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Peculiar Wonders

Peculiar Wonders

Regular price $65.00 CAD
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Only one trip is required per group.

* "Instant Digital Download" means the trip will be sent by email as a digital document (a web link), and not by mail (the email is sent immediately after completing your purchase)

WHAT TO EXPECT

Travel through time and terrain on this Alberta road trip packed with scenic strolls, quirky museums, epic photo ops, and fun for all ages. From lush gardens and lakeside boardwalks to towering trestle bridges and even free-roaming bison, this one's full of "wait, where are we?" moments—in the best way possible.

Trip Highlights

  • Several easy trails with epic views
  • A towering wooden trestle bridge photo op
  • Family friendly museums with a twist
  • Two beautiful lakeside boardwalks
  • Say hello to free-roaming bison
  • Multiple recommendations included on every stop

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Days of the week: Wednesday - Saturday

Months: June - September

Not recommended: Sunday - Tuesday, October - May, and Holidays

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Outdoor Enthusiasts
  • Families with older children
  • History Buffs
  • Active Seniors

Itinerary

STOP 1

Kick things off with an easy morning stroll, or head into a museum packed with classic cars, vintage planes, and prairie heritage. Drive time to the second stop is 35 minutes.

STOP 2

Fuel up with a cozy café stop and enjoy your treats with a visit to a stunning trestle bridge—hidden in the trees and totally Instagram-worthy. Drive time to your third stop is 25 minutes.

STOP 3

Another outdoor adventure awaits! Choose from a gorgeous provincial park, a seasonal farm & corn maze, or grab a bite in a cute town. Drive time to your fourth stop is 30 minutes.

STOP 4

End your day with a lakeside boardwalk trail, a visit to a living history village, or a family-friendly park with a fun "eye-spy" game.

Region

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Can depart from

Edmonton Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Camera
  • Cash
  • National Park Pass (required for one option)
  • Road Trip Snacks
  • Walking Shoes
  • Water

Additional Details

  • Kid-Friendly

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Please see the approximate driving distances below. Please note this just includes round-trip driving distances and not time spent at stops.

  • From Edmonton: 3 hours and 27 minutes / 258 km
  • From Red Deer: 4 hours and 38 minutes / 431 km
  • From Leduc: 3 hours / 250 km
  • From Spruce Grove: 3 hours and 41 minutes / 312 km
  • From Gibbons: 3 hours and 39 minutes / 314 km

This trip is best done from June to September between Wednesday - Saturday.

Note that one farm option on stop #3 is open from mid-July to mid-October. We provide alternative year-round options on this stop.