Bowman Arts Centre
811 – 5th Avenue South
Phone: (403)327-2813.
Email: aacbac@shaw.ca
Website: www.aaclethbridge.ca

The Bowman is home to the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge, which houses many arts groups and guilds. Gallery exhibitions (two galleries), art rental and studio classes for all ages (visual and performing arts) are available. Admission is free, donations welcome. Rental rooms to accommodate up to forty people are also available.

Enmax Centre
2510 Scenic Drive South
Phone: (403)320-4040
Website: www.lethbridge.ca

The ENMAX Centre is a multipurpose entertainment and events centre that provides our community with diverse experiences. The ENMAX Centre features a full-size rink, large indoor climbing wall, running track, racquetball/squash courts, and an outdoor sports-field with capacity for 2,000 people. Exhibit space of 17,000 sq. ft. is available with completely portable rink boards, combined with portable seating area, concourses for a total of over 35,000 sq. ft. Banquet space for 1,500 people is available on the main floor.

Fort Whoop-Up Interpretive Centre
Phone: (403)329-044
Email: dordeg@theboss.net for booking info.
Website: www.fortwhoopup.com

Fort Whoop-Up is an authentic replica of the original fort built by Montana traders on Canadian soil and was an important target of the North-West Mounted Police in 1874. For your convention or business meeting, Fort Whoop-Up can provide: meeting room, exclusive site tours, entertainment, hay rides, chuck-wagon barbeques, trail wagon rides or a western breakfast package. Located in Indian Battle Park, Fort Whoop-Up is situated in a rural river valley close to all hotels in Lethbridge.

Helen Schuler Coulee Centre
Phone: (403)320-3064
Email:HSCC@lethbridge.ca
Website: www.lethbridge.ca/hscc

Explore the Old Man river valley at Lethbridge’s Nature Centre. The centre offers hands-on exhibits and nature interpretive programs. Self-guided trails invite you to discover the cottonwood forests and coulees of the surrounding 200-acre nature reserve. Located in the river valley, access can be gained from 3rd Avenue South and Scenic Drive.

University of Lethbridge Art Galery
4401 University Drive W.
Phone: Gallery Office: (403) 329-2666
Website: www.uleth.ca/artgallery

The University of Lethbridge Art Gallery has one of Canada’s most important art collections, the strength of which is its diversity. With more than 13,000 objects, the collection includes works by artists from Canada, America, and Europe as well as media ranging from drawing, printmaking and painting to photography, sculpture and installation. The majority of works span the 19th and 20th centuries, although earlier periods are represented and the collection continues to grow with 21st century additions. Exhibitions change regularly in the two exhibition spaces - Helen Christou Gallery (9th Level, LINC Building), which is open 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, and the Main Gallery (W600, Centre for the Arts), which is open weekdays or by special appointment. Admission is free.

University of Lethbridge Fine Arts Productions
4401 University Drive W
Phone: (403) 329-2616
Website: www.uleth.ca/ffa/events

The University of Lethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts presents a varied and entertaining season of musical performances, theatre productions, new media presentations, opera and more between September and June each year. The University of Lethbridge Centre for the Arts has three major performance spaces – the 450-seat University Theatre; 200-seat Recital Hall; and David Spinks Theatre, a versatile black-box facility. Performing groups include: Jazz Ensemble, Opera Workshop, U of L Singers, Vox Musica Choir, Wind Orchestra and World Drumming Ensemble. Theatre offerings range from timeless classics to contemporary Canadian plays.

Henderson Lake Park
Located on Mayor Magrath Drive and South Parkside Drive this park features a 60-acre man-made lake with concessions, picnic areas and playgrounds. The park has a variety of trails for walkers, joggers and cyclists. A campground is located right next to the park.

High Level Bridge
The CP Rail High Level Bridge is the longest – highest of its type in the world. This means that the design, called the viaduct by CPR bridge engineers, reached its culmination in the Lethbridge Bridge. It is 314 feet in height and spans 1.6km across the coulees of Lethbridge, it was completed in 1909.

Bridge Specifications

Dimensions:

• Length – 5327.625 ft (1mile, 47 feet) – 1.6km
• Height – 314 ft – 100 metres
• The west end is 21.31ft higher than the east end

Cost:

• Estimated - $1,065,000
• Actual - $1,334,525

Lethbridge & District Exhibition
3401 Parkside Drive South
Phone: (403)328-4491
Email: events@exhibitionpark.ca
Website: www.exhibitionpark.ca

With 100,000 sq. ft. of covered space, Exhibition Park hosts more than 400 events each year. Use our facilities for large functions like trade shows and livestock events to smaller events like weddings and banquets. As well, Pioneer Park is an excellent facility for an outdoor BBQ or picnic. Our competitive pricing includes event coordination assistance such as developing a scale map of your event set-up, coordinating food services and catering, clean-up of your event, and more. In addition, we have parking for more than 3,000 vehicles! Large or small, our staff expertise will ensure the success of your event!

Golf Courses
Golfers can choose from the championship Paradise Canyon Golf and Lethbridge Country Club, Henderson Lake Golf Course, the family oriented Bridge Valley Par 3, and Evergreen Par 3 & Driving Range, a year-round golf practice facility and proshop (34 heated stalls for winter use). Another eight courses can be reached within a half-hour drive.

Lethbridge Brewery Garden & Tourist Information Centre
Brewery Garden offers a panorama of greenery and seasonal displays to visitors entering Lethbridge on highway 3 from the west. The adjacent Tourist Information Centre, one of two in the city, provides visitor information and a spectacular view of both the Garden and the High Level Bridge.

ATB Financial Alberta International Airshow
This two-day airshow is held each summer attracting more than 30,000 visitors who come to view the civilian and military aircraft in the sky and on the tarmac.

River Valley Parks
A system of parks has been developed along the beautiful Oldman River which meanders through the city in a deep, wooded valley. There are wilderness areas, nature reserves, picnic areas, equestrian facilities and extensive trails for biking and walking.

Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens
Corner of Mayor Magrath Drive and 9th Avenue South
Website: www.nikkayuko.com

Built in 1967 as a centennial project, this authentic Japanese garden is a symbol of the Japanese-Canadian friendship that exists in our community. The garden is a place of contemplation and peace, where five traditional garden styles are joined by a meandering path. Patterned after 16th century Japanese architecture, the Nikka Yuko Pavilion houses a number of art and cultural exhibits throughout the season. Waterfalls, foot bridges, lanterns and pagodas create an unparalleled vista of artistry in nature. Special weekend events highlight Japanese arts and culture. Tour groups welcome and bus parking is available. Open from May to October. A great location for wedding photos. Please check out our website for Moonlight Viewing and Special Event Schedules.

Sir Alexander Galt Museum and Archives
Phone: (403)320-4219
Email: info@galtmuseum.com
Website: www.galtmuseum.com

Excitement is in the air as the Galt prepares to reopen its expanded facility in 2006. Formerly the Sir Alexander Galt Museum and Archives – named after a Father of Confederation, Sir Alexander Galt, whose company helped to establish Lethbridge – the Galt will feature a stunning viewing gallery overlooking the Oldman River valley. This will be the premier event space in the city for weddings, conventions, corporate parties and outdoor barbeques.

The new Galt, located in proximity to downtown Lethbridge, with access to the parks and walking paths of the river valley, will feature a Discovery Hall exploring the living history of southern Alberta through interactive exhibits; an Education Centre accessible to all learners; a fabulous Gift Shop with one-of-a-kind mementos; and expanded Archives and Collections facilities for full research access.

Southern Alberta Art Gallery
Phone: Sue Black (403)327-8770 Ext. 0
Email: sblack@saag.ca

The Southern Alberta Art Gallery, located in Galt Gardens, is a leading Canadian contemporary art gallery. Three spaces are available for rental: the main gallery (seating capacity 130-200), upper gallery (seating capacity 50-100) and the Turcotte Library (seating capacity 35). Rental services can include tables, chairs, linen, complimentary coffee, cash bar if required. Audio-visual equipment is also available. Space availability is subject to current exhibitions.

Events which have taken place at the gallery include a welcoming reception for Governor General – Adrienne Clarkson, wedding ceremonies, string concerts, art auctions, film festivals, improv theatre, fashion shows and much more. Admission and tours are free; groups are welcome year-round!

Yates Memorial Centre
10th Street and 4th Avenue South
Phone: (403)320-3011 for rentals or (403)320-4973 for events
Website: www.lethbridge.ca/leisure

Centrally located, this 500 seat theatre is home to the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra, New West Theatre productions and provides a showcase for a variety of local and regional performing arts groups. Art gallery space is available for local artist exhibitions.

City of Lethbridge – Leisure Services
3rd Floor, City Hall – 910 4th Avenue South
Phone: (403)320-3022 or (403)320-3009
Website: www.lethbridge.ca/leisure

Leisure Services offers swimming, skating and other recreation opportunities for the public and facilities are available for private rental. Stan Siwik and Nicholas Sheran Indoor Pools, as well as five indoor ice arenas, can be booked for events. Henderson Outdoor Pool is available during the summer months. The Elks and John Martin Picnic Shelters host group bookings and can be licensed for special functions. Seven other picnic shelters are available for non-licensed events. The Fritz Sick Memorial Centre Gym can also be booked for special events.