A rainy day doesn’t have to equal boredom or staying at home. Whether you’re craving some physical activity or simply wish to soak up some culture, there’s plenty to do indoors at these incredible spots across Edmonton.
With one of the largest botanical collections in Canada, you’ll feel like you’re outside even when inside the conservatory’s glass pyramid biomes. The Muttart has three biomes with year-round collections, and a fourth biome with feature displays. The feature displays change about eight times a year, so there is always something new to discover. The conservatory often hosts live music, dance, crafts and fine art showcases, and is home to the impeccable Culina restaurant.
While there are a million things to do inside the mall on a rainy day, Galaxyland (formerly Fantasyland) is one of the most exciting. This indoor theme park boasts more than 24 rides and play areas. It also claims to be the world’s second-largest indoor amusement park and home of the world’s longest and tallest indoor rollercoaster, The Mindbender.
Playing paintball in any kind of weather? No longer just a fantasy, thanks to Edmonton’s first indoor paintball facility. They have two indoor playing fields here, so there’s plenty of room to live out your wildest paintball fantasies. Equipment is included, and the staff will take you through a safety briefing, so even if you’re a newbie, you can still have fun. Plus, it’s a great way to get some physical activity somewhere other than a gym, even when the weather isn’t cooperating.