I Heart Edmonton

Telus World of Science by emil tiedemann I F you attended elementary school in Edmonton, then you’ve most likely taken a field trip to the TELUS World of Science at some point. Although, back then it was called the Edmonton Space Science Centre (or the Odyssium from 2001-05) when it first opened on Canada Day of 1984, as a replacement for the aging Queen Elizabeth Planetarium.  It was like nothing else I had experienced before, as a young child fascinated with planets and outer space. I remember sitting back and staring up at the Milky Way illuminating from the giant domed screen of the Margaret Zeidler Star Theatre, transfixed by the sparkling stars and hypnotized by the booming voice that narrated our journey through the solar system.    The TELUS World of Science in Edmonton. As a child, there was nothing more effective than the Space Science Centre to educate me and my classmates about...well, space and science! These days, the TWOS does so much more tha...

The world's most epic theatrical production is returning to Edmonton and has extended its stay due to heavy demand! Odysseo  by Cavalia is the only 6-D show in the world. The unique theatrical production is first and foremost a grandiose three dimensional show where spectators are taken to a live Hollywood-style movie set while the touching interactions between human and horse are at the heart of the action. Layers of mesmerizing decors combined with gravity-defying acrobatic and areal stunts and the staggering effects created by state-of-the-art scenery makes this humongous stage a real 3-D feast for the eyes.  To enhance this breathtaking experience, the production presents a splendid voyage with extremely high-definition computer graphic images, transporting the audience across the world’s most beautiful landscapes. To project these breathtaking 3-D graphic backdrops on an immense cyclorama the size of three IMAX screens,  Odysseo  uses pro...