Parks & Pathways

Outdoor Fun at Strathcona Wilderness Centre

Edmonton Events Parks & Pathways

How about unplugging for some outdoor family fun and adventure? Dress warmly and head to the Strathcona Wilderness Centre for a day of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and hiking winter fun! The centre offers cross-country ski and snowshoe equipment rentals from 9 a.m. to 2:30 ...Read More

South West Ski Fest and Chili Cook Off

Edmonton Events Cheapies & Freebies, Parks & Pathways

Learn to love the snow at the South West Ski Fest! Did you know there are over 10 kilometres of cross-country ski trails in the Blackmud Creek area? On Saturday, January 25, 2020 you can try out cross country skiing or showshoeing for free! ...Read More

Get Back to Nature at Dermott District Park

Edmonton Events News & Reviews, Parks & Pathways, Playgrounds

I admit it – I’m a sucker for nature parks. Don’t get me wrong, I love the bright colours and exciting creativity that’s been implemented into today’s playground structures – but I also love the playgrounds made of rocks, stumps, raw wood and rope ...Read More

Hopscotch Along the Glastonbury Discovery Trail

Edmonton Events News & Reviews, Parks & Pathways

My kiddos love hopscotch and they love scavenger hunts, so they thought today’s adventure was a dream come true! We set out to find all 4 hopscotch courses along the Glastonbury Discovery Trail! The Glastonbury Community League won a grant which allowed them to ...Read More

FREE Fun at City of Edmonton Green Shack Programs

Edmonton Events Cheapies & Freebies, Drop-in Playtime, Parks & Pathways, Playgrounds

Looking for fun this summer? Think GREEN! Just find an Edmonton park with that familiar green building and you’ll have an excellent resource for games, crafts, sports and other fun activities. City of Edmonton Fall Green Shack Programs run from September 14 to December ...Read More

Rundle Park Playground: A Slice of Canadian Wilderness

Jill Footz News & Reviews, Parks & Pathways, Playgrounds

A nailer board at the entrance to Rundle Park Playground says it all – “A slice of the Canadian Wilderness”. Edmonton is known for its green spaces. The North Saskatchewan River Valley is the largest stretch of urban parkland in North America. With so ...Read More

Where to Snowshoe and Cross Country Ski in Edmonton: The Ultimate Guide!

Edmonton Events Day Trips, News & Reviews, Parks & Pathways

Looking for some fresh, frosty family fun? Get outside and get a great workout with a couple of the season’s best activities – and keep this Family Fun Edmonton Ultimate Guide handy: Where to Snowshoe and Cross Country Ski in Edmonton and area. North ...Read More

5 Delightful Picnic Spots in Edmonton

Jen Mallia Parks & Pathways

A picnic in the park is one of life’s simple pleasures! Grab some sandwiches, fruit and a thermos of ice cold lemonade and head out for some lunch el fresco. Here are five of our favourite picnic spots in Edmonton! 1) Rundle Park: Rundle ...Read More

You Gotta Play Here! 9 Playworthy Habitat Systems Playgrounds around Edmonton

Edmonton Events News & Reviews, Parks & Pathways, Sponsored

Have you been to one of the Habitat Systems playgrounds around Edmonton? With playgrounds throughout Alberta and British Columbia, chances are good that your kids have spent time scrambling on the colourful, high quality playground equipment from Habitat Systems Inc! Habitat Systems Inc takes pride ...Read More

oTENTiks at Elk Island National Park

Jen Mallia Day Trips, News & Reviews, Parks & Pathways

My four year old stands on the sturdy Muskoka chairs ringing the (unlit!) campfire and shouts “I love you nature!” Not to be out done, the seven year old performs a jumping high kick and channels his inner rock god with a screechy “Thank ...Read More