II I Всероссийский конкурс мультимедийных презентаций на иностранном языке «Страны изучаемого языка-вчера, сегодня, завтра» Виртуальное путешествие : Эдмонтон.Бюджетное путешествие. Автор : Казанцева Светлана, студентка 2 курса ГБПОУ «Пермский педагогический колледж №1», cспециальность «Преподавание в начальных классах» Руководитель : Шестакова Вера Павловна

Content General information about Edmonton How to get to Edmonton Entertainments and sights in Edmonton Budget Travel in Edmonton public transport hostel food

General information about Edmonton Edmonton - the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta. It is a city of amazing contrasts, both developed metropolis, and the town with a special calm and cozy atmosphere, magnificent nature and many parks. The city is equally good for outdoor recreation at the weekend and for the active business life, work and study.

Edmonton is located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River near the Canadian Rockies. On the banks of the river in the city lie the beautiful parks that echo the coastal contours Saskatchewan. Thanks to the many public gardens, parks and green spaces Edmonton was named one of Canada's most environmentally friendly cities.

How to get to Edmonton Edmonton International Airport is located ten kilometers away from the city center. It receives planes from all over the world so you can get here from almost anywhere. The information you have to consider is that there is not really any other way to get from the airport to the city center other than by shuttle bus. It will cost $15 one way and you can buy a ticket in the airport. Of course you can use a taxi but it can be very expensive. You would have to pay at least $ 60. Just about the same as you would pay for a rental car. You should be aware that you would need an international driving license to drive in Canada.

Alberta Legislature Building This building was built between 1907 and 1913 and it has 5 floors. Each floor has its own story to tell and you definite won’t be bored here. As well here you will find 55 acres of manicured lawns, tree-lined walking paths and many historical monuments. This place is open 362 days a year and is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Edmonton.

Muttart Conservatory One of Edmonton's most iconic structures, the Muttart Conservatory offers a year-round escape into the beauty of the world's plant life. Designed by award-winning Canadian architect Peter Hemingway, the Muttart Conservatory officially opened in September Renovations were completed in 2009 with a new entrance, gift shop and educational classrooms. The four pyramids of the Muttart Conservatory are home to thousands of species of plants. Each pyramid maintains a distinct environment, representing different biomes of the world.

the Tropical Pyramid The jungle-like environment of the Tropical Pyramid is lush, green and fragrant, while the air is humid and warm. The plants come from tropical rainforests, tropical evergreen forests or tropical grasslands, and are often showy and bright. The Arid Pyramid showcases plants from the hot and cold dry areas of the world, spanning five continents. They share an ability to thrive in environments with dry air, irregular moisture and wide day/night temperature fluctuations.. The Feature Pyramid exhibit changes completely several times per year providing new experiences for visitors.

Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village Canada ranks third in the world in terms of the Ukrainian population (after Russia and Ukraine itself). Not surprisingly, the open-air museum dedicated to the cultural heritage of the nation, is in the heart of the Canadian province of Alberta, about 50 km to the east of its capital - the city of Edmonton.

Ukrainian village Museum, or simply Ukrainian village, not just introduces visitors to the era settlers settlers first wave ( years), but literally forces to plunge into it. Not only that, from across Canada had been brought here a wide variety of construction at the time. The effect of historical immersion suits provide carefully selected employees: they constantly play the role of colonists and behave in accordance with the chosen epoch.

Festivals which you can visit for free Edmonton is called the "City of Festivals", as the year-round passes many large national and international cultural events. Every year in Edmonton conducted more than 30 festivals: International Theatre Festival Fringe, the Festival of Art and Design and Whyte Ave Artwalk, the festival Symphony Under the Sky and the Edmonton Folk Music. During the Days of Culture in Edmonton, you can try the kitchen and see the dancing more than 60 nationalities, and the festival Taste of Edmonton - taste of the top 40 restaurants in the city.

Budget Travelling in Edmonton Edmonton Transit System, which routes cover the whole city. Bus traffic begins at five in the morning and ends in the morning, but for some bus routes stop going as early as eight o'clock. One ticket will cost you $ 2.85, travel for ten trips will cost $ 22.80, and for the whole day - $ 8.55.

Budget Travelling in Edmonton Also trains Edmonton Light Rail Transit (LRT), starts to move at half past five in the morning and ends in the second half of the night (Sunday - an hour earlier), the fare - $ 2.75, for $ 8.25 you can buy a pass for the entire day, and for $ 22 - ten trips. Tickets can be purchased from the machine at the station or in the online store.

Budget Travelling in Edmonton In addition, in Edmonton, as in all other Canadian cities, there are many places to rent bicycles and excellent bike paths, runs through the city and operates all year round. Rent a bike you will be more expensive than the bus ride

Hostels in Edmonton If you are interested in low cost options, you can opt for the Grand Edmonton, the room in which starts at $ 55 per night. More expensive will cost Holiday Inn Express Downtown and Comfort Inn & Suites, located in a picturesque area near the city center.

Cheap hostels in Edmonton Hostel Price (a day) Hostel HI-Edmonton26,5$ Glenora Bed & Breakfast54 $ Coliseum Inn68$ Howard Johnson Hotel Edmonton68$ Travelodge Edmonton South84$

Restaurants In the center of Edmonton you can find a huge number of restaurants that satisfy every taste and budget. You can follow any responses breakfast in any cafe, breakfast will cost you $ 15. So you can buy products at the store, it will cost you about the same.

Check Let's count the cost of travel. Flight924$ Excursionsmost excursions by free Hostel26,5$ Transport (total)15-25$ Food15-25$

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