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attractions in Lake Louise
Attraction type: Lake
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- Apr 25, 2008 "Most beautiful lake"
- Jan 13, 2008 "Awesome Place"
- Jan 1, 2008 "Beautiful Lake"
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attractions in Calgary
This zoo is home to over 1,000 animals from all over the world, including Kamala, the famous painting elephant as well as to the Botanical Garden and a Prehistoric Park for dinosaur lovers.
Attraction type: Zoo; Garden; Park
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- Apr 5, 2008 "Awesome Zoo."
- Apr 1, 2008 "Best zoo ever!"
- Mar 27, 2008 "A top zoo"
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attractions in Banff National Park
Beautiful lake surrounded by woods and hiking trails.
Attraction type: Lake
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- Jan 18, 2008 "Beautiful Place"
- Jan 1, 2008 "Beautiful lake in great location"
- Aug 16, 2007 "the Circuit hike at Lake Louise - AKA 2 teahouse hike - My Favorite hike"
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attractions in Banff
Attraction type: National park; Tour
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- Apr 10, 2008 "Our time in Banff"
- Apr 7, 2008 "Ice Hockey Trip"
- Apr 7, 2008 "We had a great time"
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attractions in Banff
Location Details: Directions: 5 minute drive (1.5 miles) southwest of Banff. From downtown take Banff Ave south across Bow River, then a left on Cave Ave. Take a right on Mountain Ave and follow that
Attraction type: Tram
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- Jan 1, 2008 "Spectacular views!"
- Jul 19, 2007 "Fantastic!!!"
- Jul 18, 2007 "Really lovely views"
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attractions in Drumheller
Since 1985, the Royal Tyrrell Museum has presented the fascinating evolution of dinosaurs through it's collection of dozens of skeletons and hundreds of fossils.
Attraction type: Museum complex; Specialty museum; Natural history museum; Science museum; Museum
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- May 3, 2008 "Awesome museum!"
- Jun 24, 2007 "a must-see..."
- Sep 13, 2005 "A world-class museum"
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attractions in Fort Macleod
This historic site is where Native Americans hunters once trapped and killed buffalo.
Attraction type: Historic site
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- Oct 19, 2007 "Head Smashed In... really!"
- Oct 8, 2007 "Fantastic Tipi Stay at Head Smashed"
- Sep 5, 2007 "Interesting well displayed attraction"
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attractions in Calgary
Before the 1988 Winter Olympics, this hill was where Calgarians came to ski. Now Canada Olympic Park (COP) is active year-round. Mountain biking, luge rides, bungee trampolining, outdoor wall...
Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field; Ski area; Sports museum; Sports complex
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- Aug 15, 2007 "Amazing - the cloest to the Olympics we have ever been"
- Mar 14, 2005 "Loved the Olympic Park!!!"
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attractions in Banff
Spectacular two-day, all-daylight scenic rail trip between Vancouver, BC and Banff/Calgary, Alberta combines outdoor sightseeing, escorted tours and overnights in grand resorts.
Attraction type: Scenic railroad
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- Apr 25, 2008 "Stunning Travel Experience"
- Feb 8, 2008 "Unique, relaxing, luxury trip"
- Feb 5, 2008 "Not all its cracked up to be!"
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attractions in Calgary
During the 1988 Winter Olympics, a flame burned at the top of this famous building; now, it's a major tourist attraction, known for its spectacular views of the city.
Attraction type: Observation deck/tower
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- Oct 16, 2007 "Sky high fun..."
- Jul 1, 2007 "Cool"
- Sep 14, 2006 "What a fantastic time and meal!"
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attractions in Jasper
A tramway system providing scenic views of the Canadian Rockies.
Attraction type: Tram
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- Aug 25, 2007 "Fabulous! Excellent!"
- Aug 17, 2007 "Well worth the trip!"
- Aug 11, 2007 "Excellent Hiking in the mountains of Jasper"
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attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Spa
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- Jan 25, 2008 "So Good!"
- Jan 11, 2008 "Oh my."
- Nov 5, 2007 "Wonderful Spa"
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attractions in Jasper
A scenic limestone canyon with waterfalls and walking trails.
Attraction type: Canyon; Hiking trail
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- Aug 1, 2006 "Beautiful"
- Aug 29, 2005 "Nice place"
- Jul 17, 2005 "Great hike!"
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attractions in Jasper
A popular ski area offering beginner to expert slopes.
Attraction type: Ski area
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- Feb 19, 2008 "Marmot Basin"
- Jan 25, 2006 "Jasper in January - Great!"
- Dec 16, 2005 "Loved Sking Mamot Basin Ski Area."
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attractions in Calgary
The largest museum in Western Canada has exhibits on everything from traditions of piercing and tattooing to life in certain tribes in Western Africa to Canada's heritage.
Attraction type: History museum; Museum; Art museum
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- Apr 20, 2008 "My favourite Calgary attraction"
- Jan 20, 2004 "the bogs"
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attractions in Edmonton
Indoor waterpark located in the West Edmonton Mall featuring waterslides and hot tubs for adults and kids.
Attraction type: Water park; Amusement/theme park
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- Apr 6, 2008 "Fun!"
- Apr 5, 2008 "Very Fun"
- Dec 31, 2007 "Even fun for adults!!"
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attractions in Banff National Park
Please see Inside Canadian Rockies: Icefields Parkway.
Attraction type: Scenic drive
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- Jul 26, 2006 "Wow "
- Oct 19, 2005 "Another world"
- Jan 18, 2004 "Exceptionally Scenic"
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attractions in Edmonton
Attraction type: Architectural building; Children's museum; History museum; Art gallery; Specialty museum
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- Jan 24, 2005 "Much Better Than the mall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1"
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attractions in Calgary
Set in the middle of the city, this indoor garden spans three acres and is home to waterfalls, trees and thousands of plants.
Attraction type: Garden
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- May 1, 2008 "My favourite place!"
- Jul 2, 2007 "So calm, so beautiful..."
- Apr 7, 2003 "Excellent Atmosphere in City Centre"
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