Half Day Activities

West Edmonton Mall
Not only the world’s largest shopping mall (it covers approximately 48 city blocks), it is also a place to spend a perfect day watching movies, going ice skating, or even riding a roller coaster! West Edmonton Mall houses its very own theme park, casino, and a wide selection of stores, but also its very own water park!

Valley Zoo
The Valley Zoo is home to hundreds of exotic and native species of birds and animals – including Lucy, the painting pachyderm. A petting zoo, paddleboats, miniature train, pony rides, and carousel are available for the young and young-at-heart.

Muttart Conservatory
Stroll around and be one with nature. Being Edmonton’s premier horticultural attraction, this sweet escape allows you to see almost 700 species of plants! Go ahead - take a nice cleansing breath!

Royal Alberta Museum
The mission of the Royal Alberta Museum is to preserve and tell the story of Alberta, and it does so with some of the largest collections in the museum world. From the largest public collection of early fur trade artifacts to the Bug Room, the Museum’s highly acclaimed live invertebrate gallery, the Royal Alberta Museum has a full range of exhibits and activities for suit any age or interest.

Telus World of Science
Indulge your curiosity and delve into the wonderful adventure that is science! This activity centre has a Greenhouse Exhibit that allows you to create your own greenhouse effect. Also, they offer a wide variety of hands-on experiences that let you explore the mysteries of the world.

Old Strathcona
From antique shops and art galleries, to tattoo parlours and live theatre, Old Strathcona offers eclectic shops, coffee houses, restaurants, and entertainment, to suit every taste.