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Field Trips Edmonton and Area

Field Trip Ideas, Group Outings and Company Picnics

Looking for ideas for school groups, daycare children, Girl Guide and Boy Scout groups etc., here are some suggestions. Also if you are bringing a sports team or band to the city you may have some extra time for a fun and educational trip. Group bookings should always be made in advance.

Alberta Legislature

Experience parliamentary democracy at work in Alberta. Tours of the Legislature Building and Interpretive Centre can be tailored to your class or group with topics including levels of government, public policy or the role of elected representatives. There are other programs like Mock Legislature, which is a program with role-play for Grade 6 students that gives students a chance to experience first hand the parliamentary process. Other programs available. Call for details.

10800- 97 Avenue
(780)427-7362
www.assembly.ab.ca

Devonian Botanic Garden

Devonian Gardens, Edmonton © EK

Beautiful outdoor gardens and indoor display of succulents, tropical butterflies, and orchids. Authentic Japanese Garden. Children and family courses. Garden/Plant oriented gift-shop.

Located 30 minutes from downtown Edmonton. Hwy 60, 5 km north of Devon
(780)987-3054
www.discoveredmonton.com/devonian

Fort Edmonton Park

It’s living history at its best at Canada’s largest living history park! Four eras are featured: 1846 fur trade, 1885, 1905 and 1920’s. School and group programs can include activities dealing with fur trade, native people’s and pioneer life, history and more.

Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive
(780)496-8787
www.edmonton.ca/fort

Prairie Gardens and Greenhouses

Prairie Gardens & Greenhouses © EK

Birthday and small group parties. Wagon rides, petting farm, old-fashioned farm fun, campfire hot dog roast, Great Prairie Corn Maze in fall. Located near Bon Accord, 25 km north of Edmonton.

Prairie Gardens tour guides will provide an enjoyable, educational tour especially designed for preschool, kindergarten or grade 1.

Country BBQ, Campfires and Hot-dog Roasts

www.prairiegardens.org

Royal Alberta Museum

One of Canada’s most popular museums. Full range of exhibitions and activities for all ages. Some of the galleries include Wild Alberta, the Syncrude Gallery of Aboriginal Culture and the Natural History Gallery, which includes the Bug Room, usually a hit with the kids.

12845 – 102 Avenue, Edmonton
(780)453-9100
www.royalalbertamuseum.ca

Rutherford House

Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site is the home of the first Premier of Alberta, Alexander Cameron Rutherford.

Rutherford House, Edmonton © EK

In 1911, A.C. Rutherford and his wife Mattie moved into this beautiful brick mansion near the university campus.

Today, this restored and furnished post Edwardian home maintains the Rutherford tradition of hospitality and offers visitors a glimpse into the past with costumed interpreters, guided tours and special events.

11153 Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton, Alberta

(780) 427-3995 or 422-2697 to book

http://www.culture.alberta.ca/museums/historicsiteslisting/rutherfordhouse/default.aspx

Telus World of Science - Edmonton

A variety of school field trips available based on different grade levels. Imax and Margaret Zeidler Star Theatre, visit five themed exhibit galleries, interpretive programs and labs.

What’s new: Body Worlds Exhibition: The Original Exhibition of Real Human Bodies will be here starting June 13 till October. Class trips are available and recommended for grades 5 and up.

Special programs for Girl Guides, Boy Scouts and Special Interest Groups are also available.

11211-142 Street, Edmonton
(780)451-3344
www.telusworldofscience.com/edmonton

Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village

The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village provides interactive and authentic historical experiences depicting early settlement of Ukrainian immigrants in east central Alberta. Themes include Prairie Lifestyle and Great Achievements, Citizenship and Identities, Celebration and more.

25 minutes east of Edmonton on Hwy 16 (near Elk Island National Park)
(780)662-3640
www.tprc.alberta.ca/uchv

West Edmonton Mall

West Edmonton Mall has various activities for groups and teams.

Marine Life Education Programs and Camps. Discover West Edmonton Mall’s fascinating marine life. Discover marine life and animals in Sea Life Caverns and Sea Lions Rock. West Edmonton Mall’s African penguins can also visit your classroom. Did you know the penguins have starred in a Hollywood Movie!

Attractions like Galaxyland and World Waterpark. Bring your group to one of the attractions. Group rates are available. Just play for the day or learn about physics on the rides. New indoor interactive water play area coming spring 2008 to the waterpark.

School Bands and other performing groups etc. should call for details if interested.

www.westedmontonmall.com

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