Lethbridge, Canada

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Alternative names: Population: 92.7 thous.Area: 47.24 mi²Elevation: 2969 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 49°41'42"N, 112°50'20"W
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Lethbridge Attractions - What to See and Explore

Lethbridge offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Galt Museum & Archives, Nicholas Sheran Park, Fort Whoop-Up, Lethbridge Viaduct. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • galt museum archives lethbridge
    Museum • History museum

    Galt Museum & Archives

    The Galt Museum & Archives is a cornerstone of cultural history in the city of Lethbridge, Canada. Situated on the southern rim of the Alberta prairie, this museum offers a deep dive into the rich tapestry of the local heritage and the wider Canadian narrative.

  • nicholas sheran park lethbridge
    Golf • Park

    Nicholas Sheran Park

    Nicholas Sheran Park is an urban park in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, and is named after one of the city's founders, Nicholas Sheran. The largest park in West Lethbridge, it was conceptualised as a regional park in 1969, and constructed in 1974.

  • fort whoop up lethbridge
    Museum • History museum

    Fort Whoop-Up

    Fort Whoop-Up was the nickname given to a whisky trading post, originally Fort Hamilton, near what is now Lethbridge, Alberta. During the late 19th century, the post served as a centre for trading activities, including the illegal whisky trade.

  • lethbridge viaduct
    Bridge • River Valley North

    Lethbridge Viaduct

    The Lethbridge Viaduct, commonly known as the High Level Bridge, was constructed between 1907 and 1909 at Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada at a cost of $1,334,525.

  • indian battle park lethbridge
    Park • River Valley South

    Indian Battle Park

    Indian Battle Park is a park located in the Oldman River valley urban park system of Lethbridge, Alberta. The 150-acre park was developed in 1960 and commemorates the Battle of the Belly River held in the area on 24 October 1870 between the Blackfoot and the Cree.

  • southern alberta art gallery lethbridge
    Museum • Art gallery • Shopping

    Southern Alberta Art Gallery

    The Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin is a contemporary art gallery located in downtown Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. It has three gallery spaces and a gift shop.

  • oldman river valley parks system lethbridge
    Park • River Valley South

    Oldman River valley parks system

    The Oldman River valley parks system is a continuous collection of eight urban parks in the Oldman River valley of Lethbridge, Alberta, 100 metres below the prairie level. The parks were created in the 1980s as part of the city's Urban Parks Project.

  • galt gardens lethbridge
    Park • Downtown Lethbridge

    Galt Gardens

    Galt Gardens is a 9.16-acre urban park located in downtown Lethbridge, Alberta. It is the location of many of the city's festivals and is also the home of the Southern Alberta Art Gallery.

  • genevieve e yates memorial centre lethbridge
    Museum • Theater • Art museum

    Genevieve E. Yates Memorial Centre

    The Genevieve E. Yates Memorial Centre houses two performance theatres in downtown Lethbridge, Alberta. The centre was built starting 15 August 1965 and officially opened 1 May 1966. Deane Yates, a local retailer, donated over $200,000 towards its existence and asked the centre be named Genevieve E. Yates Memorial.

  • nikka yuko japanese garden lethbridge
    Museum • Henderson Lake

    Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden

    Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is a 3.75-acre garden near Henderson Lake in Lethbridge, Alberta, designed by Dr. Masami Sugimoto and Dr. Tadashi Kubo of Osaka Prefecture University in Japan.

  • helen schuler nature centre lethbridge
    49°42'6"N • 112°51'32"W

    Helen Schuler Nature Centre

    Park • River Valley North

  • downtown lethbridge
    Neighbourhood • Downtown Lethbridge

    Downtown Lethbridge

    Downtown Lethbridge is the central business district of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, hosting most of the city's banks and several accounting and law practices, including national firms.

  • henderson park lethbridge
    Park • Henderson Lake

    Henderson Park

    Henderson Park is a 47 hectare park located in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. The park contains many amenities and attractions, including a 24 hectare man-made lake, the largest lake in the city. Several annual events are held in the park.

  • city of lethbridge city hall
    49°41'38"N • 112°49'59"W

    City of Lethbridge- City Hall

    City hall • Upper Eastside

  • coal banks trail lethbridge
    Park

    Coal Banks Trail

    Coal Banks Trail is a 30-kilometre multipurpose recreational path in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. It connects all of the city's major urban parks, all three geographical areas, and many smaller parks.

  • casa lethbridge
    49°41'48"N • 112°50'10"W

    Casa

    Museum • Public art • Performing arts

  • lethbridge public library
    Entertainment • Event space • Library

    Lethbridge Public Library

    The Lethbridge Public Library is a public library service that is provided by the municipality of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. It was established in 1919. While it has had as many as three branches at one time, the library currently has two branches.

  • winston churchill lethbridge
    Neighbourhood • Winston Churchill

    Winston Churchill

    Winston Churchill is a neighbourhood in Lethbridge, Alberta.

  • staffordville lethbridge
    Neighbourhood • Staffordville

    Staffordville

    Staffordville, also originally known as "Number Three" or "Stafford", is a residential neighbourhood in the north quadrant of Lethbridge, Alberta. It is located north of Dave Elton ball park and east to Stafford Drive. It borders Legacy Ridge to the north and Westminster to the east.

Things to See and Do in Lethbridge by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Lethbridge.

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Lethbridge – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Lethbridge, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Empress Theatre (Fort Macleod), Remington Carriage Museum (Cardston), Cardston Alberta Temple (Cardston).

  • empress theatre fort macleod25 milesW
    Concerts and shows, Theater

    Empress Theatre, Fort Macleod

    The Empress is a not for profit theatre in Fort Macleod, Alberta that has been open since 1912.

  • remington carriage museum cardston40 milesSW
    Specialty museum, History museum, Museum

    Remington Carriage Museum, Cardston

    The Remington Carriage Museum is located in Cardston, Alberta, Canada. Opened in 1993, and the largest of its kind in the world, the Remington Carriage Museum displays more than 240 carriages.

  • cardston alberta temple40 milesSW
    Temple

    Cardston Alberta Temple, Cardston

    The Cardston Alberta Temple is the eighth constructed and sixth of the still-operating temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in Cardston, Alberta, it is the church's oldest temple outside the United States.

  • head smashed in buffalo jump fort macleod36 milesW
    , Historical place

    Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Fort Macleod

    Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is a buffalo jump located where the foothills of the Rocky Mountains begin to rise from the prairie 18 km west of Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada on highway 785.

  • heritage acres farm museum47 milesW
    Museum

    Heritage Acres Farm Museum

    The Heritage Acres Farm Museum is an open-air museum in southern Alberta, Canada. In particular it showcases antique machinery and vintage cars.

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Best Time To Visit Lethbridge

Learn when is the best time to travel to Lethbridge weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February. Most of it rains in June.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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A guide to some of the best local dishes and drinks that you will meet in the region.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Lethbridge?

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What is the best time to visit Lethbridge?

July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

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