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AROUND EDMONTON
Edmonton City Guide Information – Edmonton has a vibrant history alive with stories of the fur-trade,
agriculture, and the discovery of oil. Friends and strangers have come to explore its pioneering traditions. They
have come to work, to wander among the historical sights, to enjoy the many summer festivals, and to sample
fine prairie cuisine. Complete information at
Fort Edmonton Park – It's living history at its best. Join the costumed historical interpreters and try your hand at
living life as an early pioneer. You'll experience life as it was at the 1846 fort and on the streets of 1885, 1905
and 1920. Rides on the steam train, the street car, and the antique vehicles are all included in the admission
price. More details from (780) 496-8787.
Old Strathcona – Edmonton’s Old Strathcona historic district offers many restaurants, pubs, and boutique
shops. With the liveliest nightlife in the city, it pulses with hot music, smells of great food, and parties well into the
night.
Rexall Place & Expo Centre – A quick 15-minute drive along 75 th Street will take you to the home of the famous
Edmonton Oilers, the stomping grounds of our local Exhibition, Capital Ex, as well as many concerts and
premiere events year-round.
Edmonton Arts District – Located on 99 th Street between Jasper Avenue and 103rd Avenue. Tel: 780-424-
9001.
Muttart Conservatory – Nestled in the scenic North Saskatchewan River Valley, the pyramids of the Muttart
Conservatory are a striking landmark in Edmonton. Within the four pyramids visitors can explore an exotic jungle,
trek across a desert oasis, enjoy the changing seasons in a temperate forest and bask in the magnificent colours
of a floral paradise.
Telus World of Science- Just a fifteen minute drive away Telus World of Science boasts Canada’s largest
planetarium dome theatre as well as Exhibit galleries, hands on activities and more.
West Edmonton Mall – A brief drive along the Whitemud Freeway brings you to the world’s largest shopping
centre. With over 800 shops, an indoor waterpark with wavepool, a complete amusement park, restaurants,
pubs, clubs and cafés, all under a single roof, you will easily spend an entire day at this spectacular mall.
Shopping
•Southgate Shopping Centre
•South Edmonton Common
•Whyte Avenue
•West Edmonton Mall
•Kingsway Garden Mall
•Edmonton City Centre
Golf Courses
•Highlands Golf Club, Tel: 780-474-4211
•Broadmoor Public Golf Course, Tel: 780-467-7373
•Lewis Estates Golf Course, Tel: 780-489-4653
•Millwoods Golf Course, Tel: 780-448-1601
•Pioneer Meadows Golf Course, Tel: 780-988-8375
•The Ranch Golf & Country Club, Tel: 780-470-4700
•Victoria Golf Course Tel: 780-496-4710
Skiing
•Rabbit Hill, Tel: 780-955-2440
•Snow Valley, Tel: 780-434-3991