Recreation and Culture
Find fun and interesting things to do in and around Lethbridge. Learn more about our city, Alberta and Canada.
About Canada
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• 13 Strange Things You Didn’t Know About Canada
• Did You Know – National Flag of Canada Day
Cultural Associations
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• Association Canadienne-Francaise de l’Alberta (French-Canadian Association of Alberta): promotes the development of Francophone (French-speaking) life and culture in Lethbridge. They host French classes, game nights, cultural celebrations and family events.
La Cite des Prairies (City of the Prairies): the building where ACFA is located and home of the French cultural community, as well as the Francophone school
• German Canadian Club: a local club that promotes German culture and friendship. Events featuring German food and live music. All are welcome, it is not necessary to be German to attend.
• Southern Alberta Ethnic Association: an organization that represents many different cultures in Lethbridge. They host cultural events with music, food and dancing, and everyone is welcome to attend. A good place to meet other newcomers.
Houses of Worship
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• Buddhist: the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta (in Lethbridge) hosts Buddhism and meditation classes, yoga, and fun activities such as drumming and dance
• Christian: Lethbridge has a large number of Christian churches of many denominations. Check the Yellow Pages online directory for listings.
• Islamic: there is one Islamic centre in Lethbridge, organized by the Lethbridge Muslim Association
• Ismaili: the Ismaili Community Centre is located in south Lethbridge and can be contacted at (403) 381-9161. Information at
• Jewish: Lethbridge does not have a Jewish synagogue, but does have a messianic Jewish community with a meeting centre
• Sikh: services and community events
Museums, Art Galleries and Other Places of Interest
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• CASA: known as a home for the arts in southern Alberta, CASA offers classes in music, art and dance, special events and markets, artist workshops and art displays
• Galt Museum and Archives: learn about the history of Lethbridge and area through displays, tours, educational programs and cultural events
• Southern Alberta Art Gallery: displays and supports the work of local artists, offers tours, sales and special events. Open to the public.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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• Alberta Parks: parks, campgrounds, hiking trails and other outdoor spaces managed by the Province of Alberta
• City of Lethbridge – Pathways Maps: explore the coulees, regional parks and pathways on the city’s 280-kilometre pathway network
• Helen Schuler Nature Centre: nature-based displays, outdoor programs, walking trails and family events. Learn about birds, animals, plants and trees of Lethbridge.
• Learn to Camp: information on learning how to camp, provided by Parks Canada
• Parks Canada: parks, campgrounds, hiking trails and other outdoor spaces managed by the Government of Canada
Programs for Seniors
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• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization: recreation and fitness activities for adults and seniors
• Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre – recreation and fitness activities for seniors
Sports and Recreation
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• Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Alberta-Lethbridge Youth Centre
• City of Lethbridge Recreation & Culture Guide: a monthly listing of recreational activities, cultural activities and special events in Lethbridge
• Healthy Lethbridge: connects people with active living opportunities and resources for good health and wellbeing
• Lethbridge Sport Council: offering sports and recreation opportunities for the whole family, also lends sport equipment
• Lethbridge YMCA: family recreation programs
• Lethbridge YWCA: Neighbourhood Play program for children ages 6-12
• Recreation and Culture Guide: a monthly publication with information about recreational and cultural events, programs and services
