Where Edmonton Magazine January/February 2018 | Page 48

THE VIEW FROM YOU !

Here ’ s what our readers have been doing while exploring the city ! Tag @ whereedmonton on Instagram for a chance to have your photo featured in an upcoming issue .
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Highlevel Diner @ liftwithkaye Brunch is always a good idea .
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ALBERTA AVIATION MUSEUM Explore Edmonton ' s aviation history as The Gateway to the North with more than 30 aircraft on display , over 40 display cabinets and exhibits , an aircraft restoration area , personal artifacts of famous pilots , a gift shop , and more . $ 12 Adult ; $ 9.50 Senior ( 60 +); $ 8.50 Youth ( 13-17 ); $ 7.50 Children ( 6-12 ); Children under 6 are free ; $ 30 Family ( 2 adults and up to 4 children under 18 ). Mon - Fri 10 am - 5 pm ; Sat - Sun 10 am - 4 pm . 11410 Kingsway , 780-451-1175 . albertaaviationmuseum . com Map 1-D2 D
Fort Edmonton Park @ wanderousaffair I convinced my cousin that if she loved me , she ’ d pose with me .
MEAT @ juliasumbilla First time at MEAT !
ALBERTA LEGISLATURE BUILDING This heritage building is a must-see for those interested in architecture , politics , and history , and also provides a beautiful setting to relax on a park bench or on a walk around the grounds . The building sits in the heart of downtown Edmonton and overlooks the river valley . The building features guided tours , wading pools , and a gift shop with items created by regional artisans . Free Admission . Open year-round . Tours every hour , Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm , Sat - Sun 12 pm - 5 pm ; last tour leaves at 4 pm . 9820-107 St ., 780-427- 7362 . assembly . ab . ca / visitor Map 3-B8 D
ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA Located in the heart of downtown Edmonton , the Art Gallery of Alberta is the province ' s premier art museum . The AGA develops and presents original exhibitions of contemporary and historical art from Alberta , Canada , and around the world , along with public and educational programs and events that connect people , art , and ideas . The dynamic structure of zinc , glass , and steel was designed by Los Angeles – based architect Randall Stout and is a not-to-bemissed part of the city ' s Arts District . $ 12.50 Adult ; $ 8.50 Senior ( 65 +); Free for children under 18 and all Alberta post-secondary students . Tue 11 am - 5 pm ; Wed - Thu 11 am - 8 pm ; Fri 11am - 5 pm ; Sat - Sun 10 am - 5 pm ; Closed Mon . 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq ., 99 St . & 102A Ave ., 780-422-6223 . youraga . ca Map 3-I3 D
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EDMONTON VALLEY ZOO The Edmonton Valley Zoo is home to more than 350 exotic , endangered , and native animal species , including seals , fox , and otters in the award-winning Arctic Shores exhibit . The new Phase II of the zoo ' s redevelopment project includes The Wander Trail interactive pathway , a new entry plaza , a café gift shop , and water features . There are daily interpretative presentations , as well as a Little Children ' s Zoo . Summer / Winter : $ 13.75 /$ 10.25 Adult ; $ 11.50 /$ 9.25 Senior ( 65 +)/ Youth ( 13-17 ); $ 8.50 /$ 6.25 Child ( 2-12 ); $ 44.50 /$ 32 Family ( 2 adults and all children under 18 living in the same household , or 2 grandparents and up to 4 grandchildren ). Open year-round . Jan 1 - May 6 : Daily 10 am - 4 pm ; May 7 - Sep 2 : Daily 9 am - 6 pm ; Tue 9 am - 8 pm ; Sep 3 - Oct 10 : Mon - Fri 9 am - 4 pm , Sat - Sun 9 am - 6 pm ; Oct 11 - Dec 31 : Daily 10 am - 4 pm . Closed Dec 25 . 13315 Buena Vista Rd . ( 87 Ave .), 780-442-5311 . valleyzoo . ca Map 1-C4 W
MUTTART CONSERVATORY The four dramatic glass pyramids in Edmonton ' s river valley house a spectacular display of flowers and vegetation . The Tropical Pyramid features one of North America ' s largest collections of orchid species , while the Feature Pyramid showcases seasonal , themed floral exhibits . $ 12.50 Adult ; $ 10.50 Senior ( 65 +)/ Student ( 13-17 ); $ 6.50 Child ( 2-12 ); Children under 2 are free ; $ 37 Family ( 2 adults and all children under 18 in the same household ). Open yearround : Mon - Wed 10 am - 5 pm ; Thu 10 am - 9 pm ; Fri - Sun 10 am - 5 pm . 9626-96A St ., 780-442-5311 . muttartconservatory . ca Map 1-E3 S
RUTHERFORD HOUSE PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE This restored and furnished post-Edwardian style building — once home to Alberta ' s first premier , Alexander
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