With five of Canada's 13 World Heritage Sites, towering snow-capped mountains and otherworldly hoodoo formations, Alberta is a destination not to be missed.
Edmonton
What to do
TELUS World of Science
If the word museum conjures up dusty relics in a staid environment, Edmonton has a pleasant surprise for you. The Telus World of Science is split into four basic areas -- space, the human body, forensic science and the environment -- to give kids a hands-on approach to learning. Children aged two to eight will enjoy the Discoveryland Gallery, a great place to explore water, construction and more.
West Edmonton Mall
A trip to Edmonton wouldn't be complete without a stop at the mall, not just for the 800 stores and services, but for the family-friendly amusement area as well. The world's largest indoor amusement park is a favourite -- try the Mindbender roller coaster or the Swing of the Century. Finish the day at the West Ed's two-hectare water park, complete with beach, 20 different water activities and palm trees.
Where to eat
The Dish & The Runaway Spoon
A delicious dining experience, this family-friendly restaurant serves up such favourites as gourmet macaroni and cheese, beef stroganoff and other comfort foods.
Where to stay
West Edmonton Mall's Fantasyland Hotel
Consider a night's stop at the Fantasyland Hotel, where you can choose a family-friendly themed room that will delight the kids: Hollywood, Polynesian, African, Truck, Western, Igloo, Canadian Rail or Sports.
Calgary
What to do
Canada Olympic Park
Canada Olympic Park stands as an icon of the 1988 Olympic Winter Games and remains a fully functional training and recreation area, used by athletes and the public alike. Experience a ride on a luge or try the soon-to-be-open Skyline, a zip-line that transports you to the top and sends you down a massive vertical drop from the 90-metre ski jump tower.
Where to eat
Buzzards Restaurant & Bar
For a sampling of cowboy cuisine, head to Buzzards, where menu choices include steak, burgers and bison and the decor enchants with Western memorabilia, from the oil paintings to the barbed wire art to the old boots and hats.
Where to stay
Homeplace Ranch
For an all-inclusive experience Prairie-style, consider a ranch vacation. Homeplace Ranch, about 50 kilometres southwest of the city and in the foothills of the Rockies, is a working and guest ranch where visitors can fish, ride horses, and catch sight of bears, deer and elk, among others.
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