Scenery & Nature

Wood Buffalo National Park

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Fri, 01/14/2011 - 08:08
Photo Credit: Charlene Wood

Wood Buffalo National Park is located in northeastern Alberta and southern Northwest Territories. The park was established in 1922 to protect the free-roaming bison herds of the area. Wood Buffalo National Park is the largest national park in Canada at 44,807 km 2 protecting the last remaining herds of bison and is the only known nesting site of whooping cranes in northern Canada.

Elk Island National Park

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Sun, 12/19/2010 - 19:25
Photo Credit: Arthur Chapman

John Janzen Nature Centre

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Thu, 08/20/2009 - 06:37

The John Janzen Nature Centre is located in the heart of the river valley area of Edmonton. The centre offers exhibits, and events to encourage awareness about nature in our urban cities. Visitors to The John Janzen Nature Centre will have plenty of things to see and do including self-guided nature walks, specialty programs and live wildlife exhibits.

Muttart Conservatory

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Wed, 08/19/2009 - 06:36
Photo Credit: Kenneth Hynek

The Muttart Conservatory which consists of four pyramids is set in Edmonton's lush river valley and home to thousands of species of plants. The Tropical Pyramid is home to dense tropical plants typical of those found in most rain forests.

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