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Worth the Drive A diner in the eastern Alberta village of Czar is making its mark on the foodie landscape thanks to its menu of burgers made with exotic ( farmed ) meats . A few years ago , the owners of the Fireside Grill began grilling kangaroo and crocodile burgers . They were well received , and so the offerings expanded . Now , in addition to classics like beef , chicken and veggie burgers , adventurous eaters can sample a variety of unusual patties , including camel , turtle , water buffalo and wild boar — plus the aforementioned kangaroo , which remains one of the most popular menu items . Open Wed .– Sat ., 4908 45th St ., 780-857-2282
SPOOKY FUN
All Aboard ! Hop on the Train of Terror , the newest attraction at Mossleigh ’ s Aspen Crossing , for chills and thrills . During this adults-only spook session , meander through a pair of rail cars turned into a haunted maze filled with creepy crawlies , freaky phantoms and horrific sights . If you make it to the other side , you can toast your triumph over terror at a Halloween party with food and beverages . If you ’ re looking for something slightly less terrifying , check out the facility ’ s permanent attractions : a historic 1887 rail dining car , retrofitted caboose cabins and a campground , plus multiple themed train excursions . Oct . 6 – 31 , trainofterror . com
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Fill your dance card at the Pride and Prejudice Ball
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Time Travellers Travel back 200 years at this fall ’ s Pride and Prejudice Ball . Costumes are mandatory ; think full-length gowns and long white gloves for ladies , and a tailcoat , vest and cravat
Hop on the Train of Terror — if you dare !
for gentlemen . Once you ’ re gussied up in Regency-era garb , an elegant evening awaits at the Fairmont Hotel MacDonald in Edmonton . Sip a sweet and frothy ( and period-appropriate ) syllabub , listen to live music , join an English country dance and
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learn to play card games from the 19th century . Costume rentals and dance lessons are available before the ball , but note that , true to the time period , cellphones and cameras are prohibited . Sept . 30 prideandprejudiceball . ca
Sit ! Fetch ! Dive ?!? Cap off summer with a pool party like no other . At the Edmonton Humane Society ’ s Dog Dive , humans can take a dip with their canine companions . The fundraiser for the Humane Society is the sole day each year where pooches are allowed at the Oliver Outdoor Pool . Support a good cause and enjoy the last bit of good , warm weather with poolside DJs and food trucks , then splash around with Fido and other furry friends . The event is held on the last weekend the pool is open ; watch the Humane Society ’ s website for details . edmontonhumane society . com
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