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Jurassic Forest

What an experience! It must be said, all this seemed so real that I was scared and my little body shook for part of the visit. I adore dinosaur films, and usually am not afraid of anything, but before this visit I had never realized the enormity of the monsters from the Jurassic era. As soon as I saw the first one, I froze, then when he made his huge cry while turning his head to look at me, I had to take refuge in my mother’s arms. After a few characters, I got used to it and enjoyed admiring them through a natural setting in the forest.

The route is designed so that all visitors must walk in the same direction, which greatly facilitates the visit. There are two loop routes, which took us about 1 hour walking slowly and examining the animals. If someone wanted to read all the interpretation panels, the visit would take you a little longer.

Good to Know (Attractions)

When to visit
Open in summer only. Fully outdoor activity.
How long to plan
2 hours.
How to dress
Walking shoes, sunscreen, mosquito repellent.
Strong point
Complete immersion in the world of dinosaurs.
Weak points
We had to wait for good weather. There may be mosquitoes.
Conveniences
A souvenir shop and small snack bar.
Cost
Children, $8; seniors, $10; adults, $12; guided tour, $5.

Fully immersed in the nature of a dense Canadian forest made up of conifers and deciduous trees, we can easily imagine the environment in which these dinosaurs could have lived billions of years ago. Thumbs up for its realism. A very nice activity to do with your family, outside and not too far from Edmonton.

Message From My Parents

I was blown away by the facilities, the giant articulated monsters in the middle of the forest, and enjoyed the recently restored wooden paths. Everything is very well laid out, and it is easy to do the whole route with a stroller without being bothered by stones or wood debris. If your kids are easily scared, this may be the kind of activity to avoid, because it’s so real and the roars of the beasts are so loud and powerful that it might frighten many. We are warned to wear mosquito repellent, but we were not bothered by them. Highly recommended activity for the whole family.