What to do and see in Edmonton, Canada: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

We provide guided nature tours through the largest urban park in Canada. As we walk 3km through the park you'll learn fun facts about anything from plants, to animals, to fungi, to fossils. After the tour you'll be able to answer questions like: why did Ontario release swarms of parasitic wasps? Why are dandelions the future of rubber? Are squirrels ambidextrous?? And lots more!

A culinary school in downtown Edmonton, Get Cooking is currently offering its classes Virtually because of COVID-19. You can choose from a schedule of Virtual Classes, or get in touch to book a Private or Corporate Virtual Event. Get Cooking's approach to cooking focuses on the use of local ingredients to create globally inspired cuisine while empowering home cooks with new skills and confidence in the kitchen.

We offer two tours in Edmonton - our Downtown Delights and Strathcona Brunch and Bakeries - mostly in the summer months but year round for private tours. Both experiences are walking tours of neighbourhoods with a storytelling guide to fill you in on the culture of the neighbourhood and introduce you to the vendors and history and art of the neighbourhood. You'll stop at several eateries and enjoy Alberta signature foods and delicious non-alcohol beverage pairings.

Open May Long weekend to October each year, the streetcar's views of the city and the river are absolutely amazing. This is also the best way to get from the farmer's market to downtown.

SmartyPantz escape rooms are a live-action provider just outside Edmonton's Ice District. Our theatrical themed rooms range in difficulty from moderate to diabolical. You have 45 mins to solve puzzles and riddles related to the theme and story to 'escape the room'. It's a blast!

Welcome to EXIT Edmonton escape room gaming facility! Inside any one of our adventures players will explore the different realms of Exit Edmonton, where you can display your intelligence, marvels and artistry by outwitting the Game Master that involves solving challenging puzzles and discovering exciting clues and escaping within time limit. Our rooms cater to a minimum of 2 players and can hold up to a maximum 6 players per theme(number of maximum players differs by location) that offers varying levels of difficulty in which both those of whom are new to escape games or the most experienced can have fun. Grab your team and head over to any one of our various locations to try and escape! Imagine. A universe where you can travel through time and space in the blink of an eye; where you can control your destiny with your brilliance and imagination; where gaming and having fun is the only way of life. From the ancient empires to the Milky Way, you can find a wealth of excitement you never thought possible before. Whether you want to explore uncharted realms or simply surge through the skies, Mr. EXIT will lead the way. EXIT Edmonton strives to continually provide the paramount Room Escape gaming experience. Players of all ages can explore our various engaging themes and try to escape within the time limit. Throughout every theme, players are presented with engaging puzzles, riddles, and mechanical components that allow the group to navigate towards the exit when solved. Are you up for the challenge?

The Alberta Railway Museum, located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is a heritage outdoor display of railway equipment and buildings. It was constructed with the vision of preserving and interpreting the heritage of Canadian National Railways, Northern Alberta Railways, and short lines and industrial railways from Western Canada. The Museum replicates a small terminal with the original St. Albert station, a water tank from Gibbons and various buildings, locomotives, railway cars and track maintenance equipment. Being recognized as a historical landmark, the museum receives various requests annually for use as a monumental location for various events including weddings, birthdays and various celebrations. The artifacts provide a great stage for photography and videography. We are open seasonally Saturday to Sunday and Holiday Mondays, from Victoria Day to Labour Day from 10 am to 5 pm.