Local Attractions
West Edmonton Mall
At almost 500,000 square meters, West Edmonton Mall is the largest, most comprehensive indoor shopping and entertainment complex in the world as well as Alberta's most popular tourist attraction. For more information go to
http://www.westedmontonmall.com
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 emphasis on Alberta art.
Elk Island National Park
Established in 1906 as Canada's first federal wildlife sanctuary, Elk Island is open year-round. To view their site go to
www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/ab/elkisland/index_E.asp
Fort Edmonton Park
It’s living history at its best! Join the costumed historical interpreters and try your hand at living life as a fur trader or early pioneer in Edmonton. You’ll experience life as it was at the 1846 fort and on the streets of 1885, 1905 and 1920. Visit Fort Edmonton at
http://www.fortedmontonpark.com/
Valley Zoo
Located on the west side of the city, next to Laurier Park, the Valley Zoo gives range to over 350 domestic, exotic and endangered species. Voted 'best affordable family attraction' in a 1994 Edmonton Journal reader poll, the Zoo offers outdoor and indoor interpretive displays as well as weekend food services.
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