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.

I went to an Eventbrite pop up streetcar event. I had a blast. Impressive. The views were…read morebeautiful. We stopped in the middle of the bridge for half an hour. All volunteers running the streetcar.

We had a pleasant time riding the old timey streetcar across the high level bridge. The cost was…read moreonly $7 round trip, and the view of downtown and the river valley was one of the best Edmonton has to offer. You get a leisurely ride in a 75-year-old streetcar and can get off to explore old town Strathcona, the Provincial Legislature buildings, and downtown all in one excursion. If you want to see some of the best Edmonton has to offer, then the high level streetcar is the way to do it.

Nothing like seeing two Tweekers fight over a shopping cart, and a homeless guy pissing on this…read morebaseball bat. Greatest tourist destination

This Baseball Bat is a piece of Edmontonia. People seem to really rag on this $80,000 piece of…read morepublic art, which is to commemorate our baseball history. Granted, Edmonton is more of a hockey town - but from the Edmonton Legislatures to the Edmonton Oilers (yes, a baseball club firstly) - it's a piece of our history. Two fun facts about this baseball bat that are often overlooked: 1. It's the worlds largest baseball bat! Surely there is *some* pride in having a giant baseball bat once you know that it's a world-recording holding piece of art. 2. It spins! That's right, grab some friends, head down to the baseball bat and start spinning. You can push it solo, but let me warn you - it gets pretty tough when you're moving around the southern bend. Need a good work out spot? Park near the Alberta Avenue Community League and walk/jog the few blocks to the bat. Once there, spin it! Trust me, it can be quite the upper body work out. As an added bonus, the shocked look of people walking/driving by when they see the bat actually spins is definitely worth it. If my review of this darling piece of Edmontonia hasn't swayed you, at least one thing may make you feel a bit better... It cost way less than the Talus Dome! ($600,000)

Edmonton is the capital of the province of Alberta so the Legislature Building is located here…read more This is where the Legislative Assembly and the Executive Council meet for an assembly or session to discuss law and ordinances. I do come here not for that, but to rather admire the beautiful architecture and stunning grounds here. Located next to the North Saskatchewan River, you can see the magnificent dome from afar. No one can deny the amazing architecture done here. Everyone marvels around the marble pillars and all other fixtures made of either mahogany, oak or brass. The Legislature grounds is also an ideal place for friends and families. I've actually witnessed so many wedding pictorials held in here in the past and remains a favorite spot. With a beautiful landscape, grassy areas, colorful flowers, and benches under beautifully lined trees, this is a nice place to hold a picnic, play some board or ball games, read a book, or simply hang around daytime or even night time. One outstanding feature of the Legislature grounds is the huge fountain in front of the building where people can either swim or dip toes in the pool during summer months. The same pool freezes during winter months and turns into a skating rink so grab your skates on. Spare extra time to join a free guided tour but make sure to register in advance online. This is something I need to do on my next visit because I heard they have a brand new visitor center with different galleries and state-of-the-art 4-D theatre where you can actually feel the snow and wind on your face.

This is tour attraction place (in my mind). Lots of people come here for pictures. I did get lots…read moreof nice pictures. the area is big and its a nice place to walk around. So if you are in Edmonton drop by and take pictures.

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.

Right, this place has mixed reviews and I'm torn between 0 and 5 stars. It's Edmonton's only spot…read morewith special plants and a lovely view, making it a great place to visit. However, the ridiculous part is they also host Christmas parties for companies. While some might enjoy the visit, the banquet food, the team and the service were absolutely terrible. I can't even find another word to describe it. Imagine a 100-person company Christmas party and there were people who didn't have any food to eat. The food was also disgusting and I'm glad some people didn't have to eat it. I refuse to go back and my wife's company has vowed never to return either.

What an amazing place Definitely worth the visit…read moreWe loved it as adults Our kids loved it Well set up Easy to follow Loved the variety For plant & non plant people Great courtyard And a cafe for real food

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!

The Crown Jewel of downtown Edmonton is the neighborhood known as Churchill Square. It's a bustling…read moresocial, cultural, and artistic hub of so many things and activities. There are statues and monuments everywhere, big soaring towers, "Lunchbox Joe" - a lifelike sculpture of a guy sitting on a bunch by Seward Johnson, a sculpture named "Catching Neutrinos" a striking 10 foot high granite cone inscribed with headlines of the last 100 years, and monuments to Canada's war dead, Sir Winston Churchill and the Ukranian genocide. I saw an amphitheater with room to seat 500, formal gardens, a skating rink, and light poles representing the northern lights. Throw in shopping, outdoor movies, fireworks, street performers, and a theater ticket booth and you have a pretty good idea of what the area has to offer. We were there on a Monday morning and it wasn't very crowded, but by lunch time the office buildings emptied out and we saw hundreds of people hanging out, eating their brown bag lunches or hitting the food trucks. What a fun time we had strolling around the Square and taking in all of its sights.

Located in the heart of downtown Edmonton which is easily accessible by bus or train, this is a…read morefavorite hangout for locals and tourists. Why not? It's a nice place to sit, play chess, table tennis, or basketball, stroll around the gardens, admire the different artworks all throughout the Square, or enjoy the pool at the nearby City Hall. All these activities are possible while taking advantage of the free Wifi provided by the city. Felling hungry and/or thirsty? You don't need to leave because there are several eateries in the Square to choose from: Three Bananas Cafe, L'Espresso Café, City Centre Food Court, and Kids in the Hall. Not feeling a sit down restaurant? Then see one of the food vendors selling hot dogs, donuts, waffles, smoothies, etc. With tables and chairs under huge red umbrellas, this is a nice place to enjoy a cup of coffee while reading a book or watching people having fun. The Square is also where all festivals and events are being held. While on the Square, please visit TIX on the Square Box Office & Store, a non-profit box office where they sell artwork made by local artists, and tickets to local music, theatre and dance events. I actually bought my souvenir item from here during my last visit.

The Little White School House is located in Mission Park, St. Albert. It is a heritage site -…read moreopened in 1948. Kids in St. Albert typically have field trips here around first grade. They have school lessons taught to them as if they were 6 years old in 1948 when the school opened. The Little White School House is a educational and fun step back in time to the days of two room school houses, chalk slates, and huge windows because there was no electricity! Construction began in 1946 due to overcrowding of Father Mérer School. The Little White School House was created to House Grades 1 and 2. https://hermis.alberta.ca/ARHP/Details.aspx?DeptID=1&ObjectID=4664-0249 http://www.davidmurrayarchitect.ca/little-white-school/ http://museeheritage.ca/heritage-sites/little-white-school/