This isn't the most historical building you'll ever see and chances are unless you live in Leduc or…read moreare coming out this way it probably isn't worth coming out here just to see this. That said Leduc doesn't have much for historical icons or buildings, so to see this is pretty cool. The Stone Barn itself is just the outside stone and wood beams (I think a fire destroyed most of the original barn) so it's all open, but still quite pretty. There is an old farmhouse and milking barn along with walkways (it's right on the multiway), picnic tables and gardens. Stagework's is located here as well. This a nice little area and very popular for weddings (I think the wait time for reserving The Stone Barn is at a year). If you are here in the summer on weekend then expect to see a Wedding, if not it's usually pretty quiet unless Stagework's has something going. There is a parking lot here, but if the weather is nice or you are prepared then you can bike or walk along the multiway. For being a cool and historical landmark in Leduc I give this place 5 stars.

When you step into the Father Lacombe Chapel, you are standing in the oldest building in Alberta…read more Although the roof has been replaced, much of the floor and walls are from the original chapel, constructed in 1861. There are interpretive guides in period dress who can tell you pretty much everything about Father Lacombe and the chapel, which was the hub of the French Canadian and Metis community that lived in this area. Admission is by donation. This is a must-see for history buffs.

This grain elevator was slated for destruction, but was purchased by the local historical society…read morefor a mere dollar. That dollar proved to be a good investment, as the last wheat pool elevator to the west in Alberta has been preserved. The museum offers the chance to actually step inside the grain elevator and see how it works. The staff are extremely knowledgable, and could easily go on for hours explaining all of the ins anf outs of the mechanics, as well as the history, of the grain elevator. The Spruce Grove Farmers' Market is held here on Saturdays as well. Admission is by donation and it is only open during the summer. If you are an Alberta history buff, you will definitely want to check the museum out.

From the owner: Built in 1958, the Grain Elevator was in operation until 1995 when it was due to be demolished…read more Spruce Grove & District Agricultural Society volunteers stepped in and prevented the demolition. It is now maintained as an operating museum. It is open for tours from May - September. Several annual fundraising events such as Flap Jacks at the Tracks, our signature event, the Farm & Heritage Carnival, and the Harvest Fair occur at the Grain Elevator Site each summer. Events hosted at the site are for the purpose of raising funds to support ongoing maintenance, programming, and promotions for the Agricultural Society.

This museum consists of several restored buildings from Stony Plain's past, such as a church and…read moreseveral residences. There are also two large buildings containing mixed exhibits of everything from tools to toys to taxidermy! It seems a bit haphazard, but there is a lot to look at. Light snacks and lunch is available at the Tea House, which has a very limited menu, but is very pretty inside with displays of china. Admission is by donation, and the museum is only open during summer months.

From the owner: The Pioneer Museum brings the history of Stony Plain and Parkland County alive! We have several…read morehistoric buildings, a large collection of vehicles and farm equipment and an indoor depression era street.

Great place to check out a book or watch a live performance at the Arden Theatre. Or pay any city…read morefees at the administration desk.

St. Albert Place is pretty awesome and houses soooooo much more than you could ever imagine! From…read morethe library to the business licensing department and the Heritage Museum, if it's city council/government related, you can probably find it here. I LOVE Love LOVE, did I mention that I LOVE that fact that this is the centre hub for the outdoor summer farmer's market?!? Indoor washrooms, clean, cool, air conditioned AND the kiddos and you can even take a break in the library if you need to rest your feet for a bit and cool off before venturing back out to Western Canada's largest outdoor farmer's market! My kiddos love the piano they put outside in the summer to play and the creative bronze statues in the front. Of course, don't forget the Sturgeon River promenade on the North and West side of the building which connects to our trails. And let's not forget the Arden theatre which is also housed here! Parking can be challenging at times but that pretty much goes the same in any city and face it, we are lucky in St. Albert that we don't have to pay to park "downtown." My family is probably in this building at least once a week if not more in the summer and we've never had an issue with cleanliness, seating, or ample washroom availability! When can you say that? We'll be seeing you soon St. Albert Place :-)

A tiny shiny mountain reminding me the most beautiful part of our province, the majestic Rocky…read moreMountains. A beckon of brilliance in a sometimes dreary city. It shines of hope, hope for the future of where our city is going. To be bold enough to state that it not just Chicago, New York or Barcelona that is deserving of kooky, large scale installation art works. No, we are too. Just because we are small, we are north, we are cold, and yes we are the City Of Champions where hockey is religion, does not mean that we should be void of art or the arts. I applaud those involved for having the balls (pun intended, ha ha) to have brought this piece to Edmonton and to place it in the River Valley, not downtown. For there is more to see and do in Edmonton then within a 24 block radius. On my daily drive down the Whytemud I look forward to seeing the big shiny balls. Yes they are funny, they make me smile, they brighten my day, every day. They start conversation, create conflict and debate. They make us interact verbally with each other on their merit... They, well they do exactly what art is supposed to do. So to me they are worth every penny and are deserving of 5 glorious stars.

I get that art can be controversial. I get that not every piece of art is for everyone…read more My beef with the Talus Dome isn't about the sculpture itself. Sure I think it's a bit silly looking, but whatever. My opinion doesn't determine what's good art and what's bad art. And I don't know what it represents or what, but I could put out some general guesses, like snow, or mountains or the juxtaposition of Edmonton's blue collar roots and art culture, or whatever. How I feel and what I think about this piece isn't the issue. My problem with the Talus Dome is the placement. Why would anyone think it is a smart move to place a piece of giant, and distracting public art on the Quesnell Bridge on one of the busiest roads in Edmonton. Texting, applying making, playing candy crush, aren't these forms of distracted driving? Well yes, but we can also add the Talus Dome, a giant piece of blinding art to this list. The silver balls on this sculpture are reflective, so depending on when you're driving and where you're looking you'll need to shield your eyes. It's distracting and it's dangerous for drivers and pedestrians. I wonder how many people have said, ''but officer I couldn't help it, that shiny silver thing was distracting me." The placement of the art isn't good for either drivers on the Whitemud or pedestrians in the River Valley. There isn't any kind of place where you can stop and look at this piece of art as a driver. You can't exactly stop on the Whitemud...unless it's rush hour (Thank You! I'm Here All Night). You can drive down to Fox Drive where you can see the full statue, but again not really a good place to stop unless you park under the overpass. And then if you do, you still need to cross Fox Drive to stand on an overpass embankment to look at some silver balls. What? Look I'm not okay with damaging public art, as someone did recently. It just means that the art will need to be repaired, at a cost to the taxpayers. But maybe that vandalism is a sign, not that we should get rid of public art, but that we should move it to a place where it can be enjoy by people, and not be distracting to drivers, which is dangerous for everyone. Public Art is for the people right? So let's move this sculpture to a place where it can be enjoyed by people without being dangerous. It's either that or we need to start putting outrageous and weird art sculptures on every overpass and bridge in Edmonton, so it won't just be the Whitemud and Quesnell Bridge with distracting art. Then it'll just be visitors who are distracted by shiny silver balls and my next proposal for badly placed public art in Edmonton; a giant statue of Wolverine on the Anthony Henday overpass at Gateway Boulevard.

Really changed the Edmonton skyline. I absolutely love the…read morelook of this bridge, a much needed upgrade for downtown Edmonton.

I adore the new Walterdale Bridge!…read more Love the fun architectural suspension-bridge design, the increased breadth and length of the pedestrian pathway*, the multiple lanes and smooth ride over the bridge (no more rumbling!), and of course the combination of delineation and deck lighting that really make this structure pop! (which means another great spot for photo opportunities) The posted link below gives a little blurb about the Walterdale project from the actual lighting manufacturer involved in lighting up the bridge. I believe it should eventually integrate the capacity for colour-changing like the High Level Bridge, but it may take a little while so please have patience! https://gvalighting.com/bridge-season/ We've anticipated the completion of this bridge for 4 years - a little longer for cool colour-changing effects won't hurt haha.

Government house is a landmark in edmonton. It used to house the famous royal alberta musuem which…read moremoved to the downtown core. Now its used as offices and is a glorified dog park. I often come here because of the amazing trails. I often see other dog lovers here as well. Just below the pagoda there are some wicked trails on the river valley leading to the downtown core or the west end near the valley zoo. I have explored extensively and the trails can range from easy paved to steep trails in the river valley. Frequented by runners and cyclists these trails are busy and the most safest in the river valley. I have yet to see any homeless living in the woods which are common in downtown heading east on the river valley. There are breathtaking views any visitor to edmonton should see here. A short 5 min walk on a trail gets you some of the best views of edmontons west and downtown. Theres ample parking during the day and its easy to get a bite or drink afterwards due to the central location. You honestly just need 10 minutes here to see it all. But spend an hour hiking down to the river valley and the views are worth it!