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Sir Winston Churchill Square is located in the heart of Edmonton's Downtown core, where City Hall's eight-storey crystal pyramid marks a central point of the Downtown Arts District. This vibrant and lively outdoor venue hosts a variety of festivals, events and activities year-round. In the summer, dip your feet in the free outdoor swimming pool, challenge a friend to a game of chess, or breathe in the gardens and admire the local artwork. In the winter lace up your skates and twirl around City Hall's bustling ice rink, or warm up around the public fire pits. Take advantage of the free WiFi access or stroll over to the Citadel Theatre, Art Gallery of Alberta, City Centre Mall or the WInspear Centre, which boarder the square. Feeling Hungry? Enjoy a variety of food vendors that park in and around the square, or pop into Three Bananas Cafe to satisfy your taste buds. Don't forget to stop in to TIX on the Square Box Office and Store where you can shop the locally made gifts and artwork, as well as purchase tickets to the various performances and shows that take place in the city. Don't forget to listen for the bells that ring from the Friendship Tower, a 200-foot high tower on the south side of City Hall. It features a 40,000-pound and 23 bell carillon that can play up to 99 melodies!

Come and explore the vintage aircraft that spurred the romance, courage and clashes that mark the last century of flight. The Alberta Aviation Museum is located in the last remaining double-long, double-wide hangar from the World War II era, and at over 75 years old, is a protected municipal and provincial historic resource. Check out the de Havilland Mosquito, a World War II combat aircraft, and the Cirrus Moth, one of the earliest examples of aircraft in Edmonton. Explore their new displays, and test your own piloting skills on the flight simulator. Learn about historic aviation achievements, from bush flying to famous war battles, as well as Northern Alberta’s rich aviation history. Medals, badges and vintage photos take you inside the heroic journey of Canada’s famous aviators. The Alberta Aviation Museum is where history takes flight!

Known to Edmontonians as “the Leg”, the Alberta Legislature Building is a marvel of marble pillars and carved oak, beautiful Beaux-Arts architecture and stunning grounds. Set atop the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, this is where Canadian premiers and political parties debate and make history. Discover “the Leg” on a free guided tour, offered hourly. Ask about the Famous Five who fought for womens’ right to vote. Learn the fascinating stories behind the portraits and magnificent art. Glance at the bejeweled gold and silver ceremonial Mace. And don’t forget to listen for the phenomenon known as the “magic spot”. You might even get to see the legislature live from the public gallery above. Regardless of season the Legislature grounds and rotunda are a great place to spend an afternoon with the family in Edmonton. During the summer months, bring your bathing suit and spend some time in the wading pool, which is the perfect size for children to splash around in and for bigger kids to relax their tired feet. Be sure to pack a picnic — with plenty of benches and landscaped, grassy areas to retreat to when you need a chance to dry off. In the winter, put on your snow boots and wander the grounds surrounded by frosted trees wrapped in garlands of light. Just north of the Leg you'll find the brand new Visitor Centre on the main floor of the Federal Building. Open year-round to the public, the Visitor Centre features the Pehonan Theatre, the Agora Interpretive Centre, the Borealis Gallery, and Alberta Branded, a gift shop housing locally made products. Learn about the history of the province and feel as though you experienced it yourself with the new, state-of-the-art 4-D theatre. This isn't your typical theatre, you will actually feel the snow and wind on your face as you step back in time with Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. Be sure to stop by every Thursday evening at 6:00pm for Thursdays TBD, To Be Discovered, where visitors can look forward to exciting and unique events such as film screenings, concerts and guest speakers! (These events are free, but do require registration in advance.)

Fort Edmonton Park takes you on an iconic journey through the city’s incredibly rich history, from Fur Trade to the Roaring Twenties. With numerous special events, theatre shows, live performances, and even more happening year-round, every journey to Fort Edmonton Park is sure to be unforgettable. You can start your adventure where it all began; the 1846 Hudson’s Bay Company Fort of the Fur Trading era. Explore a model of the original fur trading fort set up in Edmonton, and participate in demonstrations by live interpreters to see if you have what it takes to have made it during that time. Take a horse-drawn wagon through The Settlement Era on 1885 Street, where you can say hello to the animals at Ottewell Farm, or stop for freshly baked treats at the Jasper House Bakery. Get a first glimpse of modern conveniences on 1905 Street: The Municipal Era. You can visit the home of Alberta's first Premier, catch a ride on a vintage streetcar, get your picture taken in historical costumes, and test your gaming skills at the Penny Arcade. Cap off your visit on the roaring 1920 Street: The Metropolitan Era. Here you can watch a 4D film in the vintage Capitol Theatre, take in rides and games at the Johnny J. Jones Midway, and find dinner and a comfortable place to stay at the historic Hotel Selkirk. Getting acquainted with Edmonton's past is a fun adventure at Fort Edmonton Park. There are discoveries for the whole family around every corner and the Park's authentic midway is always filled with laughter. If you're looking to do more than just explore Edmonton's past, Fort Edmonton Park is your chance to live it.

Whyte Avenue in Old Strathcona has been named one of Canada’s five best shopping neighbourhoods. Anchored by the funky, bohemian spirit of Whyte Avenue, historic buildings blend with youthful exuberance to make Old Strathcona one of Edmonton’s trendiest neighbourhoods. The city's celebrated arts and cultural community makes its home here, as does a plethora of unique local boutiques, one-of-a-kind art galleries and music shops, and trendy restaurants and cafés. Some recent awards and accolades for Old Strathcona include: Vacay.ca listed Whyte Ave among Canada’s Top 20 Streets (2013) Voted “best neighbourhood” 4 years running, Avenue Magazine (2015) Voted “best neighbourhood” again in Vue Magazine Best of Edmonton Survey (2014)

Bustling Downtown contains Churchill Square, a lively plaza that hosts year-round festivals, and the Art Gallery of Alberta, with contemporary Canadian works in a striking modern building. The hip ICE District is home to the Rogers Place ice hockey arena and a casino, plus buzzy nightclubs and stylish restaurants. Sprawling Alberta Legislature Grounds has a wading pool, picnic spots and a seasonal ice rink.

The story of West Edmonton Mall is the story of how a handful of visionaries took an ordinary idea like a shopping centre and turned it into a world-class destination. The Mall's stores, attractions, and services combine to form the most comprehensive retail, hospitality and entertainment complex on Earth. As the prototype for mixed-use entertainment facilities, West Edmonton Mall is a place where people come to shop, play, and stay. West Edmonton Mall's concept is inspired by the traditional urban bazaars of Persia, where shopping and entertainment were plentiful and operated in tandem, fulfilling a variety of consumer needs all in one place. At 5.3 million square feet, the Mall is the size of a small city and is accredited as a zoo. West Edmonton Mall is home to more than 800 stores and services including twelve world-class attractions, two hotels, over 100 dining venues, the widest variety of one-of-a-kind retailers, and entertainment for all ages which includes Galaxyland and World Waterpark. Average yearly visitation is approximately 30.8 million, making West Edmonton Mall the province's number-one tourist attraction.

Be amazed by the wealth and diversity of nature at the stunning University of Alberta Botanic Gardens – a must-visit for lovers of gardens and beautiful things. With 80 acres of display gardens (and 110 additional acres of natural areas and ecological preserves), there’s tons to explore. In the Tropical Plant and Butterfly Greenhouse, walk amidst a lush and magical tangle of vegetation from humid tropical environments, including beautiful orchids and climbing vines, then gaze in wonder as stunning butterflies flutter around the space. Or wander through the five-acre Kurimoto Japanese Garden, one of only a few Japanese gardens established in northern latitudes. Discover how the open stroll-style garden is designed to harmonize with the natural landforms and vegetation, and feel a renewed sense of peace and serenity. Explore further...Walk through the diverse and colourful peony collection. Marvel at the attractive and unusual succulents in the Bromeliad Greenhouse. Gaze at the elegant Primula Dell, with its English-style herbaceous perennial beds and borders. Find an area of quiet beauty at the Native People’s Garden, a two-acre retreat displaying herbaceous plants used by the first people of Alberta. Come back throughout the year to see the changing colours and foliage, and witness the marvel of nature, meticulously maintained.

Listen to the soft crunching snow beneath your skis as you glide through stands of aspen, birch and poplar, along the groomed trails of the Strathcona Wilderness Centre. Just a half hour drive east from Edmonton, the Centre is a sunny, glimmering Winter wonderland, blanketed in snow. As fresh fallen flakes fills the sky, go exploring 550 acres of parkland with 12km of interpretive trails. Or just enjoy a relaxing winter hike with the whole family. Bring your own equipment, or rent cross-country skis and snowshoes on-site, fitted by knowledgeable staff. You can even rent a baby glider. Groups of 7 or more people can even book lessons at the Centre. During the summer months enjoy a family camping trip. Day time picnic sites and a cookhouse compliment overnight campsites that are perfect for that outdoorsy family. Spend the day exploring 12km of interpretive hiking trails or canoeing on the river. Once you have honed your outdoor skills, a game of disc golf will have you combining Frisbee and golf on an free 9 or 18 hole course.

We expect the new museum to open in 2018. Construction of the new building is complete, and museum staff are working hard behind-the-scenes to prepare the galleries, as well as outfit the café, gift shop, theatre and offices. Once complete, the new RAM will be one of the province's greatest cultural attractions and the largest museum in western Canada, as well as an integral part of Edmonton's Arts District. Stay tuned for updates via our website and social media.

TELUS World of Science – Edmonton (TWOSE) is a giant laboratory where you can come face-to-face with small sea creatures, learn to program a robot and explore the limits of outer space! Five dynamic and engaging permanent exhibit galleries are designed to educate, engage and entertain. IMAX Theatre and Margaret Zeidler Star Theatre Planetarium Stargazers, unite! The Observatory at the TWOSE is the perfect place to explore the night sky within city limits. Located in Coronation Park, just southeast of TWOSE, access to the Observatory is convenient and admission is free. Guests can view the sun, moon, stars and planets through high quality telescopes and can even explore the galaxy with the assistance of volunteers from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Edmonton Centre.

Breathe in colourful and exotic life unfolding at the enchanting Muttart Conservatory. Each of the four iconic pyramids holds a themed garden representing a different world biome and species that hail from Mexico to Madagascar. Bathe yourself in the lush Tropical pyramid, alive with delicate orchids, a weeping fig, towering banana trees and huge palms. The Arid pyramid bites back, with its spiky cactus and exotic desert species. Australian pampas grass and Eucalyptus trees are two colourful species you’ll find in the Temperate zone. Inventive Muttart staff create seasonal explosions of texture and life in the Feature garden. Catch the resident superstar, a giant Amorphophallus titanium, nature’s tallest flowering plant, also known as the corpse flower. If all this tranquil energy whets your appetite, the Culina café is a tantalizing local favourite. Savour artisan creations like farm-fresh roasted chicken with brie and cranberry chutney, or pumpkin hazelnut soup. Leave room for homemade desserts.

Nestled in Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park, in the heart of the sweeping Edmonton River Valley, the Edmonton Valley Zoo is home to more than 350 animals. Bring along the kids for a chance to see the endangered peregrine falcon, native prairie dogs, a zebra, fox, and bighorn sheep. Bird lovers can catch the snowy owl, bald eagle, and great-horned owl. Hoot twice if you love owls! Check out the new Polar Extremes exhibit that gives visitors an up-close view of seals, sea lions and arctic foxes. Roving interpreters offer daily demonstrations, programs and talks. Ask about the zoo’s strong conservation focus.

A Mecca for visual art lovers, the Art Gallery of Alberta is itself a masterpiece of architecture as well as the diverse creative focal point of Edmonton’s downtown heart. With a collection of over 6,000 objects, the AGA is a Western Canadian centre of excellence for visual arts offering original contemporary and historical exhibitions from Alberta, across Canada and around the world throughout three bright and airy floors of viewing space.

See Edmonton from a bird's eye view at the Snow Valley Aerial Park! Imagine climbing through a mix between the most amazing treehouse you've ever seen and a giant jungle gym. This incredible tower of obstacles and games is the first of its kind in Canada and 3rd in North America. With a dedicated kid's route on the ground level for ages 3-6, and 90+ games on levels 1 to 3, there is something for everyone. Unique to Snow Valley Aerial Park games include a ski bridge, snowboard balance bridge, a coal car, picnic table, bicycle, plus much more! The games are graded similar to the runs on a ski hill; green, blue and black. If you are a hard core climbing parent with active kids, go test yourself on the black “Ninja warrior” course. If you are a first timer and afraid of heights, there are games you’ll find rewarding on the first level. The view from the picnic tables on the top deck will be breath taking! Average climbing experience will be about two to two and half hours.

Each year, the Edmonton Corn Maze creates new themes designed to get thousands of visitors lost. From the air, the maze looks like a beautiful artistic pattern. On the ground, the Edmonton Corn Maze tests your sense of adventure (and direction). Expect 5 kms of twists and turns and 85 decision points. A series of clue cards offer guidance along the way, with questions rated for all ages. There’s even a text challenge and downloadable app to keep teens on their toes (and phones). Once you wander in, you might spot a cow grazing amid the field, or catch other farm animals (friendly goats, sheep and pigs behind a fence) during your visit. Don’t miss the huge jumping pillow—it’s safe, inflatable fun for all ages. Explore paths in search of a bridge in the middle of the maze. Take your camera along so you can share a “selfie” on top of the overpass bridge. Each season brings fresh ideas and new ways to explore the maze. For a spooky experience, visit on Halloween, or enter the maze when it’s all decorated for Christmas.

Don’t miss the action at Castrol Race Track, Canada’s premiere motorsports complex. Check out the best racing of your life at the Rocky Mountain Nationals, a world-class NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) event. In NHRA, every ticket’s a pit pass, so get up close and watch racers and crews at work, meet your favourite drivers, and get autographs. Then be part of racing history as you watch NASCAR legends race against hometown heroes on the dirt oval. Get charged up as the fastest Diesels in the world battle it out for Top Eliminator. At Nite Thunder, check out the exciting dirt track racing and watch the high-tech, high-flying action as the winged Castrol Sprint Cars, Late Models, minis and modifieds thunder down the Oval Track straight-away. Want the thrill of being a race car driver? Track Junkies offers owners of high-performance and sports cars the opportunity to drive their cars on a road course at speed. Or come on Hot August Night, Canada's largest Jet Car event: see the skies light up with flames as speeds approach 300mph. Witness the superstars of Monster Jam top trucks entertain you with jumps, stunts, thrills and spills. Get up close and personal with some of the nation’s top racing – an extravaganza not to be missed.

Catch a free ride on the 100 Street Funicular - your link from Downtown Edmonton to the North Saskatchewan River Valley. Take in the sights and sounds of Edmonton 's River Valley as you ride along the side of the bank in the glass walled elevator. The 48-second ride leads you to to a promenade partway down the hill where you can have a picnic, snap pictures, or read a book. Walk across the promenade to the lookout point with an unobstructed view of the river valley.

Rogers Place is an arena built for fans. Among its many significant features are a lower bowl of over 9,000 seats. With its stunning curvilinear architecture and an interior that’ll make you think you just stepped onto the Starship Enterprise, Rogers Place is sure to make your jaw drop. Home to young phenom Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers, the arena features state of the art technology including the largest high definition screen in the NHL. Ford Hall Mosey underneath Ford Hall, the public pedway over 104th ave, to see the Oilers Hall of Fame, complete with five replica Stanley Cups, jerseys and memorabilia from the Oilers’ glory years. And don’t miss your chance to grab a selfie with the statue of the Great One himself, Wayne Gretzky. Head upstairs inside Ford Hall and be wowed by the forty-five foot diameter circular mosaic created by renowned Aboriginal artist Alex Janvier. Named Tsa Tsa Ke K’e (Iron Foot Place), the mosaic features nearly one million byzantine smalti glass tiles arranged in sweeping, colourful lines to symbolize the land where Edmonton calls home. And don't miss Rogers Place's other public art pieces including Essential Tree in the northwest plaza, Skater's Arch in the northeast plaza and 9 Figures in Motion with a Puck at the entrance to the Downtown Community Arena. Ice District Rogers Place is just one part of the new Ice District in the heart of downtown. Want a taste of Vegas? Hit the slots at the Grand Villa Casino next to Rogers Place and indulge in some fine dining at Atlas Steak + Fish. Not a gambler? Visit the Downtown Community Arena next door to go skating or to catch a local university game. Don’t have a ticket to the big game or concert? The Molson Canadian Hockey House in Ford Hall is open to the public and features big screen TVs, food and plenty of cold beer to wash it all down. Due for completion in 2018, phase one of Ice District will be Canada's largest mixed-use sports and entertainment district and a year-round mecca for sports fans, concert-goers and shoppers.

Commonwealth Stadium, located at 11000 Stadium Road, seats 60,000 fans and is the home of the Edmonton Eskimos. Edmonton loves its football. So grab a drink, a hot dog, and join the fun-loving fans at Commonwealth Stadium as they watch their beloved “Eskies” march their way towards a Grey Cup. With only three downs to score a touchdown, you’ll catch some spectacular plays. Watch running backs fly down the field, wide receivers dancing along the sidelines just missing tackles, and long-bomb passes finding open arms. Join the locals as they stand and sing the “Edmonton Eskimos Fight Song”: “The Green and Gold is bold and when we’re done, we’ll tell the world we’re proud of Edmonton and the Edmonton Eskimos!” The Eskies live for rivalries, so be sure to be on hand when they meet their greatest foe, the Calgary Stampeders. Look for painted faces in stands, and a historic battle on the field. The regular season runs from late June to November, after which you can bundle up for three weeks of thrilling CFL playoffs. Don’t miss a home game. Because when the Eskies plays on their turf, the thrill of a touchdown can’t be beat.