Major Attractions

The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not at TELUS World of Science Edmonton

Edmonton Events Major Attractions, Special Events

Believe it or not, the next feature gallery to take up residence at the TELUS World of Science Edmonton is going to stretch the limits of what you think is really possible. The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not is coming to the ...Read More

Get Lost at the Edmonton Corn Maze

Edmonton Events Major Attractions, News & Reviews

Get lost! No, seriously, visit the Edmonton Corn Maze and see if you can get lost in their a-maze-ing maze. The 2019 maze is a tribute to the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Opening day will be July 25, 2019! Not sure your kids (or you?) ...Read More

Collect, Investigate and Share at the Nature Exchange

Jill Footz Major Attractions, News & Reviews

“You mean, we can take one of these HOME???” my daughter asked incredulously, standing over a tidy row of (preserved but still very lifelike) furry-legged tarantulas, each larger than the size of my hand. The subject of her sheer elation was also my greatest ...Read More

The Best Seat in Banff! The Sightseeing Chairlift at Mt Norquay

Jill Footz Downhill Skiing, Major Attractions, News & Reviews, Special Events, Weekend Getaways

She almost backed out. One of my four-and-a-half year old twins is afraid of heights. She doesn’t mind being on high places, (like mountains for skiing) as long as her feet are connected to the ground. Lift her off the ground though and she ...Read More

Stop and smell the flowers at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden

Edmonton Events Major Attractions

Established in 1959, the University of Alberta Botanic Garden (formerly the Devonian Botanic Garden) is a 240 acre oasis of beauty located just west of the city of Edmonton. The facility includes a number of different display gardens, including the new Aga Khan Garden, ...Read More

Fun, Fabulous and Affordable! Our Spectacular Day at Calaway Park

Jill Footz Major Attractions, News & Reviews, Weekend Getaways

Is there a better part of parenthood than experiencing the excitement of something from your own youth through the eyes of your children? That blissful joy is exactly how I felt on our family’s recent day at Calaway Park. My husband and I had ...Read More

Staycation? No, PLAYCATION! 5 Reasons to Visit Calaway Park in Calgary!

Edmonton Events Major Attractions, News & Reviews, Special Events, Sponsored, Weekend Getaways

Move over staycation – a PLAYCATION is where it’s at this summer! The whole family wants, nay, needs a getaway, but flights, hotels and resorts are all so expensive. Skip the high-priced trip and take an Alberta getaway the whole family will love! Visit Western ...Read More

5 Reasons to Love Cruising on the Edmonton Riverboat

Edmonton Events Major Attractions, News & Reviews

I’ve always felt that one of the coolest things about having kids was how it made me a tourist again in my own city. Since my daughters were born, I’ve gone to attractions and places and festivals and events that I “didn’t have time ...Read More

TELUS World of Science Edmonton

Family Fun Canada Major Attractions

The TELUS World of Science Edmonton has been making science fun in Edmonton since 1984. The facility includes 2 theatres – the IMAX theatre, which offers films and documentaries on Alberta’s largest movie screen and the Zeidler Dome, a world-leading 10K resolution digital visualization ...Read More

Nature’s Wild Backyard at the Edmonton Valley Zoo