Please note: Before travelling any significant distance to do one of these Year Round and Seasonal walks, walkers should always contact the 'Contact Person' or club shown with each walk. If either of these are unavailable, please contact the appropriate Regional Director or the CVF office at cvffcv@bellnet.ca The CVF makes every effort to keep this information up to date, but changes do occur from time to time that may inconvenience walkers who travel.

Avis important: Avant d'entreprendre un voyage d'une distance importante à l’une des marches suivantes, on devrait toujours contacter le responsable ou le club indiqué pour chaque marche. S'il est impossible de contacter l'un ou l'autre des ces deux, veuillez contacter soit le Directeur régional ou le bureau national de la FCV au cvffcv@bellnet.ca . La FCV fait de son mieux pour garder ces renseignements à jour, mais des changements importants peuvent survenir de temps à autre.

EDMONTON   YRE-MW   CVF10/034   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1A

Volkssport Association of Alberta (VAA)

Kathleen Parr  780-998-1033  walksalot2@shaw.ca

Grant MacEwan Centre for Sports & Wellness, 108 Street between 104 & 105 Ave. 780-497-5300

Enter through Main West Door of centre, and go through access beside information desk, turn left down hall to exercise room. Ask for box at Reception Desk. Paid parking available at College .  Limited free parking behind college on street.

Weekdays: 06:00 - 22:30; Sat: 07:00 - 20:00; Sun & holidays: 08:00 - 20:00. Closed New Years Day

Walk takes you through the downtown west end, by the legislature buildings and tours downtown.  Good views of the river valley.  Stroller friendly.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T5J 4S2

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

     Capital Cities Walks
     Yellowhead Route Walks
     Scholar Walking Program
     Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

EDMONTON   YRE-MW   CVF10/115   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   6, 10 km   1A

Devon Discovery Walkers

Bob Collins  780-987-3335  tooge@telus.net

Gold’s Gym, Upper Level - West Edmonton Mall, Phase 3

Enter West Edmonton Mall from 178 St. and use entrance #57 on the Upper Level on the west side of the mall.

10:00 - 21:00 Weekdays (M-Sat);  10:00 - 18:00 Sunday

Trail is a Mall Walk.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T5T 4M2

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

     Yellowhead Route Walks

EDMONTON   YRE-MW   CVF10/118   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 11 km   1A

Volkssport Association of Alberta (VAA)

Kathleen Parr  780-998-1033  walksalot2@shaw.ca

Running Room, 8537 109 St.  780-433-6062

From the north, cross the river, via the High Level Bridge, on 109th Street.  Turn left on 86th Avenue.  From the south, go north on 109 Street to 86 Avenue and turn right. Parking meters near store, free on Sunday.

Weekdays: 09:30 - 21:00; Saturday: 09:30 - 18:00; Sunday 08:30 - 17:00 Closed Dec 25 & Jan 1

Walk takes you through Old Strathcona and the University area. Suitable for strollers.
There are 2 routes to choose from.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T6G 1E4

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

     Yellowhead Route Walks
     Scholar Walking Program

EDMONTON   YRE-MW   CVF10/133   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1A

St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club

Phyllis May  780-487-3570  pmay@interbaun.com

Wolf Willow Corner Store, 6827 170 St.  780-487-0831

From Stony Plain Rd., proceed south on 170th St. to 69th Ave. to Wolf Willow Corner Store. Ample free parking.

Dawn to dusk. Ask staff for walk box.

Trail goes along paved city streets through pleasant residential areas. The summer route passes through a spectacular ravine area.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T5P 4W4

Special note / attraction: Yellowhead walk.

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

     Yellowhead Route Walks

EDMONTON   YRE-MW   CVF10/222   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   2B

St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club

Duane Spurrier  780-475-8976  duanespurrier@shaw.ca

Sobey’s Grocery Store, 137 Ave. & Victoria Trail

[East]From Hwy 16 (Yellowhead) go north on Victoria Trail to the corner of 137th Avenue. The shopping centre is on the SW corner of the intersection. Box is located at Customer Service. [West] From the west side of Edmonton go to 137th Ave and proceed East to Victoria Trail (about 29th St). Sobey’s will be on your right. Box is located a Customer Service.

Dawn to dusk daily. Box at customer service desk.

Hermitage Park is part of  Edmonton’s extensive park system. The walk travels along residential streets and into the valley park system. The trails are paved as well as gravel. The walk passes through an ‘off leash’ area for pets.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T5A 5C9

Special note / attraction: Yellowhead walk and use YRE stamp number YRE-222.

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

     Yellowhead Route Walks

EDMONTON   YRE-MW   CVF10/226   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1A

St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club

Dave Luscombe  780-475-7211  luscombe@telusplanet.net

Castle Downs YMCA, 11510 - 153 Avenue

From Edmonton: Take the Yellowhead Trail, at 127th  Street turn North to 153rd Ave. Turn East on 153. The Y is at the corner of 153rd Ave. and Castle Downs Rd. From St. Albert: Take 127th St. South to 153rd Ave. Go East to the corner of 153rd Ave and Castle Downs Rd.

Dawn to dusk daily.

The trail goes around Beaumaris Lake and through the neighbouring residential area.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T5K 6A3

Special note / attraction: This is part of the Yellowhead program.  Use YRE-226 stamp. Ask the front desk for the walk box.

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

     Yellowhead Route Walks

EDMONTON   YRE-MW   CVF10/317   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   6, 10 km   2A

St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club

Sara McEwan  780-426-7748  saraemc@telus.net

Kinsmen Sports Centre, 9100 Waterdale Hill

Take the Waterdale Hill Rd down into the river valley, and at the bottom of the hill turn left into the Kinsman Centre. Ample parking and some food services. From Queen Elizabeth Park Rd. continue into the river valley and at the bottom of the hill continue straight ahead into the Centre.

Dawn to dusk daily.

The trail follow along the multi-use trails along the North Saskatchewan River. Most of the trails are paved. There are some of the most beautiful views of the river valley are on this walk.
There is one big hill.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T5J 2R7

EDMONTON   YRE-MW   CVF10/318   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   2B

St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club

David Hall  780-951-2882  davidhall@telus.net

William Lutsky YMCA Family Community Centre, 1975 - 111 St.

From Edmonton take 111th Street south until you pass 23rd Ave. The YMCA will be on your left.
From the Anthony Henday take the 111th street exit. Proceed north until you reach the YMCA, on your right

Dawn to dusk daily.

The trail winds through the Black Mud Creek and the Twin Brooks subdivision. The path is mostly paved with some shale surfaced areas.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T6J 7C6

Special note / attraction: Ample fee parking.

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

     Scholar Walking Program

FORT SASKATCHEWAN   YRE-MW   CVF10/311   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1A

CVF Alberta Director

Kathleen Parr  780-998-1033  walksalot2@shaw.ca

Pineview Shell, 9761 -  90 Street, 780-998-3700

From Hwy 15 / 21 turn onto 90 Street. Turn left to Shell station. Free parking at Westview Plaza, behind Pineview Shell.

Dawn to Dusk. Closed Dec 25th

The trail is mostly on paved pathways through the town and park areas in and around Fort Saskatchewan. Nice views alongside the North Saskatchewan River.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T8L 1K5

Special note / attraction: Walk box is in closet by washroom.

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

     Scholar Walking Program
     Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

FORT SASKATCHEWAN   YRE-MW   CVF10/312   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1A

CVF Alberta Director

Kathleen Parr  780-998-1033  walksalot2@shaw.ca

Pineview Shell, 9761 - 90 Street, 780-998-3700

From Hwy 15 / 21 turn onto 90 Street. Turn left to Shell Station. Free parking at Westview Plaza, behind Pineview Shell.

Dawn to dusk. Closed Dec 25th

The trail is mostly on paved pathways through parks and residential areas in and around Fort Saskatchewan. Nice views alongside the North Saskatchewan River.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T8L 1K5

Special note / attraction: Walk box is in closet near bathroom.

FOX CREEK   YRE-MW   CVF10/116   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1A

Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club

Evelyn Rogers  780-622-3578  riclyn2@telus.net

Petro-Canada Service Station, 52 Hwy Ave.

Take Hwy #16 to Jct. 43 to Fox Creek.  Take northwest entrance to Highway Avenue and start point.  Ask attendant for walk box.

06:00 - 20:00 daily

Pets must be leashed and picked up after. Suitable for strollers. Sidewalks and paved trails. Introduction to residential area.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T0H 1P0

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

     Scholar Walking Program
     Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

FRANK   YRE-MW   CVF10/224   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   6, 11 km   2C

Volkssport Association of Alberta (VAA)

Ken Tappay  403-362-8977 

Fas Gas, 15233 20 Ave

Right hand side of Hwy 3, east end of Frank

Dawn to Dusk

Through the historic Frank Slide. Some gravel and dirt trails.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T0K 0E0

GRANDE CACHE   S-SEAS-MW   CVF10/320   6/1/2010 - 9/15/2010   5,10 km   1A

Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club

Evelyn Rogers  780-622-3578  riclyn2@telus.net

Tourist Interpretive Centre (Highway 40)

The start point is on Hwy # 40. From Hwy # 43 in Grand Prairie turn south onto Hwy #40 to Grande Cache.
From Hwy #16 turn north on Hwy #40 to Grande Cache.

09:00 - 18:00 daily

The trail follows streets and sidewalks.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T0E 0Y0

GRANDE PRAIRIE   S-SEAS-MW   CVF10/135   6/1/2010 - 9/15/2010   6, 12 km   2A

Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club

Evelyn Rogers  780-622-3578  riclyn2@telus.net

Muskoseepi Park Pavillion, 102 St. and 102 Ave.

Upon entering Grande Prairie, take 100 St. to 102 Ave. West, to 102 St.,  continue straight ahead into Muskoseepi Park and Pavilion.

Mon - Fri  09:00 - 21:00; Sat -Sun 11:00-21:00

Trail follows paved trails and some sidewalks.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T8V 1C1

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

     Scholar Walking Program

HINTON   S-SEAS-MW   CVF10/331   6/1/2010 - 9/15/2010   5, 10 km   2A

Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club

Evelyn Rogers  780-622-3578  riclyn2@telus.net

Tourist Information Centre, 309 Gregg Ave.

Hinton is located on Hwy #16 (Yellowhead). From Hwy #16 west to Hinton, Gregg Ave. is parallel to Hwy  #16 west or follow Information signs

90:00 - 17:00 daily.

Trails are paved, on boardwalks, packed trails and sidewalks.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T7V 2A7

JASPER   YRE-MW   CVF10/134   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   2B

Volkssport Association of Alberta (VAA)

David Prowse  780-852-3241  dpprowse@incentre.net

Totem Sports, 408 Connaught Dr. 780-852-3078

From Highway 16 enter Jasper on Connaught Drive.

Spring & Fall: 09:30 - 18:00; Summer & Winter: 09:30 - 22:00

The summer route is a scenic walk around Lake Annette and Lake Edith.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T0E 1E0

Special note / attraction: National Park fee to be paid.

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

     Yellowhead Route Walks

JASPER   YRE-MW   CVF10/315   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10, 11 km   1A

Volkssport Association of Alberta (VAA)

David Prowse  780-852-3241  dpprowse@incentre.net

Totem Sports, 408 Connaught Dr. 780-852-3078

From Highway 16 enter Jasper on Connaught Drive. Free parking available

Spring & Fall: 09:30 - 18:00; Winter & Summer: 09:30 - 22:00

There are alternate routes available for different programs

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T0E 1E0

Special note / attraction: National Park fee to be paid.

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

     Yellowhead Route Walks
     Brewery, Winery & Cheese Factory Walks
     Scholar Walking Program
     Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

LEDUC   YRE-MW   CVF10/016   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1A

Volkssport Association of Alberta (VAA)

Kathleen Parr  780-998-1033  walksalot2@shaw.ca

Leduc General Hospital, 4210 48th St. Emergency Entrance walk box at admitting counter

From Edmonton follow Hwy #2 south to Leduc. Take the third exit, Hwy #2A south. Left turn on 50 St. Right onto 42nd Ave then left on 48th Street lots of parking on street or parking lot.

Dawn to dusk

Walk takes you around the town on sidewalks and paved trails of park area.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T9E 5Z8

Special note / attraction: Free parking is available behind the hospital.

LEDUC   YRE-MW   CVF10/077   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1A

Volkssport Association of Alberta (VAA)

Kathleen Parr  780-998-1033  walksalot2@shaw.ca

Leduc General Hospital, 4210 48th St. Emergency Entrance 

From Edmonton follow Hwy #2 south to Leduc. Take the third exit , Highway 2A. Turn left on 50 Street, turn right on 42 Avenue. Then left on 48th Street. Free parking available at hospital.

Dawn to dusk

Walk on sidewalks and paved trails of park area.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T9E 5Z8

Special note / attraction: Walk box is at admitting counter.

LETHBRIDGE   YRE-MW   CVF10/225   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1A / 3B

Volkssport Association of Alberta (VAA)

Pauline Mann  403-527-9642  lpmann@shaw.ca

Days Inn 100 3 Ave S. 1-800-661-8085. Drive to start point at Fort Whoop Up.

From Hwy #3 follow signs to Scenic Drive South exit. Take Scenic Dr. S. to 3 Ave. S. turn right. Days Inn is on left. Ask for walk box at registration desk. Drive to start point. Free parking available.

Dawn to dusk daily

In river valley through Indian Battle Park. 10 km walk is not suitable for strollers.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T1J 4L2

 

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