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Edmonton is the provincial capital of Alberta, Canada. If youre looking for a unique city that offers activities ranging from historical tours to arguably the best shopping in the world or outdoor activities, Edmonton, Alberta is a place you will want to visit. The city of Edmonton is the provincial capital of Alberta, Canada. This culturally diverse, beautiful, and interesting city offers opportunities for anyone with whom you may wish to travel. If youre planning a trip to Edmonton, the following attractions are just a few of the fun, educational, and historical destinations you will want to add to your itinerary.
Shaw Conference Center C The unique architecture of the Shaw Conference Center is hard to miss as the building is built into the banks of the the North Saskatchewan River that runs through the center of Edmonton. Glass-enclosed elevators take visitors from one level to the next. This is a place to stop early in the trip since the Edmonton Tourism Visitor Center if located on the walkway level.
A visit to the Old Strathcona neighborhood is like traveling back in time to the turn of the century. The historic, restored houses and shops date back to sometime around 1890 and now attract visitors and sightseers who wish to sample some of the most unique shopping and best nightlife Edmonton has to offer. Old Strathcona is located near the intersection of 104 Street and Whyte Avenue.
The Muttart Conservatory adds beauty to the Edmonton cityscape with four pyramid shaped greenhouses that are home to more than 700 different plant species. Orchid lovers will find a variety of different species in this lovely setting. Also of note is the seasonal flower displays that are dramatic and picturesque.
The Odyssium is a hands-on science center and planetarium. In addition to the many exhibits on everything from the human body to the environment, the Margaret Zeidler Star Theatre has different laser and star shows each hour. An IMAX theatre offers visitors a chance to feel a part of the action in movies and a ham radio station allows participants a chance to be on the air.
The Provincial Museum of Alberta is located in Edmonton. This museum leads visitors from the beginnings of Alberta through present. At the museum visitors can learn about Aboriginal culture, bugs, wildlife, and how Alberta became the diverse province that it is today. If the weather is nice, the outdoor sculpture park is a unique way to experience art in the environment.
If shopping is a must-do on vacation, then a visit to the West Edmonton Mall offers exactly what you are looking for. But, even if not everyone is into shopping the West Edmonton Mall is a place to spend a day during your Edmonton trip. This is the worlds largest shopping and entertainment complex taking up more than 5.3 million square feet! More than 800 stores, the worlds largest indoor amusement park, 100 restaurants, indoor water park, and 27 movie theatres are just some of what youll find inside Albertas most popular tourist attraction. No matter what you like to do or see, chances are the West Edmonton Mall offers an activity (or two or three!) to keep you busy for an afternoon or an entire day.
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