Stanley visits the Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

The Muttart family kindly donated money to build this conservatory so that visitors could learn about plants from around the world.  It is made of four large glass pyramids, joined by a square in the middle.  There are four climate zones shown.  People like to escape winter by visiting here.

It was steamy in the Tropical pyramid so Stanley could take off his parka! He is admiring an orchid.  There is an orchid club in Edmonton.

Stanley saw a stream running through the pavilion. He thought it would be a good place to swim.  Alberta Host explained that swimming is not allowed.  However, Edmonton has many swimming pools.

Stanley left a compliment when he signed  the guest book.  He has good manners.

 

 

The spring flower display reminded Stanley of home in Burnaby, B. C..

This was Stanley's favourite cactus in the Arid Pyramid.

Creative work by Edmonton students

This display of "Mother Earth" came from Australia. It looks like a woman sleeping.  The display had to wait in quarantine for two years to make sure the plants or soil did not have dangerous bugs or disease in them.  This rule is to protect Canada's agriculture and forestry.

Wind Energy in Alberta

Alberta produces a lot of energy - oil, gas, coal, wood and wind!  This painting shows wind turbines in southern Alberta.  You can see the Rockie Mountains in the background.

The Provincial Legislature in Edmonton

You can just see the dome of the Alberta Legislature in the background. They are building a new underground parking lot so Stanley and Alberta Host could not get very close.  Alberta Host almost got a parking ticket but Stanley smiled at the parking ticket person.  Wedding parties and graduates get their pictures taken here (but not in the construction site!)

Stanley visits the Royal Alberta Museum, Edmonton, Alberta.

The museum was renamed to remember the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to Alberta. There is free parking at the museum.  A new, bigger museum is going to be built downtown.

 

Mammoths used to live in Alberta many years ago.  There are mammoth bones at this museum!

This stuffed bison startled me when we came in the door.  There used to be huge herds of bison in Alberta. A museum display shows how the native tribes used to hunt them for food and other needs.

School groups come to the Royal Alberta Museum for special sessions. They can bring their own lunch and eat in a room set aside for them. 

Stanley found this picture made by a student from British Columbia!  Isn't it great?  There are raccoons in parts of Alberta.

Government House, Edmonton, Alberta

Can you find Stanley in this picture?  Government House used to be the Official Residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.  It is now used for special meetings.  You can also tour it.  It is right beside the Royal Alberta Museum.

Stanley discovered the Alberta crest on the door of Alberta House! It includes wheat, the mountains and the beautiful blue Alberta sky. Stanley compared it to the official British Columbia crest (his home province).

Science and the Stars!

Stanley visited the Telus World of Science. There are many fun displays and a planetarium.  Alberta Host has helped take school field trips here.  It looks like a rocket ship.  It has a real rock from the moon!

The next special exhibit will be about robots!

This model of a brain was very interesting.

Snacks and Fun at West Edmonton Mall

Stanley and Alberta Host got hungry so they stopped for a snack.  Stanley decided to join the Cookie Club.  Competitive Skaters practice on the rink in the background.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police look a little different in Edmonton but they were very friendly.

This is a life sized model of the Santa Maria ship used by Christopher Columbus when he visited North America.  It would probably fit in the school gym in Burnaby, B. C. , where Stanley comes from. It floats in an indoor "ocean" which shows marine life.