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Edmonton Attractions
Alberta Legislature Building
Surrounded by 57 acres of parkland, this beautiful building is a must see for those interested in architecture, politics and history. Completed in 1912 on the site of the
original Fort Edmonton, the building features an interpretive centre and gift
shop. Free admission and guided tours.
Chinatown & Avenue of Nations
The impressive Chinatown Gate downtown at 102 Avenue and 97 Street
welcomes visitors to the hub of the Chinese community. The gate was built as a
symbol of friendship between Edmonton and its sister city, Harbin.
Citadel Theatre
The largest theatre complex in Canada, this major arts facility
houses five theatres (Shoctor, Rice, Zeidler Hall, the Maclab Theatre and Tucker
Amphitheatre) as well as production facilities, a bookstore, restaurant and
theatre school.
Devonian Botanic Garden
Highlights of this
picturesque attraction features over 10,000 species of plants showcased over 80
acres including an authentic Japanese garden, large collection peony, iris,
lilly and dahlia; and 110 acres of nature trails and ecological and wetland
reserves. Open year-round.
Edmonton Art Gallery
One of Alberta's oldest cultural institutions, the Edmonton Art Gallery houses over
4,000 historical and contemporary paintings, sculptures, prints, installation
works and photographs with a strong focus on Alberta art. The Children's Gallery
offers unique interactive activities for children. Gallery shop and cafe open
daily.
Francis Winspear Centre
The $45-million Winspear Centre
features a 1,928-seat "shoe-box" style performance chamber reminiscent
of 19th Century European concert halls for optimum acoustics. Home to the
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.
Jubilee Auditorium
Commissioned by the Alberta government in 1955 to celebrate the province's 50th anniversary, this 2,700 seat auditorium located near the University of Alberta is home to the Edmonton Opera and Alberta Ballet.
Northlands Park
Facilities include The Spectrum (Horse Racing and Gaming), AgriCom, Sportex, Golden Garter
and Silver Slipper. Northlands Park produces many annual special events
including Edmonton's Klondike Days Exposition (July 19-28, 2001), Farmfair
International (Nov 3 - 11, 2001) and the Canadian Finals Rodeo (Nov. 7 -11,
2001)
Odyssium
Edmonton's space and science centre has four new
galleries; the human body in the Body Fantastic, mystery in Mystery Avenue,
Mother Nature in The Green's House and explore space in Space Place. A new
science demonstration stage, an observatory, Dow Computer Lab, ham radio
station, cafe, giftshop, party rooms, three new learning centres, a science lab.
Two major attractions are the Margaret Zeidler Star Theatre, the largest
planetarium dome in Canada and Western Canada's first IMAX theatre.
Valley Zoo
Located on the west side of the city, next to Laurier Park, the
Valley Zoo is home to over 400 animals including about 20 endangered species.
This facility is an accredited Species Survival Plan breeding centre for five
species including cotton-top tamarins, Siberian tiger and snow leopard. Hands-on
activities for all ages.
West Edmonton Mall
The largest shopping shopping and entertainment centre in the world, West Edmonton Mall features over 800 stores and services and more than 110 restaurants and
eateries. Attractions include the world's largest indoor amusement park with 24
rides, the World Waterpark with slides, a wave-pool and bungee jumping; Deep Sea
Adventure with submarine rides, daily dolphin presentations and over 200 marine
life species in the Sea Life Caverns; Professors Wem's adventure golf and the
NHL-sized Ice Palace. The mall's nightlife includes the Las Vegas- style Palace
Casino, Red's Rec Room, Jubilations Dinner Theatre,Yuk Yuk's Komedy Kabaret and
more. Open 365 days a year, hours vary for retail and attractions.
Edmonton Listings
- Edmonton Public Education
- Edmonton Catholic School Dist., 9807 106 St Nw., Edmonton, AB
- Ministry of Education, West Tower, Devonian Building
11160 Jasper
Avenue, Edmonton, ALBERTA , T5K 0L2
- LINC Language Instruction for New Canadians
- ILVARC 910 -7th Avenue SW, Room 1401
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N8 (403)
262-2656
LARCC - Language Assessment and Referral 10709 - 105th Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5H 2X3 (780) 424-3545
LINC Assessment Centre 202-5000
Gaetz Avenue
Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6C2 (403) 346-8818
- Sacred Heart Adult ESL
2nd Floor, ESL Office
9624-108
Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5H 1A4
Phone: 780-424-1596 Fax: 780-424-8280
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