Lethbridge Travel Guide

  In the Fall
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  • In the Fall
      In the Fall
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  • A skiff of fresh snow
      A skiff of fresh snow
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  • Japanese Garden in Winter
      Japanese Garden in Winter
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  • Shivani and Wayne on a Sunday walk
      Shivani and Wayne on a Sunday walk
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  • View of downtown from across the river
      View of downtown from across the river
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Explore Lethbridge

Things to Do  

Take a Hike

Take a Hike, Lethbridge

 hawt Says:  The Oldman River Valley is 300 feet below the flat land surounding Lethbridge. In the hot dry southern exposures, you may study rattlesnakes sunning themselves. The deep valley afforded winter protection to the Blackfoot people who wintered here in bison skin tipis. The deep... 

Fort Mc Leod - Archaeological site

Fort Mc Leod - Archaeological site, Lethbridge

 chanzey Says:  Head-smashed-in buffalo jump is an archaeological site which is very interesting and it has an excellent museum right near the site.A buffalo jump is a steep slope where the native inhabitants used to chase the buffalo towards, so they would jump over the slope to a certain... 

Writing-on-Stone

Writing-on-Stone, Lethbridge

 csistok Says:  Well, if you already find yourself in Lethbridge, then you might as well drive the extra 1&1/2 hours to Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, 'cause there's not a whole lot to detain you in the city. See my Writing-on-Stone travel page for details about this natural wonder. 

Hotels  

Restaurants  

Henry's Restaurant: the most horrible chinese food ever

Henry's Restaurant: the most horrible chinese food ever, Lethbridge

 lady05677 Says:  We ordered $65.00 worth of chinese food and it was the most disgusting food we have ever tasted. The ginger beef tasted like jerky in a elmers paste glue. The beef and brocolli was more of an over-cooked green slime with chunks of something called beef. The egg rolls were... 

New Dynasty Restaurant: Stay far away!!!

New Dynasty Restaurant: Stay far away!!!, Lethbridge

 jaredmcinelly Says:  Worst dining experience I've ever had. Started off when we ordered two of the same appetizers and the waitress only brought one bowl of sauce. We asked for another and she said "that one is big enough." Then she brought half our food and about 15 minutes later she brought... 

Double D's: Terrible restaurant

Double D's: Terrible restaurant, Lethbridge

 dallaslll Says:  My best suggestion is to not even try this place. I went there in the summer and found a hair in my food. I told the guy working (I think it was the owner) and all he said was that it's not theirs, it's mine. I know that my hair wasn't as long as the one in my food and since... 

New Dynasty Restaurant: Rude staff and manager, verypoor customer service

New Dynasty Restaurant: Rude staff and manager, verypoor customer service, Lethbridge

 nnewland Says:  Haven't had this bad customer service in years! I called in an order for pick up for some chinese food for dinner from this restaurant. I then drive all the way there to pick it up and had to wait over 30 minutes. I was ignored by the front waitstaff and when trying to get... 

New Dynasty: Top Notch Chinese Food

New Dynasty: Top Notch Chinese Food, Lethbridge

 hawt Says:  You will be welcomed by staff or owner of New Dynasty and escorted to your table. The bright, two level, open facility is smoke free and serves the best Chinese food in Alberta. You can order chinese food prepared for western palate or traditional Chinese dishes. The staff... 

Treats Eatery: Great Hidden Secret

Treats Eatery: Great Hidden Secret, Lethbridge

 mirrajay Says:  Most people would drive right by this place, but dont! Our hotel was very close to Treats Eatery and we were given a coupon for a free appetizer, so naturally, we checked it out. Its very small towny like most places in Lethbridge, but the food was awesome! This was my first... 

Transportation  

Calgary to Lethbridge by bus

Calgary to Lethbridge by bus, Lethbridge

 GRADEKK Says:  There are 2 charter buses that will take you to/from Calgary from/to Lethbridge: Greyhound and Red Arrow. The bus will take from 2hrs and a half to 3 hrs, depending on traffic. There are several departures daily and prices vary between 40-60$. Double for a... 

Lethbridge And District

Lethbridge And District, Lethbridge

 hawt Says:  Lethbridge has only 75,000 population, but is spread over a large area. Public transportation exists, but provides a slothfully slow method of getting across the city. A ten minute trip by auto can take 90 minutes by public bus. Few people ride the bus because of its poor... 

Shopping  

All the Retail outlets in Lethbridge: Biggest and best shopping for 150 miles around
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Big and Small, we have them all. We have the big box stores, we have the family run stores, the specialty stores, the department stores, and the trades outlets. Our customers come from Montana for prices and variety. They come from British Columbia and Saskatchewan because we do not gouge them with a Provincial sales tax. People from around the world shop here and say the prices are very competitive. That's if you like shopping as much as my wife does. For her it is more an exercise in animated standing as she oooohs and aaaahs from aisle to aisle and store to store. For me, I'd rather tell stories in VT.

What to buy: Home goods, tourist goods, computer and electronic goods, automobiles, We have more here to spend money on than we have money to spend on it.

What to pay: Watch the sales, and you will do very well.

Written Apr 6, 2006

Address: All over Lethbridge

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Warnings and Dangers  

Park

Park, Lethbridge

 cklocal Says:  Although the park in the center of the city, across from park place mall may seem nice during the day, it is very important to stear clear of it after dark. If you are approched by anyone, don't stop, ignore them and keep walking. Try to keep in busy areas, beacuse although... 

Pan Handlers

Pan Handlers, Lethbridge

 hawt Says:  When you walk through the tavern and bar section of downtown Lethbridge, you may be invited by local pan-handlers to contribute to their source of income and entertainment. The best advice is to ignore an continue on. 

Nice picture, eh? The CPR...

Nice picture, eh? The CPR..., Lethbridge

 glicko Says:  Nice picture, eh? The CPR reeeeally does not like people doing this. The High Level bridge is over a mile (1.6 km) long. Trains are constantly moving across it. It is several hundred feet above the Oldman River. If you're crossing it and you're not on a train... well, be... 

What to Pack  

Winter Vs. Summer
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Luggage and bags: If you are moving here then bring a steamer trunk and a moving truck. However, if you fly in, you can purchase any clothing required in a variety of shops.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: In winter,you may need many layers of clothing. Temperatures are widely variable. You may be wearing walking shorts one day and down filled coats the next day.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: All toiletries and Medical supplies are locally available. Bring any prescription medicine you require for a couple of weeks.

Photo Equipment: Bring the best camera that you can use to get the photo of a life time.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: In Winter, you will need a darn good tent, local help and an arctic down sleeping bag on top of a good air mattress. In summer, a fly tent and "bag" will get you through the night.

Miscellaneous: Be prepared to meet friendly, happy people who will help you to adjust.

Updated Apr 4, 2006

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Off The Beaten Path  

Writing On Stone

Writing On Stone, Lethbridge

 hawt Says:  This Provincial Park is named Writing On Stone. Over the centuries, the native people and now the citizens of Alberta, enjoy this Park that was carved from the landscape by wind and water erosion. Huge sandstone cliffs and hoodoos permeate the area. Photographers rockhounds... 

What I most enjoyed visiting...

What I most enjoyed visiting..., Lethbridge

 chanzey Says:  What I most enjoyed visiting was the Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump. You can easily find more info on this internationally acknowledged archaeological site and museum on the web. The museum is excellent, very modern and a creative design.What is a buffalo jump?There are... 

Favorites  

University and College

University and College, Lethbridge

 hawt Says:  We enjoy an annual migration of students from around the world coming to the University of Lethbridge and my Alma Mater, the Lethbridge Community College. This is the United Nations of the Canada when we look at the cultural background of our students. I returned to... 

Go strolling in the coulees. A...

Go strolling in the coulees. A..., Lethbridge

 glicko Says:  Go strolling in the coulees. A coulee are the steep, eroded ravines along Prairie rivers. The Oldman River (which flows through Lethbridge) coulees are home to much flora and fauna (including rattlesnakes). Trails start near the east end of the High Level trestle. Exit from... 

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