Welcome to Alberta! While you’re here for the 2025 Canadian Orienteering Festival, take some time
to explore the amazing natural wonders, historical centers and quirky attractions in central Alberta. With a just a little extra driving, you can also explore the stunning Canadian Rockies.
Nature beckons
Intriguing Alberta history
- Canadian Petroleum Discovery Centre in Leduc
- Nordegg Heritage Centre and Mine Site
- Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site
- Stephansson House Provincial Historic Site near Sylvan Lake
- Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, east of Edmonton
Science and Quirky Attractions
- Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions, Stettler
- Telus World of Science, Edmonton
- Reynolds-Alberta Museum, Wetaskawin
Road trip wonders
A series of roadside attractions known as the Giants of the Prairies can be found in Central Alberta. Large mushrooms in Vilna, huge pumpkins in Smoky Lake, giant Perogy (Ukrainian dumpling) in Glendon, huge Kielbasa (Ukrainian garlic sausage) in Mundare, large Pysanka (Ukrainian easter egg) in Vegreville, a UFO Landing Pad in St. Paul and a giant mallard duck in Andrew.
And of course Alberta has some world-famous shopping at West Edmonton Mall, in Edmonton