Stroll along Jasper Avenue and Rice Howard Way , a major downtown thoroughfare and adjoining pedestrian walkway. In the vicinity of Jasper and 124 Street, there are a number of private art galleries. The Edmonton Gallery Walk is a walking tour that covers eight of the galleries in the area. West of downtown is the Provincial Museum and Archives of Alberta, which displays artifacts from the region s history. The museum houses the Syncrude Gallery of Aboriginal Culture , a tribute to the 11,000-year history of the native peoples of Alberta.
Artifacts range from ancient stone tools to contemporary art and music.
Interactive educational programs make the most of the 3,500 displayed artifacts. Be sure to see Government House , a magnificent sandstone mansion that s located on the museum grounds. To the northwest is the Edmonton Space and Science Centre . Also on the west side is one of Edmonton s big draws, and we do mean big. The West Edmonton Mall is the world s largest shopping and entertainment center.