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Things to see and do!
Wondering what there is to see and do in Edmonton? Here are some ideas. Still under construction!
You can start by visiting Tourism Edmonton
Historical
Fort Edmonton
Nestled in the river valley, it's a great escape from the real world! Easy to get to, you just take the 4 or 106 for West Ed mall and get off just after the place for horse back riding. Ask the driver, they'll tell you where. =) Here you can visit a replica of the old Fort, and examples of shops and homes from 1885, 1905 and 1920. Take a ride on a train, a trolley car, in a wagon or in a carriage! There's also a trading post, bakery, confectionary stores, restaurants, ice cream shop, the Ukranian bookstore and much, much more. You can easily spend a day there! $8 admission for adults, $19.50 for an annual pass.
Located at: Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive
Call 496-8787 for more details!
John Janzen Nature Centre
Not historical, but natural. JJN is located next to Fort Edmonton. Admission is only $1.25 for adults, less for children.
McKay Avenue School
Now a museum, this is the location of the first school in Edmonton, and on the top floor is also the location (and a replica) of the first Alberta Parliament. You can make your visit here long or short, depending on how much reading you want to do!
Alberta Provincial Legislature
A beautiful structure overlooking the rivervalley, this is where the Alberta Provincial Government does its thing. Tours are available, and there are some strange and wonderful things in this great old building! Tours on the hour from 9 am to noon and every half hour from 12:30 am to 4 pm.
Located at: 97 Ave. and 107 St.
Phone: 427-2826
Alberta Railroad Museum
Located at: 24215 34 St NW RR # 6
Phone: 780-472-6229
Rutherford House
Located at: 11153 Saskatchewan Dr NW, right on the U of A campus!
Phone: 780-427-3995
High Level Bridge Streetcar
Runs from 103 St. and 85 Ave. over the river to Grandin LRT station. Daily service until Labour Day and weekends only until Thanksgiving. $3 admission for adults.
Phone: 437-7721
Everything Else
Storyland Valley Zoo
Located at: 13315 Buena Vista Rd NW
Phone: 780-496-6911
Muttart Conservatory
The four pyramids showcase tropical, temperate and arid climate plants and flowers, as well as a show pyramid for seasonal exhibits. Very beautiful and relaxing.
Located at: 9626 - 96 A St
Phone: 496-8755
Odyssium (Space & Science Centre)
Recently underwent massive renovations to go with the name change!
Located at: 11211 - 142 St.
Phone: 451-3344
The Princess Theatre
"Independent Cinema, showing international, art, and alternative films seven days a week in a gloriously restored theatre built in 1915."
Located at: 10337 82 Avenue (Whyte Ave)
Phone: 433-0979
Provincial Museum
West Edmonton Mall
More specifically: Mini-Golf, Galaxyland (indoor amusement park), laser tag, submarine ride, dolphin show, Playdium, Waterpark and Go-Karts
Hawrelack Park
A beautiful park within walking distance of the University. In the winter, the outdoor lake becomes a huge skating rink, and in the summer you can enjoy the park for picnics, bird watching and paddle boating. This is also the site of many summer festivals and a drive-by lights display in December.
Red Gallery
One of Edmonton's newest art galleries, it is located in Old Strathcona at 9621 Whyte Ave.
Phone: 439-8210
Edmonton Art Gallery
Located at: #2 Sir Winston Churchill Square downtown (99 St. & 102 Ave)
Phone: 422-6223
Gallery Walk
"The Gallery Walk district is a group of seven local galleries within walking distance of one another: Bearclaw, Bugera/Kmet, Douglass Udell, Electrum, Front, Scott and West End Galleries. The association periodically holds group shows. Located between 123 St. & Jasper Ave. and Stony Plain Rd. & 124 St."
Art Galleries
I've listed only a few here, you can find a comprehensive list at: http://www.infoedmonton.com/Shopping/ArtGalleries/
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© 2002 Stacey Bissell