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City break in Edmonton. Active leisure ideas for Edmonton - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Templo Indu - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada There are lots of entertainment venues in Edmonton. It’s worth to begin with mentioning its awesome parks. William Hawrelak Park is the best place for relaxation; this vast park is ideal for an evening stroll. Terwillegar Park that has long been visited by fans of cycling and jogging is famous for its trails.
Top touristic routes around Edmonton: architectural sightseeing and landmarks
Discovering the architecture of Edmonton from bird's eye view! Edmonton City Hall, Art Gallery of Alberta, Canada Place Building, Government House, Francis Winspear Centre for Music, Commerce Place Building, all those monuments are defining the image of Edmonton … Open
Devonian Botanic Garden is the true oasis of tranquility; its visitors can combine a calm stroll with watching unique plants that were brought from different parts of the world. In total, the city has more than ten major parks and gardens, as well as hundreds of attractive tree-lined squares and avenues.
Those who don’t like to walk on foot can contact Whitemud Equine center arranging exciting horseback rides through the most picturesque places of the city and its surroundings. Among sports complexes, Kinsmen Sports points out, a huge selection of fitness machines are available to its customers; experienced coaches will help to make a training program more efficient. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Cultural vacation in Edmonton - fantastic architecture and monuments
Legislature Building, Muttart Conservatory, Commonwealth Stadium, Hotel Macdonald, Coast Edmonton House, Rexall Place, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Edmonton … Open
Among the golf centers Rundle Park and the Northern Bear are worth noting. They are famous because of high quality of courses and high-class coaches. In just a few lessons beginners can learn the basics of the game and enjoy their new hobby. In the city there is a huge amount of entertainment places, where you can relax as a family. These include ultra-modern cinema The Princess Theatre and the popular World Waterpark.
City Hall The Galaxyland amusement park deserves special attention; it is a true leader in the number and variety of playgrounds, parks and shops. There are entertainment options for children of any age; parents will appreciate a decent selection of comfortable seating areas. Fans of shopping are recommended to visit West Edmonton Mall. Kids can have a great time there in one of the many game rooms. The most popular street market remains Old Strathcona Farmer's Market; it is a real historical site.
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Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Edmonton
♥   Provincial Park 'Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park' , 15.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Provincial Park 'Elk Island Provincial Park' , 44 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Provincial Park 'Miquelon Lake Provincial Park' , 54 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Provincial Park 'Long Lake Provincial Park' , 110.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Wildland Provincial Park 'Hubert Lake Wildland Provincial Park' , 119.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Edmonton
♥   Amusement park 'Galaxyland' Edmonton, 8.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Edmonton
♥   Water park 'World Waterpark' Edmonton, 8.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Wild Waters' Edmonton, 12.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Wild Rapids Waterslides' Sylvan Lake, 143.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sites around Edmonton from our surveys on extreme Earth places

West Edmonton Mall

From the series “12 Largest Shopping Centers Worldwide”
Check on the map:   Distance from Edmonton center - 8.7 km.
To get acquainted with all entertainment points of "West Edmonton Mall" you should spend no less than several days. The shopping mall of Edmonton city is a real historical sightseeing. The mall was founded by Ghermezian brothers, who emigrated to Canada from Iran. For over 20 years the "West Edmonton Mall" left the biggest mall in the world. Its total space is 570 thousand square meters. … Read further

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