Day Trips from Edmonton- The Best Edmonton Day Trips for Nature and Outdoor Adventure

Day Trips from Edmonton- The Best Edmonton Day Trips for Nature and Outdoor Adventure

Edmonton has a lot of great places for outdoor recreation, but if you’re looking for a change of scenery, hop in the car and head out on one of these fun day trips from Edmonton.  Best Day Trips From Edmonton for Outdoor Activities  Whether you’re looking for recreation close to the city limits or within…

Cross Country Skiing in Edmonton- A Guide to Edmonton’s Cross Country Ski Trails

Cross Country Skiing in Edmonton- A Guide to Edmonton’s Cross Country Ski Trails

There are so many great winter activities in Edmonton but if cross country skiing is your sport of choice, luckily the capital city offers plenty of groomed trails for your enjoyment. Places to Go Cross Country Skiing in Edmonton With several places to go cross country skiing in Edmonton, from city parks to river valley…

Kayaking Islet Lake- Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

Kayaking Islet Lake- Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

Kayaking on Islet Lake is one the best ways to enjoy the scenery and wildlife in Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area. Several islands, flat water, and opportunities for bird watching make Islet Lake a popular kayaking and canoeing spot close to Edmonton. Kayaking on Islet Lake Islet Lake is the only lake in Cooking Lake-Blackfoot…

Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area- Visitor Guide

Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area- Visitor Guide

The Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area is a large forested area east of Edmonton that is available for year-round recreational day use. The 97 square kilometre park has an extensive, 170 km multi-use trail system passing through wetlands, pastures, forests, and around several small lakes and ponds. Since the park is so big, it’s divided…

Bunchberry Meadows Conservation Area- Visitor Guide

Bunchberry Meadows Conservation Area- Visitor Guide

Bunchberry Meadows is a conservation site near Edmonton that has over 8 km of trails for foot-use. Covering 640 acres, Bunchberry Meadows protects a unique combination of old-growth forests, grasslands, and wetlands. While other native parklands around Edmonton have been developed or undergone significant changes, Bunchberry Meadows has remained intact. This natural environment makes Bunchberry…