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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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Distance:
~416 m * |
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Description:
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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Description:
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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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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Description:
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 Walter Museum |
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10661-91A Ave Kinsmen Park, Edmonton T5J 2R7 • 780-496-2925 • 780-496-7275
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Distance:
~1.859 km * |
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Description:
Between 1874 and 1900, John Walter, an early Edmonton resident who began his career as a ferryman, built three homes. As he became more prosperous, his homes reflected his newly-acquired wealth. Located on their original site, these houses are a fascinating social and cultural commentary on the growth of Edmonton and the wealth that came with its development. On Sundays, domestic activities of the day, such as candlemaking, are demonstrated. |
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Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village |
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Hwy 16, Edmonton T6G 2P8 • 780-662-3640
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Distance:
~2.840 km * |
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Description:
Approximately 30 restored buildings have been relocated to this site, creating a village similar to the ones Alberta's Ukrainian settlers would have known. The complex details the heritage of those immigrants who arrived in western Canada between 1892 and 1930. Costumed guides lead visitors through the buildings and explain Ukrainian culture and traditions. Horse-drawn wagon rides are especially great for the kids. A half-hour's drive from Edmonton. |
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User Rating: 10
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TELUS World of Science |
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11211 142 St NW, Edmonton T5M 4A1 • 780-451-3344 • 780-451-9100
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Distance:
~5.449 km * |
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Description:
Edmonton's space and science center is a bonanza of delights for those who love the natural world. Exhibition galleries let you explore the mysteries of the body, the intricacies of crime-solving, the relationship between nature and weather, and the pioneering spirit of space exploration. There's also a display on sports that lets you jump into the action, and a stage where live demonstrations about various scientific principles are presented. In the planetarium, you'll find star shows and laser-light spectacles, among other attractions. The IMAX theater alternates about 10 films on many different topics. |
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High Level Bridge |
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3543 – 106A St, Edmonton T6J 1A7 • 780-437-7721
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Distance:
~8.017 km * |
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Description:
This historically significant bridge across the North Saskatchewan River was constructed in 1913, and was intended to carry foot, auto and rail traffic. Today, it's still completely functional, and vintage streetcars travel from downtown Edmonton over the top deck of the bridge to Old Strathcona. The bridge is also the site of the Great Divide Waterfall, a 1980 addition installed by artist Peter Lewis that sends 11,000 gallons of water through a series of nozzles to create an impressive cascade that's higher than Niagara Falls. The waterfall operates on summer weekends and some holidays. |
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* All distances are
approximate "straight-line" distances.
See Directions for actual "travel distances."
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