Canada is throwing a nationwide birthday party for itself throughout 2017 – hey, you only turn 150 years old once. Of course, Canada is a big place. What are the best ways and best places to join in on the celebration? TURNER has a few suggestions.
Alberta’s spectacular national parks are always worth visiting, but there’s an added reason to explore them in 2017. In honor of Canada’s 150 th anniversary, all five of the province’s national parks – Banff, Glacier, Waterton, Wood Buffalo, and Jasper – are absolutely free for visitors all year long. You’ll discover UNESCO World Heritage sites, history that goes back millions of years, rare wildlife and breathtaking scenery.
Scheduled to open in late 2017, the $375.5 million Royal Alberta Museum will be the largest museum in Western Canada. Interactive exhibits will feature natural and human history to share Alberta’s incredible archaeological and cultural stories, from changing landscapes, to First Peoples, to the province’s future as a vibrant, growing multicultural community.
Get a taste of authentic Alberta cuisine at Heritage Park in Calgary. From Field to Fork, A Culinary Journey will highlight Alberta’s agricultural history, inspired by rich First Nations’ culture. Featuring regional food products prepared with culinary excellence, this new program (available May-October) will invite guests to experience an unparalleled feast for the senses.