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    Although most activities are available every day, some require bookings in advance. Let us know what you're interests are and we will ensure that you have the time of your life.
Adventure #1
Jasper National Park
 Jasper National Park, Banff National Park's northern neighbor, encompasses 10878 square kilometers of area in the Rocky Mountains. It was established in 1907 and includes beautiful lakes, waterfalls, mountains and glaciers. The Columbia Icefields, the largest chunk of ice in the Rocky Mountains, lies in the southern portion of the park. The glacier itself is 16 km wide and 24 km long and straddles the Great Divide between Alberta and British Columbia. The total area of the glaciers is 390 square kilometers, sometimes as deep as 900 metres. The town of Jasper is the only population centre within the park. Wildlife of all sorts can be found within the park. Explore Jasper
Adventure #2
Maligne Canyon
 One of the most spectacular gorges in the Canadian Rockies, sheers limestone walls plunge to depths of over 50 metres(165 ft.). An interpretive trail winds its way from the picnic area across six bridges where you can catch the spray from the thundering Maligne River, or peer into the mossy detphs. Nearby, between the Fifth and Sixth bridges, are the Rock Gardens and the Boulder Gardens, Jasper's foremost climbing areas. In the winter, try your hand at a guided Canyon Tour across the floor of the frozen canyon. This is a sight you'll not want to miss ! Maligne Canyon
Adventure #3
Athabasca Falls
 The headwater comes from the Columbia Glacier about 70 kilometers south. Among the most powerful and breathtaking falls in the Rocky Mountains, The Athabasca River thunders through a narrow gorge where the walls have been smoothed and potholes are created by the sheer force of the rushing water carrying sand and rock. Athabasca Falls
Adventure #4
Columbia Icefields
 The Largest icefield south of Alaska, shimmering glacial ice and snow cover some 389 sq. km. (233 sq. mi.). An exciting 55 minute Snowcoach Tour will take you out onto the Athabasca Glacier, a tongue of the Columbia Icefield, for an awe-inspiring glimpse of icy crevasses and ice-fed streamlets. Or, join a guided Glacier Ice-walk and visit the Icefields Interpretive Centre for informative exhibits and slide shows. Seasonal accommodation, dining and camping available. Hiking trails nearby. Starting point for numerous glacier travel and alpine climbing routes. Columbia Ice Fields
Adventure #5
Jasper Tramway
The Jasper Tramway whisks you up Whistlers Mountain to an elevation of 2285 metres for stunning vistas over mountain ranges stretching up to 80 km away. Interpretive exhibits explain the high alpine environment and a hiking trail leads you to the summit of the mountain. Guides are available for free on a regular time schedule, where they give you a full interpretive hike to the summit. On a clear day the white pyramid of Mt. Robson can be seen in nearby British Columbia. Jasper Tramway
Adventure #6
West Edmonton Mall
 Welcome to the Largest Entertainment & Shopping Centre in the world! West Edmonton Mall featured in the Guinness Book of Records as the "World's Largest Mall" is fantastic shopping and so much more. The Mall boasts over 800 stores and services, more than 110 eating establishments and 7 Theme Park Attractions all under one roof. There is something for everyone and the weather is always great! West Edmonton Mall
Adventure #7
Leduc #1 Interperative Center
 The site of Leduc #1 Oilfield where oil was first discovered in Alberta, this provincial historic site features a conventional derrick, drilling, service and seismic rigs and an oilfield tank battery. The interpretive centre features geological displays, scale models and equipment.
Adventure #8
Devonian Botanical Gardens
 The Garden includes an authentic Japanese Garden, attractive floral gardens, collections of native and alpine plants, and ecological reserves, and is situated within an attractive rolling landscape of pine trees and wetlands. Connected gardens extend over 80 acres with an additional 110 acres of natural areas for visitors to enjoy.
Adventure #9
Muttart Conservatory
 The Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton’s premier horticultural attraction is nestled in the city centre river valley and features more than 700 species of plants in arid, temperate and tropical climates.The Muttart Conservatory is a unique horticultural display garden that brings together a collection of plants from a diverse range of climatic conditions. Muttart
Adventure #10
John Janzen Nature Center
 No matter what the season John Janzen Nature Centre offers unique opportunities to discover nature in and around Edmonton. Nestled in the heart of the River Valley Park System, the Centre is a focus for Programs, events, exhibits and information to help awareness and understanding of nature in an urban setting. John Janzen Nature
Adventure #11
Corn Maze
 Come challenge your wits at our corn maze, and discover why getting lost means finding fun. Whether seeking laughter by day or adventure by night, you, your family & friends are sure to find everything you came looking for... good ol’ farmin’ fun. Picnic area & concession on site. Open August long weekend to late October (weather permitting). Corn Maze
Adventure #12
Farm Tour
 Experience life on a working farm. Milk a cow, collect fresh chicken eggs, feed the sheep or llamas. Then they go on a treasure hunt and a horse drawn wagon ride along the river. Every opportunity is allowed for you to experience hands on the activities involved in a daily farm life.
Adventure #13
Valley Zoo
Located on the west side of the city, next to Laurier Park, the Valley Zoo is home to over 400 animals including about 20 endangered species. This facility is an accredited Species Survival Plan breeding center for five species including cotton-top Tamarins, Siberian tiger and Snow Leopard. Hands-on activities for all ages. Valley Zoo
Adventure #14
Fort Edmonton Park
 Living history at its best. Experience Edmonton's history at the 1846 fort and on the streets of 1885, 1905 and 1920. Steam train and street car rides included in admission Nibble your way through history by sampling a variety of traditional foods baked right at Fort Edmonton Park. From wagon tours to an old fashion carnival to a traditional celebration of bringing in a harvest, this is one attraction worth seeing! Fort Edmonton
Adventure #15
Provincial Museum of Alberta
 The Provincial Museum of Alberta is one of Canada's most popular museums. Set in a park just west of downtown, the Museum offers a full range of exhibitions and activities for every age level and interest. Feature exhibitions at the Museum are changing all the time . Behind the scenes, 12 curatorial programs are responsible for building and making accessible some of the finest human and natural history collections in the country. Museum
Adventure #16
Alberta Legislature Grounds
 The Alberta Legislature is home to a significant part of Alberta's rich history. Statues of Chief Crowfoot and Princess Alberta stand in the rotunda. View pictures of former Premiers and Lieutenant-Governors line the halls of the third and fourth floors or take a stroll in the 57 acres of park surrounding the building.
Adventure #17
Ukranian Cultural Heritage Village
 Come and discover a fascinating story of personal hardship and triumph at the Ukrainian Cultural Village. This historic site tells the story of Ukrainian immigrants and the development of the Bloc Settlement in East Central Alberta from 1892 to 1930. Role players in period costume recreate a variety of historic characters that will challenge your family's imagination. Take a guided tour through the farmsteads, town site and rural community. Ride in a horse-drawn grain tank or explore the site on your own. Ukrainian Village
Adventure #18
Vertically Inclined
 This state-of-the-art indoor climbing facility features over 6,000 square feet of challenging terrain. Expert instruction, lessons camps and a pro shop are available. September to June.
Adventure #19
Leduc West
 A total recreation of the old days. Many local building have been moved to the site and restored. During our expositions you will see old time grain threshing, binding, baling and most with restored steam engines. Complete with a restored train station and operational train.
Adventure #20
Reynolds Museum
 Join us in celebrating the "Spirit of the Machine!" This outstanding collection of vehicles, air craft, tractors and industrial machines pays tribute to mechanical genius. Cruise in a 1927 Model-T Touring car , thrill to vintage midway rides or soar in an open cockpit biplane! http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/enjoying_alberta/museums_historic_sites/site_listings/reynolds_albert a_museum/index.asp">Reynolds
Adventure #21
Edmonton Space & Science Center
 Enter a new universe of space and science education and entertainment. As one of Northern Alberta's premiere attractions, it has thrilled, entertained and educated nearly 0.5 million visitors each year. Space Center
Adventure #22
Edmonton IMAX
 Incredibly realistic three-dimensional images are projected onto the giant IMAX screen with such realism that you can hear the audience gasp as they reach out to grab the almost touchable images. IMAX 3D technology premiered at EXPO '86 in Vancouver and an enhanced version was unveiled at EXPO '90 in Osaka. Every step of the 3D process has been refined to come as close as possible to a real-life experience. IMAX
Adventure #23
Jubilations Dinner Theatre
 A positively entertaining dinner theatre. We serve up original Canadian, three-act musical comedies combined with delicious four-course meals in a totally unique way.
Adventure #24
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
 The largest Dinosaur museum in the world. - There's been life on Earth for more than 3.5 billion years, so we have a lot to show you: ten signature galleries and feature exhibitions that elebrate the spectacular history and diversity of life on Earth, and the palaeontologists who bring the story to life. With every step, you'll experience the evolution of life. From sea dwellers to the Tyrrell's BIG attraction, the dinosaurs. Dozens of skeletons and hundreds of fossils that tell the story of ancient Alberta. Royal Tyrrell
Adventure #25
Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump
 Don’ t miss an opportunity to see this UNESCO World Heritage Site, National Historic Site and Provincial Historic Site. Lear n about the daily life and special ceremonies of the bison-hunting culture of the plains (Blackfoot) peoples of ancient times. For more than 10,000 years, they stampeded herds of mighty buffalo to their deaths at special jump sites; this jump is the oldest, largest and best-preserved buffalo jump site known. Buffalo Jump
Adventure #25
Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions
 Alberta Prairie offers an exciting one day adventure aboard a real steam powered train. Different themes are enacted throughout the season, including murder mysteries, family, dinner theatre, seniors and teddy bear specials. For a day full of activities which is truly different and interesting. Prairie Railways
Happy Trails To You!