I like to explore nature. Can I do that in Edmonton?
Yes. Edmonton has the largest stretch of urban parkland in North America. Our river valley is 22 times the size of New York’s Central Park, and has more than 160 kilometres of maintained multi-use trails. Edmonton also has several ravines with parks and trails in and around them (Mill Creek Ravine, White Mud Creek, Black Mud Creek to name a few). In this city, nature is always close to and often right on your doorstep.
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