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Alberta College in Downtown - Edmonton
Alberta College in Downtown
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Downtown Edmonton: There are Pyramids in My Head
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  • By keida84 on April 20, 2005
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  • 3 of the 4 Pyramids - Edmonton
    3 of the 4 Pyramids
    by keida84
    It looks like something from an Alan Parson's song. Dotting the Edmonton landscape are 4 glass pyramids at the Muttart Conservatory.

    Inside these glass behemoths there are plants from the Four Corners of the World:
    Arid, which highlights plants from dry, inhospitable lands.
    Tropical: Lush foliage from tropical rain forests
    Temperate: Seasonal changing plants which undergo dormancy and active growth each year
    Show: Features flowering plant displays that change seasonally

    This is a must see in Edmonton, it is so beautiful weddings and special events are often held there.

    There is a cafe and giftshop.

    Open year round (closed Christmas Day)
    Mon - Fri: 9am to 5:30 pm
    Weekends/Holidays: 11am to 5:30 pm

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  • Address: 9626 96A Street Edmonton AB
  • Phone: 780 496 8735
  • Website: http://www.edmonton.ca/muttart
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    Downtown Edmonton: A guided walk through Downtown Edmonton!
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  • By kymbanm on August 28, 2005
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  • Alberta College in Downtown - Edmonton
    Alberta College in Downtown
    by kymbanm
    Okay, to be honest, i couldn't do this tour, but I REALLY wanted to! I did get a personalized walking tour of Downtown by local VTer DavidKeeling ... so that sufficed for this trip :)

    The Downtown Business Association offers a free one hour guided waling tour of Downtown focusing on the Arts District and River Valley every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 from July through August. If you have a group of 6 or more, you can arrange special times and days. You meet up with the guides at 10121 Jasper, the Associations office and look for the folks in the bright red uniforms :)

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  • Address: 10121 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB
  • Phone: 780-424-4085
  • Website: edmontondowntown.com
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    Downtown Edmonton: The Alberta Legislature
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  • By Tolik on August 26, 2002
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  • Downtown Edmonton - Edmonton
    by Tolik
    The Alberta Legislature, home of the provincial government, is a dignified building of yellow sandstone, fronted with a columned portico and capped with a stately dome. Built between 1907 and 1912, it occupies the site of the original Fort Edmonton, overlooking the river and surrounded with fountains, pools, formal gardens and lawns.

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    Downtown Edmonton: Churchill Square
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  • By Tolik on August 26, 2002
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    The core of the city is formed by Churchill Square, dominated by the City Hall, Citadel Theatre (Canada’s largest theater complex), the Court House, and the Art Gallery.

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    Downtown Edmonton: Royal Alberta Museum: Small, but something to do
  • By Telse on February 11, 2007
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  • The Royal Alberta Museum is actually pretty good...if you come from any larger cities that have spectacular museums (i.e. New York, Toronto, Vancouver), it might not be anything special, but Edmontonians or anybody who has some free time should pop by and see the exhibits we have. The most recent one was a lego and Bob the Builder wing, but my favourites were the wildlife of Alberta on the bottom floor. The Aboriginal gallery on the top is phenomenal, and merits something.

    There are also some shows playing occasionally, as there is a theatre on the right of the entrance. If that's not enough to get you interested, then perhaps the Japanese shrine and small building will that overlook the Edmonton River Valley will...gosh, what a breathtaking view!

    A bonus: they're open everyday of the year except Christmas Eve and Day, 9-5!

  • Address: 12845 102 Ave
  • Directions: Just a bit west of downtown
  • Website: www.royalalbertamuseum.ca
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    Downtown Edmonton: Chinatown
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  • Updated By sunnywong on September 11, 2002
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    by sunnywong
    Chinatown meets downtown at the Harbin Gate at 102nd Avenue and 97th Street. This gate symbolizes the friendship between Edmonton and its sister city, Harbin. The old Chinatown ran for three blocks on 97th Street, between 105th and 108th Avenues. The construction of government buildings and the LRT forced Chinatown to move east to 95th Street, between 102nd and Jasper Avenues. This is where Edmonton's Asian immigrants buy fresh produce and specialty items, or eat at great Chinese restaurants.

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    Downtown Edmonton: Downtown City Centre
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  • By backpacker_andi on August 16, 2003
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  • Downtown Edmonton - Edmonton
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    Just go there. It's very nice in the summer. People are swimming and having a little dip in the pool infront of the CIty Centre. I bet you'll like it.

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  • Directions: Just go Downtown.
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    Downtown Edmonton: Edmonton City Hall
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  • By Hanau93 on November 20, 2008
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    Downtown Edmonton: City Hall
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  • Updated By Hanau93 on November 26, 2008
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    Edmonton City Hall is located in the heart of downtown, right across from the Centennial Library.it is easy to reach by car as there are plenty of parkades available as well as the LRT. It was designed by Edmonton architect Gene Dub and opened on August 28 ( HA, MY BIRTHDAY!), 1992, on the site of the former City Hall.
    It has a nice open feeling and one can also take a tour. On New Years eve it is the main place for the First Night's Festival with beautiful fireworks. As well one can skate on the frozen pond..

    It is open to the public on a daily basis and rooms can be booked to host public events.
    City Hall Hours

    Weekdays 7am-10pm
    Saturdays 9am-5pm
    Sundays/Holidays 11am-5pm

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  • Address: Sir Winston Churchill Square
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