Edmonton
Kitsch lovers who can't afford the trip to Vegas might just be enchanted with West Edmonton Mall, while those less enamored by plastic plants and phony recreations of 15th-century galleons will hate it. Edmonton's urban behemoth has waterslides, an indoor wave pool, an amusement park, a skating rink, 800 retail stores and much more.
There are also mini-golf courses, a fake reef with a real sea lion and penguin, a petting zoo and a hotel. Make sure you note the exit on the way into this maze.
5.73 MILES
With the opening of this maverick art gallery in 2010, Edmonton at last gained a modern signature building to counter the ubiquitous boxy skyscrapers with…
2.44 MILES
The riverside reconstruction of Hudson's Bay Company's log fort gives you a glimpse into life in a trading post in the 1840s, right down to the smell of…
5.77 MILES
Since getting its 'royal' prefix in 2005 when Queen Liz II dropped by, Edmonton’s leading museum has a new downtown home, which opened in 2018. The new…
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Looking like some sort of pyramid-shaped, glass bomb shelter, the Muttart Conservatory is actually a botanical garden that sits south of the river off…
North Saskatchewan River Valley
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Edmonton has more designated urban parkland than any other city in North America, most of it contained within an interconnected riverside green belt that…
15.85 MILES
This museum, on the northeast edge of the city, has a collection of more than 75 railcars, including steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock, built…
3.6 MILES
With an emphasis on interactive displays, this science museum has a million things to do, all under one roof, including a new planetarium. Fight crime…
5.44 MILES
Given Edmonton's huge Ukrainian population and long history of immigration, this museum is surprisingly small. While it continues to search for bigger…
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Billed as the world's largest indoor amusement park with 27 rides to thrill you silly.
2.44 MILES
The riverside reconstruction of Hudson's Bay Company's log fort gives you a glimpse into life in a trading post in the 1840s, right down to the smell of…
2.91 MILES
The Valley Zoo has more than 100 exotic, endangered and native animals. Kids will enjoy the petting zoo, camel and pony rides, miniature train, carousel…
3.5 MILES
This opulent mansion was the former residence of the lieutenant governor but is now used for government conferences and receptions. It is steeped in…
3.6 MILES
With an emphasis on interactive displays, this science museum has a million things to do, all under one roof, including a new planetarium. Fight crime…
6. North Saskatchewan River Valley
4.43 MILES
Edmonton has more designated urban parkland than any other city in North America, most of it contained within an interconnected riverside green belt that…
4.85 MILES
Perched where Fort Edmonton once stood, the Legislature is home to politicians, debate and some surprisingly good art. With its iconic dome and marble…
5.44 MILES
Given Edmonton's huge Ukrainian population and long history of immigration, this museum is surprisingly small. While it continues to search for bigger…