What's New

What’s New’s in and around Edmonton

• The new Art Gallery of Alberta, which opened January 31, 2010, is an 85,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility and a premiere presentation venue for international, Canadian and First Nations art, education and scholarship. Designed by Randall Stout Architects, Inc. of Los Angeles, the building itself is a work of art. Located in the heart of Edmonton's Downtown Arts District on Sir Winston Churchill Square, the gallery secures Edmonton's reputation as a world class city and centre for visual art.
• The Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton’s paradise showcasing nature’s beauty in 4 spectacular glass pyramids, will reopen June 27 after extensive renovations. Stop in for a visit to see many new plants, a new retail shop, and enjoy lunch at the new café.
• Disney’s Beauty & The Beast, watch Lumiere light up the stage at the Citadel theatre May 1 - May 30, 2010. Get your tickets now. For hotel packages.
• Swim with Sea Lions Encounter, at West Edmonton Mall, is the only program of its kind in Canada.
• Two new Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations will open in 2010, the Southgate and Century Park Stations.  This will make it easier to get around Edmonton and to visit the major attractions and facilities. These 2 stations extend south from the South Campus station.
• Sultan's of Science is this summer’s must-see exhibition at the TELUS World of Science - Edmonton. It opens in May, 2010.  
• Old Strathcona was named one of Canada’s top 10 shopping districts.
• The legendary names, unbelievable speed and the roar of the crowd make the Honda Indy Edmonton on July 23-25, 2010 the hottest ticket around.

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