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City in Alberta, Canada
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Lethbridge is a city in southern Alberta. It is a commercial hub for the many smaller farming and ranching communities in the surrounding area. It is quiet and on the small side, but has a friendly population. The natural beauty of the area is in its starkness. The "coulees" are a valley formed by erosion. The Oldman River runs through this interesting landscape. This valley provides some shelter from the wind, which can be quite strong at almost any time of the year.
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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.
The Galt Museum has numerous exhibits detailing the history of Lethbridge and Southern Alberta. The museum was built as a hospital, and it is rumoured 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.
Lethbridge Viaduct
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 (1.6 km) 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 is a nearly exact replica of the original whisky fort that served as a trading centre for during the late-1800s. American traders fled laws prohibiting trading whisky for buffalo robes in Montana, and set up their illegal trade in Canadian territories. The illegal whisky trade decimated the buffalo population and dramatically impacted the traditional diet and ways of life on the Blackfoot tribes in the region. Ultimately, the traders at Fort Whoop-Up and their illegal activities prompted the formation of the North-West Mounted Police.
Helen Schuler Coulee Centre
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 especially for kids.
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. The gardens are best viewed during the summer (Jun-Aug).
Exhibitions from many local contemporary artists. The SAAG also has beautiful scenery surrounding the building, as it is in Galt Gardens, a picturesque downtown park. Admission varies.
Nashville hot chicken.
Italian & Chinese food. Take-out or delivery.
Mostly Italian.
Wide range of menu options.
Chinese. Daily lunch & supper buffet, plus a full menu.
Japanese.
Mostly Italian.
Super affordable, fresh, and delicious Mexican Food. Huge portions, quick and easy.
Premium steaks.
Japanese.
Chinese, since 1942.
Vietnamese.
Vietnamese.
Vietnamese.
Pizza
Steakhouse with a view of Lethbridge.
Crepes and Italian ice cream.
Open from May to August 15.
Home of Canada's largest indoor mural.
Denny's Restaurant attached.
HI restaurant attached.
Downtown Lethbridge is a good place to spend a day shopping. Downtown has many locally owned shops selling items ranging from clothes to computers to stationary. Beware however that downtown businesses have higher prices than big box stores.
Park Place Shopping Centre is the main mall in Lethbridge. It has some big box stores like Chapters Books. It also has many clothing shops, a food court, a movie theatre, and few locally owned art and craft stores.
The southern portion of Mayor Magrath Drive is home to most of Lethbridge's big box stores such as Costco, Home Depot, and Wal-Mart.
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On foot or bike
You can walk or bike around in some stretches of the city, but trying to walk or bike from south Lethbridge to west Lethbridge is a daunting task as you will have to walk Whoop-Up Drive, which…
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