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Best Outdoor Experiences in and around Edmonton

There are lots of natural areas to explore within and around Edmonton.

From river valley trails to provincial parks, there’s something for everyone. 

Outdoor Destinations Within Edmonton City Limits

The River Valley Trails

The River Valley Parks

Twin Brooks District and Nature Park
119 St and Twin Brooks Way

Pollard Meadows Natural Area
1721 48 St.

Outdoor Destinations Outside of Edmonton City Limits Within 1 Hour

Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park
20 minutes northwest of Edmonton

Sherwood Park Natural Area
25 minutes east of Edmonton

Wagner Natural Area
25 minutes west of Edmonton

Riverlot 56 Natural Area
25 minutes north of Edmonton

Elk Island National Park
30 minutes east of Edmonton

Clifford E. Lee Natural Area
35 minutes southwest of Edmonton

Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area
40 minutes west of Edmonton

Prospectors Point Day Use Park
40 minutes southwest of Edmonton

Wabamun Lake Provincial Park
50 minutes west of Edmonton

Miquelon Lake Provincial Park
50 minutes southeast of Edmonton

Redwater Provincial Recreation Area
60 minutes northeast of Edmonton

Edmonton & Area Land Trust Conservation Lands

Outdoor Destinations Outside of Edmonton City Limits 1 Hour – 3 Hours

Beaverhill Lake Natural Area
67 minutes east of Edmonton

Hard Luck Canyon Trail
2 hours 5 minutes northwest of Edmonton