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    Cooking Lake Blackfoot Recreational Area
    This 97 sq. km day use recreation area offers more than 170 km of trails for hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, dogsledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and horseback riding. 24 km east of Sherwood Park on Hwy. 16 to Range Road 210, south of Elk Island National Park, 922-4676.

     

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    Hawrelak Park
    This sprawling riverside park is a perfect place to enjoy nature in the city, and plays host to many of the city's festivals. The small lake is home to ducks and Canada geese in the summer, and is a wonderful place to skate in the winter. The Heritage Ampitheatre provides an open air venue for live performances.
    Address: 9330 Groat Rd.
    Telephone 1 780 496-4999 
     

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    John Janzen Nature Centre
    Discover the natural wonders of Edmonton with interactive displays, interpretive programs and self-guided tours. Permanent exhibits include a beehive, frogs, fish, snakes and salamanders. Self-guided birch-tree and river loop nature trails are highlights -- if you encounter unusual tracks or wildlife on your visit, the John Janzen experts will help you identify your find. Admission: Child (2 to 12) $1.35; Senior/Youth (13 to 17) $1.65; Adult $1.90, Family $5. Summer hours (July 1 - Sept. 3): Open Mon - Fri 9 am - 6 pm, Sat, Sun & holidays 11 am - 6 pm.
    Address: Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive Edmonton  AB.
    Telephone 1 780 496-8787 
     

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    Strathcona Science Provincial Park
    The park offers 4.1 km (2.56 mi) of bike paths and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) of hiking trails. Other facilities include picnic tables and shelters, BBQ briquets, public phones and water supply. Recreational activities during the winter seasons consist of downhill skiing and tobogganing.
    Address: 10978 - 17th St. Edmonton  AB
    Telephone 1 780 922-3293 
     
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    Elk Island National Park
    Canada’s first federal wildlife sanctuary, established in 1906. Bison, elk, moose and deer roam together in this this national park boasting more than 250 species of birds. Wildlife viewing, hiking, picnicking or camping, are among the abundant recreational activities. Open year-round. Admission: $5 adult, $4.25 sen, $2.50 child, $12.50 group. (Prices are subject to change). 40 km east of Edmonton on Hwy. 16, 992-2950 or 922-5790.
    Address: 45 km (28 miles) east of Edmonton on Yellowhead Highway 16, Alberta.
     

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    Rundle Park Paddleboats
    Located south of the family centre in Rundle Park, you can ride on a paddleboat and aqua-trike, in-line skate and play volleyball (rentals available); ice cream and firewood sales. Open 12-9 pm on June weekends and 12-9 pm every day in July and August, weather permitting.
    Address: 2909 - 113 Ave. Edmonton  AB
    Telephone 1 780 456-8906 
     

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    River Valley Parks
    Edmonton is graced with the largest natural city park system on the continent, just south of downtown. The river valley parks offer many bicycle, hiking and cross-country ski trails and are the sites of frequent special events. For parks and event information call Edmonton Community Services
    Address: 10125 97 Avenue Edmonton  Alberta  T5K 0B3
    Telephone 1 780 496-2990 
     

     
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