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Sir Winston Churchill Square is located in the heart of Edmonton's Downtown core, where City Hall's eight-storey crystal pyramid marks a central point of the Downtown Arts District. This vibrant and lively outdoor venue hosts a variety of festivals, events and activities year-round. In the summer, dip your feet in the free outdoor swimming pool, challenge a friend to a game of chess, or breathe in the gardens and admire the local artwork. In the winter lace up your skates and twirl around City Hall's bustling ice rink, or warm up around the public fire pits. Take advantage of the free WiFi access or stroll over to the Citadel Theatre, Art Gallery of Alberta, City Centre Mall or the WInspear Centre, which boarder the square. Feeling Hungry? Enjoy a variety of food vendors that park in and around the square, or pop into Three Bananas Cafe to satisfy your taste buds. Don't forget to stop in to TIX on the Square Box Office and Store where you can shop the locally made gifts and artwork, as well as purchase tickets to the various performances and shows that take place in the city. Don't forget to listen for the bells that ring from the Friendship Tower, a 200-foot high tower on the south side of City Hall. It features a 40,000-pound and 23 bell carillon that can play up to 99 melodies!

Whyte Avenue in Old Strathcona has been named one of Canada’s five best shopping neighbourhoods. Anchored by the funky, bohemian spirit of Whyte Avenue, historic buildings blend with youthful exuberance to make Old Strathcona one of Edmonton’s trendiest neighbourhoods. The city's celebrated arts and cultural community makes its home here, as does a plethora of unique local boutiques, one-of-a-kind art galleries and music shops, and trendy restaurants and cafés. Some recent awards and accolades for Old Strathcona include: Vacay.ca listed Whyte Ave among Canada’s Top 20 Streets (2013) Voted “best neighbourhood” 4 years running, Avenue Magazine (2015) Voted “best neighbourhood” again in Vue Magazine Best of Edmonton Survey (2014)

Come and explore the vintage aircraft that spurred the romance, courage and clashes that mark the last century of flight. The Alberta Aviation Museum is located in the last remaining double-long, double-wide hangar from the World War II era, and at over 75 years old, is a protected municipal and provincial historic resource. Check out the de Havilland Mosquito, a World War II combat aircraft, and the Cirrus Moth, one of the earliest examples of aircraft in Edmonton. Explore their new displays, and test your own piloting skills on the flight simulator. Learn about historic aviation achievements, from bush flying to famous war battles, as well as Northern Alberta’s rich aviation history. Medals, badges and vintage photos take you inside the heroic journey of Canada’s famous aviators. The Alberta Aviation Museum is where history takes flight!

Bustling Downtown contains Churchill Square, a lively plaza that hosts year-round festivals, and the Art Gallery of Alberta, with contemporary Canadian works in a striking modern building. The hip ICE District is home to the Rogers Place ice hockey arena and a casino, plus buzzy nightclubs and stylish restaurants. Sprawling Alberta Legislature Grounds has a wading pool, picnic spots and a seasonal ice rink.

Known to Edmontonians as “the Leg”, the Alberta Legislature Building is a marvel of marble pillars and carved oak, beautiful Beaux-Arts architecture and stunning grounds. Set atop the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, this is where Canadian premiers and political parties debate and make history. Discover “the Leg” on a free guided tour, offered hourly. Ask about the Famous Five who fought for womens’ right to vote. Learn the fascinating stories behind the portraits and magnificent art. Glance at the bejeweled gold and silver ceremonial Mace. And don’t forget to listen for the phenomenon known as the “magic spot”. You might even get to see the legislature live from the public gallery above. Regardless of season the Legislature grounds and rotunda are a great place to spend an afternoon with the family in Edmonton. During the summer months, bring your bathing suit and spend some time in the wading pool, which is the perfect size for children to splash around in and for bigger kids to relax their tired feet. Be sure to pack a picnic — with plenty of benches and landscaped, grassy areas to retreat to when you need a chance to dry off. In the winter, put on your snow boots and wander the grounds surrounded by frosted trees wrapped in garlands of light. Just north of the Leg you'll find the brand new Visitor Centre on the main floor of the Federal Building. Open year-round to the public, the Visitor Centre features the Pehonan Theatre, the Agora Interpretive Centre, the Borealis Gallery, and Alberta Branded, a gift shop housing locally made products. Learn about the history of the province and feel as though you experienced it yourself with the new, state-of-the-art 4-D theatre. This isn't your typical theatre, you will actually feel the snow and wind on your face as you step back in time with Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. Be sure to stop by every Thursday evening at 6:00pm for Thursdays TBD, To Be Discovered, where visitors can look forward to exciting and unique events such as film screenings, concerts and guest speakers! (These events are free, but do require registration in advance.)

The story of West Edmonton Mall is the story of how a handful of visionaries took an ordinary idea like a shopping centre and turned it into a world-class destination. The Mall's stores, attractions, and services combine to form the most comprehensive retail, hospitality and entertainment complex on Earth. As the prototype for mixed-use entertainment facilities, West Edmonton Mall is a place where people come to shop, play, and stay. West Edmonton Mall's concept is inspired by the traditional urban bazaars of Persia, where shopping and entertainment were plentiful and operated in tandem, fulfilling a variety of consumer needs all in one place. At 5.3 million square feet, the Mall is the size of a small city and is accredited as a zoo. West Edmonton Mall is home to more than 800 stores and services including twelve world-class attractions, two hotels, over 100 dining venues, the widest variety of one-of-a-kind retailers, and entertainment for all ages which includes Galaxyland and World Waterpark. Average yearly visitation is approximately 30.8 million, making West Edmonton Mall the province's number-one tourist attraction.

Fort Edmonton Park takes you on an iconic journey through the city’s incredibly rich history, from Fur Trade to the Roaring Twenties. With numerous special events, theatre shows, live performances, and even more happening year-round, every journey to Fort Edmonton Park is sure to be unforgettable. You can start your adventure where it all began; the 1846 Hudson’s Bay Company Fort of the Fur Trading era. Explore a model of the original fur trading fort set up in Edmonton, and participate in demonstrations by live interpreters to see if you have what it takes to have made it during that time. Take a horse-drawn wagon through The Settlement Era on 1885 Street, where you can say hello to the animals at Ottewell Farm, or stop for freshly baked treats at the Jasper House Bakery. Get a first glimpse of modern conveniences on 1905 Street: The Municipal Era. You can visit the home of Alberta's first Premier, catch a ride on a vintage streetcar, get your picture taken in historical costumes, and test your gaming skills at the Penny Arcade. Cap off your visit on the roaring 1920 Street: The Metropolitan Era. Here you can watch a 4D film in the vintage Capitol Theatre, take in rides and games at the Johnny J. Jones Midway, and find dinner and a comfortable place to stay at the historic Hotel Selkirk. Getting acquainted with Edmonton's past is a fun adventure at Fort Edmonton Park. There are discoveries for the whole family around every corner and the Park's authentic midway is always filled with laughter. If you're looking to do more than just explore Edmonton's past, Fort Edmonton Park is your chance to live it.

Be amazed by the wealth and diversity of nature at the stunning University of Alberta Botanic Gardens – a must-visit for lovers of gardens and beautiful things. With 80 acres of display gardens (and 110 additional acres of natural areas and ecological preserves), there’s tons to explore. In the Tropical Plant and Butterfly Greenhouse, walk amidst a lush and magical tangle of vegetation from humid tropical environments, including beautiful orchids and climbing vines, then gaze in wonder as stunning butterflies flutter around the space. Or wander through the five-acre Kurimoto Japanese Garden, one of only a few Japanese gardens established in northern latitudes. Discover how the open stroll-style garden is designed to harmonize with the natural landforms and vegetation, and feel a renewed sense of peace and serenity. Explore further...Walk through the diverse and colourful peony collection. Marvel at the attractive and unusual succulents in the Bromeliad Greenhouse. Gaze at the elegant Primula Dell, with its English-style herbaceous perennial beds and borders. Find an area of quiet beauty at the Native People’s Garden, a two-acre retreat displaying herbaceous plants used by the first people of Alberta. Come back throughout the year to see the changing colours and foliage, and witness the marvel of nature, meticulously maintained.