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Things to Do in Alberta X

Monday, February 13th, 2006 | Alberta, Banff, Calgary, Canada, College / University, Edmonton, Golf, Misc, Parks, Things to Do with No Comments »

Muttart Conservatory EdmontonMutart Conservatory, Edmonton
Five glass pyramids housing plants of different ecosystems: arid, temperate and tropical.
Attraction type: Art gallery; Garden
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, Edmonton
Costumed “villagers” reenact the struggles and the triumphs of the Ukrainian immigrants in Canada.
Attraction type: Historic village
Heritage Pointe Golf Course, Calgary
This 27-hole golf course offers three nine-hole challenges: the Pointe, Heritage and Desert courses.
Attraction type: Golf course
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site, Calgary
Attraction type: Historic site
Chinese Cultural Centre, Calgary
Gorgeous building modeled after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, houses a library, health center and an art gallery.
Attraction type: Civic center
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Things to Do in Alberta XI

Monday, February 13th, 2006 | Alberta, Banff, Calgary, Canada, Golf, Hotels / Motels, Misc, Things to Do with No Comments »

Old Strathcona, Edmonton Old Strathcona Edmonton
Historic neighborhood containing buildings dating back to 1891.
Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Neighborhood
Jasper Park Golf Course, Jasper, Jasper National Park
This Stanley Thompson-designed golf course offers 18 challenging holes stretched over 6,598 yards at par 71.
Attraction type: Golf course
Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, Canmore
Created for the 1988 Winter Olympics, this ski area offers many expert trails.
Attraction type: Ski area; Nature trail; Cross-country ski area
Goose Hummock Golf Resort, Edmonton
The “Goose,” as it is affectionately known, twists and turns for 6,604 yards through interlocking ponds, making this 18-hole championship course a challenge for even the pros.
Attraction type: Golf course
Prince’s Island Park, Calgary
This recreational island is located in the Bow River, providing stressed-out urbanites opportunities to bike, hike and fish.
Attraction type: Park; Island
World Waterpark, Edmonton
Indoor waterpark located in the West Edmonton Mall featuring waterslides and hot tubs for adults and kids.
Attraction type: Water park; Amusement/theme park

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Things to Do in Alberta XII

Monday, February 13th, 2006 | Alberta, Banff, Calgary, Calgary Stampede, Canada, College / University, Golf, Misc, Parks, Things to Do with No Comments »

Alien In-Line, Calgary
This shop features in-line skates and related items.
Attraction type: Specialty shop
Olympic Plaza, Calgary
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza
Kart World Family Fun Centre, Calgary
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Game/entertainment center
Rutherford House Calgary AlbertaRutherford House Provincial Historic Site, Edmonton
Attraction type: Historic home
Victoria Golf Course, Edmonton
Attraction type: Golf course
Silver Tip Golf Course, Canmore
This 7,200-yard golf course offers 18 holes of championship golf, complete with 600 feet of elevation changes.
Attraction type: Golf courseSilvertip golf Course
Paleontology Museum, Edmonton
Attraction type: Natural history museum
Telephone Historical Centre, Edmonton
Specialty museum and science center chronicles the history and growth of telephone communications featuring hands-on exhibits and multi-media presentations.
Attraction type: History museum; Specialty museum
Columbia Icefield, Banff, Banff National Park
Like snow? Come to the biggest glacial field in the northern hemisphere.
Attraction type: Geological formation

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Things to Do in Alberta XIII

Sunday, February 12th, 2006 | Alberta, Banff, Calgary, Canada, Canadian Rockies, College / University, Golf, Misc, Parks, Things to Do with No Comments »

Canadian Rockies Banff AlbertaMiette Hot Springs, Jasper National Park
Hottest springs in the Canadian Rockies offer two hot pools for a relaxing soak and a cold pool overlooking the scenic Fiddle River Valley.
Attraction type: Hot spring/geyser
Golden West Golf Course, Edmonton
This short golf course, measuring a little more than 5,300 yards, is a popular layout for families and beginning to intermediate golfers.
Attraction type: Golf course
Northern Bear Golf Club, Edmonton
This 18-hole championship layout is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, which offers challenge to golfers of all skill levels.
Attraction type: Golf course
Nose Hill Park, Calgary
This park’s rugged, hilly terrain is full of paths and trails for hikers, bikers and runners.
Attraction type: Park
One World Drum Co., Calgary
A school for learning the art of drumming.
Attraction type: Educational site

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