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Outdoor Adventure

Outdoor Adventure There’s green space, and then there’s the North Saskatchewan River Valley, North America’s largest stretch of urban parkland. Looking for things to do outside in Edmonton? Your outdoor adventures start here. Cruise through the trails by foot, canoe, fatbike, snowshoe, cross country ski or even Segway. You can access the Edmonton river valley at various points throughout the city, including the 100 Street Funicular. At 22 times the size of New York City’s Central Park, there is so much to explore.

Edmonton River Valley

Take your river valley adventures up a notch when you explore the Commonwealth Walkway with the help of an interactive app and embark on the Quest for the Golden Key! Using the app, visitors can explore the river valley while reading and listening to one of five storylines (Indigenous, History, Family, River & Winter). Edmonton’s Commonwealth Walkway travels for 10 kilometres through the North Saskatchewan River Valley. From the Funicular to the Groat Bridge, the walkway includes paths to the Indigenous Art Park, John Walter Museum and Alberta Legislature.

Get away from it all, RIGHT inside the city.

Edmonton’s river valley and park systems have 160 kilometres of trails scattered throughout the city just waiting to be explored. Jog or stroll through the winding paths and find yourself surrounded by wildlife as you take in the beautiful views of the cityscape. Or, if you’re an adrenaline junkie, choose to ride off the beaten path and pedal off-road on your mountain bike.

Edmonton Explored: Best Hikes & Walks Let local adventurer, Connie Smart, be your guide to some of the city’s best hikes and walks.

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