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1. Alberta Legislature Building

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2. Muttart Conservatory

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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3. Fort Edmonton Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Art Gallery of Alberta

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Art Gallery of Alberta

5. Royal Alberta Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Royal Alberta Museum

6. TELUS World of Science

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© TELUS World of Science

7. High Level Bridge Streetcar

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8. Winspear Centre

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Winspear Centre

9. Edmonton Ghost Tours

Tours in the Area
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10. River Valley Adventure Co.

Tours in the Area
© River Valley Adventure Co.

11. The University of Alberta Devonian Botanic Garden

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. William Hawrelak Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Old Strathcona

© Old Strathcona

14. Fringe Theatre Adventures

Category: Entertainment Near Me
© Fringe Theatre Adventures

15. Mill Creek Ravine Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Elk Island National Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Hide 'n' Seek Indoor Playground

© Hide N Seek Indoor Playground

18. Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site

19. Galaxyland

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20. Silver Skate Festival

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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21. The Alberta Railway Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© The Alberta Railway Museum

22. Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market (SWEFM)

Category: Shopping & Stuff
© Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market (SWEFM)

23. Old Strathcona Antique Mall

© Old Strathcona Antique Mall

24. World Waterpark

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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25. Edmonton Valley Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Edmonton is a historic Canadian city located on the North Saskatchewan River in Alberta. The destination offers something for everyone: Fort Edmonton Park for history buffs, the Art Gallery of Alberta for art lovers, the TELUS World of Science for science fans and Winspear Centre for music enthusiasts. Edmonton is also home to beautiful gardens, neighborhoods and parks which you can explore on your own or with the help of a local tour guide.

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