Where Edmonton Magazine January/February 2018 | Page 49

Travel Times ( in mins ) Between LRT Stations
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Metro Line
C . Rutherford — offers visitors a glimpse into the past with costumed interpreters , guided tours , special events , and the Whatnot Gift Shop . $ 7 Adult ; $ 6 Senior ( 65 +); $ 5 Youth ( 7-17 ); Children 6 and under are free ; $ 20 Family ( 2 adults and their children under 18 in same household ). Sep 5 - May 14 : Tue - Sun 12 pm - 5 pm ; May 15 - Sep 3 Daily 10 am - 5 pm ; Closed Dec 24-25 & Jan 1-2 . 11153 Saskatchewan Dr ., 780-427-3995 . Map 1-D5 S
TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE — EDMONTON Edmonton ' s science centre houses five permanent exhibit galleries , a feature gallery , and Discoveryland , a gallery for young children . IMAX films and full-dome immersive shows are shown daily . TELUS World of Science also houses the TELUS Robotics Lab , an amateur radio station , an environmental gallery , and an outdoor observatory . The Science Garage allows visitors to tinker , test , and build their own creations in hands-on activities . $ 19.95 Adult ; $ 16.95 Senior ( 65 +); $ 16.95 Youth ( 13-17 )/ Student ( with ID ); $ 13.95 Child ( 3-12 ); $ 79.95 Family . Additional fee for feature exhibitions and IMAX films . Sun - Thu 9 am - 5 pm ; Fri - Sat 9 am - 8 pm . 11211-142 St ., 780-451-3344 . twose . ca Map 1-C3 W
THE REC ROOM This entertainment complex offers an exciting variety of attractions , including over 100 arcade games , virtual reality , billiard tables , a bowling alley ( southside ), a race car simulator , and a state-of-theart auditorium . Come hungry , as you can enjoy wood-fired pizza , poutine , donuts , and Canadian-inspired cuisine . South : 1725-99 St ., 587-756-6400 . Map 5-I4 West : West Edmonton Mall , # 2065 , 8882-170 St ., 780-900-8714 . therecroom . com Map 4-K4 S W
BEYOND EDMONTON
ELK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK Canada ' s first federal wildlife sanctuary , established in 1906 , is home to bison , elk , moose , deer , lynx , and more than 250 species of birds . Besides wildlife viewing , visitors can enjoy activities like snowshoeing , cross-country skiing , hiking , and tobogganing . Adult $ 7.80 ; Senior ( 65 +) $ 6.80 ; Youth ( 17 and under ) Free ; Family / Group $ 15.70 . Price is for single-day entry and does not include additional activities . Open year-round ; facilities open seasonally . 35 km East of Edmonton on Yellowhead Hwy 16 , Site 4 , RR1 , Fort Saskatchewan , 780- 992-2950 . parkscanada . gc . ca / elkisland
REYNOLDS-ALBERTA MUSEUM This museum , located 30 minutes southeast of the Edmonton International Airport , hosts an outstanding collection of vintage vehicles , aircraft , tractors , and industrial machines that pay tribute to mechanical genius . Explore the newest exhibit about the family that shaped Canada ' s transportation industry in The McLaughlin Story , and see the carriage manufacturing side at the Remington Carriage Museum in Cardston . $ 13 Adult ; $ 11 Senior ( 65 +); $ 9 Youth ( 7-17 ); Children 6 and under are free ; $ 35 Family ( 2 adults and all children under 18 .) Open year-round . Jan 2 - May 22 : Tue - Sun 10 am - 5 pm , Closed Mon . May 23 - Sep 4 : Daily 10 am - 5 pm . Sep 6 - Dec 31 : Tue - Sun 10 am - 5 pm ; Closed Mon . Closed Dec 24-25 , Jan 1-2 . 6426-40 Ave ., Wetaskiwin , 780-312-2065 . reynoldsalbertamuseum . com
ROYAL TYRELL MUSEUM With one of the world ' s largest displays of dinosaurs , this extraordinary museum offers a creative , fun , and educational look at the science of palaeontology and Alberta ' s prehistoric past and rich fossil heritage . During your visit , you can see the scientifically significant fossils featured in rotating exhibits — only a small fraction of the collection is viewable at one time — take in an engaging lecture , or go for a hike and discover some fossils for yourself ! $ 18 Adult ; $ 14 Senior ; $ 10 Youth ( 7 – 17 ); $ 46 Family ; Children 6 and under are free . Through May 14 : Tue - Sun 10 am - 5 pm , Closed Mon ; May 15 - Aug 31 : Daily 9 am - 9 pm ; Sep 1 - 30 : Daily 10 am - 5 pm . 1500 N Dinosaur Tr ., Drumheller , 403-823-7707 . tyrellmuseum . com

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Taking the LRT to Rogers Place for a concert or hockey game ? You will need to get off at MacEwan station .
BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES
ALLEY KAT BREWING COMPANY Visit this local microbrewery to try their five flagship beers and rotating seasonal features . Bottles of their brews are available for purchase , along with a variety of Alley Kat brand merchandise . Free tours of the brewery are available Thu - Fri 12 pm - 5 pm . 9929-60 Ave ., 780-436-8922 . alleykatbeer . com Map 1-E5 S
STRATHCONA SPIRITS Edmonton ' s first ( ever ) distillery crafts two high-end spirits : the Single Grain Wheat Vodka and the Badland Seaberry Gin . Book a tour and tasting Thu - Sat . 10122-81 Ave . strathconaspirits . ca Map 1-D5 S
YELLOWHEAD BREWERY This local brewery produces one of Alberta ' s finest microbrewed beers , the Yellowhead Premium Lager . Here , visitors can take a tour of the brewery , enjoy a meal and a pint or two in the tasting room , and purchase bottles or growlers of the beer to take home . Guided tours available Friday at 5:30 pm or by appointment . 10229-105 St ., 780-
423-3333 . yellowheadbrewery . com Map 3-D4 D
BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS
124TH STREET & AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION A business association whose mandate is to create a thriving business environment that encompasses taste , style , and character through an eclectic mix of premium services , specialty shops , and the arts . 124 St . is Edmonton ' s premier fashion , food , and arts district and home to many independent boutiques , restaurants , coffee shops , theatres , and galleries in the city . 202 , 10715-124 St ., 780-413-6503 . 124street . ca Map 1-C4 D
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION The Downtown Business Association promotes Downtown Edmonton as the place to live , work , shop , and play . This non-profit group promotes downtown vibrancy through popular public events and free guided summer walking tours . The DBA also promotes businesses and development projects in the core . 10121 Jasper Ave ., 780-424-4085 . edmontondowntown . com Map 3-G5 D
EDMONTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Owned by the City of Edmonton , the EEDC is strategically focused on Edmonton ' s bright economic future . In addition to the economic aspect , they are responsible for regional tourism marketing as well as the management of both the Shaw Conference Centre and the Edmonton Research Park . 3 Flr , 9990 Jasper Ave ., 780-424-9191 . edmonton . com Map 3-I5 D
OLD STRATHCONA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Working to enhance , to promote and to protect the businesses of the Old Strathcona community by supporting projects and campaigns that maximize Old Strathcona ’ s aesthetic appeal and by working with everyone concerned to ensure the well-being of their members , staff , customers , and clients . # 202 , 10345 Whyte ( 82 ) Ave ., 780-437-4182 . oldstrathcona . ca Map 2-J3 S
EQUIPMENTS RENTALS
MEC EDMONTON Find everything you need to experience the great outdoors ! Get your gear for outdoor adventures , including travel gear , camping equipment , and yoga gear . Affordable equipment rentals are also available for snow sports like mountain climbing , cross-country skiing , and snowshoeing . Ski repairs and maintenance can be done on site . Downtown : 11904-104 Ave ., 780-488-6614 . Map 1-D4 South : 1624-99 St ., 1-888-847-0770 . mec . ca Map 5-I4 D S
Experience the river valley from a new vantage point by riding the newly opened funicular — a glass elevator — next to the Fairmont Macdonald !
CBC
101A AVENUE
97 STREET
Citadel Theatre
Edmonton City Centre West
3 3 2 4 1 1 1 1
Stanley A . Milner Library
3 1 2 2 4 5
Line open , travel time pending
Canada Place
Manulife Place
ENTERPRISE SQUARE
Clareview
Belvedere
Coliseum
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SUN
LIFE
Stadium
Churchill
Central
RICE HOWARD WAY
JASPER AVE
101 STREET
NAIT
99 STREET
The Westin
Shaw Conference
Centre
Bay / Enterprise Square
Corona
Grandin
Y ESSENTIALS
Travel Times ( in mins ) Between LRT Stations
Capital Line
University
Health Science / Jubilee
McKernan / Belgravia
South Campus
Southgate
Century Park
Metro Line
Scotia Place
102 STREET
Kingsway Royal Alex
103 STREET
MacEwan ( Rogers Place )
Churchill