Travel Alberta - Attractions

Galaxy Amusement Park, Edmonton Mall, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Galaxy Amusement Park
- West Edmonton Mall

Galaxy Amusement Park is the world's largest indoor amusement park. Experience the thrill of the Mindbender, where gravity forces you into your seat as you ride World's Largest indoor triple loop rollercoaster. The Mindbender is one of 25 thrilling rides and attractions in Galaxyland. For the little ones, there is Galaxy Kids Playpark, where they can enjoy four stories of an interactive space-themed play area and say "hi"to COSMO, Galaxyland's loveable mascot.

Address: West Edmonton Mall junction of 87th Avenue and 170th Edmonton, Alberta

Tel: 800-661-8890

World Waterpark, Edmonton Mall, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

World Waterpark - West Edmonton Park

You won't believe it until you see this amazing 5-acre indoor waterpark where the inside temperature is kept at a comfortable 30C (86F). The waterpark boasts twenty different water activities, miles of waterslides, bungy jumping, hot tubs, and a fun-filled interactive play area for toddlers and parent, called "The Little Caribbean". Come and enjoy the largest indoor wave pool in the world.

Admission: General $24.95 3 to 10 years $18.95 2 years and under FREE Senior (55+) $18.95 Physically Challenged $11.95 Daily Discount (Last 3 Hours Before Closing) $15.95 Family Pass, 4 Members (Immediate Family Only) $64.95 Additional Family Member Up to 3 Members $10.50 Early Bird Special` Monday to Thursday 12 noon - 4pm Wave Pool and TLC ONLY $10.95 Parents `N` Tots

* Prices are subject to change

Monday to Thursday 9am to 12 Noon (Not Valid On Holidays or Early Opening Days)

Address: West Edmonton Mall 87th Avenue and 170th Edmonton, Alberta

Tel: 800-661-8890

Telephone Historical Centre

The Telephone Historical Centre opened to the public in 1987. This Telephone Museum and Science Centre is the largest of its type in North America. Much more than a collection of antique phones, the focus at the Telephone Historical Centre is fun and learning through sound, touch, hearing and doing. A special highlight is the multi-media presentation featuring Xeldon, the talking robot. A multi-media presentation provides a detailed look at the history of telephones in Edmonton and the history of Edmonton itself.

Admission: $3 adult $2 children seniors.youth $5 family

Hours: Tues to Fri 10 am - 4 pm Sat noon - 4 pm * Prices are subject to change

Address: 10437 - 83 Ave. Edmonton AB. T6E 4T5

Tel: 800-661-8890

E-Mail:Telephone Historical Centre

Alberta Aviation Museum

The museum is locate at the city center airport. There you can relive Edmonton's rich aviation history. Inspect the collection of vintage planes dating back to the 1920s, including aircraft from early commercial and bush flying eras. Military history enthusiasts will enjoy the paraphernalia on display, including an actual machine gun turret. Mechanics will get a charge out of the display of airplane engines, from a puny 3 cylinder, 36 hp model to a Pratt & Whitney jet. The museum features an Aviation Gift Shop.

Admission:
$6 adult, $5 seniors (60+);
$4 youth (7 - 17),
$4 child (6 - 12)
$14 family
free for children 5 and under
Group tours, call for rates

* Prices are subject to change

Hours:
Mon to Sat 10 am - 4 pm


Address:
11410 Kingsway Ave.
Edmonton AB.



Tel: (403) 453-1078
Fax: (403) 453-1885

Alberta Railway Museum

The Alberta Railway Museum houses a collection of various railway equipment and buildings. The main emphasis is on cars and locomotives from the Canadian National Railways and Northern Alberta Railways. More than one hundred years of railroading in the west are reflected in over 50 major artifacts ranging from freight equipment, passenger cars and locomotives to an authentic railway station. During the summer season, the museum offers passenger service on their locomotives. The diesels, 9000 and 7944, run every Sunday during July and August. The steam locomotive, 1392, runs on four long weekends: Victoria Day (May), Canada Day (July), Heritage Day (August), and Labour Day (September).

Admission:
Adults $4.00
Students and Seniors $2.50
Children 3-12 years $1.25
Children under 3 Free
Train rides $3.00 

* Prices are subject to change

Address: Northeast Edmonton on 34th Street 2 km south of Highway 37

Tel: (780) 472-6229
Fax: (780) 968-0167

C & E (1891) Railway Museum

The museum is dedicated to the Communications and Electronics Branch, which is responsible for all communications and electronics matters in the Canadian Forces. The museum is a replica of the original station, which served the community from 1891-1907 and features numerous train and station artifacts as well as an extensive historic photograph collection. Relive those first exciting days when the steam engines first arrived in Strathcona, bringing thousands of settlers to the area.

Winter hours (Labor Day to May 31): by appointment.

Admission is by donation with a suggestion of $2 per person.

Address: 10447 86 Ave NW Edmonton, AB T6E 2M4

Tel: (780) 433-9739
Fax: (780) 431-0138

E-Mail:
C & E (1891) Railway Museum

Edmonton Public Schools Archives and Museum

Edmonton Public Schools Archives and Museum is located on the site of the first sitting of the provincial legislature in 1906. The museum is housed in the historic McKay Avenue School. The museum includes a 1920s classroom, a 1950s classroom and the restored legislative chamber. Archival holdings date from 1881. Edmonton's first public school, built in 1881, is also on the grounds. Guided tours may be booked. Group tours are available by appointment.

Admission: free

Hours:
Tues, Thurs & Fri 12:30 pm - 4 pm
Wed until 9pm
Sun 1 pm - 4 pm(May to Oct)
Closed holiday weekends

Address: 10425 - 99 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T3K 0E5

Tel: (780) 422-1970
Fax (780) 426-0192

John Walter Museum, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

John Walter Museum - Historic Site

The John Walter Museum is made up of the three original homes of John Walter, a turn of the century entrepreneur and industrialist. The museum not only tells about John Walter, but also the story of Edmonton's river valley and its communities. Story lines for Exhibits are drawn from a variety of industrial, recreational and working class themes.Sunday activities include candle dipping, doll making, house building and gold panning.

Address: Located at the bottom of Walterdale and Queen Elizabeth Roads

Tel: (780) 496-7275
Fax (780) 496-2955

Loyal Edmonton Regiment Museum

A new military history museum features memorabilia of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment as well as other units and military services from Central and Northern Alberta. The museum features pictures, documents and artifacts depicting all aspects of recruiting, training and overseas service.

Admission by donation.

Hours: Tues to Fri 10 am - 4 pm.
Group tours can be booked for other times

Address: Prince of Wales Armouries 10440 - 108 Ave. Edmonton AB.

Tel: (403) 421-9943

Provincial Museum of Alberta

Experience the natural wonder of Alberta at this major city museum. Situated in a park setting overlooking the winding North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton. The museum, a 1967 Canadian Centennial project, is surrounded by sculpture in a park setting overlooking the spectacular River Valley. The acclaimed Habitat Gallery presents birds and animals in settings recreated from Alberta's four regions: prairie,aspen, parkland, and mountain and boreal forest. Aboriginal artifacts, wildlife dioramas, dazzling minerals as well as the Bug Room featuring live exotic insects from around the world are just of the few collections that can be viewed at the museum. The new Aboriginal Peoples Gallery opened in 1996 and contains artifacts of early life on the praries. The Museum's collection of aboriginal artifacts is among the finest in North America. Audio tours available.

Hours: Hours: Daily: 9 am - 5 pm

Note: Hours and admission prices may vary during special exhibits

Admission: $8 adult $6.50 seniors $4 youth $20 family free for children 6 and under

* Prices are subject to change

Address:
12845 - 102 Ave.
Edmonton AB
T5N 0M6

Tel: 453-9100
Fax: 454-6629

Reynolds - Alberta Museum

Experience first hand the astounding collection of cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, airplanes. Celebrate the "Spirit of the Machine" through exciting audio-visual programs, interactive displays and demonstrations. The Reynolds-Alberta Museum interprets the mechanization of transportation, aviation, agriculture and industry in Alberta from the1890s to the 1960s. The museum is home to Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame. The Reynolds-Alberta Museum is a world-class exhibit of human ingenuity through machines and boats a Gift shop and Galaxie Grille Cafe on site.

Hours:
Open year round 9 am - 5 pm with extended summer hours
Closed Mondays Sept through May, except holiday Mondays

Admission: (Sept. to May): $6.50 adults $5.50 seniors $3 youth (7 - 17) free for children 6 and under $15.50 family

* Prices are subject to change

Address: 1 km west of Westaskiwin on Hwy. 13

Tel: 800-661-4726 (Toll Free)

Ukrainian Canadian Archives & Museum of Alberta

This museum traces the history of Alberta's Ukrainian pioneers with exhibits of ethnographic materials, including Ukrainian folk dress and traditional wedding breads. musical instruments, costumes, currency, artifacts and folk art.

Hours: Tues to Fri 10 am - 5 pm Summer Hours: Sat. 12:00am - 5:00pm (1st May - 1 Sept.) Sat noon - 5 pm.

Admission by donation

Address: 9543 - 110 Ave. Edmonton, Alberta T5H 1H3

Tel: (403) 424-7580
Fax: (403) 466-9920

Edmonton Space & Science Centre

There are four galleries you may want to visit at the Edmonton Space & Science Centre, "The Body Fantasic", "The Mystery Avenue in the Hole Family", "The Greens' House tin the EPCOR Environment Gallery", and "The Space Place in the Trans Canada Pipe Lines Gallery". 3-dimensional models let you experience how our bodies work at the Body Fantasic Gallery, Be a detective to solve a crime at the Mystery Avenue. Explore the critters at the Green's House Gallery. Be part of a scientific team and investigate all aspects of space exploration.

Hours: 
Sunday - Thursday & Holidays
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Observatory Hours
Friday, Saturday & Sunday (weather permitting)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Admission:
One Attraction Pass (choice of one)
General Admission* OR One IMAX Film Admission

Adult (18+) - $9.95
Student/Senior (13-17/student ID/65+) - $7.95
Child (3-12) - $6.95
Family (2 adults,4 children/student) - $38.95

Combination Attraction Passes

Combo 1
General Admission & 1IMAX OR 2 IMAX Films (same day)

Combo 2
General Admission & one 2 IMAX OR 3 IMAX Films (same day)

Adult (18+)- $15.95 - $23.95
Student/Senior (13-17/student ID/65+)- $12.75 - $19.25
Child (3-12) - $11.25 - $16.75
Family (2 adults,4 children/student)- $59.95 - $87.95

* Prices are subject to change