Lethbridge

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden - Corner of 9th Avenue South & Mayor Magrath Drive (http://www.nikkayuko.com/). Open from mid-May to mid-October, Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is a beautiful example of a traditional Japanese garden nestled beside the equally beautiful Henderson Lake. Traditional Japanese architecture and flower design are abundant. Guided tours are available. Admission is: Adults - $7.00; Seniors 65+ - $5.00; Youth 6-17 - $4.00; Children 0-5 -

Galt Museum & Archives - West of 5th Avenue South (http://www.galtmuseum.com/). Open year-round, The Galt Museum has numerous exhibits detailing the history of Lethbridge and Southern Alberta. The museum was originally a hospital, and it is rumored that the museum is now haunted! The museum is also the starting or ending point of many walking trails going in or out of the coulees. Admission is: Adults - $5.00; Seniors/Post-Secondary/IYH Members - $4.00; Youth 7-17 - $3.00; Children 0-6 - Free.

High Level Bridge - This trestle bridge goes across the coulees and can be viewed best when traversing Whoop-Up Drive. The High Level Bridge is the longest and highest bridge of its kind in the world reaching 5,327.625 feet long 1.6km and 314 feet high 96 meters. It was built during 1908-1909, and still has trains pass over it everyday. It is one of Lethbridge's most well-known landmarks.

Fort Whoop-Up National Historic Site - Located in the coulees (http://www.fortwhoopup.com/). Open year-round only open on Saturday & Sunday in the winter, Fort Whoop-Up is an near-exact replica of the original Fort Whoop-Up that served as a major center during the mid-1800's in the whiskey and firearms trade with the Blackfoot and First Nations cultures, and prompted the formation of the N.W.M.P. The Fort features a period fort, three galleries, and special events like carriage rides and reenactment weekends seasonally in the summer. Admission year Round is: Adults - $7.00; Seniors 65+ - $6.00; Students 6-18 - $5.00; Infants 0-5 - Free.

Helen Schuler Coulee Centre - Located in the coulees (http://www.lethbridge.ca/...). Open year-round, Helen Schuler Coulee Center is a great point to start your day in the coulees. It features many displays that highlight the delicate ecosystem in the coulees. Don't miss Pegleg, the talking crow! Guided walks through the coulees can be booked here. The centre also has many programs and displays dedicated especially for kids. Admission is free of charge.

Southern Alberta Art Gallery - 601 3rd Avenue South (http://www.saag.ca/). Open year-round, the Southern Alberta Art Gallery features exhibitions from many local contemporary artists. The exhibitions are constantly changing to give all the talented local artists a chance to shine. The SAAG is a respected Canadian art institution and is a great place to spend a day. The SAAG also has beautiful scenery surrounding the building, as it is located in Galt Gardens, a picturesque downtown park. Admission varies.

Brewery Gardens - 1 Avenue South near Tourist Information Center. A constantly changing floral garden, the gardens are put into a display that represents the time of year or a special event that is happening in Lethbridge. You can't walk through the gardens. Unsurprisingly, the gardens are best viewed during the summer.