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10Best Outdoor Activities |
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Fort Edmonton Park |
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(Attractions & Activities - Outdoor Activities) |
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Fox Dr and Whitemud Dr, Edmonton T5J 2R7 • 780-496-8787 • 800-450-7884
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~0.602 km * |
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Description:
This outdoor park recreates various eras in Edmonton's history, down to period buildings and costumed guides. Visitors can tour a fort from the 19th-century fur-trading years and wander replicas of streets from 1885 (the frontier era), 1905 (the year Edmonton became Alberta's capital), and 1920 (a time of rapid growth). Transportation appropriate to each era (ponies, wagons, streetcars, trains) allows guests to ride in the style of the day, while games and shops offer diversions for kids and adults alike. Food is available, along with gifts and souvenirs. Great local flavor and fun for everyone. |
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John Janzen Nature Centre |
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(Attractions & Activities - Outdoor Activities) |
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7000 143 St, Edmonton T5J 2R7 • 780-496-8787 • 780-496-2925
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Distance:
~0.602 km * |
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Activities set in, or related to, the outdoors bring nature up-close for both children and adults. You'll find nature trails to explore, wildlife to observe and exhibits to browse. Displays about the shelters animals build for themselves are fascinating, especially the ones about bees and beavers. You'll also find information on composting and how it helps the environment, along with exhibits on amphibians and reptiles. Nature-related courses are also offered. |
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Valley Zoo |
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13315 Buena Vista Rd 87 Ave, Edmonton T5J 2R7 • 780-496-6912 • 780-496-8787
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Distance:
~0.602 km * |
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Offering glimpses of native and exotic animals, this popular zoo delights both children and adults. The species it houses even include endangered breeds such as lemurs, peregrine falcons and gibbons. You're absolutely welcome to wander on your own, but the zoo also provides demonstrations and talks throughout the day. You'll get to see sea lions, elephants and various birds of prey presented to the audience by knowledgeable staff members. Along with other attractions, there's a merry-go-round, a small train, paddleboats and even camel and pony rides. An ideal way to gain new respect for wildlife and nature. |
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River Valley Parks |
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(Attractions & Activities - Outdoor Activities) |
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10125 97 Ave, Edmonton T5K 0B3 • 780-496-2950
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Distance:
~0.869 km * |
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Along the banks of the North Saskatchewan is a stretch of greenspace which comprises the River Valley Park system. This accumulated land (thousands of acres in area) comprises the largest city park in North America and is the source of pride and recreation for the city's residents. You'll see them frolicking in swimming pools, playing on tennis courts, picnicking on the grass, and pursuing all sorts of athletic endeavors. The parks (which include Hermitage, Hawrelak and Terwillegar, among others) provide a welcome break from the city's asphalt and concrete and are terrific sites for public festivals as well. |
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Out an' About Tours |
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(Attractions & Activities - Outdoor Activities) |
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9127 77 Ave NW, Edmonton T6C 0M1 • 780-909-8687 • 888-488-8687
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Distance:
~3.440 km * |
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Description:
Expert guide Cameron Malcolm leads personalized tours through Edmonton and the surrounding region. Historic walking tours are offered year round, and there are several to choose from, whether you're interested in a general city overview or a more specific topic such as the fur trade or Native American history. Malcolm also offers multi-day wildlife watching tours in the Lakeland region, perfect if you're dying for a break from hectic city life. |
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Watchable Wildlife Tours |
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(Attractions & Activities - Outdoor Activities) |
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11508 137 St NW, Edmonton T5M 1N6 • 780-405-4880
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Distance:
~5.233 km * |
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Description:
Watchable Wildlife tours are guided by expert Wayne Millar, who has years of experience and a congenial personality. Try a 2-hour bird watching tour of Hawrelak Park complete with breakfast, a 4-hour lunch time excursion to Elk Island Park, or even a 14-hour trip to Jasper National Park. In the spring and fall, Millar offers a fascinating birds of prey tour, but for the best wildlife sightings, sign up for a sunset tour – that's when the biggest variety of animals tends to be the most active. |
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Edmonton Canoe |
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(Attractions & Activities - Outdoor Activities) |
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51404 RR 264, Spruce Grove T7Y 1E4 • 780-470-5352 • 888-467-9697
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Distance:
~17.785 km * |
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Description:
The experts at Edmonton Canoe not only rent all the equipment you might need for a river excursion, they also offer guided trips on the North Saskatchewan and Athabasca Rivers, and on a quiet lake in Elk Island National Park. Whether you're looking to fill an afternoon or an entire week, this company has just the right trip. So go ahead, imagine yourself paddling off into the wilderness for a few days – bliss! Then give Edmonton Canoe a call! |
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Elk Island National Park |
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(Attractions & Activities - Outdoor Activities) |
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Yellowhead Hwy (Hwy 16), Fort Saskatchewan T8L 2N7 • 780-922-5790 • 780-992-2950
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Distance:
~27.994 km * |
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Description:
This nature preserve, created in 1906, protects a well-loved stretch of Albertan wilderness. Along with 250 species of birds, it also shelters bison, deer, elk and moose, allowing them to wander freely through the woods and wetlands. Visitors to the park take advantage of the nature trails, camp sites, picnic areas and golf course. There's also opportunity for canoeing, picnicking, skiing and hiking. Located 30 miles east of Edmonton. |
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