One of many superlatives at the West Edmonton Mall, Galaxyland is currently the world's largest indoor amusement park. The mascot is the inevitable man in a suit, named Cosmo, and is a big hit with the little ones. There are 25 rides to choose from, including Mindbender, Autosled, and Drop of Doom. If you want to organize a children's party, be sure to call the Party Launch Pad.
Ride this safe, glass-enclosed gondola system to the top of Sulphur Mountain for unparalleled views of Banff and the Rocky Mountains. The eight-minute journey is a year-round attraction, and during the summer you can hike around when you reach the summit. Marvel at the breathtaking and photo-worthy vistas from the observation deck, have a snack at the Summit Restaurant cafeteria (summer only) and visit the gift shop. For full meals, visit Panorama Restaurant (closed from December 3 to December 26). Gondola fares are CAD19.95 for adults and CAD9.95 for children.
This mall is Alberta's number attraction and the largest shopping center in the world today. Measuring 5.3 million square feet, there is over 800 stores and services, over 100 eating establishments, 26 cinema theatres, a spa, and Las Vegas style casino. There is also 7 theme park attractions of varying admission prices: Galaxyland Amusement Park, World Waterpark, Deep Sea Adventure Submarine Ride, Sea Life Caverns, Professor Wem's Adventure Golf, Ice Palace and the NEW Aquatics Entertainment Stage. Disabled access varies. Rates and hours operation vary per attraction.
One of the world's top equestrian facilities is placed in the rolling ranch lands just south of Calgary's city limits. Built and maintained by the Southern family, this sprawling site is now home to some of the world's top show-jumping events. The facilities are also a year-round attraction for horse-lovers and aspiring competitive riders. Competition occurs on six different grass rings, including the main venue that pulls in more than 30,000 spectators for events. Not bad huh?
An open expanse of ice with smaller tributaries that wind off out of view, the artificial lagoon is great for youngsters just learning to skate on any winter day, or others who need to burn some energy. A fire burning in the on-ice pit warms chilled hands. Canoes, foot-powered watercraft rentals, a miniature train ride, mini-golf, carnival rides, a kiddie spray pool, playground and sports fields are all available in the summer.
Attractions Canada recently voted this park the number one outdoor space in the country. It houses more than a thousand animals from around the world and an ever-growing portfolio of innovative exhibitions, which allows guests to get up close and personal with grizzly bears, moose and wolves. Life-sized dinosaur models lurk in the badlands of the Prehistoric Park, and the more genteel setting of the botanical park includes a butterfly garden.
Canada's biggest historical village is divided into a pioneer Northwest Mounted Police outpost and a 1910 Main Street. The latter has a working antique amusement park, with rides that are safe even for the smaller ones. It also include a working full-scale locomotive thundering through the park, and on nearby Glenmore Reservoir, a vintage double-decker sternwheeler ship that takes visitors on lake cruises. Shops and restaurants are everywhere in the park. All park staff work in costume and character so you are garantee to have a great time.
West Edmonton's Mall's waterpark covers over five acres and incorporates 20 water activities. The waterslides are miles long, there are kids pools and bungy jumps, and the water is kept at a pleasant 30 degrees Celsius. Sharky, the mall's mascot for this attraction, it is also available for private functions.
Lake Louise is in Alberta, and it is known as the cliche for mountain serenity, it is photographed all the time for its turquoise waters and tranquility. The color of the lake is due to fine particles suspended in the glacier waters, creating that amazing tones and paradise-like atmosphere. You have ski runs, a charming town, trail riding, hiking, rafting and mountain biking, making this place the ideal getaway.
Nick : Red Bull
Name : Jordan
Born in : Toronto, Canada
Age : 32
Hobbies : sports, BBQ'S, my family (believe me, they are a hobby LOL)
