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9 - Dec 31 : Daily 10 am - 4 pm ; Jan 1 - May 4 : Daily 10 am - 4 pm . Closed Dec 25 . Prices and hours are subject to change . Please check the website to confirm . 13315 Buena Vista Rd . ( 87 Ave .), 780-442-5311 . valleyzoo . ca Map 1-C4 W
FORT EDMONTON PARK Take a step back in time at Canada ' s largest living history museum , which features costumed historical interpreters who recreate 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 horse-drawn 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 ). June 30 - Sept 3 : Daily 10 am - 5 pm . Sept 4 - May 31 : Open for themed events and private functions only . Fox Dr . & Whitemud Dr ., 7000-143 St ., 780-496-8787 . fortedmontonpark . ca Map 1-C4 S
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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 visit free ; $ 30 Family ( 2 adults and up to 4 children under 18 ). May 1 - Oct 31 : 9:30 am - 5:30 pm daily . Nov 1 - Apr 30 : Tues - Fri 10 am - 4 pm , Sat & Sun 10 am - 5 pm , Closed Mon . 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 . June 1 - Aug 31 : Tours every hour , Mon - Sun 10 am - 5 pm .
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Sept 1 - May 31 : Mon - Fri 10 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-tobe-missed 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 . Free Tue - Wed 5 pm - 8 pm . Tue - Wed 11 am - 8 pm ; Thu - Fri 11 am - 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
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 : $ 14 /$ 10.25 Adult ; $ 11.75 /$ 9.25 Senior ( 65 +)/ Youth ( 13-17 ); $ 8.75 /$ 6.25 Child ( 2-12 ); $ 45.50 /$ 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 . Through Sep 3 : Daily 9 am - 5 pm , Tue 9 am - 8 pm ; Sep 4 - Oct 8 : Mon - Fri 9 am - 4 pm , Sat - Sun 9 am - 6 pm ; Oct
HAWRELAK PARK This park is one of the river valley ' s most popular outdoor recreation areas featuring a skating rink ( and skate rentals Fri - Sun ), groomed running trails , and cross-country skiing in the winter . It ' s also the site of various events and festivals throughout the year . Open daily 5 am - 11 pm . 9930 Groat Rd ., 780-442-5311 . edmonton . ca Map 1-C4 S
HIGH LEVEL BRIDGE STREETCAR Ride the rails of this historic Edmonton streetcar for an amazing view of the heart of the city , high above the North Saskatchewan River Valley . Streetcar departs every 20 minutes . $ 6 General Admission ; $ 20 Family ( 2 adults and all children under 18 in same household ); Free for children 5 and under . May 18 - Sep 3 : Daily 11 am - 4 pm . Sep 7 - Oct 7 : Fri - Sun 11 am - 4 pm . Open at 9 am on Saturdays . Downtown : 109 St . & 100 Ave ., 780-437-7721 . Map 4-A7 South : 10340- 84 Ave ., 780-437-7721 . edmonton-radial-railway . ab . ca Map 1-D4 DS
MULTICULTURAL HERITAGE CENTRE The centre features a settler ' s cabin , restaurant , public art gallery , museum displays , and archives detailing various aspects of Alberta ' s history . The historical 1910 Oppertshauser House features the general store which offers a unique shopping opportunity for antiques , collectibles , and souvenirs . The Demonstration Farm , an outdoor attraction , showcases contemporary agricultural practices . Special events are held throughout the year . Hours vary by site ; please call to confirm . 5411-51 St ., Stony Plain , 780-963-2777 . multicentre . org
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 year-round : Fri - Tues 10 am - 5 pm ; Wed - Thurs 10 am - 9 pm . 9626-96A St ., 780-442-5311 . muttartconservatory . ca Map 1-E3 S
TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE — EDMONTON Edmonton ' s science centre houses five permanent exhibit galleries , including the hands-on Science Garage and the Discoveryland gallery for children eight and under . The feature exhibit , Dinosaurs : Down to the Bone , runs till November 4 . Watch explosive science demonstrations on the Science Stage , visit the outdoor Observatory ( weather permitting ), or watch a film on Alberta ' s largest IMAX screen ( with daily showtimes ). Coming Fall 2018 , visitors can experience the completely reimagined S . P . A . C . E gallery and Zeidler Dome planetarium . $ 27.95 Adult ( 18 +); $ 23.95 Senior ( 65 +); $ 23.95 Youth ( 13-17 )/ Student ( with ID ); $ 19.95 Child ( 3-12 ); $ 125.95 Family . Additional fees for feature exhibitions and IMAX films . Sun - Thu 9 am - 5 pm ; Fri - Sat 9 am - 6 pm . 11211-142 St ., 780-451-3344 . telusworldofscienceedmonton . ca Map 1-C3 W
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