Another long weekend is nearly here and with it, a ton of fun and exciting activities and events to entertain the whole family! Not sure what’s happening on May 22nd? We’ve got you! Here are the very best things to do in and around Edmonton this Victoria Day!
ENJOY THE MUTTART CONSERVATORY
Want to enjoy some warmth without having to bake under the sun? Check out the Muttart Conservatory. This indoor botanical garden is an urban oasis, offering nice, bright colours and a wide variety of plants to look at.
Where: 9626 96a Street NW, Edmonton
Tickets: $14.95+
WANDER THE ROYAL ALBERTA MUSEUM
They say you should learn at least one thing a day, so this holiday Monday why not get a brain full while also having fun? For tickets to the Royal Alberta Museum, visit the link above and enjoy!
Where: 9810 103a Avenue NW
Cost: $21 for GA
GO BACK IN TIME AT THE JURASSIC FOREST
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Dinosaurs? Yeah, we’re a big fan too. This Victoria Day, check out Alberta’s Jurassic Forest – a prehistoric spot where you can do scavenger hunts, hop on rides, and get up close and personal with lifesized herbivores, carnivores, as well as fellow primitive nerds, like us.
Where: 23210 Township Road 564 #2, Gibbons, AB
Cost: $16.19
VISIT A POP-UP GARDEN CENTRE
With wholesale prices, several locations across the city, and expert staff, the Glow Garden pop-ups have returned! This annual shopping event is familiar to many and beloved by plant enthusiasts and admirers – so don’t miss it!
Where: See locations above
VISIT THE EDMONTON ZOO
A tried and true destination, this Victoria Day, check out the Edmonton Zoo and see big cats and monkeys while you get some fresh air. There’s nothing quite like it.
Where: 13315 Buena Vista Road
Cost: $15.95+
OR FORT EDMONTON PARK
Already visit the Zoo this season? Why not visit the historical village at Fort Edmonton Park? With steamship cruises, train rides, and live entertainment you’re bound to have an extra special day.
Where: 7000 143 Street NW
Tickets: $26.20+
EXPLORE THE TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE
There’s always something fun going on at the Telus World of Science, but this Family Day, we’d recommend the Art of the Block and Thermal Theatrics!
Where: 11211 142 Street NW, Edmonton
Cost: $41.70+
TAKE A GHOST TOUR OF STRATHCONA
Halloween is still quite a few months away – but who’s counting? This upcoming long weekend, wince, mix and mingle and visit Strathcona’s most “active” sights on a ghoulish ghost tour through the town. It’s
When: Until May 22nd, 2023
Where: 10322 83rd Avenue, Edmonton
Cost: $16.93+
EXPERIENCE METIS CROSSING
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Located near Smoky Lake, Metis Crossing offers a day’s worth of activities including trails, a farmyard, displays, a historical village and indigenous cuisine! Cover yourself with sunscreen and check it out.
Where: 17339 Victoria Trail, Smoky Lake
Cost: $15.75+
GO SWIMMING
We’re in for a spicy weekend, Edmonton and what better place to cool off than the World Waterpark? This weekend, check it out and enjoy a day of fun, food and slides!
Where: 8882 170 Street NW
Cost: $64+
And there you have it, the very best things to do on Victoria Day in Edmonton this year! Now, all you have to do is make the most of it. Have fun!
