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End a day of fun with
a bright and beautiful
fireworks show! The Canada
Day fireworks are guaranteed
to be better than ever to
celebrate Canada’s 150th
anniversary, and K-Days (July
21–30) has nightly displays.
Home to several theatre
companies and Fringe
shows, the recently rebuilt
Varscona Theatre will show
some riotously funny Teatro
la Quindicina productions this
summer season! (pg 39)
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Tune to Canada’s first
public broadcaster:
CKUA! Originally housed
at the U of A back in 1927,
this station now broadcasts
Alberta’s music and culture
from its downtown building.
ckua.com
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Run, swim, and cycle
with elite and beginner
athletes alike at the ITU
World Triathlon from July
28–29, for which the city has
hosted events for more than
15 years! triathlon.org
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Watch the squirrels steal
the show at the Freewill
Shakespeare Festival, which
brings the bard to Hawrelak
Park every summer for a
double-bill of comedy and
tragedy! Through July 16, you
can see The Merry Wives of
Windsor and The Merchant of
Venice. freewillshakespeare.com
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Known as the Gateway
to the North, Edmonton
and its aviation history are kept
alive in the Alberta Aviation
Museum. Operating out of the
only remaining double-wide,
double-long hangar built for
the British Commonwealth
Air Training Program, this
incredible museum has a
wealth of historic aircrafts
and educational displays.
albertaaviationmuseum.com
You can now view
the innovative
exhibits within the
swirl of glass and
steel that is the Art
Gallery of Alberta
for free on Tuesdays
and Wednesdays from
5–8 pm, or any day
if you’re under 17 or
an Alberta post-secondary
student! youraga.ca
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Take a nature walk, go
on a scavenger hunt, or
check out an interactive exhibit
at the John Janzen Nature
Centre. 7000-143 St.
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Stroll the manicured
grounds of the Alberta
Legislature, or take one of
the free tours inside to
learn about the province’s
history! assembly.ab.ca
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Make your dreams come
true with a designer find
at Blogger Armoire, a luxury
consignment boutique that
carries gently worn brands
like Chanel, Gucci, and Jimmy
Choo. bloggerarmoire.com
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Discover
a new
summer read
at Audreys
Books,
Edmonton’s
oldest
independent
bookstore, which hosts
readings and signings with
authors throughout the year.
audreys.ca
Perhaps one of the most
iconic attractions of
the capital, West Edmonton
Mall was the largest mall in
the world when it opened
in 1981 until 2004. At 5.3
million sq. ft., this mega-
mall’s still the largest in North
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Pick up a tasty
hotdog (or
veggie dog) at
Fat Franks’ stand
before you begin
window shopping
the boutiques along Whyte
Ave. fatfranks.ca
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America and hosts over 800
retailers, restaurants, an indoor
wave pool, and Galaxyland—
the world’s largest indoor
amusement park with over
27 spectacular rides and play
areas! wem.ca
Grab some fresh produce
and handmade crafts at
the Old Strathcona Farmers’
Market every Saturday, which
has dedicate