Venture further into the forest by joining a hike with the Waskahegan Trail Association. Each three to four-hour walk departs from a different location in or near Edmonton during the month of March, before heading further afield starting in April.
Take in the winter air by tobogganing at one of Edmonton’s best sledding hills. Head to Gallagher Park for downtown views, Rundle Park for two city-maintained options, or another location nearest your neighbourhood.
Rent snowshoes for a self-guided adventure, or book a 60-minute tour with River Valley Adventure Co. to get a closer look at the beautiful parkland in the heart of the city.
Or, head out of town for a snowshoe tour at Elk Island National Park. Talking Rock Tours offers three-hour geo-adventures, guiding snowshoers through the nearby boreal forest and beaver habitat. Each tour concludes with a fireside Indigenous sharing circle.
No need to travel far to hit the slopes — three ski hills are located right in our neighbourhood. Head to Snow Valley, Sunridge or Rabbit Hill to show off your skiing or snowboarding moves.
Or, try cross country skiing for a slower-paced skiing activity. Make the most of river valley trails near you, or head out of town to Elk Island National Park, Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area or the Strathcona Wilderness Centre.
If you have fat tires on your bike, this list is probably old news to you, as you’ve been floating over the snow with your inflated wheels (and sense of superiority) all winter long. But for those of us who wait for things to melt and get grippier, many river trails have already opened. At this time of year, we like to start at Mill Creek Ravine’s Argyll Road entrance (by the Velodrome) — the trails are wide and gravelly, which make for a better first ride of the season than the the skinnier, muddier trails on the river’s edge.
Not a fan of cold weather? Three exhibitions at the Art Gallery of Alberta conclude at the end of March or by mid-April, featuring the work of women and African-Canadian artists.
The Muttart — Edmonton’s iconic plant conservatory — also hosts seasonal exhibitions. The feature pyramid currently hosts Luke Jerram’s Mars suspended mid-air and surrounded by bright red foliage. Experience this otherworldly installation until April 27.
