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Proudly connecting you to your river valley
We are a not-for-profit made up of the six shareholder municipalities that border the North Saskatchewan River in the Edmonton Metropolitan region.
Our goal is to connect one continuous trail system from Devon to Fort Saskatchewan, approximately 100 km. We're about 70% complete.
We respectfully acknowledge that we are located within Treaty 6 territory, and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional home for many Indigenous Peoples including the Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Dene, Saulteaux, Anishinaabe, Inuit and many others whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community.
Trek The Trails
We’ve created a series of Trail Trek How-to blogs for the Edmonton-region river valley that teach you how to get out on the trails. We have a mix of short and long routes for both beginners or those seeking more of a challenge. All are designed to help you easily explore different sections of the river valley!
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OUR STORY
Over 20 years ago a group of volunteers came together with a shared vision - and a shared love for the river valley. That vision grew into a plan of action to transform the river valley into a world-class, integrated, cross-municipality park and trail system. This history set into motion the RVA's work today in helping municipalities fund the design and construction of projects that connect people to this natural wonder.
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We Are Proud of Our River Valley Projects
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Latest News & Stories
11.29.22Feature Friday – Wild Calm
An Interview with Milena McWatt, Owner and Operator of Wild Calm Forest Therapy Please tell us a bit about Forest Therapy. Forest Therapy…
10.19.22TrailTrek How-to: Riverside Trail
Length: ~5.5 – 6.5 km (depending on where you park) round trip, 90 min (out and back) Trail condition: 2 large staircases on either end…
10.19.22Twatina Bridge to Low Level Bridge Loop
Length: ~3.6 km round trip, 60 min Trail condition: The trail is paved on the North side of the River and a double-wide granular on the…
10.04.22Feature Friday – Wild Child Edmonton
An Interview with Paulina Retamales, Coordinator and Educator for Sierra Club Canada Foundation Can you tell us a bit about Wild Child? Wild Child…
05.05.22Edmonton’s Commonwealth Walkway
Guest Blog By: Sheila Thompson The heart of Edmonton’s trails, from Government House Park to the Funicular is triple blessed. It is part of…
10.26.21lamoureux trail
Length: ~2 km round trip (1 km one way), 30 min Trail condition: The trail is paved. Difficulty: Easy Bikes: Allowed Dogs: Allowed on-leash Parking: Parking lot on the…
08.05.212023 Calendar Call For Submissions
The River Valley Alliance would love to showcase your photographs of the North Saskatchewan River Valley trails in our upcoming 2023 calendar. We are looking…
06.07.21Commuting Using the River Valley: Edmonton West End to Central
Want to get downtown or to Strathcona from west Edmonton without carbon emission but aren’t quite sure how to proceed? Want to use “active transportation”…
PROUDLY CONNECTING YOU TO THE RIVER VALLEY.
Our signature projects create opportunities to connect you with the beautiful and expansive North Saskatchewan River Valley.
Terwillegar Footbridge
East End Trails
100 St Funicular
Devon Legs of Fire Stairs
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RVA Ambassadors share their love of the North Saskatchewan River Valley with others by promoting and raising awareness of the trails, pedestrian bridges, and other RVA projects that make it easier for everyone to connect with our amazing river valley.
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