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June 13, 2018

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23 Things to do in Edmonton with Kids

1st THING TO DO IN EDMONTON WITH KIDS:
Travel back in time at Fort Edmonton Park
This is one of the city’s Existing History Park. Have a ride on Old steam train and take a
voyage to ancient days at Fort Edmonton. There are re-created historical streets of 18 th
century and replica of 1846 Fort. This is open regular hours in spring and summers

Where: • Fort Edmonton Park, Fox Dr. and Whitemud Dr., 780-496-
8787, fortedmontonpark.ca

Image Courtesy: Fort Edmonton

Park Facebook page

2nd THING TO DO IN EDMONTON

WITH KIDS:
Visit the biggest mall in North
America- West Edmonton Mall
This is one of the biggest malls in North
America and no trip in Edmonton is
complete without a stop to West Edmonton
Mall. This includes world-class theme
parks including indoor Tropical World

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Waterpark, the Ice place, NHL size Huge indoor skating rink, Galaxyland amusement park,
and Ropes Quest. The mall is spread over 48 city blocks with over 800 stores and 100
eating places and a lot of fun-filled places for kids.

Where: West Edmonton Mall, 8882-170 St., 780-444-5308, wem.ca

Image Courtesy: WEM Facebook page

3rd THING TO DO IN EDMONTON

WITH KIDS:
Escape to the Muttart Conservatory

Exciting, soothing and inspirational

greenhouse oasis inside the Edmonton’s
iconic pyramid structures designed by
award-winning architect Peter
Hemingway. This is one of Canada’s
largest botanical collections! You and
Kids are going to learn and have fun at
this creative, ever-changing displays and exhibition.

Where: Muttart Conservatory, 9626-96 A St., 780-442-5311,muttartconservatory.ca

Image Courtesy: Muttart

Conservatory Facebook page

4th THING TO DO IN
EDMONTON WITH KIDS:
Kids who love Planes-Alberta
Aviation Museum

Alberta Aviation Museum covers

spectacles of 30-plus historical
aircraft, 40 display cabinets, and an
aircraft restoration area, personal
artefacts of famous pilots, a gift shop
and more. Perfect for kids who love transit and travel. Starting in June, there are a drop-in
program for kids ages 3 to 8 that runs on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12 pm
to 1 pm. No registration is required. The drop-in program is free

Where: Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway Ave., 780-427-

7362, albertaaviationmuseum.com

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Image Courtesy: Alberta Aviation Museum
Facebook page

5th THING TO DO IN EDMONTON

WITH KIDS:
See the Bug Room at Royal Alberta
Museum

The Royal Alberta Museum (RAM) is one

of Canada’s leading museums of human
and natural history. Located in Edmonton,
the museum collects, preserves,
researches, interprets and exhibits
specimens and objects related to the heritage of Alberta’s people and natural environment.
Hear stories of existence and victory covering over 11,000 years in the Syncrude Gallery of
Aboriginal Culture, and then discover the world from a centipede’s perspective in the Bug
Room. Programs for kids abound, including the Discovery Room, which features puppets,
puzzles and dress-up costumes.

Where: Royal Alberta Museum, 12845-102 Ave., 780-453-9100.royalalbertamuseum.ca

Image Courtesy: Royal Alberta

Museum Facebook page

6th THING TO DO IN
EDMONTON WITH KIDS:
Learn and See Science at Telus
World of Science

TELUS World of Science –

Edmonton (TWOSE) inspires life-
long learning as it creates a positive
science and technology culture in Edmonton. It also features the largest planetarium dome
theatre in Canada, an astronomical observatory and Western Canada’s first IMAX theatre.

Younger kids under 8 years will appreciate the Discovery land Gallery with several creative
play areas

Where: Telus World of Science, 11211-142 St., 780-451-3344.edmontonscience.com

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Image Courtesy: Telus World of
Science Facebook page

7th THING TO DO IN
EDMONTON WITH KIDS:
Ride to Edmonton Valley Zoo

Edmonton Valley is located in River

Valley. The zoo contains more than
350 animals including a rare
peregrine falcon, a snow leopard and
don’t miss to watch Asian elephant
named Lucy. The little one can have
their babbly talks with seals, sea lions and arctic foxes. There is a strong focus on
conservation of Zoo with a lot of interactive and fun-filled yet educational events for kids
and families.

Where: Edmonton Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Rd., 780-496-8787,valleyzoo.ca

Image Courtesy: Edmonton Valley

Zoo Facebook page

8th THING TO DO IN
EDMONTON WITH KIDS:
Get thrilled with dinosaurs at
Jurassic Forest Park

Drive 15 mins north of Edmonton to

see shockingly lifelike dinosaurs in
Jurassic Forest This 40-acre park
has 20 different species of life-size
realistic dinosaurs called
Albertosaurus, Stegosaurus and Tyrannosaurus Rex! Families can enjoy guided tours,
witness the dinosaurs in action, dig or explore the discovery trails through this splendid old
forest.

Where: Jurassic Forest, 2-23210, Township Rd. 564, Gibbons, 780-470-

2446, jurassicforest.com

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Image Courtesy: Jurassic Forest
Facebook page

9th THING TO DO IN
EDMONTON WITH KIDS:
Learn about Oil history of Alberta
at #1 Energy Discovery Centre

The Leduc #1 Energy Discovery

Centre is a tourist attraction and
marks the history of oil in Alberta
and new technologies that made Alberta a world frontrunner in the oil and gas industry.
Where:The Leduc #1 Energy Discovery Centre, South of Devon on HW60, 780-987-
4323,leducnumber1.com

10th THING TO DO IN EDMONTON WITH KIDS:

Connect with Art at the Art Gallery Of Alberta
What a marvellous piece of Architecture with a combination and blend of swirly glass, steel
and zinc explain creativity of Edmonton’s Art at Sir Winston Churchill Square. Get involved
in astonishing exhibitions, exclusive events and fun activities for kids in Edmonton. The
Tours for Tots program on Wednesday mornings and BMO all Day Sundays helps make
art accessible for kids three to five and for families.
Where: Art Gallery of Alberta, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, 780-422-6223, youraga.ca

Image Courtesy: Art Gallery of Alberta Facebook

page

11th THING TO DO IN EDMONTON WITH

KIDS:

UOA Botanic Garden ( Devonian Botanic Garden)

The University of Alberta Botanic Garden (formerly

the Devonian Botanic Garden) is a stunning 240-acre
property located in Parkland County, 15 minutes
southwest of Edmonton, with cultivated gardens and
plant collections, indoor show houses, and an
extensive nature trail system.

If your family loves nature, you will have fun at the Devonian Botanic Garden which
includes succulents, tropical butterflies and orchids. Garden also features nature trails and
ecological wetland reserves. There is something for every age at this garden. Families can
celebrate Birthday parties and even kids can join summer camps. Educators can have field
trips.
Where: Devonain Botanic Garden,Parkland County, 5 km north of Devon on Hwy.
60,devonian.ualberta.ca

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Image Courtesy: University of Alberta
Botanic Garden Facebook page

12th THING TO DO IN EDMONTON

WITH KIDS:
Go for a stimulating walk at Old
Strathcona Farmer’s market
Old Strathcona is an artsy community and
is full of cool shops, theatres and historical
buildings. One of the calmest
neighborhoods in Western Canada. Host
of many exciting festivals and the Old
Strathcona Farmers’ Market where kids will love snacking on a bag of their famous kettle
corn and you can dine in great restaurants.

Where: 10310 83 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, Alberta T6E 5C3

Image Courtesy: Old Strathcona Farmer market

Facebook page

13th THING TO DO IN EDMONTON WITH

KIDS:
K-Days Festival in July
K- days are best 10 days of summers in Edmonton
and one of the city’s top summer attractions. There is
entertainment for everyone. K-Days Festival kicks off
in summer. Kids will love the parade with floats and
balloons, and 10 days of live entertainment and
thrilling rides on the midway..
Where: K-Days, Northlands Grounds, 116 Ave. and 73 St., 780-451-8000, https://k-
days.com/

Image Courtesy: K days Facebook page

14th THING TO DO IN EDMONTON

WITH KIDS:
Hide and seek in a corn maze

Rustic country weddings, corn mazes, a

you-pick vegetable patch and pumpkin
patches are just a few of the 50 different
family fun farm activities at Prairie
Gardens and Adventure Farm is Located
on a family farm in the scenic Sturgeon
County, Prairie Gardens and Adventure

Where: Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farms, 56311 Lily Lake Rd., Bon Accord, 780-921-
2272. prairiegardensadventurefarm.com

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Image Courtesy: Prairie Gardens &
Adventure Farm Facebook page

15th THING TO DO IN
EDMONTON WITH KIDS:
Take a dip in the Legislature
Building splash pool
Another must-see attraction in
Edmonton which surrounded by 56
acres of parkland, the Beaux-Arts
Alberta Legislature Building is a
piece architecture, politics and
history. Elders might enjoy sightseeing the building, but all kids will be interested in the fun
splashing pool, fountains and broad gardens that surround the building.
Where: Alberta Legislature Building, 10820-98 Ave., 780-427-7362. ab.ca

Image Courtesy: Legislative

Assembly of Alberta Facebook page

16th THING TO DO IN
EDMONTON WITH KIDS:
Take a Segway tour of the River
Valley
Families with older kids will love to
take a Segway tour along the paths
of Edmonton’s ribbon of green
riverside parkland. The River Valley
is one of the prevalent urban stretches of river valley parkland in North America.
Where: Segway of Edmonton, 8882-170, # 1405 West Edmonton Mall, 1-877-433-
7347, segwayedmonton.com

Image Courtesy: River Valley Adventure

Co. Facebook page

17th THING TO DO IN EDMONTON

WITH KIDS:
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village.
25 minutes east of Edmonton along
highway 16, this village is an outdoor living
museum that describes the story of
Ukrainian immigrants to Alberta. Kids can

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enjoy performances by costumed players, and visit more than 30 restored buildings.
Where: Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, Hwy. 16 E., Tofield, 780-662-
3640,ukrainianvillage.ca

Image Courtesy: Ukrainian Cultural

Heritage Village Facebook page

18th THING TO DO IN
EDMONTON WITH KIDS:
Party down at Churchill Square
Enjoy many family-friendly, cultural,
food and entertainment Events at
Churchill Square—located in the
heart of downtown Edmonton.
Annual events such as
the Edmonton International Street
Performers Festival, A Taste of Edmonton and Cariwest Caribbean Arts Festival Kids can
splash in City Hall’s wading pool in summers, and skate in a skating rink in winter.

Where: Churchill Square, access from 100 St. and 102 Ave.

19th THING TO DO IN EDMONTON WITH KIDS:

Study Mother Nature at the John Janzen Nature Centre.

Within the Centre, there is the Tegler Discovery Zone, which is a replica of local wildlife
habitat in order to let children learn and know about mother nature through playful
activities. Crawling and climbing structures are aimed for children up to age 10, although all
ages are welcome to explore the rest of the indoor playground.

Where: The John Janzen Nature Centre, 7000 143 St., Edmonton, AB

Image Courtesy: John Janzen

Nature Centre Facebook page

20th THING TO DO IN
EDMONTON WITH KIDS:
Edmonton Queen Riverboat ride
This queen riverboat is seamless for
a family-friendly trip to the core of
downtown. The wheel boat runs
three days a week from spring to fall.
Where: Edmonton Queen Riverboat,
Rafter’s Landing, 9734-98 Ave., 780-424-2628, http://www.edmontonqueen.ca/

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Image Courtesy: Edmonton Queen Riverboat
Facebook page

21st THING TO DO IN EDMONTON WITH

KIDS:
Ride on high-Level bridge
This is a great way to have a panoramic view of the
city and its famous waterway when you take an
exciting ride on The High-Level Bridge historic
Streetcar over the North Saskatchewan River. It only
runs in summer months.
Where: High-Level Bridge Streetcar, departs from
either Gateway Blvd. & 84 Ave. or 109 St. & 100 Ave., edmonton-radial-railway.ab.ca

22nd THING TO DO IN EDMONTON WITH KIDS:

Spray Parks

This is an excellent choice for a summer day. With a large splash pad, picnic spots,
barbeque, beach volleyball court and playground, your family is sure to have a great time!
Relax while your kids play away at one of these most popular spray parks in Edmonton.
Check out!!!

23rd THING TO DO IN EDMONTON WITH KIDS:

Kismen Grizzly Bear Lodge park

Grizzly Bear Lodge has so many play structures to play on that kids are going to be easily
entertained for hours, whether they are toddlers or tweens. There is a Grizzly bear climber,
caves and climbing rope features, and cool slides. There are four park areas to explore and
you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the city! Kids can have a splash at Kismen Spray
Park too.

Where: Kinsmen Park, 9100 Walterdale Hill

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