONTON Two new restaurants in the Ice District are scheduled to open in winter 2021 at the former downtown Greyhound terminal site.

The three-level CANADIAN Icehouse, opening under the Canadian Brewhouse brand, will feature wall-to-wall sports coverage on a variety of screens and a 10,000-square-foot upper level with what is being touted as Edmonton’s largest rooftop patio, says a Monday news release. The fireplace-outfitted patio will overlook Ice District Plaza and Rogers Place — and offer free skate sharpening for restaurant guests when the plaza’s outdoor skating rink is complete.

The restaurant’s ICE room, made of blocks of ice and snow, will focus on vodka tasting, providing guests with a Canada Goose parka to keep warm while in the room.

The two-level eatery Banquet will have regulation-sized bowling lanes, shuffleboard, ping-pong tables and more.

“The CANADIAN Icehouse and The Banquet are exciting new additions to our latest construction phase, Block BG, which will provide fun and unique amenities to residents and visitors alike, making the District the place to be yearround,” said Tim Shipton, senior vice-president of communications and government relations for the Ice District, in the news release.

“Adding the popular Brew-house brand further builds the Ice District reputation as a prime destination for locals and visitors who are looking for a night of endless entertainment, from a meal before a hockey game to overlooking events in Ice District Plaza.”

Both restaurants will connect to downtown Edmonton through the fully indoor pedway system, providing access to the LRT, as well as underground parking in Ice District Central Parkade.