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Edmonton Parks & Gardens
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Parks & Gardens in Edmonton, Alberta.
Hawrelak Park + My Favorites
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. Tel: 1 780 496-4999
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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). Address: 45 km (28 miles) east of Edmonton on Yellowhead Highway 16 | AB Tel: 1 780 992-2950
Cooking Lake Blackfoot Recreational Area + My Favorites
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.
River Valley Parks + My Favorites
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 Tel: 1 780 496-2990
Strathcona Science Provincial Park + My Favorites
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 Tel: 1 780 922-3293
John Janzen Nature Centre + My Favorites
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.
Jan 2 - May 21 Mon - Fri 9 am - 4 pm; Sat - Sun 1 pm - 4 pm; May 22 - Jun 25 Mon - Fri 9 am - 4 pm; Sat - Sun 11 am - 6 pm; Jun 26 - Aug 29 Mon - Fri 9 am - 6 pm; Sat - Sun 11 am - 6 pm; Aug 30 - Dec 24 Mon - Fri 9 am - 4 pm; Sat - Sun 1 pm - 4 pm; Dec 26-31 Mon - Fri 1 pm - 4 pm; closed Dec 25 and Jan 1. Admission: Child (2 to 12) $1.35; Senior/Youth (13 to 17) $1.65; Adult $2, Family $6.75
Address: Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive | Edmonton, AB Tel: 1 780 496-8787
Rundle Park Paddleboats + My Favorites
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 Tel: 1 780 456-8906
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