Edmonton Attractions

• Feds invest $3.7M for Edmonton attractions including Muttart, Fort Edmonton Park

  The federal funding -- more than $3.7 million, announced Tuesday by the federal minister of tourism -- will go towards four projects at the heart of Edmonton’s tourism sector.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2023
  
• Slidey McSlideFace? West Edmonton Mall announces new waterslide that needs a name

  West Edmonton Mall said the two-person tube slide opening in June will be 50 feet tall and 450 feet long, featuring winding corners and transparent and colour-changing sections.

  Consumer

  Feb 28, 2023
  
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• Soaring spinosaurus: New dinosaurs flown into Jurassic Forest north of Edmonton

  Seven new animatronic dinosaurs were flown into Jurassic Forest in Gibbons, Alta., bringing the park's total to more than 70 life-sized dinos.

  Features

  Jul 21, 2021
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• Edmonton’s Royal Alberta Museum reopens with new exhibits

  As many Albertans re-emerge after weeks of at least partial hibernation because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so too is the Royal Alberta Museum as it reopened Wednesday.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2021
• Muttart Conservatory reopens Friday after $13M rehabilitation project

  The Muttart Conservatory will open its doors to the public Friday following a $13.3-million rehabilitation.

  Features

  Jun 10, 2021
• Fort Edmonton Park pushes grand reopening due to COVID-19

  After a massive renovation, Fort Edmonton Park had planned on reopening over the May long weekend. That target has now been pushed to Canada Day, due to COVID-19.

  Features

  Apr 27, 2021
• Princess Theatre on Edmonton’s Whyte Avenue announces temporary closure

  A century-old art-house cinema and longtime fixture on Edmonton's Whyte Avenue has closed its doors and it is not yet clear when it will reopen.

  Entertainment

  Oct 16, 2020
• Free admission for kids, college students this fall at U of A Botanic Garden

  To give back to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Alberta Botanic Garden is opening its gates to children and students for free this fall. 

  Lifestyle

  Sep 10, 2020
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• Fort Edmonton Foundation launches ‘Light the Midway’ campaign for 1920s midway renovation

  The Fort Edmonton Foundation is raising money in support of ongoing renovations.

  Features

  Aug 25, 2020
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• Free Admission Day in Edmonton could be replaced with new program

  The City of Edmonton is considering replacing Free Admission Day with a new program called Live Active Day.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2020