LOVE love LOVE Grandin Pond…read more There are walking and bike trails that curve around the pond. Plenty of spots for great photo ops in the summer and even Winter! A few platforms to go out on the pond a bit. The city puts fish in here, too! So fish away! You don't even realize you're in the city when visiting this pond on the West and North end. My kids always love stopping here on our bike rides around town to take in the beauty and quack like a duck!

the place is very nice but there is no fish in that pond. In the winter, the water freezes all the…read moreway to the floor so there is no chance fish live there. Sorry to all the fisherman

This summer 2024 been there 4 times huge get together, swim floating, snacks , the kiddos make a…read moreday of it nobody burgers u or we all socialize love it!

It was better before the big slab of concrete was put in. But you know city and park planners. They…read moredon't leave the office much and it all looks good on paper? ‍

Elk Island National Park is one of my favourite spots to visit…read more The park has many hiking trails ranging from a few kilometres to over 10. So definitely a variety for all fitness levels. Hiking can be done read round, and snowshoeing in the winter. The park has a visitor centre at the south entrance with Parks Canada staff, who are very welcoming, professional and very knowledgeable about the park and the wildlife. Speaking of wildlife, Elk Island is the home of bisons, which have been introduced to the area many years ago. They are impressive beautiful animals, that I've seen up close and personal (from my vehicle). They are impressive park also offers camping at the Astotin Lake area, but also backcountry camping. The park is a short hour (or less) east of Edmonton, and it is absolutely one of the best areas you can go to in Alberta to enjoy the outdoors, outdoor sports and activities, and wildlife. Ell Island National Park is also a dark sky area, where you can enjoy a starry night sky!!!

Located east of Edmonton in Alberta. Free admission for visitors thanks to Strong Canada Pass from…read morenow till Sept 7, 2026. Do not anticipate cell phone reception. You're welcome to try Satellite connection or SOS with the sun. If it's your first time, I highly recommend entering from south entrance, start at Wahkotowin Visitor Centre, read about history, familiarize with wildlife, campgrounds, and pick up a physical map of Elk Island National Park. Staff are very knowledgeable. I was hoping to see elk, yet didn't run into any during this visit. Our goal was to stop at these four lakes: Tawayik, Moss, Astotin, and Shirley. Surprisingly, we didn't see any bison on Bison Loop Road. As we turned left, on our way to Tawayik Lake, we saw a bison standing their ground and staring at us as our vehicle approached. We slowed down, stopped the vehicle from a safe distance. I zoomed my phone in, snapped a quick photo of the bison inside my car. Quick thinking and no other vehicles in sight, I instructed my husband to slowly reverse the rental, then do a u-turn. We didn't make it to Tawayik Lake. As we drove north on Elk Island Parkway, we saw three more bison within a 12 minute span. We passed by Moss Lake and Shirley Lake without stopping. We parked in the parking lot and walked around the grassy area fronting Astotin Lake. There's a blue and green algae warning on 7/24/2026. Do not enter the water. Yet, we saw a few people in boats on the lake. We got a great view of Astotin Island. Best to carry bug spray. We drove out via North Entrance.

Always my favourite hiking and jogging trails in Edmonton. The trails are flat and clean, making it…read moresafe and easy to jog. The view from the stairs are beautiful, making it a great stair jogging spot.

The River Valley Trails are one of the best things about Edmonton that i truly appreciate and enjoy…read more Theres such an endless network of trails that go for kilometres on end, either paved, gravelled, or straight through the bush, that make these such a joy for trail runners like myself and many others. There's plenty of hidden gem viewpoints on these trails that can only be accessed through certain points from the nearest road, or some jogging through the bush! One of my favourite places is called "the edge of the world" (as pictured) - a best-known secret spot off the trails that more and more people are discovering (it's even on google!). In the summer it's a great place to hang out, sitting on the edge of a large chunk of foundation in the side of the hill, with about a 2ft wide by 12ft long wall poking from the ground (hence the name "edge of the world"). It's also enjoyable in the winter, just exert more caution with snow & ice build-up along the wall. Cheers and see you on the trails! ‍

It is a nice place for city apartment dwellers to see a few man made lakes and bike paths. Plenty…read moreof parking. But I have found it always too busy, too many people. Some people fishing. What is worse is the goose poop that is everywhere, and you cannot avoid stepping on it. Forget about sitting on the grass! The city should intervene. Lots of people honking their car horns to lock their doors which takes away from the ambience (people are very inconsiderate these days). For a better experience get out of the city.

Hermitage Park is an urban outdoor lover's paradise. The paved trail that runs through it is…read moreperfect for biking, hiking, and rollerblading. Dog lovers will enjoy the hug off-leash area. The park is picturesque, with several man-made lakes, including one stocked with fish. It is also close to the North Saskatchewan River. As Jeanette pointed out, there are a lot of geese here, so in some places you have to watch where you step -- but I personally think Canada geese area beautiful and it is wonderful to see so many of them at once. Hermitage is also home to the memorial for the tornado that took place in 1987. If you head south in Hermitage, you end up passing the Rundle Golf Course and eventually ending up in Rundle Park itself. To the north is a steep hill worth the climb for the incredible view. Unless you live in the north, Hermitage can be a bit of a trek to get to, but it is worth the effort.

Chickakoo Lake is such a gem! I visited here in a warm weekday afternoon in the fall and had a…read morewonderful time exploring the trails. There's a large parking lot for day hikers and picnickers, with clean washrooms and a some picnic table sites right on the water. There are a number of trail loops, all with fantastic signage and maps at every trail junction. Trails are ranked according to difficulty, with the advanced trail presenting some serious up and down hills to get your legs burning. The less hilly trails are great for families, and there are different lengths of trails depending on how much time you want to spend. The views of the different wetland areas along the trails were really beautiful, and we were even able to see a moose across one of the water bodies taking a drink. We loved hiking here for a couple of hours, and I saw some runners tackling the trails and hills - good for them!

How has no one written a review of Chickakoo lake yet?! This is an amazing multi use area just west…read moreof Edmonton. It has great trails of various lengths for walking, running, biking (off road trail use) and in the winter snowshoeing and some tracks for cross country skiing. You can also bring your horses here to trail ride as well. Keep in mind as I said multi use. They have information boards about local wildlife and plant life and boards throughout pin pointing where the trails are and their difficulty ratings. There is a lake you can fish in or just canoe or kayak on. Also available are above ground fire stands you can BBQ on. There is a playground for the kiddies and picnic tables available. Ample parking, camp ground style bathroom facilities as well. It's worth checking out anytime of year!

Alright Dads, this is the fishing trip that you and your kids will talk about until we are old men…read more We caught 15 sturgeon and another 7 Gold Eye. My older son caught a 5 foot 90 pound sturgeon. We will never forget this! It will be an annual trip. Nick is hilarious and professional. You will not regret this day with your friends or family. Nick thank you for the fishing trip that set the bar! Better then any ocean fishing I've done in my life. Justin

From the owner: Lunker's Fishing Adventures offers the best of the best river and lake fishing around Edmonton,…read moreAlberta. Anglers from all over come here to fish for lake Sturgeon, trophy Walleye, Jackfish, Goldeye, and many more species that fill our lakes and rivers. Here at Lunkers Fishing Adventures, we are a small family run business that strives to make sure our customers are well taken care of.

Visited River Lot 56 Nature Preserve FINALLY for the first time! There are multiple trail loops…read moresuitable for a 20 minute stroll or an hour long hike with a few hills. There are signs identifying animals and trees throughout. You can forage highbush cranberries into fall (super juicy and plentiful right now). Watch out for gopher holes - I'd be nervous to twist my ankle if running but the kids loved "fishing" for gophers, lol. We caught a frog and hunted for caterpillars. It's a great spot with arching tree lined trails for fall photos, too. In the winter, they maintain the trails here! Might be the perfect place to try out snowshoeing locally! I can't wait to go back! PS there is parking and it's located 1 minute south on Poundmaker's Road just a few blocks after Sir Winston Churchill ends (St. Albert) and Sturgeon County begins.

Great way to enjoy a nice evening in Edmonton! Be warned the sailing distance is subject to water…read morelevels - which were too low during our sailing so we moved a fairly short distance. They issued cruise vouchers to use for future sailing due to the situation, which I thought was fair. The dinner is buffet style - plenty of food and decently good - drinks are not included (other than water, coffee, tea). Dinner and cruise is $75; there is a cheaper cruise only option where you can buy food (hot dogs, burgers) onboard for about $15. Overall we enjoyed it and had a good time. The boarding process was annoyingly inefficient and took nearly an hour! They should streamline this - for example they can process dinner people while in line m. Once on board, it was pretty smooth and service was very friendly. Parking is pretty close to the dock and is free.

There is a lot to not like about the riverboat. It is really expensive for what you get, and really…read morethere is no staff to be seen. We happened to stumble onto a deal. That being said, the views are great and it is a nice family activity. Both older and younger people can enjoy this. We did not do the buffet, just the cruise. Our daughter loved it so much, that probably we will do this again and look for a deal for next year.