Things To Do
Things To Do
The Engravers
The Engravers can provide personalisations for any event.
The Fairfield Gardens
The Fairfield Gardens offers a stunning display of luscious foliage and colourful flowers. Take a stroll through the gardens or enjoy a picnic lunch under its towering trees. With the calming sounds of birdsong as your backdrop, a visit the the gardens is sure to leave you both relaxed and refreshed!
The Fort Museum
A living-history museum and interpretive centre celebrating the North West Mounted Police and First Nations heritage, featuring original fort buildings, interactive programs, and the famed NWMP Musical Ride.
The German Canadian Club
The German Canadian Club in Lethbridge preserves and celebrates German culture through social events, language classes, and community gatherings. They welcome both German-speaking and English-speaking Canadians to connect and learn together.
The Great Escape
Test your puzzle solving skills at this escape room!
The Green Grotto
A hidden gem in Lethbridge, filled with tropical wonders! Specializing in rare plants like orchids, anthuriums, carnivorous plants and more!
The Jasmine Tea Room
Jasmine Room is a great excursion for those looking for an authentic tea time experience.
The Keg Steakhouse and Bar
The Keg has been a longstanding Canadian classic serving fine dining and great atmosphere.
The Legendary Wing King
The Legendary Wing King delivers some of the best wings in Lethbridge!
The Lilac Row
Pick fresh, locally grown flowers at The Lilac Row
The Little Bakehouse
Get transported to the streets of Paris with a treat from The Little Bakehouse.
Thelma & Thistle
Thelma & Thistle offers an affordable and on-of-a-kind shopping experience!
The Mad Butcher
The Mad Butcher focuses on quality, value, and you, the customer to ensure that you're getting the best quality of meats for the best value.
The Mango Tree
The Mango Tree has a variety of authentic Indian cuisine.
The Meat Box
This butcher shop has exactly what you need for dinner at home or an all out backyard barbeque!
The Movie Mill
A charming, budget-friendly independent cinema in Lethbridge offering a mix of recent releases, classic favourites, and local programming, all in a relaxed atmosphere enriched by nostalgic charm.
The Penny Coffee House
A longstanding coffee house known for its cozy atmosphere and baked goods.
The Pie Store
The Pie Store has you covered for all things pie!
The Place Arcade Bar and Nightspot
A lively downtown hangout combining a full arcade, pub-style food and drink, and vibrant nightlife in one exciting venue.
The Populess Co
The Populess Company — where prairie roots meet handcrafted quality. Discover timeless leather goods, Canadian-made apparel, and local style born in Lethbridge.
The Shoe Tree
The Shoe Tree has you covered for all fashionable and practical needs.
The Slice Bar and Grill
The Slice is well known for their alternative music shows and their carefully crafted thin crust pizza.
The Soda Mill
Stop in at the Soda Mill for a refreshing drink
The Vault Sports Cards and Collectables
The Vault Sports Cards and Collectables is a downtown Lethbridge shop for sports cards, trading card games, memorabilia, and pop-culture finds.
Three Six Zero
Three Six Zero can help you feel your best with their welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.
UNESCO Sites
Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park
Writing-on-Stone (Aísínai'pi) is one of the oldest standing cultural sites of the Indigenous people in all of Canada. Walk among towering hoodoos and discover beautiful rock drawings to get a glimpse into the past of the Indigenous people of Canada.
Waterton Glacier International Peace Park
Waterton Lakes National Park (Paahtómahksikimi) is a UNESCO site, a World Heritage Site and International Peace Park. From thrilling heights to beautiful sights, Waterton Lakes National Park is loved by tourists and locals alike.
Dinosaur Provincial Park
Dinosaur Provincial Park is your place to find some of the best-preserved and most significant concentrations of prehistoric fossils worldwide.
Major Attractions
Casa
The gallery at Casa showcases a multitude of art and craft from Southern Alberta and regularly hosts film screenings, art documentaries, community projects, and artist talks to encourage connection, engagement, and celebration in Lethbridge and beyond.
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden
Nikka Yuko translates roughly to Japan-Canada friendship.
Designed by revered landscape architects from Osaka Prefecture University, Nikka Yuko unites traditional Japanese garden landscapes with greenery native to Southern Alberta. Wander along intricate pathways and discover unique sculptures and architecture, each made in Kyoto by local artisans, then shipped to Lethbridge. A tranquil oasis nestled in the heart of southern Alberta, the garden offers a unique, immersive cultural experience that will transport you to a serene world of Japanese tradition, beauty, and harmony.
One of the highlights of the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is the multitude of special events throughout the year, including the famous Winter Light Festival. Other events include Yoga in the Garden, Long Table Dinner, Setsubun Festival, Picnic in the Garden, and more, including regular programming of traditional demonstrations, Japanese language lessons, and origami workshops, to name a few.
Relatively new to the Nikka Yuko garden is the Bunka Centre (bunka meaning culture). The centre endeavours to engage the community and guests through cultural experiences and programs offered while also providing space for the community to celebrate and gather for their own cultural purposes, events, and activities.
Fort Whoop-Up
Originally called Fort Hamilton—the name Whoop-Up was a nickname that ended up sticking—this replica of the original fur trading fort tells the story of the region and the people who lived here in the late 1800s.
Learn about the buffalo robe and illegal whisky trade as you discover how the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), First Nations, Métis, Canadians, Americans, and British all had an influence on the culture and politics of the time (including the stories of a few notorious characters).
At Fort Whoop-Up, you can experience tours (both guided and self-guided), exhibits, wagon rides, a gift shop, and more. If you're interested in the history of Southern Alberta, a visit to Fort Whoop-Up is a must.