Edmonton's love affair with its past is reflected in Canada's largest historical park, Fort Edmonton Park . This is a complex of reproductions of the city's frontier days and reaches its apogee in the annual 'Klondike Days' extravaganza, held each July, when Edmontonians relive the days of the Gold Rush. There are several theatres and art galleries. The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is just outside the city. Other attractions include the Valley Zoo to the west of Edmonton and the John Janzen Nature Centre nestled in the River Valley Park .
Camping is possible for a maximum stay of two weeks.
The province's second city is situated at the western end of the Great Plains in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It is probably the fastest growing city in Canada, and hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics. The Calgary Zoo and Prehistoric Park is one of the best in North America. Heritage Park offers a chance to explore an authentic Alberta frontier town as it was 80 years ago. There are panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains from the Calgary Tower .