Alberta’s Capital Region River Valley Park
Creating a legacy… for generations to come
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2. Nature at its Best
From the City of Edmonton’s southwest boundary to Anthony Henday Drive
The natural beauty of the river valley is showcased in this planning area. Because of the pressures of growth, the southwest part of Edmonton is home to a growing number of families and suburban developments. The objective is to preserve a treasure of nature amidst a growing urban population. People will be able to see and touch nature at its best, walk along trails, catch a glimpse of waterfowl at Big Island, launch a canoe for a closer look at the river, and just enjoy everything nature has to offer in the valley.
River Valley Factoid
Edmontonians were nearly 2000 kilometers from the nearest post office, and 2640 kilometers from the nearest railway station in 1873. The journey overland from Winnipeg to Edmonton took 73 days.