As you may already know, over the past month we have been doing a lot of exploring in the province of Alberta.
From the Alberta Badlands and Waterton Lakes National Park to Sheep River Provincial Park and a short stay with Elk Island Retreat, we have loved sharing with you all of the beautiful trails & viewpoints that are available to you just outside of Alberta’s major cities.
What about in the city though? Have you ever found yourself wondering what kind of trails you can enjoy right here in the city of Edmonton?
Whether you are an Edmontonian looking for somewhere new to explore, or a visitor to the city wondering where you can get outdoors, explore, and even take some photos for your Instagram (because hey … why not?) then this is the post for you!
The city of Edmonton is known to have a large number of painted murals and instagrammable cafes downtown on Jasper and across the river on Whyte Avenue, but surprise surprise … there’s even more to the city than that!
The area surrounding Terwillegar Park actually has two great pedestrian bridges that not only provide beautiful views of the North Saskatchewan River, but great locations to take photos as well.
Terwillegar Park Footbridge
The Terwillegar Park Footbridge is a 262 meter long pedestrian bridge that connects Terwillegar Park to Oleskiw River Valley Park on the opposite side of the river. When visiting in the fall be sure to bring your camera for colorful views of the changing leaves along the riverbank.
Anthony Henday Pedestrian Bridge
The Anthony Henday Pedestrian Bridge is also accessible from Terwillegar Park and just a short walk from Cameron Heights. This pedestrian bridge also offers a great view of the river, however it also requires a bit more of a walk to access … so give yourself some extra time to explore this gem!
WINDERMERE “BALI” SWING (BRANDY’S LANDING)
Located not too far from Terwillegar Park you will find Brandy’s Landing in the neighborhood of Windermere.
Brandy’s Landing is known (more recently) as the home to one of Edmonton’s riverside swings, and while the walk to Brandy’s Landing is not very strenuous at all … it can still be a little tricky to find. Luckily, Brandy’s Landing has its own location marker on Google Maps, so I would recommend using maps as your guide while keeping in mind that it is still a little bit hidden off of the main walking trail.
If you are looking for a great place for photos then some of the spots along the way may also be of interest to you, but if you’re just looking for a nice place to swing then Brandy’s Landing is your best bet!
Note: the drop off from the main path to Brandy’s landing is quite steep and could be slippery on a wet day. Be sure to wear proper footwear use tree roots for climbing grip if needed.
ANTHONY HENDAY WILDLIFE UNDERPASS
Lastly, let’s talk about the Wildlife Underpass (or Graffiti Tunnel as it’s been accurately dubbed on TikTok) located under the Anthony Henday near the neighborhood of Jagare Ridge.
This graffiti tunnel was actually built as a wildlife underpass to allow safe crossing for wildlife from one side of the Anthony Henday to the other. When we went, we parked our car just off of Ellerslie Rd. SW across from the community of Graydon Hill in order to access the pathway between Graydon Hill Blvd. and 141 St. SW.
Although not visible from Ellerslie Road, you can use google maps (satellite view) to located this area and clearly spot the path from the road to the tunnel.
Note: Since its popularity on TikTok, this underpass has become increasingly popular. When visiting, please be respectful of both the space and the community.
As you can imagine, there is so much more to see and enjoy in the city of Edmonton, but these are just a few of our favorite new spots to visit this season. That said, if you are visiting these areas please be kind & courteous to the locals who live there. Be sure to leave nothing but footprints in your path and simply enjoy!
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Have you ever been to any of these locations? Do you have any hidden gems of your own? Be sure to let me know in the comments!
