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Get there: The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum (dinomuseum.ca) is just outside Grande Prairie and it’s about a four-and-ahalf-hour drive from Edmonton, or a quick flight from either Edmonton or Calgary. It’s also right on the way if you’re driving to Alaska.

Seasons: The museum is open all year round. If you’re lucky, you may be there when Dan Ackroyd, one of its big supporters, is in town for a visit. If you miss Ackroyd, you may catch a scientist give one of the regular lectures in the museum’s Ackroyd Theatre.

Dine-O-Saur Café: The fully licensed, family- friendly dining room has a wide-ranging menu, giant patio and a great sense of humour. Check out the Pebbles and Bam Bam children’s menu, Herbivore section for salads, Carnivore for burgers and Sweetosaurus for dessert.

Bonebed tour: The Pipestone Creek bonebed tour runs every summer several times a day. It costs $5 and takes about two hours.