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THE THRILLS ARE ON US

Feel the pulse of the city through our world-class attractions. From roller coasters to waterslides, gardens to galleries and museums to the live stage — not to mention all-day shopping safaris and pro sporting events — Edmonton keeps a lively, cosmopolitan beat.

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Downtown

Alberta Sviation Museum & Learning Centre
11410–Kingsway Avenue T5G 0X4
T 780-451-1175 F 780-453-1885
W albertaaviationmuseum.com
Admission Adult $9, Senior (60+) $7, Youth (13 to 17) $6, Child (7-12) $5, Child (6 and under) Free, Family (2 adults, children under 17) $24, Group Tours. Call for rates; min. 10 people.
Viewing Time 2 hours
Hours Open daily; Mon to Fri 10 am – 6 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am – 4 pm.
Vintage planes dating from 1918 to the Jet Age, restored aircraft, archives, library and aviation gift shop on site.

ALBERTA LEGISLATURE BUILDING
10800–97 Avenue T5K 2B6
T 780-427-7362 (tour info & reservations)
F 780-427-0980
W assembly.ab.ca/visitor
Admission Free of charge
Viewing Time Guided tours between 30 & 60 min.
Hours
• Oct 16 to Apr 30: Mon to Fri:Tours 9 am – 3 pm (last tour); Gift Shop 9 am – 4:30 pm;Sat/Sun & Hols: Tours noon – 4 pm (last tour); Gift Shop noon – 5 pm
• May 1 to Oct 15:
Every day including holidays:
Tours 9 am – 4 pm (last tour); Gift Shop 8:30 am – 5 pm
This premier heritage building, completed in 1912 is Alberta’s architectural treasure. Guided buildings tours, self-guided grounds tour, Gift Shop & Interpretive Centre are on site.

Art Gallery of Alberta
#2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, 99 Street & 102 A Avenue T5J 2C1
T 780-422-6223 F 780-426-3105
W youraga.ca
Admission Adult $12, Senior/Student $8, Family (and group rate) $26. Free for AGA membersFree admission on Family day. Admission rates subject to change.
Viewing Time 30 mins to 2 hours
Hours Tue - Fri 11 am – 7 pm; Sat - Sun 10 am - 5 pm; Closed Mon & Stat hol.
Very much alive visually, this $88-million swirl of glass, steel and zinc by L.A. architect Randall Stout — an award-winning protege of Frank Gehry — breathes new beauty into Sir Winston Churchill Square in the heart of Edmonton’s Arts District with exhibitions of the finest in international, Canadian and Alberta art.

Canadian Militaria Preservation Society Museum
10769–99 Street T5H 4H6
T 780-424-5281 F 780-424-5306
W milarm.com

Churchill square
Sir Winston Churchill Square T5J 2R7
T 780-496-8200 F 780-496-8210
W edmonton.ca/churchillsquare
Admission Free of charge.
Hours Public washroom hours Weekdays 7 am – 10 pm; Sat 9 am – 5 pm; Sun/Holidays 11 am – 5 pm.
Edmonton’s Churchill Square is an award-winning world class facility showcasing the dynamic business, cultural and recreational communities in the capital city’s vibrant downtown. Group tours available. Call 780-496-8251

CITY HALL
1 Sir Winston Churchill Square T5J 2R7
T 780-496-8200 F 780-496-8210 W edmonton.ca
Admission Free of charge.
Hours Public areas open Weekdays 7 am – 10 pm; Sat 9 am – 5 pm; Sun/Holidays 11 am – 5 pm.
City Hall is a place where formal ceremony and community social activities are celebrated. Reflecting and wading pool becomes an outdoor skating rink in winter.

CITY OF EDMONTON ARCHIVEs
10440–108 Avenue T5H 3Z9
(Prince of Wales Armouries, 2/Floor)
T 780-496-8711 F 780-496-8732
Rentals 780-496-4996 W edmonton.ca Admission Free
Hours Mon to Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Wed until 8 pm
A public research facility housing government and private records documenting Edmonton’s history. Rooms for rent for weddings, events, shows.

EDMONTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARCHIVES & MUSEUM
10425–99 Avenue T5K 0E5
T 780-422-1970 F 780-426-0192
W archives.epsb.net
Admission Free
Viewing Time 1-1.5 hours. Guided tours available (pre-booked).
Year round Tue to Fri 12:30 pm – 4 pm; Additional hours May to Sep open Wed 12:30 pm – 9 pm; Sun 1 pm – 4 pm. Other hours by appt. Closed Hol. weekends. Located in historic McKay Avenue School, a carefully restored 1905 brick building. This Provincial Historic Resource was the site of the first session of the Alberta Legislature (1906). Displays feature the restored legislative Chamber of 1906. Alberta’s first public school, built in 1881, is also on the grounds.

THE LOYAL EDMONTON REGIMENT Military MUSEUM
10440–108 Avenue T5H 3Z9
(#118 Prince of Wales Armouries)
T 780-421-9943
W lermuseum.org/ler
Admission Free; donations accepted. Guided tours can be arranged but specified donations may apply.
Viewing Time 30 to 60 minutes
Hours Mon to Fri 10 am – 4 pm. Please call and verify opening before coming to view the collection.
The Griesbach Gallery displays artifacts, photographics, and explanatory text mostly from The Loyal Edmonton Regiment’s experiences to outline Canada’s military history, focusing primarily on the First and Second World Wars. The Stone Gallery contains topical exhibits, check with the museum for the current exhibit information.

Telephone Historical centre
Located in the Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre
10440–108 Avenue T5H 3Z9
Mailing Address PO Box 188 Stn Main T5J 2J1 T 780-433-1010 F 780-426-1876
W telephonehistoricalcentre.com
Admission By donation
Viewing Time 1-2 hours (guided tours available)
Hours Tue to Thurs 10 am – 3 pm; Closed Fri-Sun.
Canada’s largest independent telephone museum. Hands on and interactive displays tell the story of the telephone in Edmonton from its introduction in 1885 to the present.

UKRAINIAN CANADIAN ARCHIVES & MUSEUM of ALBERTA
9543–110 Avenue T5H 1H3
T 780-424-7580 F 780-420-0562
W ucama.ca
Admission $5
Viewing Time 30 to 60 minutes
Hours Tue to Fri 10 am – 5 pm; Sat noon – 5 pm; Closed stat Hols,
Sun & Mon.
Costumes, Easter eggs, dolls, musical instruments, breads, wedding headdresses, paintings and historical photographs.

UKRAINIAN MUSEUM OF CANADA
Alberta Branch, 10611–110 Avenue T5H 1H7
T 780-441-1062
Admission Free; donations appreciated
Viewing Time 1 hour (call ahead to book a tour of the Ukrainian Church located adjacent to museum)
Hours Summer (May to Aug): Mon to Fri 10 am – 4 pm; Weekend viewing by appt. Sep to Apr by appt only.Hours subject to change, phone ahead.
Costumes, Easter eggs, dolls, tapestries, inlaid woodwork, musical instruments, oil press and paintings on display. Gift shop.

West End

ALBERTA GOVERNMENT HOUSE
12845–102 Avenue T5A 0M6T 780-427-2281 F 780-422-6508
Admission Free
Viewing Time Guided tours begin every half hour and last 30 minutes. The tours start from the Family Day Long Weekend until mid-December. As of Apr 1, 2010 tours only available on Sun & holiday Mon.
Hours Sat, Sun & holiday Mon 11 am – 4:30 pm. Cananda Day & Remmebrance Day 11 am - 4:30 pm; Hours subject to change. This sandstone building, built in 1913, (adjacent to Royal Alberta Museum) once served as the official residence for Alberta’s Lieutenant Governors.

Royal Alberta Museum
12845–102 Avenue T5N 0M6
T 780-453-9100 F 780-422-5681
W royalalbertamuseum.ca
Admission Adults $10, Sen $8, Students (with ID) $7, Youth (7-17) $5, Children (6 & under) free. Family $28. Viewing Time Allow 2-3 hours
Hours Open daily, year round 9 am – 5 pm; Closed Dec 24 & 25. Visit the website for the latest details on exhibitions, events and programming.
One of Canada’s Premiere museums, the Royal Alberta Museum is surrounded by a sculpture park overlooking the river valley. The Natural History Gallery offers specimens of plants, animals, birds, live insects, fossils and minerals. The Fossil Gallery features extinct beasts from ancient Alberta. The Syncrude Gallery of Aboriginal Culture tells the story of 11,000 years of survival, triumph and spirituality in aboriginal history. The Wild Alberta Gallery features dramatic dioramas and interactive displays. Changing displays and events are scheduled throughout the year. Gift shop, The Museum Café and free parking.

Telus world of science – Edmonton
11211–142 Street T5M 4A1
T 780-451-3344 F 780-455-5882
W telusworldofscience.com/edmonton
General Admission or one IMAX® Film Admission: Adult (18+) $13.95, Student/Senior/Youth $11.95
Child (4-12)* $9.50, Family** $54.95
Combo Pack – General Admission& one IMAX® Film: Adult (18+) $22.50, Student/Senior/Youth $19, Child (4-12)* $15.25, Family** $84.95
* Children 3 and under Free.
** Family = 2 adults and up to 4
children (under 18 years).
Prices do not include GST.
Viewing Time 2 to 4 hours for galleries, plus length of desired shows.

TELUS World of Science Hours
Open daily, year-round.
Summer hours: Canada Day to Labour Day, 10 am – 7 pm daily. Winter hours: Sun to Thu and Hols 10 am – 5 pm; Fri & Sat 10 am – 7 pm. Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
Features five interactive mind-boggling galleries.Walk through the human body inThe Body Fantastic; solve a mystery in Mystery Avenue; gain a deeper understanding of Mother Nature in The Greens’ House; and explore space in every dimension in Space Place. Also, featuring Full-Dome immersion shows in the Margaret Zeidler Star Theatre and IMAX® The Ultimate Movie Experience.

VALLEY ZOO
13315–Buena Vista Rd., PO Box 2359 T5J 2R7
T 780-442-5311 F 780-944-7529
W valleyzoo.ca
Admission Summer/Winter Adult $10.50/$8, Child (under 13) $5.25/$4, Youth/Seniors $8/$6, Family and Grandparent pass $31.50/$24 (incl. GST; winter rates in effect from mid-Oct to Apr). Prices subject to change.
Viewing Time 2 hours (pre-booked guided tours available)
Hours
• Spring (Jan 1 to May 7) open daily 9:30 am – 4 pm; (May 8 to Aug 29) open daily 9:30 am – 6 pm
• Fall ( Aug 30 to Oct 11) open daily 9:30 am – 4 pm; weekends & Holidays 9:30 am to 6 pm
• Winter (Oct 12 to Dec 31) open daily 9:30 am – 4 pm.; Closed Christmas Day.
Snow leopards, zebras, and red pandas too! The Valley Zoo is home to more than 100 exotic, endangered and native species. Enjoy one of the many animal interpretive presentations; travel on the zoo train or head to the Children’s Zoo. Hands-on activities for all ages.

WEST EDMONTON MALL
1755, 8882–170 Street T5T 4J2
T 780-444-5321 F 780-444-5223 TF 1-800-661-8890
W westedmontonmall.com
Hours Open 365 days a year (individual attraction hours vary, please call for more information. Please see “Retail” section for store hours).
Experience the Greatest Indoor Show on Earth! West Edmonton Mall features over 800 stores and services, over 100 eating establishments, and nine theme park attractions:
Galaxyland
The world’s largest indoor amusement park.
Deep Sea Derby Splish, splash and have a blast on these bumper boats!
Ed’s Rec Room Family fun including bowling, billiards and arcades.
Sea Lions’ Rock Be entertained by our four California sea lions during their daily presentations.Sea Life Caverns Get up-close and personal with exotic sea creatures.Professor Wem’s Adventure Golf Fanciful 18-hole miniature golf course.Ice Palace Indoor NHL-size skating rink.World Waterpark Five acres of fun and the world’s largest indoor wavepool.
Putt ‘n’ Glow Exciting glow in the dark 18-hole miniature golf.

South Side

EDMONTON QUEEN RIVERBOAT
9734–98 Avenue T6C 4P6
T 780-424-2628 F 780-466-0433
W edmontonqueen.com
Sailing four days a week.
Call for details and more info.
Admission: Adult $17.95, Youth/Senior $14.95, Child $10.95
Hours: Office: 9 am - 7 pm dailyShip: Thurs - Sat boarding 11 am, sail noon; boarding 2 pm, sail 3 pm; boarding 5:30 pm, sail 7:30 pm; Sun boarding 3 pm, sail 3:30 pm; boarding 5:30 pm, sail 7:30 pm.

FORT EDMONTON PARK
Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive, PO Box 2359 T5J 2R7 T 780-442-5311 F 780-496-8797
W fortedmontonpark.ca
Admission Peak season (May to Sep): Adult $13.75, Child (2-12) $7, Youth/Senior $10.50, Family and Grandparent pass $41.50; Sundays in Sep – regular admission. Prices include GST.Viewing Time Minimum of 2-3 hrs (guided tours available – pre-booked)
Hours
• Spring (May 23 to Jun 25) Mon to Fri 10 am – 4 pm; Sat, Sun & Hols 10 am – 6 pm
• Summer (June 26 to Aug 29) Daily 10 am – 6 pm
• Fall (Aug 30 to Sep 25) Sun 10 am – 6 pm; Wagon Tours Mon to Sat 11 am - 3 pm - tours leave on the hour.
• Winter (Oct to May) Several special events; pre-booked rental functions and group tours.
• Prices and dates subject to change.
Living history at its best. Live Edmonton’s history at the 1846 Fort and Cree encampment and on the streets of 1885, 1905 and 1920. Steam train and streetcar rides included in admission. Food services and shopping available. Book an overnight stay at the full service Hotel Selkirk located on the Park’s 1920 Street! Call 780-496-7227 for hotel details.
Hotel Selkirk W hotelselkirk.com

JOHN JANZEN NATURE CENTRE Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive
PO Box 2359 T5J 2R7
T 780-442-5311 F 780-496-4701
W edmonton.ca/johnjanzen
Admission Prices subject to change.
Adult $2, Youth/Senior $1.65, Child $1.35, Family $6.75Viewing Time 1 to 2 hrs (guided tours available)
Hours
•Winter (Jan 2 to May 21) Mon to Fri 9 am – 4 pm; Sat, Sun & Hols 1 pm – 4 pm
• Spring (May 22 to Jun 25)Mon to Fri 9 am – 4 pm; Sat, Sun & Hols 11 am – 6 pm
• Summer (Jun 26 to Aug 29)Mon to Fri 9 am – 6 pm; Sat, Sun & Hols 11 am – 6 pm
• Fall (Aug 30 to Dec 24) Mon to Fri 9 am – 4 pm; Sat, Sun & Hols 1 pm – 4 pm(Dec 26 to 31) 1 pm – 4 pm daily. Closed Dec 25 & Jan 1
Nature Info Mon/Wed/Fri 9 am – noon
780-496-2910
Discover the natural wonders of Edmonton with interactive displays, interpretive programs and self-guided tours. Permanent exhibits include frogs, fish, snakes and salamanders. Self-guided birch tree and river loop nature trails are highlights – if you encounter unusual tracks of wildlife on your visit, the John Janzen experts will help you identify your find.

JOHN WALTER MUSEUM
9180 Walterdale Hill PO Box 2359 T5J 2R7
T 780-442-5311 W edmonton.ca/johnwalter
Admission By donation; charge for group tours
Viewing Time 1 hour
Hours Spring/Fall Sun 1 pm – 4 pm; Summer Sun 1 pm – 5 pm (groups may pre-book year-round).
The three original homes of early Edmonton entrepreneur John Walter are on display, featuring a number of free Sunday activities such as soup making, cookie series and story time.

MUTTART CONSERVATORY
9626–96A Street T6C 4L8
T 780-442-5311 F 780-496-8797
W muttartconservatory.ca
Admission Prices subject to change. Adult $10.50, Child (2-12) $5.25, Senior/Youth $8, Family $31.50.
Prices subject to change.
Viewing Time 1 hour (pre-booked guided tours available)
Hours Mon to Fri 10 am – 5 pm; Sat, Sun & Hols 11 am – 5 pm; Closed Christmas Day.
• Prices and hours subject to change.
Four spectacular glass pyramids, nestled in the city centre river valley, feature more than 700 species of plants from arid, temperate, and tropical climates. Seasonal displays in the feature pyramid. Gift shop and café on site.

RUTHERFORD HOUSE historic Site
11153–Saskatchewan Drive T6G 2S1
T 780-427-3995 F 780-422-4288
Reservations 422-2697 W culture.alberta.ca/rh
Admission Adult $4, Child (6 & under) Free, Youth (7-17)/Senior $3, Family $12
Viewing Time 1 hour (Guided, self-guided or pre-booked group tours available)
Hours
• Summer (May 15 to Labour Day, 2010) Daily 10 am – 5 pm
• Winter (Labour Day, 2010 to May 15, 2011) Tue to Sun noon – 5 pm.
The former home of Alberta’s first premier, Alexander C. Rutherford. Costumed interpreters portray life in 1915. Restaurant and gift shop open year-round, Tue to Sun, serving lunch and afternoon tea.

Old Strathcona

C&E (1891) RAILWAY MUSEUM 10447–86 Avenue NW T6E 2M4
Relive those first exciting days when the steam engines first arrived in Strathcona.
T 780-433-9739 F 780-431-0138
Admission by donation
Viewing Time 45 minutes (guided tours available)
Hours
• Summer (Jun through to Labour Day long weekend)Tue to Sat 10 am – 4 pm
• Winter: By appt.

HIGH LEVEL BRIDGE STREETCAR
T 780-437-7721 W edmonton-radial-railway.ab.ca
Admission Adult/Youth/Senior $4, Children under 6 Free, Family $12
Hours Operating daily from the Friday of the Victoria Day weekend to Labour Day Monday, then Fri, Sat, Sun to Thanksgiving Monday. Departs Strathcona every 40 min. from 11 am (9 am Sat) – 4 pm (10 pm during Fringe Festival in Aug.) Returns from Jasper Plaza 20 min. after Strathcona departure time.
Ride a historic Streetcar from the heart of Old Strathcona (103 St & 85 Ave, behind Strathcona Farmers’ Market) to Jasper Plaza (west of 109 St. & north of 100 Ave.) through a tunnel, across the top deck of the High Level Bridge, passes close to the Alberta Legislative.

North End

ALBERTA RAILWAY MUSEUM
24215–34 St. NW
(1.5 km south of Hwy #37, on 34 St.)
PO Box 70014 L.R.P.O. T5C 3R6
T 780-472-6229 F 780-968-0167
W railwaymuseum.ab.caAdmission Adult $5, Stu/Sen $3.50, Child (3-12) $2, Child under 3 Free, Train ride $4 when available, Motor car rides $2.
Viewing Time 2 hours (guided tours available)
Hours Summer (May 24 to Sep 6, 2010) open 10 am – 5 pm weekends only.
Sixty cars and locomotives representing Canadian National and Northern Alberta Railway history. Passenger and work car exhibits. Motor car rides everyday. Railway technology and Morse Telegraph displays.

The Horses and Slots at Northlands Park
(Racetrack/Entertainment Complex)
Northlands Park, 7410 Borden Park RoadPlayers Centre 780-471-8174
F 780-471-7134
W thehorses.com

Capital Region/South

Amazing Field Maze
RR #2, Leduc T9E 2X2
T 780-986-9034 W amazingcornmaze.ca

Leduc #1 Energy Discovery Centre
50339 Highway 60, 10 min west of the Edmonton International Airport at the junction of Hwy. 60 & 19. T 780-987-4323 F 780-987-4365
TF 1-866-987-4323
W LeducNumber1.com
Admission $8 adult, $7 senior/student, $5 youth, $20 family
Viewing Time 60 to 90 min
Hours Open daily 9 am – 5 pm year round.
Closed Sundays Nov 1 to Mar 31
Pre-booking required for guided tours.
Bringing the thrill of science and discovery together with the pioneering ingenuity of the early oil patch, the Centre preserves and interprets history while instilling a sense of excitment for the future. Experience 80 acres of outdoor/iindoor exhibits which includes 27,000 sq. ft. of scale models, fossils, working rigs, gift shop, meeting rooms, RV Campground, and much more!
Discover Alberta’s Rich History...where discovery goes on!

Leduc West Antique Society
5 km west of Leduc on Hwy 39 and 1 km north on RR 260.
T 780-986-0054 Park Info 780-986-5912
F 780-986-0902 W leducwestantique.com
Admission Donations welcome
(Special events $5-10)
Viewing Time 2 hours
Hours Formed in 1990 to collect, restore, maintain, display and demonstrate artifacts which were used by the pioneers of Alberta. Phone ahead for information

REYNOLDS-ALBERTA MUSEUM
2 km west of Wetaskiwin on Hwy #13
PO Box 6360 Wetaskiwin T9A 2G1
T 780-361-1351 F 780-361-1239
TF 1-800-661-4726
W reynoldsalbertamuseum.com
Admission Adult $9, Senior $7, Youth (7 to 17) $5, Child (6 & under) Free, Family $25.
Viewing Time 1-3 hours(pre-booked guided tours available)
Hours
• Spring (May 15 to Jun 30): Open daily 10 am – 5 pm
• Summer (Jul 1 to Sep 1): Open daily 10 am – 6 pm
• Off Season (Sep to May): Tue to Sun 10 am – 5 pm; open Hol Mon; closed Dec 24 & 25, Jan 1
Celebrate the “Spirit of the Machine” through an outstanding collection of vehicles, aircraft, and farm and industrial equipment from the 1890s to the 1970s. Soar in an open cockpit biplane, or cruise in a vintage Model T!

Capital Region/West

Devonian Botanic Garden
Located on Highway 60, 5 km North of Devon, 25 minutes from West Edmonton Mall.
Mailing Address University of Alberta
Devonian Botanic Garden
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1
T 780-987-3054 F 780-987-4141
W devonian.ualberta.ca
Admission Adult $13, senior (over 65) $8.50, child 7-12 $3
youth 13-17 $5, students (with ID) $5, family pass (2 adults & up to 3 children) $26, children six and under free. Prices include GST.
1/2 price admission on first Tuesday of each month (May to Oct).
Viewing Time Allow at least 2 hours
Hours
• Open daily May 1 to Thanksgiving
• May 1 to 23: 10 am-5 pm daily
• May 24 to Sep 6 Mon-Wed, Fri-Sun:10 am-6 pm; Thurs 10 am-8 pm • Sep 7 to Oct 11: 10 am-5 pm daily
With 190 acres to explore, the University of Alberta Devonian Botanic Garden has something to appeal to the plant enthusiast, the nature-lover and visitors of all ages seeking to spend a few idyllic hours in beautiful natural surroundings. Out of the city (but only minutes away), the Garden features 80 acres of display gardens with 110 additional acres of natural acres and ecological preserves.
Enjoy indoor display greenhouses, a butterfly house, outdoor displays of annuals and perennials, the Kurimoto Japanese Garden, rose, lilac and peony collections, herb gardens, a native peoples’ garden, an extensive alpine garden, a sensory and healing garden and more. Find a natural handmade treasure at the Crafters Workshop or a special gift at the charming Shop-in-the-Garden. Gardeners will appreciate the unique and unusual annuals and perennials offered for sale. Guided tram tours are available for visitors to enjoy the Garden from seated comfort. Open during the winter for special events.

Edmonton Corn Maze
Mailing Address 8707–160 Street T5R 2H4
T 780-554-4540 W edmontoncornmaze.ca

MULTICULTURAL HERITAGE CENTRE
5411–51 Street, Stony PlainMailing Address PO Box 2188, Stony Plain AB T7Z 1X7
T 780-963-2777 F 780-963-0233
W multicentre.orgAdmission By donation
Viewing Time 1 to 2 hours (pre-booked guided tours of Stony Plain’s life-size historic murals available)
Centre Hours
Year round Mon to Sun 10 am – 4 pm; Closed December 23, 2010 – Jan 3, 2011
The centre itself features a settler’s cabin, restaurant, public art gallery, museum displays and archives. Oppertshauser House features the general store, offering antiques, collectibles and souvenirs. Parkland County Demonstration Farm, an outdoor attraction, showcases contemporary agricultural practices. Special events are held throughout the year, including the Stony Plain Country Market. Call for more info.

Capital Region/North

FATHER LACOMBE CHAPEL
Mission Hill west of Hwy. 2 on St. Vital Avenue, St. Albert AB (Map C4)
T 780-459-7663 (summer) T 780-431-2300 (winter)
F 780-427-0808
Admission Free
Viewing Time 1 hour (guided tours available)
Hours May 15 to Sep 6; open 10 am – 6 pm daily.
Built in 1861 by Father Lacombe and his Metis helpers, the original log chapel and the Mission Hill provide insight into the past of the Canadian West.

Musée Héritade Museum
5 St. Anne Street. St. Albert, AB T8N 3Z9 (Map D5)
T 780-459-1528 F 780-459-1546
W artsheritage.ca/museum
Admission By donation
Viewing Time 30 min(guided tours available by appointment)
Hours Tue to Sat 10 am – 5 pm; Sun 1 pm – 5 pm.
Discover the history of St. Albert, one of the oldest communities in Alberta.
Grain Elevator Tours
4A Meadowview Drive, St. AlbertAB T8N 2R9 (Map B5)
T 780-419-7354 for more information
Admission By donation
Hours Open Victoria Day weekend to Labour Day, Wed to Sun 10 am – 5 pm.

VICTORIA SETTLEMENT
Off Hwy 855, 10 km south of Smoky Lake (approx. 1-1/2 hours northeast of Edmonton)
T 780-656-2333 (summer)
T 780-645-6256 (winter)
Admission $2 Adults, $2 Seniors, $1.50 Youth, Children (6 and under) free, $8 Family.
Viewing Time 1 to 1-1/2 hours
Hours Open 10 am – 6 pm daily; May 15 to Labour Day
Alberta’s oldest building still in its original location, circa 1864, offers visitors a glimpse of the fur trade and Missionary beginnings in Alberta. Costumed interpreters, gift shop, picnic areas, -free parking.

Capital Region/East

COOKING LAKE-BLACKFOOT PROVINCIAL RECREATION AREA
Location 24 km east of Sherwood Park, south of Elk Island National Park
Mailing Address PO Box 57104 Eastgate, Sherwood Park AB T8A 5L7T 780-922-3293 F 780-922-5554W dotheblackfoot.ca
Hours Open daily year round 7 am – 11 pm.
This unique 97 sq. km day use recreation area offers more than 170 km of trails for hiking, mountain biking and equestrian riding; canoeing; birdwatching/wildlife viewing. In the winter months the park is used for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and skating. Facilities include four staging areas for parking, picnic tables/shelters, firepits and washrooms.

ELK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK
35km east of Edmonton on Yellowhead Hwy 16
T 780-992-2950 F 780-992-2983 W pc.gc.ca/elkisland
Admission Adult $7.80, Senior $6.80, Youth $3.90, Family/Group $19.60; annual passes available. Rates subject to change.
Camping Reservations 1-877-RESERVE
Hours Park is open year round. Some facilities are subject to seasonal closures.
Elk Island National Park, established in 1906 as Canada’s first federal wildlife sanctuary, is home to free-roaming herds of elk, bison, moose and deer. Visitor activities include: dropping by the information centre, hiking, bird watching, canoeing, wildlife viewing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, interpretive programs, golfing, picnicking, camping, and star-gazing.

Fort saskatchewanMuseum & Historic Site Visitor Information Centre, 10006–100 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan
T 780-998-1783 W fortsask.ca
Discover our community’s rich North West Mounted Police and settlement history by touring eight heritage buildings located on a scenic site overlooking the North Saskatchewan River.

KALYNA COUNTRYTourism Region
PO Box 496, Vegreville T9C 1R6
TF 1-888-452-5962 F 780-632-3504
W kalynacountry.com
Follow the trails of history and adventure in east-central Alberta. Kalyna Country is the ultimate day trip and getaway from the Edmonton region. Located between Edmonton and the Saskatchewan border, experience cultural and historical sites, wildlife viewing, outstanding outdoor adventures, Ag-tourism, vibrant communities, exciting events, unique roadside and award-winning attractions. Use the online guide or call for your free detailed visitor’s and events guide.

STRATHCONA WILDERNESS CENTRE
Township Road 530 & Range Road 212 (16 km east of Sherwood Park).Mailing Address 2025 Oak Street, Sherwood Park AB T8A 0W9
T 780-922-3939 F 780-922-6415
W strathcona.ab.ca/wildernesscentre
Admission Free, fee for activities
Viewing Time Lodge viewing by appointment only
Hours Victoria Day to Labour Day open Mon to Fri 9 am – 4:30 pm; Sat, Sun & stat Hols open 9 am – 8 pm
Labour Day to end of Jan daily 9 am - 4:30 pm Feb to Mar Mon - Fri 9 am - 4:30 pm; Sat - Sun 9 am - 6 pm.
Picnic sites and shelter; tent campsites; 12 km hiking/skiing trails; bunkhouses. Canoe, cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals available. Phone for other activities. Washrooms are wheelchair accessible. Programs for schools, groups and families. Summer day camps for children. Lodge rentals for families and groups.

UKRAINIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE VILLAGE
Located only 25 min. east of Edmonton along Hwy 16 Mailing Address c/o 8820–112 Street, Edmonton T6G 2P8
T 780-662-3640 F 780-662-3273
W ukrainianvillage.ca
Admission
• Summer: Adult $8; Senior $7; Youth (7-17) $4; Children (under 7) Free; Family $20
• Fall/Winter: prices same as above. Limited wheelchair accessibility
Viewing Time 2 to 3 hour full site tour (pre-booked guided group tours available)
Hours
• Summer (May 22 to Sep 6) Daily 10 am – 5 pm
• Winter (Sep 7 to May 20) Open for pre-booked tours, school groups, private functions and to the general public for special events.
This award-winning outdoor living museum tells the story of the settlement of Ukrainian immigrants in east central Alberta from 1892 to 1930. Costumed role-players portray authentic pioneers. Over 30 historic buildings bring Alberta’s history to life. Numerous special events.

BEYOND EDMONTON

Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions
4611–47 Avenue, Stettler T0C 2L0
T 403-742-2811 F 403-742-2844
W absteamtrain.com
Boomtown Trail
4803–50 Avenue, Camrose T4V 0S1
T 780-672-2710 F 780-672-4837
W boomtowntrail.com

Jasper national Park
T 780-852-6176 W pc.gc.ca/jasper Admission Adult day pass $9.80; Youth day pass $4.90; Senior day pass $8.30; Group/family day pass $19.60; Annual pass $136.40. Check website for updates April 1.
Viewing Time 2-4 days
Hours Open year-round
This park protects wildlife, landscapes and ecosystems of international significance and awe-inspiring beauty. An easy three and a half hour drive west of Edmonton brings you to the east park entrance and the towering, rugged Canadian Rockies. Trans-Canada Highway #16 then follows the broad Athabasca River valley to the town of Jasper where visitors will find information and services they need to make the most of their stay.
Campground reservations: www.pccamping.ca

Prairie Gardens & Corn Maze
P.O. Box 119, 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord T0A 0K0
T 780-921-2272 F 780-921-2398
W prairiegardens.org

ROYAL TYRrELL MUSEUM
6 km west of Drumheller on Hwy 838 AB T0J 0Y0
T 310-0000 then 403-823-7707
W tyrrellmuseum.com
Admission Family $30, Adult $10, Senior $8, Youth $6, under 6 free.
Viewing Time 2-3 hours
Hours
Open Year Round.
• Sep 1 – May 14, 10 am – 5 pm, closed Mondays except public holidays
• May 15 – August 31, 9 am – 9 pm daily
Experience the prehistoric past at Canada’s dinosaur museum! Touch real fossils, dig in a quarry, hike the badlands, and explore one of the world’s largest dinosaur collections — all less than three hours from Edmonton.

Ski Marmot Basin
PO Box 1300, Jasper T0E 1E0
T 780-852-3816 F 780-852-3533TF 1-866-952-3816
W skimarmot.com

The village at pigeon lake
25 km west of Hwy 2 on Hwy 13
T 780-586-2332 F 780-586-2995
W villageatpigeonlake.com
Hours Open year-round
Resort center with full services, special events and popular destination spots such as the Village Creek Country Inn, Essentials Spa, The Clothing Store, The Country Sampler, Eco Cafe and much more.

WORLD’S LARGEST DINOSAUR
PO Box 999, Drumheller T0J 0Y0
Tel 403-823-8100 Fax 403-823-4469
Website wwww.worldslargestdinosaur.com

Photo: Edmonton Tourism