ALL SUMMER EVENTS

Event Listings All Summer

ALBERTA AVIATION MUSEUM

11410 Kingsway Avenue NW I $15 adult, $10.50 youth (13–17yrs), $9.50 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under) I Explore Alberta’s aviation history including actual airplanes, displays of air force uniforms, maps, and other historical memorabilia Brand new exhibits. albertaaviationmuseum.com 780 451 1175

ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL GALLERY

10186–106 Street NW I The only public gallery in the province dedicated to exhibiting craft arts and Edmonton’s second-largest public gallery. albertacraft.ab.ca 780 488 6611

ALBERTA LEGISLATURE BUILDING

9820–107 Street NW I Discover Alberta’s vibrant parliamentary history and culture through our interactive and engaging Visitor Centre located on the main floor of the Edmonton Federal Building. assembly.ab.ca 780 427 7362

ALBERTA RAILWAY MUSEUM

24215–34 Street NW I $10 adult, $8 youth (13–17yrs), $5 kids (3–12yrs), free (2yrs and under) I A rustic outdoor display of railway equipment and buildings. The museum replicates a small terminal with a station, water tank, and shops. The main emphasis is on cars and locomotives from the Canadian National Railways, Northern Alberta Railways, and industrial and short-line railways. albertarailwaymuseum.com 780 472 6229

ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA

2 Sir Winston Churchill Square I $14 adult, free (youth) I The Art Gallery of Alberta maintains a collection of over 6,000 objects and is the oldest cultural institution in Alberta, plus it’s the only museum in the province solely dedicated to the exhibition and preservation of art and visual culture. youraga.ca 780 422 6223

EDMONTON GHOST TOURS

10322–83 Avenue NW in front of the Walterdale Theatre I Explore the haunted sites of Old Strathcona and perhaps meet some of the sites’ occupants. edmontonghosttours.com 780 289 2005

EDMONTON RADIAL RAILWAY (HIGH LEVEL BRIDGE STREETCAR)

Depots located at 109 Street & 100 Avenue and Gateway Boulevard & 84 Avenue I $7 adult round-trip, free (5yrs and under) I The Edmonton Radial Railway—as the system was known—became famous throughout the continent because of this unique streetcar ride over the North Saskatchewan River. It’s one of the highest river crossings by streetcar in the world at 755 m long and 49 m high. The view is both spectacular and exhilarating. edmonton-radial-railway.ab.ca 780 437 7721

EDMONTON RIVERBOAT

9734 98 Avenue I $29.95 adults, $19.95 for river cruise I The Edmonton Queen riverboat has sailed the mighty North Saskatchewan River since 1995. Enjoy a leisurely sail on a sunny evening or one of their brunch/dinner excursions. edmontonriverboat.ca 780 424 2628

EDMONTON VALLEY ZOO

13315 Buena Vista Road I $15 adult, $12.50 youth (13–17yrs), $10 kids (2–12yrs) I The Edmonton Valley Zoo is home to more than 350 animals. From seals and sea lions, to red pandas and lemurs, to snowy owls and Arctic foxes—these living, breathing animals are the soul of the zoo. Every visit is rich with animal interactions. edmonton.ca/attractions_events/ edmonton-valley-zoo.aspx 311 (in Edmonton), 780 442 5311 (outside Edmonton)

FATHER LACOMBE CHAPEL

5 St. Vital Avenue, St. Albert I Admission by donation I This simple chapel—Alberta’s oldest building—became the centre of the thriving French-speaking Métis settlement of St. Albert. Today the chapel has been restored to look much as it did in the early 1860s. fatherlacombechapel.org 780 459 7663

FORT EDMONTON PARK CLOSED FOR 2020 SEASON

7000–143 Street NW (Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive) I $26.20 adult, $20.90 kids, $95 family I Fort Edmonton Park is nestled on 64 hectares of wooded parkland along Edmonton’s River Valley. The park now includes the 1846 Hudson’s Bay Fort, as well as

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10065–100 Street NW I Free I 850 feet up the side of the river valley. Amazing views, and a lot less work than climbing the steps. edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/parks_rivervalley/mechanized-river-valley-access.aspx 311 (in Edmonton) 780 442 5311 (outside Edmonton)

JOHN JANZEN NATURE CENTRE

7000–143 Street NW (Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive) next to Fort Edmonton Park I $17 family, $8 general (13yrs +), $8 child (2–12yrs), $3 tots (under 2yrs) Each tot and child admission includes a free adult to supervise I Interactive exhibits, educational programming, and special events have brought visitors towards a greater awareness and engagement with the wonders of nature that surround us. edmonton.ca/attractions_ events/john-janzen-naturecentre.aspx 311 (in Edmonton) 780 442 5311 (outside Edmonton)

JUBILATIONS DINNER THEATRE

West Edmonton Mall Level Two, Phase 1 by Entrance 31 I Wed–Thur & Sun $39.95– $69.95 adult; $36.95 kids I Enjoy live theatre, fantastic dinner and great company. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

MAYFIELD DINNER THEATRE

Closed for 2020 Summer Season 16615–109 Avenue NW I This venerable culinary and theatrical venue offers classic dining and live entertainment all season long. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

MUTTART CONSERVATORY

Closed for 2020 Summer Season 9626–96A Street NW I $12.50 adult, $10.50 youth, $6.50 kids I This innovative botanical garden sets the pace for plant science in western Canada and defines Edmonton’s skyline with its striking glass pyramids rising from the river valley. Inside the pyramids, the Conservatory’s year-round displays feature three biomes. A Fourth pyramid houses creative feature displays, which change up to eight times a year. There are educational programs plus great food. muttartconservatory.ca 780 442 5311

RIVER VALLEY ADVENTURES

9735 Grierson Hill I Five 1 hour trips per day I $59.99 I Explore the river valley trails on a Segway and experience the River Valley Cafe. rivervalleyadventure.com 311 (in Edmonton) 780 995 7347 (outside Edmonton)

ROYAL ALBERTA MUSEUM

9810–103a Avenue NW I $21 adult, $10 youth (7–17yrs), free (6yrs and under) I An authentic reflection of where Alberta is today and will be in the decades to come. It represents the new energy of Alberta and the diversity of our culture, telling our story with a new boldness and confidence. It’s a place where you’ll find 2.4 million uniquely Albertan stories just waiting to be told. royalalbertamuseum.ca 825 468 6000

RUTHERFORD HOUSE

11153 Saskatchewan Drive I $7 adult, $5 youth (7–17yrs), free (6yrs and under) I Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site was the home of the first Premier of Alberta, Alexander Cameron Rutherford. In 1911, A.C. Rutherford, his wife Mattie and their family moved into this beautiful brick mansion near the university campus. The family entertained friends, relatives, and influential Edmontonians for more than a generation. Today, this restored and furnished Edwardian-era home maintains the Rutherford tradition of hospitality and offers visitors a glimpse into the past with costumed interpreters, guided tours, and special events. rutherfordhouse.ca 780 427 3995

TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE

11211-142 Street I $23.95 adult, $19.95 youth (13–17yrs), $16.95 kids (3–12yrs), rates don’t include IMAX or special exhibits I Explore amazing ongoing exhibits including SPACE garage, science garage, and much more. telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca 780 452 9100

OUT OF TOWN

ALBERTA PRAIRIE RAILWAY EXCURSIONS

4611–47 Avenue, Stettler I $85–$165 adult, $65–$145 youth, $35–$145 kids I Alberta Prairie offers an exciting one-day adventure onboard a real steam or dieselpowered train. Different themes are enacted throughout the season including murder mysteries, live stage shows, and teddy bear specials. absteamtrain.com 1 800 282 3994

CAMROSE & DISTRICT CENTENNIAL MUSEUM

4522-53 Street I Admission by donation I Explore the main building and 11 outbuildings to see some of Alberta’s history. https://www.camrose.ca/en/ living-here/camrose-and-district-museum.aspx 780 672 3298

CANADIAN ENERGY MUSEUM

50339 Hwy 60 South, Devon I $12 adult, $8 youth (6–17yrs), free (5yrs and under) I Canadian Energy Museum offers a hands-on education with a climb-aboard working oil rig. Enter the world’s largest drill bit, create alternative energy in the Learning Lab, and learn just how important this resource is in your day-to-day life. canadianenergymuseum.ca 780 987 4323

CASTROL RACEWAY

RR 253 & Hwy 2 Nisku I $10 –$20 I Watch or participate in some amazing drag, motorcycle, and oval racing. castrolraceway.com 780 461 5801

CENTURY MILE RACETRACK AND CASINO

4711 Airport Perimeter Road, Edmonton International Airport I Thoroughbred and standardbred horse racing and so much more. cnty.com/centurymile

CLIFFORD E. LEE NATURE SANCTUARY

51306 RR 264, 5 km north of Devon on Hwy 60 I 348 acres of marshland, open meadow, aspen parkland, and pine forest. The varied habitats of the Sanctuary attract a diversity of animals, including more than one hundred bird species, and provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. cliffordelee.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY

244047A Township Rd 464, 4 km west of Wetaskiwin I NASCAR stock racing and much more. edmontonraceway.com 780 467 9276

ELK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK

1–54401 RR 203 I Less than 35 minutes east of Edmonton I Just east of the city lies a year-round oasis where bison roam freely, sun glistens off lakes and ponds, and stars light up the night sky. Watch for wildlife as you hike or bike over 80 km of trails, rent canoes and paddle around the islands on Astotin Lake, or take in a free program. As night falls, stay warm by a fire and look into a sky filled with stars and the dancing Northern Lights. parkscanada.gc.ca/elkisland 780 992 5790

THE FORT HERITAGE PRECINCT

10006–100 Avenue I $8.15 adult, $5.10 youth, $4.10 kids (2–12yrs) I You can experience history up close at the Fort Heritage Precinct through our three distinct areas. In chronological order we have the North-West Mounted Police Fort representing 1875 to 1885, the Historic Village representing 1902 to the late 1920s, and the Warden’s Residence representing 1937. historycentre.ca 780 998 1783

JURASSIC FOREST

2-23210 Township Road 564, Gibbons I $15 adult, $12 youth (13–17yrs), $10 kids (3–12yrs) I The days of the dinosaurs roar to life again in Jurassic Forest, a 40-acre prehistoric preserve just minutes from Edmonton and millions of years from the present. It’s set in an old growth forest and has been designed to minimize the impact on the forest and utilize the natural setting to enhance the display of our dinosaurs. It provides an opportunity for you to experience and learn about some of the flora and fauna indigenous to the Edmonton area. jurassicforest.com 780 470 2446

MULTICULTURAL HERITAGE CENTRE

5411–51 Street, Stony Plain I The Old Brick School was built in 1925 using Scottish architectural design. It has a hip-gable roof and a bell tower. The school was Stony Plain’s first regional high school and was in full operation until 1949. After extensive renovations and landscaping, the school was reborn as the Multicultural Heritage Centre and is now a provincial historic site. multicentre.org 780 963 2777

MUSÉE HÉRITAGE MUSEUM

5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert I This attraction is the keeper of the history, traditions and heritage of St Albert and district. Together with the community they build knowledge, explore the relationship with the

REYNOLDS-ALBERTA MUSEUM

6426-40 Avenue, Wetaskiwin I $15 adult, $9 youth (7–17yrs), $0 (under 7 yrs) I The museum interprets the impact of technological change in transportation, aviation, agriculture, and industry

from the 1890s to the present. Visitors will see a wide variety of vintage automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, trucks, stationary engines, tractors, agricultural implements, aircraft, and industrial equipment. reynoldsmuseum.ca 780 312 2065

ROYAL TYRRELL MUSEUM

6 km northwest of Drumheller on North Dinosaur Trail I $21 adult, $10 youth (7–17yrs), free (6yrs and under) I Journey through time and come faceto-face with some of Canada’s mightiest dinosaurs. With nine ever-revolving galleries, fun hands-on activities, and the rugged beauty of Alberta’s

SPRUCE GROVE GRAIN ELEVATOR MUSEUM

120 Railway Avenue I Visit the last remaining wood grain elevator on the CN Rail Line west of Edmonton. sprucegroveagsociety.com 780 960 4600

ST. ALBERT GRAIN ELEVATOR PARK

4 Meadowview Drive I Interpreters will take you on a guided tour of two of Alberta’s provincially designated grain elevators: the 1906 Brackman Ker Elevator and the 1929 Alberta Wheat Pool Elevator. Complete the experience with a visit to the 1920s replica train station where you can try your hand at Morse code and see how station agents lived. museeheritage.ca/heritage-sites/grain-elevators 780 459 1528

STONY PLAIN & PARKLAND PIONEER MUSEUM

5120–41 Avenue I By donation I Dedicated to increasing the size of its collection, displays, education opportunities, and relevance to the community. pioneermuseum.ca 780 963 1234

STRATHCONA COUNTY MUSEUM

913 Ash Street, Sherwood Park I $5 adult, $4 kids (5–17yrs) and seniors (65yrs and older) I The majority of our exhibits encompass the Village Square, modelled after a rural community in the 1900s, which is the centre of the museum. Come in and explore our exhibits to find out what a pioneer’s life was like in Strathcona County. strathconacountymuseum.ca 780 467 8189

UKRAINIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE VILLAGE

50 km east of Edmonton on Hwy 16 I $15 adult, $10 youth (7–17yrs), free (6yrs and under)

I An open-air museum where costumed roleplayers recreate the lives of early Ukrainian pioneers that settled in east-central Alberta from 1892 to 1930. Step back in time to hear real stories of hardships and triumphs in Canada’s oldest and, at one-time, the largest bloc settlement of Ukrainian pioneers. ukrainianvillage.ca 780 662 3640

U OF A BOTANIC GARDENS

51227 Hwy 60, 5 km north of Devon I $18.75 adult, $9.50 youth, $5 kids (3-12) I With 240 acres to explore, the University of Alberta Botanic Garden has something to appeal to plant enthusiasts, nature-lovers, families, and anyone seeking to spend a few idyllic hours in beautiful, natural surroundings. The garden features 80 acres of display gardens, and 160 additional acres of natural areas and ecological preserves. botanicgarden.ualberta.ca 780 492 3050

WETASKIWIN HERITAGE MUSEUM

5007–50 Avenue I This museum celebrates local history and provides visitors with the chance to explore firsthand the lives of early Wetaskiwinites. wetaskiwinmuseum.com 780 352 0227

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