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Another long weekend is hot on our heels, but what will you do with your bonus day off? If you’re not sure, don’t fret! From festivals to tea parties, there is a ton happening in and around the city.
Here are 10 things to do on Heritage Day in Edmonton!
Showcases diverse cuisine, entertainment, interpretive materials, and crafts worldwide The Edmonton Heritage Festival is the largest three-day multiculturalism celebration in the world. Check it out this long weekend!
When: Saturday, August 3rd – 5th, 2024
Where: Edmonton Exhibition Lands and Borden Park
Cost: Free to attend
With midway rides, restaurants, and exhibitions that celebrate Alberta’s history, Fort Edmonton Park is a wonderful place to spend a day with family on Heritage Day. Check it out!
Where: 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton
Cost: $26+
Museums are super cool when it’s hot out! This Monday, check out the Royal Alberta Museum, which holds some amazing collections from the past and present.
When: Open throughout August
Where: 9810 103a Avenue NW
Cost: $21+
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This Monday, face your fears and get your heart racing! Snow Valley Aerial Park has a mini golf course and aerial park tower, a campground and more!
Where: 13204 Rainbow Valley Road NW
Cost: $32+
Located just outside of Red Deer, Alberta, the Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash Park is THE place for sizzling summer days. With launch pads, trampolines, an obstacle course, slides, a 15-foot tower, and more – this ginormous floating playground is truly one of a kind.
When: Until September 2nd, 2024
Where: Bay #1, 5100 Lakeshore Drive– Sylvan Lake, Alberta
Cost: $18 (one hour)
This Monday, climb aboard the High-Level Bridge Street Car and take in the sites and sounds of the city. It’s magical and cheap – and who doesn’t love cheap?
Where: 8419-104 Street NW
Cost: $8+
Looking for adventure? Head to Canyon Ski Resort, where guests are able to explore their Zip Line and Adventure Park which features more firsts, fun and fast-moving experiences.
When: Open now
Where: 38433 Range Road 264A, Red Deer, Alberta
Cost: $45+
This Heritage 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 and carnivores.
Where: 23210 Township Road 564 #2, Gibbons, AB
Cost: $17
Want to shake things up? This Monday, visit Metis Crossing and learn something new in the cultural centre, explore the farmyard, or even take some archery lessons. You’re going to have a blast!
Where: 17339 Victoria Trail, Smoky Lake
Cost: $15.75+
There’s nothing better! This Heritage Day, check out the Edmonton Zoo and see big cats and monkeys while you get some fresh air.
Where: 13315 Buena Vista Road
Cost: $15.95+
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