The 1929 MacAlpine Search is a legend in Canadian Aviation history, headlining in newspapers for 2 months. The historic story of Arctic peril will come to life with documents, photographs and artifacts associated with the expedition and rescue mission. The temporary exhibit will be on display from June 15, 2008 until September 30, 2008.

For more information: (403) 250-3752, www.asmac.ab.ca

CALAWAY PARK
What's new and exciting in '08 at Calaway Park!

Calaway Park opens its gates for its 27th season of Family fun on the May long weekend. With one new ride, sprinkler days and soft serve ice-cream there is something new for the whole family to check out.

For more information: (403) 240-3822, www.calawaypark.com

CALGARY ZOO, BOTANICAL GARDENS AND PREHISTORIC PARK
Stingrays and Elephants!

Ever touch a stingray? Check out the new Stingray Touch Tank at The Calgary Zoo! Swimming in their new 10,000 gallon tank, the cow-nosed rays are the Zoo’s newest residents inside Elephant Crossing! Feel how smooth they are, discover how they feed with their vacuum-like mouth’s and learn all about these fascinating fish and their relation to sharks!

Feeding times are limited and subject to change. A nominal charge of $2 to feed the rays will apply. Supervised interactions happen all day!

Don’t miss our famous Safari Sunday Brunch, running every Sunday from 9:30am to 1pm! Early bird admission specials apply before noon. One great price! One great day!

And of course, see Malti, our baby Asian elephant as she plays daily!

For more information: (403) 232-9300, www.calgaryzoo.com

CANADA OLYMPIC PARK
Z-Trip Zorb!

Strapped into a life-size opaque ball, 1 or 2 people flip and slip as the ball rolls down the lower part of the hill. New Zealand’s “Zorb” adventure is now in Canada. Available May to September.

For more information: (403) 247-5452, www.canadaolympicpark.ca

FORT CALGARY
The heart of Calgary is red ...

…the scarlet red of the North West Mounted Police tunic. When the NWMP built their fort at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers in 1875, they laid the foundations for the city we enjoy today.
Discover the hopes and dreams of the Mounted Police and Calgary from 1875-1914 in a lively Interpretive Centre. Experience both sides of the law as you try on a uniform or spend some time in jail. Visit The Deane House restaurant, the lovingly restored historic home of the NWMP Captain Richard Deane.
Open year round, the Fort offers a range of services to celebrate our past and plan for the future.

For more information: (403) 290-1875, www.fortcalgary.com

GLENBOW MUSEUM
May is Asian Heritage Month

Asian Heritage Month recognizes the important contributions of Asian-Canadians to the social and cultural development of our country. Learn about the depth and diversity of Asian-Canadian contributions right here in Calgary at Glenbow.

For more information: (403) 268-4100, www.glenbow.org

HERITAGE PARK
2008 Season

Once again Heritage Park, Historical Village is opening their gates for another fun filled season. Heritage Park is Canada’s largest living historical village, situated on 66 acres in the heart of Calgary. Beginning May 17 we invite you to step back and experience Western Canada 1864-1914. The Park is open 7 days a week from 9 am till 5 pm with live costumed interpreters bring the “Old West” history alive. A free western breakfast is offered daily from 9 am till 10 am with regular paid admission.

Heritage Park has over 150 historical exhibits, special events weekends, unique restaurants and opening this fall the Gasoline Alley Transportation Museum to appeal to children off all ages.

For more information: (403) 268-8500, www.heritagepark.ca

TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE

The Living Sea
Take a journey of discovery to learn how the world’s ocean waters are linked by currents, tides and cycles. Audiences will feel the power of the ocean as they surf thundering waves in Hawaii and ride in a Coast Guard Rescue boat with cadets training to save lives. This film celebrates oceans—their beauty, diversity and importance to life on earth.

Sesame Street Presents: The Body (May 31st to Sept 11th)
is an amazing educational attraction featuring Elmo, Oscar, Grover and the rest of your Sesame Street friends. This interactive exhibit will teach children how their bodies work and how to keep them healthy as they hop, jump, run and dance their way through the hands-on adventure! All members of the family will have fun at the exhibit located on everyone’s favorite street! With exhibition kiosks including the “Count’s Organ Organ”, “Oscar’s Sneeze Machine”, “Rub-A-Dub Tub”, “Mr. Hooper’s Store” and “Grover’s Dance Party”, the exhibit is sure to include something for everyone.

For more information: (403) 268-8300, www.calgaryscience.com