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.

CVF 25th Anniversary Walking Challenge

Défi de marche du 25e anniversaire FCV

EDMONTON   YRE-MW   CVF12/034    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   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 walk takes you through the downtown, past the Legislature and into the river valley.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T5J 2R7

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   CVF12/115    2012-01-02 ➞ 2012-12-31   6, 10 km   1A

Devon Discovery Walkers

Irene Miller  780-460-0726  irene.miller1@shaw.ca

Gold’s Gym, Lower Level, Suite 1764

Enter off  90th St. and .use Entrance 8 in the cover parking  below the Casino. Gold’s Gym is Suite 1764.

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

Trail is a Mall Walk.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T5T 4J2

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

    Yellowhead Route Walks

EDMONTON   YRE-MW   CVF12/118    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   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 walk takes you out of the river valley and up the hill to the University of Alberta.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T5J 2R7

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

    Yellowhead Route Walks

    Scholar Walking Program

EDMONTON   YRE-MW   CVF12/133    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   1A

St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club

Phyllis May  780-487-3570  pmjmay@shaw.ca

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

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

    Yellowhead Route Walks

EDMONTON   YRE-MW   CVF12/222    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   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 at 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

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

    Yellowhead Route Walks

EDMONTON   YRE-MW   CVF12/226    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   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

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

    Yellowhead Route Walks

EDMONTON   YRE-MW   CVF12/318    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   2B

St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club

Marlene Kubbernus  780-929-9275  tesschir@shaw.ca

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

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

    Scholar Walking Program

FORT SASKATCHEWAN   YRE-MW   CVF12/311    2012-01-02 ➞ 2012-12-30   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

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

    Scholar Walking Program

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

FORT SASKATCHEWAN   YRE-MW   CVF12/312    2012-01-02 ➞ 2012-12-30   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

FOX CREEK   YRE-MW   CVF12/116    2012-01-02 ➞ 2012-12-30   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.

6:00 - 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   CVF12/224    2012-01-02 ➞ 2012-12-30   6, 11 km   2C

Volkssport Association of Alberta (VAA)

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

Mail in registration

Download form from www.walkalberta.ca

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   CVF12/320    2012-06-01 ➞ 2012-09-15   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.

9:00 - 18:00 daily

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T0E 0Y0

GRANDE PRAIRIE   S-SEAS-MW   CVF12/135 ➞ 2012-06-01 ➞ 2012-09-15   6, 11 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.

M -F 9:00 - 21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-20:00

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   CVF12/331    2012-06-01 ➞ 2012-09-15   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). In Hinton Gregg Ave. parallels Hwy #16. Follow signs to information centre.

9:00 - 17:00 daily.

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

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T7V 2A7

JASPER   YRE-MW   CVF12/315    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   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

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   CVF12/016    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   1A

Wetaskiwin Volkssport Club

Alda Watchorn  780-361-5530  alda_watchorn@yahoo.ca

Leduc General Hospital, 4210 48th St. Emergency Entrance. The 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

LETHBRIDGE   YRE-MW   CVF12/225    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   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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