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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, 780-922-3293.
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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
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Louise McKinney Park Louise McKinney Park is a riverfront park in Edmonton, AB. It is an ideal spot for special events and river-based activities. The park is located adjacent to downtown, immediately south of the Shaw Conference Centre. The park is spread out over 12.9 hectares of land and there is a Chinese Garden Gazebo for public use onsite. Hourly gazebo reservations are accepted. Address: 9999 Grierson Hill Rd NW Edmonton AB CAN
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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 Ave Edmonton Alberta T5K 0B3
1 780 496-2990
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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
1 780 456-8906
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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
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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 Edmonton AB
1 780 496-4999
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