Tour 2 -
"Science" tour west
Odyssium is formerly known as the
Edmonton Space and Science Center. This interesting and unique 57,000 sq.
ft. facility was designed by the renowned Douglas J. Cardinal, known for
his striking and innovative buildings. In 1980, the City of Edmonton
selected the Edmonton Space & Science Centre as the City's flagship
project commemorating Alberta's 75th anniversary, and it was officially
opened in 1984.
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Proud of its heritage, Stony Plain offers
visitors a Heritage Main Street including 16 life-size outdoor murals, the
Multicultural Heritage Centre, winery tours, and the tranquil Japanese Shikaoi Park.
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Devonian Botanic Garden is 30
minutes drive southwest of Edmonton near Devon, the Devonian Botanic Garden
consists of 190 acres of ecological reserves, 10,000 different species of plants
displayed over 80 acres of gardens and nature trails over sand dunes.
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Tour 4 -
"Oil & Industry" tour south
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The Leduc No. 1 Discovery Well Historical Site
is located one km south of Devon. The Canadian Petroleum Interpretive Centre and
Hall of Fame (opened in 1997) contains artifacts, photos, scale models and colorful
stories to give visitors a sense of Canada's oil history. From the early oil
discoveries of southern Alberta to the development of the vast oil sands of northern
Alberta, the centre showcases Canada's oil industry to the world.
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In Reynolds Alberta Museum which is 40
minutes drive south of Edmonton, you can experience the history of ground and air
transportation, agriculture and other selected Alberta industries. The museum is
also home to Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame, which recognizes Canadians who have
made a significant contribution to aviation history.
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