Nature Hikes, Trails, Gardens & Parks

Aqualine Aquatic Plants & Waterfeatures is the place to come and get inspired if you want to add a pond to your garden. See the water garden displays set in a natural setting ranging in size from a large natural pond to a small pondless waterfall. Stroll through and enjoy the beauty and tranquility and visualize the type of waterfeature that can be constructed in your own garden. Check out our wide variety of aquatic plants, fountains and more.

The University of Alberta Devonian Botanic Garden has something to appeal to visitors of all ages featuring 110 acres of display gardens, nature preserves & trail systems. Indoor showhouses, butterfly house, Japanese garden, rose, lilac, peony & lily collections, herb gardens, alpine, sensory & healing gardens & more. Charming gift shop, Crafters Workshop, and patio deli. Guided tours, group rates and facility rentals available. Visit our website to learn about our many special events.

Elk Island Retreat is a privately owned campground featuring Tipi Camping and full service RV sites. This is the place to come to enjoy nature, culture and quiet. We are located just west of Elk Island National Park.

Jurassic Forest is a seasonal tourist attraction north of Gibbons, Alberta, just minutes away from Edmonton, Alberta. The facility is situated in a mature boreal forest setting and features more than 40 animatronic dinosaurs in their natural habitat. The dinosaurs can be easily viewed from two wooden trails that lead through the forest. The trails are wheelchair friendly and are accessible in all types of weather conditions. This facility is perfect for dinosaur and nature lovers of any age!

Located in the scenic Sturgeon River Valley, 20 minutes from Edmonton, Longriders offers 230 Year-Round RV and Park Model sites. The big rig friendly park features full service spacious sites with town water and sewer, cable TV, Internet and land lines for long term residents. Come for a Guided Horseback Ride, May - October on the river valley's historic Athabasca Landing Trail. Don't forget to bring your camera on the best trails in the Greater Edmonton area.

Explore St Albert's past by visiting the exhibits at the Musée Héritage Museum. Take a tour of St Albert's agricultural past as our interpreters take you through the newly restored 1906 and 1929 wooden grain elevators. Musée Héritage Museum is open year round, Tuesday - Sunday St Albert Grain Elevator Park is open seasonally, from May - September, Wednesday - Sunday

Experience the North Central Heritage Trail! Treat yourself to a day on the North Central Heritage Trail! Visit twelve very different museums which include; Musee Heritage Museum, Musee Morinville Museum, Central Tourism Society, Westlock Pioneer Museum, Canadian Tractor Museum, Thorchild Museum, Redwater Museum and Visitor Centre, Gibbons Museum, McGuire Museum, Namao Museum, Alberta Railway Museum and Fort Saskatchewan Museum and Historic Site.

Welcome to Pottery by Heather in Edmonton’s Countryside. Experience a working pottery studio surrounded by picturesque gardens just 20 minutes north of Edmonton, Alberta. Witness the transformation of wet clay into unique, finished pieces emerging from the kiln. Browse the shelves filled with durable, beautiful porcelain dishes: place settings, serving dishes, tea sets and more. Microwave, oven & dishwasher safe. Ready-to-buy or custom designed pieces. Check out our Diverse Celtic line. See you soon!

Come visit Toulas House of Clay. Imagine holding the house you grew up in, in the palms of your hands. Toula Prins will show you around her comfortable workspace In Edmonton’s Countryside. The art of replicating architecture is Toula’s pride and passion. Lining the walls of her studio is row upon row of miniature houses, historical landmarks and colourful signature pieces. She carefully crafts each structure by hand from photos. These reproductions make truly unique gifts. See you soon.