Canada & USA Destination Planner 2018 | Page 93

Alberta / EDMONTON TOURING & GRAND PRAIRIE ACCOMMODATION West Edmonton Mall 91 With over 800 stores and services, West Edmonton Mall is North America’s largest shopping centre. Guests can enjoy over ten exciting attractions such as Galaxyland Amusement Park and World Waterpark, both of which have been upgraded with new rides! Galaxyland has launched its newest ride, Zero Gravity. Zero Gravity is the first of its kind in Canada, and only the third of its kind in the world. Zero Gravity is a rider- controlled experience that's sure to thrill all ages. More daring riders can send their seat forward and backward in spins from start to finish, and those looking for a milder experience will be equally thrilled speeding around the track with their seat locked comfortably in place. World Waterpark has a brand new Palm Cove Cabanas semi-private seating area with adjustable curtain dividers that includes a private locking storage area and access to semi-private washrooms. The room contains seating for up to ten guests. Guests can also bowl, play billiards at Ed’s Bowling, skate at the indoor Mayfield Toyota Ice Palace or try the two miniature golf courses, Dragon’s Tale or Professor Wem’s Adventure Golf! West Edmonton Mall’s FIT Pass provides you with the option to pick the attraction of your choice plus lets you save money off the regular price! Book your FIT pass through Anderson Vacations and receive a free Super Savings Coupon Book. From $45 Edmonton Festival City There are theories. Maybe it’s Edmonton's northern home, where for years they learned to make their own fun. Maybe it’s a legacy of entrepreneurs dreaming up oddities: the continent’s first and wildest Fringe theatre festival, a shopping mall that once had more submarines than the Canadian navy. A big city with small town values; a vibrant urban centre in the heart of wilderness. From close encounters with free-roaming bison to surfing indoors to taking your taste buds on a journey to some of the hottest craft beer taprooms, hyper-local bistros and indie bakeries in Canada, you’ll find there’s a uniqueness to how Edmontonians do ordinary things. One thing’s for sure – if you’re looking for an unforgettable, original experience, you’ll find it in Edmonton. Urban Farm Tours Situated a quick drive from Edmonton’s downtown core, the Urban Farm is dedicated to producing local and sustainable food while offering a unique opportunity for visitors to experience a commercial farm in the city. The farm grows a variety of vegetable crops and is home to an urban beekeeping operation and urban hens. The commercial urban farming operation primarily grows different varieties of salad mix. The produce is then sold at local farmers' markets, to local restaurants and used in the Northlands kitchen. The Northlands Urban Farm creates an opportunity for groups to engage in agricultural learning in a unique and innovative way. Learning tours are conducted on the 31,200-square-foot farm and include an opportunity to interact with the urban farmer, beekeeper and (weather-depending) the bees. Pricing on request Segway Guided Tours River Valley Adventure Segway tours showcase the beautiful Edmonton River Valley and skyline as guests glide through the park. Tours run year round, giving participants the ability to enjoy the blooming spring buds, lush summer greenery, colourful fall foliage or the sparkling winter wonderland. You will receive in-depth training from one of the certified Segway trainers. They will go over the skill and drills for everything you will need to know before heading out on your adventure. Participants can embark on a 30, 60 or 90-minute adventure. Whether you are looking for something to do with the entire family or a fun date idea, don’t miss out on a Segway Adventure Tours from River Valley Adventure Co. From $64 Service Plus Inns & Suites Grande Prairie With 122 tastefully appointed and newly renovated rooms and suites, Service Plus Inns & Suites is your ideal choice for travel. Located in Grande Prairie's booming Gateway Power Centre and next door to The Great Northern Casino, Service Plus Inns & Suites has dedicated staff willing to go above and beyond to ensure your stay (and your pet’s!) is as comfortable as if you were at home. Included in every room is free Wi-Fi, free deluxe hot breakfast buffet, a free waterpark with a 210-foot waterslide and free bottled water and cookies. From the family on the go to the corporate traveller, there is something for everyone! From $152 From prices for accommodation are ‘per room’ and sightseeing are ‘per person’. Prices do not include applicable taxes. Moderate www.andersonvacations.ca