Where Edmonton Magazine November/December 2016

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. Muttart Conservatory @flores.talen Happiness is drinking coffee and munching donuts on a snowy day! EMERGENCY Ambulance/Fire/Police (Primary). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Police (Secondary). . . . . . . . . . .780-423-4567 (Mobile: 377) Shoppers Drug Mart 24 hr Pharmacy & Delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-433-2424 Poison Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-332-1414 BUSES Edmonton Transit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-496-1600 Greyhound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-661-8747 Red Arrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-232-1958 CAR RENTALS Alamo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-826-6893 Avis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-879-2847 Budget. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-661-7027 Discount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-448-3888 Enterprise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-261-7331 National. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-227-7368 Hertz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-263-0600 Thrifty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-989-4000 TRAIN VIA Rail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-842-7245 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-be-missed part of the city’s Arts District. $12.50 Adult; $8.50 Senior (65+)/Student (6-17); Children under 6 free; $26.50 Family. Tue, Fri - Sun 10 am - 5 pm; Wed & Thu 10 am - 8 pm; Closed Mon. 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq., 99 St. & 102A Ave., 780-422-6223. youraga.ca Map 3-I3 D FOR FULL LISTINGS, PLEASE VISIT where.ca/edmonton The following symbols, located at the end of each listing, denote the establishment’s location: D—Downtown N—North Edmonton S—South Edmonton W—West Edmonton 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 yearround. 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 ATTRACTIONS 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+); $9.50 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 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 FORT EDMONTON PARK Take a step back in time at Canada’s largest living history museum, which features costumed historical interpreters who re-create life as it was at the 1846 Hudson’s Bay fort and on the streets of 1885, 1905, and 1920. Enjoy an authentic learning and interactive tourism experience for visitors of all ages. Special for the winter season, you can book a horsedrawn sleigh ride around the charming and picturesque grounds at the park! $26.20 Adult; $20.90 Senior (65+)/Youth (2-17); $95 Family (2 adults and up to 4 children under 18 who reside in the same household). 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 DISCOVER TELEPHONE DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE Local. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 Long Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-780-555-1212 VISITOR INFORMATION Alberta Motor Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-474-8601 Travel Alberta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-252-3782 Weather. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-462-7120 Edmonton Tourism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-426-4715 High Level Bridge @rbadian77 Nightcrawler Have Mercy Southern Table & Bar @asiunia88 Feasting at Have Mercy TRAVEL NUMBERS Don’t miss the dazzling light installations at Zoominescence from December 9-18 at the Edmonton Valley Zoo (pg 23)! AIRPORT/AIRLINES Edmonton Int’l Airport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-890-8382 Air Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-247-2262 Air Transat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-

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