Lethbridge
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By Car
If you are coming from Montana or somewhere south of Lethbridge, you can either use highway 4 or highway 5. Highway 4 takes you past Canadian Tire. Highway 5 takes you right past the airport and some big box stores like Wal-Mart & The Real Canadian Superstore.
If you are coming from Medicine Hat or somewhere east of Lethbridge, use highway 3. Highway 3 turns into Crowsnest Trail and goes through the heart of Lethbridge.
If you are coming from Calgary go onto highway 2 and turn left onto highway 3 near Fort Macleod.
If you coming from the Crowsnest Pass, British Columbia or somewhere west of Lethbridge then you will also use highway 3.
By Plane
Lethbridge is served by a regional airport just outside the city limits in Lethbridge County. The airport is located beside Highway 5 and south of Lethbridge. The airport is not an international airport, so only flights from somewhere in Canada can come into Lethbridge. The only exception is seasonal flights to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico during the winter. Air Canada and Integra Air operate flights in and out of Lethbridge.
By Bus
You can get into Lethbridge by bus via Greyhound. The Greyhound station is located downtown at 411 5th Street South. The station is open:
* Monday-Saturday: 7:30 am-6:00 pm
* Sunday: 7:30 am-10:30 am, 1:30 pm-6:00 pm
* Holidays: 7:30 am-10:30 am, 1:30 pm-6:00 pm
By Train
The closest city with intercity rail passenger service to Lethbridge is the Montana city of Cut Bank, (90 miles from Lethbridge) which is served by the Empire Builder passenger train which operates between Chicago and Seattle/Portland, stopping also in Shelby, Montana.
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Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden
Corner of 9th Avenue South & Mayor Magrath Drive. Open from mid-May to mid-October, Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is a beautiful example of a traditional Japanese garden nestled beside the equally beautiful Henderson Lake. Traditional Japanese architecture and flower design are abundant. Guided tours are available.
Sir Alexander Galt Museum & Archives
West of 5th Avenue South. Open year-round, The Galt Museum has numerous exhibits detailing the history of Lethbridge and Southern Alberta. The museum was originally a hospital, and it is rumored that the museum is now haunted! The museum is also the starting or ending point of many walking trails going in or out of the coulees.
High Level Bridge
This trestle bridge goes across the coulees and can be viewed best when traversing Whoop-Up Drive. The High Level Bridge is the longest and highest bridge of its kind in the world reaching feet long (1.6km) and 314 feet high (96 meters). It was built during, and still has trains pass over it everyday. It is one of Lethbridge's most well-known landmarks.
Southern Alberta Art Gallery
601 3rd Avenue South. Open year-round, the Southern Alberta Art Gallery features exhibitions from many local contemporary artists. The exhibitions are constantly changing to give all the talented local artists a chance to shine. The SAAG is a respected Canadian art institution and is a great place to spend a day. The SAAG also has beautiful scenery surrounding the building, as it is located in Galt Gardens, a picturesque downtown park. Admission varies.
Brewery Gardens
1 Avenue South (near Tourist Information Center). A constantly changing floral garden, the gardens are put into a display that represents the time of year or a special event that is happening in Lethbridge. You can't walk through the gardens. Unsurprisingly, the gardens are best viewed during the summer.
January - April
September - December
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