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Sightseeing Around Edmonton
During the short stay in Edmonton, you can take advantage of the following 4 short tours to check out the impressive sights and attractions that have transformed the greater Edmonton area into one of Canada's most unique tourism destinations.

Tour 1 - "Downtown Edmonton" tour central

Tour 3 - "Parks & Pioneers" tour east

Elk Island National Park is less than 45-minute drive east of Edmonton on the Trans-Canada Highway. An extraordinarily high density of animals makes Elk Island one of the best places in Alberta for year-round wildlife watching.
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is a place where you can learn the fascinating story of the immigration to Canada from Ukraine more than a century ago and the settlement of East Central Alberta.

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.
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.
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.

Tour 4 - "Oil & Industry" tour south

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.
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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