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The Royal Alberta Museum is the largest museum in Western Canada. Learn about the dinosaur fossils found across Alberta and dig for your own treasures allowing your kids to discover the science behind paleontology. It will take you a minimum of 2 hours to walk through the Museum. But you can spend over half the day in the interactive displays for children teaching them about things, like how machines work and Alberta’s environment.

And there’s more! The four main collections at the Royal Alberta Museum are Cultural Studies, Earth Science, Life Sciences, and Conservation. So, depending on your kids’ interests, there’s something for the history lovers and something else for the curious, scientific minds

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Spark your kids’ creativity at the Art Gallery of Alberta. The exhibitions are always changing, so you have something new to see each time you visit. And interactive family programs designed for different age groups make it a perfect place for children to create art in their own way.

You can usually spend 1-2 hours wandering around the exhibitions. Add more time to your schedule for any special events. And make sure to plan for this when paying at the metered street parking. If you are looking for other parking options, try the City Hall Parkade at 99 Street.

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Soar into the world of aviation at the Alberta Aviation Museum. Kids can get up close to historic aircraft, explore interactive exhibits, and even try flight simulators. These simulators will show your kids the type of training it takes to become a pilot.

It’s an exciting and educational adventure that brings the history of aviation to life. During summer, the Museum is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hours are adjusted throughout the winter, but the Museum and its 30+ aircraft are still open for you to visit!

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A short drive from Edmonton, Wabamun Lake Provincial Park will have your kids excited for a family day out. This park is located approx. 60 kilometres west of Edmonton. With its sandy beach, there is plenty of space for swimming and even boating! On hotter days, the beach might get busy, so arriving early is the best way to secure parking and a good beach spot. And did you know that in the winter, the lake transforms into the perfect spot for ice fishing?

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Who owned the Rutherford House before it became a Provincial Historic Site? Alberta’s first Premier, Alexander Cameron Rutherford! Explore the home’s elegant past where your kids can join hands-on activities and guided tours. During your trip, you’ll know what early 20th-century life in Edmonton was like.

Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village

Free entry with Canoo!

Experience pioneer life at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, an open-air museum that shows the day-to-day life of early Ukrainian settlers in Alberta. Many people living in Alberta today can trace their heritage back to the early Ukrainian settlers that arrived at the end of the 19^th century. With costumed interpreters, more than 35 historic buildings, and traditional crafts, there is lots for your kids to do.