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DMONTON & AREA Elk Island National Park POINTS OF INTEREST Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve Think of it as a star park – a place where reduced artificial light makes the skies so dark the stars seem to leap closer to the earth. Less than an hour east of Edmonton, this dark sky preserve encompasses both Elk Island National Park and the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot recreation region. Test your skills at naming the constellations. Night owls are beginning to outnumber the wildlife. Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area This is practically in Edmonton’s backyard, adjacent to Elk Island National Park. Watch for wildlife as you walk, hike, cycle, or horseback ride on 170 km (105 mi) of maintained trails winding through forests, pastures and wetlands. Use them in winter for nordic skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and even dogsledding. Lots of picnic facilities with fire pits, and all-weather shelters with warm-up stoves. Day use only. Lois Hole Centennial Park Named after an extraordinary Albertan, this park encompasses Big Lake and the Sturgeon River area around Edmonton and St. Albert. Nesting grounds here are a haven for more than 235 bird species, including the endangered trumpeter swan and peregrine falcon. Bring your binoculars and scopes to the viewing platform on the eastern shore of Big Lake and watch for the ones on your ‘lifer’ list.
LOCAL COMMUNITIES St. Albert Known as the Botanical Arts City, this community of about 60,000 enjoys all things green and growing. Walk or cycle along 70 km (43 mi) of multi-use trails in Red Willow Park, running the length of the scenic river valley. Relax in Botanic Park among 18 acres of foliage and blooms. Visit western Canada’s largest outdoor farmers’ market. Catch a performance at one of the longest-running children’s festivals in North America. Just 13 km (8 mi) northwest of Edmonton. www.visitstalbert.com Spruce Grove On the Yellowhead Highway, 11 km (6.8 mi) west of Edmonton is the city of Spruce Grove. Explore over 30 km (18.6 mi) of all-weather trails in Heritage Grove Park. Learn about the history of the forest at one of the “outdoor classrooms” along the trail. See the Spruce Grove Grain Elevator Museum, which doubles as a home to the local farmers’ market. www.sprucegrove.org Leduc Just 15 minutes from the Edmonton International Airport, the city of Leduc is a hub for sports and leisure. The new Recreation Centre is one of Alberta’s largest and hosts provincial and national sports tournaments, with three NHL-sized rinks, an eight rink curling complex, aquatic complex, and four-lane track. Explore 46 km (28.5 mi) of paved multi-use trails, tee off on numerous golf courses, and enjoy watersports on nearby Telford Lake. Visit the Stone Barn Garden and see one of the last wooden grain elevators in the province. www.leduc.ca Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival Fort Saskatchewan Overlooking the North Saskatchewan River, the city is filled with parks and green spaces. Explore the wetlands at West River’s Edge. Walk or cycle more than 50 km (31 mi) of paved trails that circle the city. Paddle the river. Step back to 1875 as you stroll through the heritage buildings at Fort Saskatchewan Museum & Historic Site. www.fortsask.ca Devon www.town.devon.ab.ca Sherwood Park www.strathcona.ca Stony Plain www.stonyplain.com 1-800-ALBERTA travelalberta.com PLACES TO GO THINGS TO DO SCENIC ROUTES TRIP ESSENTIALS 09
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Elk Island National Park ELK ISLAND
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CYPRESS HILLS INTERPROVINCIAL PARK
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Cline River REMINDER: YOU NEED A BI
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CALGARY STAMPEDE Although there are
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UNIQUE STAYS GUEST RANCHES, LODGES,
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