Hop into Spring at several Edmonton facilities this Easter long weekend
Several City of Edmonton owned attractions and facilities are hosting events to celebrate Spring this Easter weekend.
On Saturday, you'll find the Birds in Bloom event at the Muttart Conservatory between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. There will be Hula Hoop Circus entertainment, airbrush tattoos, Easter themed scavenger hunt, crafts and sensory play. You'll also find the Northern Alberta Wood Carvers among the tulips in the feature pyramid.
The John Walter Museum will host a free egg hunt on Monday. There will also be free tours, music by local musician Gareth Gilliland, and members of the Edmonton Weavers Guild. The event runs from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Throughout the long weekend, animals at the Edmonton Valley Zoo will get special enrichments while visitors can take part in scavenger hunts, games, planting activities and learn about Earth Day.
"It's the end of spring break too, so we're looking to get people out and about before they have to head back to school for the rest of the season," said a Valley Zoo employee Friday. "We look forward to this each year, especially as we're welcoming spring – hopefully."
Despite the recent snowfall, Victoria Driving Range opened as planned on Thursday and will be open daily from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.. City-owned golf courses are expected to open in the coming weeks.
Recreation Centres will also be open throughout the long weekend. Statutory holiday hours will be in effect Friday, Sunday and Monday. The city reminds people Jasper Place and Hardisty Leisure Centres as well as the ACT Leisure Centre tot pool remain closed for rehabilitation work.
This is also the last weekend to take advantage of the Alberta resident two for one promotion at the Edmonton Valley Zoo and Muttart Conservatory. People who pay for admission at one of the facilities can then show their receipt and valid Alberta ID to get into the other for free.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Deadly six-vehicle crash on Highway 400 sparked by road rage incident
One person was killed in a six-vehicle crash on Highway 400 in Innisfil Friday evening.
'Of course, yes': Poland latest European country with interest in Canadian LNG
The President of Poland says his country would 'of course' be interested in purchasing Canadian liquefied natural gas if it were available, while the Canadian federal government has said it is 'not interested' in subsidizing future projects.
Here's where Canadians are living abroad: report
A recent report sheds light on Canadians living abroad--estimated at around four million people in 2016—and the public policies that impact them.
Chants of 'shame on you' greet guests arriving for the annual White House correspondents' dinner
An election-year roast of U.S. President Joe Biden before journalists, celebrities and politicians at the annual White House correspondents' dinner Saturday.
Invasive and toxic hammerhead worms make themselves at home in Ontario
Ontario is now home to an invasive and toxic worm species that can grow up to three feet long and can be dangerous to small animals and pets.
Dozens in Italy give a fascist salute on the anniversary of Mussolini's execution
Dozens of people raised their arms in the fascist salute and shouted a fascist chant during ceremonies Sunday to honor Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on the 79th anniversary of his execution.
Health minister 'deeply appreciative' of doctors but capital gains changes here to stay
Health Minister Mark Holland says while he is 'deeply appreciative' of the work doctors in Canada do, the federal government has no plans to scrap the proposed capital gains tax changes outlined in the latest budget, despite opposition from the Canadian Medical Association.
Opinion I just don't get Taylor Swift
It's one thing to say you like Taylor Swift and her music, but don't blame CNN's AJ Willingham's when she says she just 'doesn't get' the global phenomenon.
Sophie Gregoire Trudeau on navigating post-political life, co-parenting and freedom
Sophie Gregoire Trudeau says there is 'still so much love' between her and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as they navigate their post-separation relationship co-parenting their three children.