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Panning for Gold
History comes to life when kids try their
luck at panning for gold like the prospectors
who once flocked to the Yukon to find their
fortunes. Set your course for Dawson City
(p358), which was the bustling center
of the Klondike Gold Rush; the
town of Whitehorse (p354);
or the Wild Horse River
DISCOVER Canada Your Way panning attractions.
Historic Site. Each of
these locations offers
numerous gold-
Dawson City even
hosts annual gold-
panning champion-
ships across a wide
range of skill levels.

One eager visitor panning
for gold at Fort Steele Heritage
Town, British Columbia

CANADA FOR
FAMILIES

Canada’s spectacular landscapes are a never-ending playground and offer a
huge variety of family adventures, from tracing the path of Gold Rush pioneers
to exploring amusement parks. For rainy days, museums throughout the
country hold a treasure trove of discoveries to keep boredom at bay.

Amusement Parks
Step back in time at
Calgary’s 19th-century
amusement park in Heritage
Park Historical Village (p155),
with vintage rides and
paddle wheel boat cruises. For
more modern thrills, ride the
rollercoasters at LaRonde in
Parc Jean-Drapeau (p254) or
visit the West Edmonton Mall
(p166), which features its
own water park, amusement
park, ice rink, and aquarium.

A vast pirate ship, one of
the many play attractions
at West Edmonton Mall

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