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EDMONTON
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
Elk Island National Park
Student groups visiting Edmonton can take advantage of the city’s
The museum will feature stories from the province’s First Peoples and
follow the area’s trajectory to its current multicultural communities.
vibrant historical and cultural offerings, as well as its natural beauty.
For more information contact Laura Sinclair of Edmonton Tourism at
Elk Island National Park, less than 25 miles outside Edmonton, is
[email protected] or go to exploreedmonton.com.
one of 43 parks and reserves under the stewardship of Parks Canada.
Elk Island is a natural habitat for moose, elk, bison, deer and more than
250 species of birds. When student groups take the Bison Backstage
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Tour, they’ll see the park’s bison-handling facility and learn about the
The Waste Management Centre, the Art Gallery of Alberta
successful conservation efforts of its staff.
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Another immersive learning attraction in Edmonton is the Ukrainian
Galaxyland and World Waterpark at West Edmonton Mall, the John
Cultural Heritage Village. This living history center teaches visitors about
Janzen Nature Center
the Ukrainian pioneers who settled in the area in the early 20th century.
Costumed actors and interpreters lead educational programs highlighting
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the culture of the settler’s homeland and their lives in Alberta.
K-Days (July 21–30), Edmonton International Street Performers
Opening in early 2018, the Royal Alberta Museum will add another
Festival (July), Silver Skate Festival and Ice Castles (February 2018)
option for student groups to explore natural and human history in the city.
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