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.

MEDICINE HAT   YRE-MW   CVF10/40   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   6, 11 km   2A

Volkssport Club of Medicine Hat

Wayne Donner  403-256-6757  wasd@telus.net

Fas Gas Service Station, 802 Kingsway Ave.  403-527-9538
YRE #3

From the Trans Canada Highway east or west, turn north on College Ave. to Kipling Street.  Right on Kipling to Kingsway Avenue; left on Kingsway Avenue to Fas Gas.

08:00 - Dusk.

Enjoy the trails and streets of this historic city. Downtown streets are lit by gas lamps.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T1A 8G5

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

     Scholar Walking Program

MEDICINE HAT   YRE-MW   CVF10/74   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   6, 11 km   2B

Volkssport Club of Medicine Hat

Wayne Donner  403-256-6757  wasd@telus.net

Fas Gas Service Station, 802 Kingsway Ave.  403-527-9538
YRE #1

From the Trans Canada Highway east or west, turn north on College Ave. to Kipling Street.  Right on Kipling to Kingsway Avenue; left on Kingsway Avenue to Fas Gas.

08:00 - Dusk.

Enjoy the trails and streets of this historic city. Downtown streets are lit by gas lamps.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T1A 8G5

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

     Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

MEDICINE HAT   YRE-MW   CVF10/117   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   6, 11 km   2B

Volkssport Club of Medicine Hat

Wayne Donner  403-256-6757  wasd@telus.net

Fas Gas Service Station, 802 Kingsway Ave.  403-527-9538

YRE #2

From the Trans Canada Highway east or west, turn north on College Ave. to Kipling Street.  Right on Kipling to Kingsway Avenue; left on Kingsway Avenue to Fas Gas.

08:00 - Dusk.

Trail goes through some of the most scenic parks in Canada.  Expect an abundance of wildlife.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T1A 8G5

MEDICINE HAT   YRE-MW   CVF10/225   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   6, 11 km   2B

Volkssport Club of Medicine Hat

Wayne Donner  403-256-6757  wasd@telus.net

Fas Gas Service Station, 802 Kingsway Ave.  403-527-9538
YRE #4

From the Trans Canada Highway east or west, turn north on College Ave. to Kipling Street.  Right on Kipling to Kingsway Avenue; left on Kingsway Avenue to Fas Gas.

08:00 - Dusk.

START POINT: After registering and pick up directions at Fas Gas drive to Crescent Heights Leisure Centre (200 Division Ave. N) to begin the walk.
Sidewalks and asphalt trails through parks and urban areas. some shale and stairs.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T1A 8G5

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

     Scholar Walking Program

MILLET   YRE-MW   CVF10/078   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1B

Wetaskiwin Volkssport Club

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

Petrocan, 5003 - 45 Ave. (Hwy 2A at 45 Ave.)

From either Leduc or Wetaskiwin follow Hwy 2A into Millet. The Petrocan is in the south end of Millet.

Dawn to dusk

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T0C 1Z0

MORINVILLE   YRE-MW   CVF10/141   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1A

St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club

Helen Rousseau  780-939-2394  davidhall@telus.net

Shell Station, 107 St. & 100 Ave.  780-939-6011

From Edmonton take Hwy 2 North to the Morinville exit, to 100 Avenue.  Turn right to the gas station which is the start point.

Dawn to dusk. Ask staff for walk box.

Trail takes you around scenic Morinville, mainly residential and some muti-use trails through the parks.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T8R 1A2

Special note / attraction: Use YRE-141 stamp.

RED DEER   YRE-MW   CVF10/223   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1B

Wetaskiwin Volkssport Club

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

Black Knight Inn, 2929 50 Ave. Box is at the front desk

Start point is located on the East side of 50th Ave., between 32 Street and Bower Mall.

Mon-Sat. 08:00-23:00   Sun 09:00-17:00

The majority of the walk follows paved park trails and some city streets.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T4H 1H1

RED DEER   YRE-MW   CVF10/319   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1A

Wetaskiwin Volkssport Club

Phyllis Huhtala  403-347-1971  phuhtala@shaw.ca

Black Knight Inn, 2929 50 Ave. Box is at the front desk

Start point is located on the East side of 50th Ave., between 32 Street and Bower Mall.

Daily dawn to dusk

The majority of the walk follows paved park trails or shale trail. The first part passes through an ‘off leash’ dog area. Most of the trail is in the bush.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T4H 1H1

SHERWOOD PARK   YRE-MW   CVF10/052   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 11 km   2A

St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club

David Hall  780-951-2882  david.hall@telus.net

Lakeland Ridge Esso, 240 - 590 Baseline Rd.  Park in public areas near start point.

From Hwy 216 turn onto East Baseline Rd. to Lakeland Ridge Shopping Mall From Hwy 21 Turn West onto Baseline Rd. to the Lakeland Ridge Shopping Mall.

Open 24 hours every day of the year. Ask desk for the walk box.

Walk uses the multiuse paved trail system. The trail crosses a bridge over Ball Lake and passes through the Heritage Hills wetlands.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T6B 1K2

Special note / attraction: Use YRE-052 stamp.

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

     Yellowhead Route Walks

SHERWOOD PARK   YRE-MW   CVF10/314   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   10 km   2B

St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club

David Hall  780-464-6932  davidhall@telus.net

Lakeland Ridge Esso, 240 - 590 Baseline Rd.

From Hwy 216 turn east, or from Hwy 21 turn west, onto Baseline Rd. to the Lakeland Ridge Sho[pping Mall. After picking up directions you will need to drive 5 km to the Kinsman Leisure Centre, 2001 Oak St. to start the walk. Driving instructions in walk box.

Open 24 hours every day of the year. Ask front desk for the walk box.

Walk starts in a lovely park with many beautiful trails to follow. The covered bridge is a great photo opportunity so take your camera.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T6B 1K2

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

     Covered Bridges Walks

ST. ALBERT   YRE-MW   CVF10/002   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10, 11, 25 km   2A

St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club

Peter Van Bostelen  780-459-6653  pb_shvb@telus.net

St. Albert Inn, 156 St. Albert Rd.  780-459-5551

From Edmonton take Hwy #2 north.  St. Albert Inn is at the south end of St. Albert, on the west (left) side of the highway between Gervais and Gate Avenues.  Please park behind the hotel. Water available at start point.

Open 24 hours every day of the year. Ask front desk for the walk box.

Trail will take you around the city and along the trails of Red Willow Park.  Some small hills. 10 km can be done with a stroller. Note: Use stamp #2.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T8N 0P5

Special note / attraction: Walk #1 (YRE-002)

ST. ALBERT   YRE-R   CVF10/032   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   R25 km   2B

St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club

Peter Van Bostelen  780-459-6653  pb_shvb@telus.net

St. Albert Inn, 156 St. Albert Rd.  780-459-5551

From Edmonton take Hwy #2 north.  St. Albert Inn is at the south end of St. Albert, on the west (left) side of the highway between Gervais and Gate Avenues.  Please park behind the hotel.  

Open 24 hours every day of the year. Ask front desk for the walk box.

Trail will take you through various residential neighbourhoods and along Red Willow Park trails.  Take time to visit the City Hall, St. Albert Place, designed by Douglas Cardinal, and the original mission on the hill.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T8N 0P5

Special note / attraction: Cycle - YRE-032

ST. ALBERT   YRE-MW   CVF10/131   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1A

St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club

Peter Van Bostelen  780-459-6653  pb_shvb@telus.net

St. Albert Inn, 156 St. Albert Rd. 780-459-5551

From Edmonton take Hwy #2 north.  St. Albert Inn is at the south end of St. Albert, on the west (left) side of the highway between Gervais and Gate Avenues.  Please park behind the hotel. 

Open 24 hours every day of the year. Ask front desk for the walk box.

Walk #2 (YRE131)
This is a Historical walk through the old settlement of St. Albert and along the trails of Red Willow Park. Suitable for strollers. 

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T8N 0P5

Special note / attraction: Walk #2 (Use YRE-131 stamp). This is the St. Albert historical walk.

ST. ALBERT   YRE-MW   CVF10/132   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1A

St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club

Peter Van Bostelen  780-459-6653  pb_shvb@telus.net

St. Albert Inn, 156 St. Albert Rd. 780-459-5551

From Edmonton take Hwy #2 north.  St. Albert Inn is at the south end of St. Albert, on the west (left) side of the highway between Gervais and Gate Avenues.  Please park behind the hotel. 

Open 24 hours every day of the year. Ask front desk for the walk box.

Walk #3 (YRE132)
Trail takes you through the north end of the city and park trails. Some small hills. Suitable for strollers.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T8N 0P5

Special note / attraction: Walk #3 (YRE-132) and is also a  SKI event in season.

STONY PLAIN   YRE-MW   CVF10/111   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 11 km   1A

Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club

Erna Bitner  780-968-2880  cozycornerbb@hotmail.com

Safeway Store, Service Counter, 4202 Southpark Drive 1-800-723-3929

From Edmonton, travel west on Hwy 16A to Southpark Dr. and turn left at the traffic lights. Please park well away from the store.

Mon -Sat 08:00 to dusk. Sunday and holidays 08:00 - 17:00

Some city streets, some park trails.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T7Z 1L1

Special note / attraction: Walk #2

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

     Yellowhead Route Walks
     Scholar Walking Program

STONY PLAIN   YRE-MW   CVF10/113   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 11 km   1A

Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club

Erna Bitner  780-968-2880  cozycornerbb@hotmail.com

Safeway Store, Service Counter, 4202 Southpark Drive 1-800-723-3929

From Edmonton, travel west on Hwy 16A to Southpark Dr. and turn left at the traffic lights. Please park well away from the store.

Mon -Sat 08:00 to dusk. Sunday and holidays 08:00 - 17:00

Some city streets, some park trails.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T7Z 1L1

Special note / attraction: Walk #2

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

     Yellowhead Route Walks
     Scholar Walking Program

SYLVAN LAKE   M-SEAS-MW   CVF10/313   5/22/2010 - 9/6/2010   5, 10 km   1A

CVF Alberta Director

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

Sylvan Lake Information Centre, 4719 50th Avenue, 403-887-5050

From Hwy #2 turn west onto 11A. Drive 15 km to Sylvan Lake. Hwy 11A becomes Lakeshore Dr. Turn left onto 46 Street to 50 Ave. Turn right on 50 Ave. for 1 block to the Tourist Centre.
Free parking.

09:00-20:00 daily

The walk is mostly on trails and pathways / sidewalk through the town of Sylvan Lake.  4 kilometers of trail are alongside the lake.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T4S 1C5

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

     Lighthouse Walking Program
     Scholar Walking Program

WATERTON   M-SEAS-MW   CVF10/143   5/22/2010 - 10/11/2010   10 km   2C

CVF Alberta Director

Sherri MacDonald  403-653-3824  templehaven@shaw.ca

Waterton Sports & Leisure Shop, 214 Mountainview Rd. Tamarack Village Square

From Waterton Lakes National Park gates proceed to Waterton Village. Turn left on Mountainview Rd. Tamarack Village Square is on right. Free parking on street

May - June & Labour Day - Thanksgiving: 0900 - 1700; July - Labour Day: 0800 - 1800

Some gravel trails along lake shores, to Cameron Falls then tour of village.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T0K 2M0

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

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

     Natural Waterfall Walks

WETASKIWIN   YRE-MW   CVF10/17   1/2/2010 - 12/30/2010   6, 11 km   1A

Wetaskiwin Volkssport Club

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

Wayside Inn, 4103 56 St.  780-420-1665

Located on east side of 56th Street between 40th  and 47th Avenue.  Parking available. Ask at Reception Desk for walk registration. 

Dawn to Dusk.

Suitable for strollers.  Clean up after dogs; dogs must be on leash.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  T9A 1V2

WILLIAM SWITZER PROVINCIAL PARK   S-SEAS-MW   CVF10/332   6/1/2010 - 9/1/2010   5, 10 km   2B

Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club

Scott Sunderwald / Evelyn Rogers  780-817-3797 / 780-622-3578  riclyn2@telus.net

Park Vistors Centre

From Hwy # 43 in Grand Prairie turn south onto Hwy #40.
From Hwy #16 turn north on Hwy #40.
Watch for park signs and proceed to the Visitors Information Centre.

10:00 - 17:00

Trails are well maintained and are a mixture of gravel and packed surfaces as well as grass.

 

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