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NIGHT SKY ETIQUETTE

editor — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 14:05:06 +0000

It takes up to 30 minutes to regain night vision after exposure to white light. When approaching a dark site for stargazing, it is considered good etiquette to take the following measures. Turn off, disable, or cover up exterior vehicle headlights and pause for about 5 to 10 minutes to let your eyes adjust to the darkness. If you cannot disable all interior lights, honk or shout White light! a few seconds before opening vehicle doors at the site. Park at the gate for a minimum of 5 to 10 minutes because it takes 30 to 60 minutes to adapt

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Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village

editor — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 13:58:33 +0000

Location: 35 km east of Sherwood Park on Hwy 16; or 25 minutes east of Edmonton along Hwy 16. Info: Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Victoria Day weekend to Labour Day weekend; closed to the public the rest of the year except during special events. For the safety of visitors, horses and other livestock and pets are not permitted. Those travelling with pets must leave them in the main visitor parking area. Call toll-free (from within Alberta only) 310-0000, then dial 780-662-3640. The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village depicts Ukrainian settlement in east-central Alberta from 1892 to 1930

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Strathcona Wilderness Centre

editor — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 13:57:07 +0000

Strathcona Wilderness Centre Location: Travel 16 km east of Sherwood Park on Baseline Road (Township Road 530), and turn south on Range Road 212. Info: Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. year-round. Extended weekend hours in February and March, and from Victoria Day to Labour Day weekend. The Information Centre is wheelchair accessible. Dogs, horses, bicycles, and off-road vehicles are not permitted. 780-922-3939; swcinfo@strathcona.ca; www.strathcona.ca/wildernesscentre. Encompassing 223 hectares of parkland, the Strathcona Wilderness Centre offers year-round nature exploration on the shores of Bennett Lake. Stop at the information centre to ask about picnic sites and current trail conditions.

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EAST OF EDMONTON MAP

editor — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:03:38 +0000

EAST OF EDMONTON East-central Alberta visitors enter the heritage district known as the Kalyna (pronounced kah-LEHN-ah) Country Ecomuseum, a multicultural area where visitors can see historical attractions in their original settings. Kalyna is a Ukrainian term for high bush cranberry. The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is one Kalyna Country destination that can easily take up the better part of a day. Interacting with the costumed interpreters at this open-air museum will make you feel like a time traveller. Just three kilometres from here is the entrance, via the highway, to the only national park within a short drive of Edmonton.

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Boyle Edmonton Map

editor — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:00:41 +0000

BOYLE Directions: Exit Edmonton on Hwy 28A east; turn left at Hwy 831. Distance: 149 km, or about 1 hour and 56 minutes, from Edmonton. Info: 780-689-3643; www.boylealberta.com. The village of Boyle was named to commemorate a man who gave much of his life to public service. John Robert Boyle wanted to become a lawyer but could not afford to further his education. He taught school until he had saved up enough to return to his studies and was admitted to the bar in 1899. Boyle went on to become Alberta’s minister of education in 1913 and a member of

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Athabasca Landing Trail

editor — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:39:41 +0000

Location: Look for the trailhead at the end of 45th Street (the first southbound street after the bridge that crosses the Tawatinaw River) in Athabasca. Info: Snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles are not allowed. In 1876, Athabasca Landing Trail was the first overland route between Edmonton and Athabasca Landing. The Hudson’s Bay Company established the trail to improve and expand northern transportation. It linked the North Saskatchewan River with the Mackenzie River system and became Canada’s busiest northern route for 40 years. As the railway expanded, the trail became less important. The path that remains from this historical course begins at

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Fort Assiniboine Museum

editor — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:30:09 +0000

Location: On State Avenue in Fort Assiniboine, at the wagon wheel and pickaxe. Info: Open weekends in June from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily except Mondays in July and August from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and by appointment the rest of the year. 780584-3737. Fort Assiniboine’s history is commemorated in a museum constructed in the style of the Hudson’s Bay Company Fort that was located here during the Klondike Gold Rush. The museum portrays Klondike history and contains pioneer furniture, tools, traps, farm equipment, some of the nails from the original fort, wildlife exhibits, medical instruments, a schoolhouse,

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Klondike Ferry Crossing Map

editor — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:26:25 +0000

Location: 42 km, or about 40 minutes, from Barrhead. Exit Barrhead on Hwy 33 north, turn right at Hwy 16. Travel 1.6 km and then turn left at Hwy 769 (8 km west of Vega along Hwy 661). Info: The ferry operates from April though October, and an ice bridge is available for winter crossing. 780-674-3331. One of only seven remaining ferries in Alberta, the cabled Klondike Ferry near Vega crosses the Athabasca River into Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Wildland Provincial Parkan area with many hiking and cycling trails to explore. A conserved natural and historical area, Klondike Ferry Park is

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Blue Heron Trail & Map

editor — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:49:08 +0000

Location: Start at 48th Avenue and 50th Street, next to the Paddle River Golf Course’s 9th hole. Info: 780-674-2532. The Blue Heron Trail winds through various town parks and includes a boardwalk along the picturesque Paddle River. Walkways follow the Paddle River from the Paddle Golf Course through Beaver Brook to Barrhead Golf and Recreation Area. It is groomed for cross-country skiing in the winter. Barrhead and District Centennial Museum and Barrhead Visitor Information Centre Location: 5629-49th Street, 3 blocks north of Barrhead on Hwy 33. Info: Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Barrhead Visitor Information

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BARRHEAD Edmonton Map

editor — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:46:37 +0000

Directions: Exit Edmonton on Hwy 16 west, turn right onto Hwy 43 north, and right at Hwy 33. Distance: 121 km, or about 1 hour and 30 minutes, from Edmonton. Info: 780-674-3301; www.barrhead.ca. Nestled in the valley of the Paddle River, Barrhead is situated on the southern edge of the boreal forest. Settlers began coming to the valley in 1906, mostly from Britain and the United States. They set up sawmills to take advantage of the extensive timber and cleared land to grow cereal crops, but the community’s location near the now-historic Klondike Trail is what helped the town grow

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