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City Hall |
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1 Sir Winston Churchill Sq, Edmonton T5J 2C1 • 780-496-8200 • 780-496-8251
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Surmounted by a huge glass pyramid and flanked by a 200-foot bell tower, Edmonton's City Hall is a lovely, open building that welcomes visitors as much as it accommodates city government. The structure was erected on the site of the former city hall and incorporates stone flooring and columns from the old building. The interior and exterior are adorned with artwork, including sculptures, tapestries, and wall-mounted canvases. A shallow pool on the front plaza attracts a downtown lunch crowd in the summer and ice skaters in the winter. An elegant, spare-lined civic centerpiece. |
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Shaw Conference Centre |
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9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton T5J 1N9 • 780-421-9797
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Distance:
~478 m * |
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Notable for its dramatic, glass-and-steel profile, this conference center is one of Edmonton's most distinguishing landmarks. It hugs the hillside, stepping down towards the river valley in an innovative, striking design. The complex offers a range of meeting spaces and also allows access to underground parking, theaters, restaurants, shopping center and hotels. |
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Fort Edmonton Park |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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Fox Dr and Whitemud Dr, Edmonton T5J 2R7 • 780-496-8787 • 800-450-7884
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Distance:
~0.602 km * |
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This outdoor park recreates various eras in Edmonton's history, down to period buildings and costumed guides. Visitors can tour a fort from the 19th-century fur-trading years and wander replicas of streets from 1885 (the frontier era), 1905 (the year Edmonton became Alberta's capital), and 1920 (a time of rapid growth). Transportation appropriate to each era (ponies, wagons, streetcars, trains) allows guests to ride in the style of the day, while games and shops offer diversions for kids and adults alike. Food is available, along with gifts and souvenirs. Great local flavor and fun for everyone. |
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John Janzen Nature Centre |
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(Attractions & Activities - Outdoor Activities) |
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7000 143 St, Edmonton T5J 2R7 • 780-496-8787 • 780-496-2925
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Distance:
~0.602 km * |
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Activities set in, or related to, the outdoors bring nature up-close for both children and adults. You'll find nature trails to explore, wildlife to observe and exhibits to browse. Displays about the shelters animals build for themselves are fascinating, especially the ones about bees and beavers. You'll also find information on composting and how it helps the environment, along with exhibits on amphibians and reptiles. Nature-related courses are also offered. |
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Valley Zoo |
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13315 Buena Vista Rd 87 Ave, Edmonton T5J 2R7 • 780-496-6912 • 780-496-8787
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Distance:
~0.602 km * |
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Description:
Offering glimpses of native and exotic animals, this popular zoo delights both children and adults. The species it houses even include endangered breeds such as lemurs, peregrine falcons and gibbons. You're absolutely welcome to wander on your own, but the zoo also provides demonstrations and talks throughout the day. You'll get to see sea lions, elephants and various birds of prey presented to the audience by knowledgeable staff members. Along with other attractions, there's a merry-go-round, a small train, paddleboats and even camel and pony rides. An ideal way to gain new respect for wildlife and nature. |
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Baccarat Casino |
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(Attractions & Activities - Casinos) |
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10128 104 Ave NW, Edmonton T5J 4Y8 • 780-413-3178 • 877-616-5695
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~0.620 km * |
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Spread out over more than 30,000 square feet, Baccarat has poker, blackjack, craps and roulette tables, plus about 300 slot machines. Guests can also enjoy a meal or drinks in the full-service Cafe Paradice. |
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Telephone Historical Centre |
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10211 105 St YMCA Enterprise Center 2nd Floor, Edmonton T5J 2J1 • 780-433-1010
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Distance:
~0.769 km * |
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Description:
In April 1908, Edmonton installed an automatic telephone exchange, streamlining communications and bypassing the need for live operators. This unique museum tells the history of telephony and telecommunications technology here and around the world, through exhibits of historic equipment and vintage photos. You can see some of the earliest phones, including wooden and Bakelite models, and examples of virtually every style ever made. There's even a Mickey Mouse phone from the 1970s. |
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Edmonton Public Schools Archives and Museum |
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10425 – 99 Ave, Edmonton T5K 0E5 • 780-422-1970
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Distance:
~0.819 km * |
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Whether you're interested in education, history or architecture, this museum has something to offer. Housed in a stately brick building, erected in 1904, the museum features restored classrooms to illustrate the development of public education. The structure also houses a restored legislative chamber, which is where Alberta's policy-makers met in 1906 and 1907. Also on the grounds of the museum is Edmonton's first public school, a wood-framed building used from 1881 until 1904. A research room with photos, textbooks and other school-related data is available for public perusal. |
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River Valley Parks |
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10125 97 Ave, Edmonton T5K 0B3 • 780-496-2950
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~0.869 km * |
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Along the banks of the North Saskatchewan is a stretch of greenspace which comprises the River Valley Park system. This accumulated land (thousands of acres in area) comprises the largest city park in North America and is the source of pride and recreation for the city's residents. You'll see them frolicking in swimming pools, playing on tennis courts, picnicking on the grass, and pursuing all sorts of athletic endeavors. The parks (which include Hermitage, Hawrelak and Terwillegar, among others) provide a welcome break from the city's asphalt and concrete and are terrific sites for public festivals as well. |
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Alberta Legislature Building |
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10800 – 97 Ave, Edmonton T5K 2B6 • 780-427-7362
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Distance:
~1.296 km * |
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Description:
Occupying the site where Fort Edmonton once stood, this Edwardian-style building is the seat of Alberta's government. Built of sandstone and furnished with mahogany and marble, the impressive building is an Edmonton landmark. A visitor center orients tourists on the history of the province and the workings of parliamentary procedure. Free tours of the building are available hourly each morning and every half-hour in the afternoon. The landscaped gardens, complete with flowers, greenery and fountains, are an ideal place to catch your breath or have a take-out lunch. The on-site gift shop sells film, postage stamps, Alberta crafts, and many other gift and specialty items. |
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