Year Round Events
Some Clubs have unscheduled Group YRE walks. Check with each Club to see if there are walks in their area.
BANFF, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Cenotaph
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: Volkssport Association of Alberta
CONTACT: Judy Zimmel 780-352-7407, judykzim [AT] hotmail [DOT] com
START POINT: Jump Start Coffee & Sandwich Place, 210 Buffalo Street at Banff Avenue 403-762-0332 (Some routes require driving to the Start Point.)
DISTANCE: 5, 6, 10, 11 and 12 km
RATING: 1A, 1B, 3B & 5C Extreme (depending on trail)
REGISTRATION: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily
TRAIL: Choice of trails. Town stroll, Vermillion Lakes, Sundance Canyon, or Sulphur Mountain challenge. Enjoy the scenic walks through Canada's oldest National Park and Town.
MISC: National park pass required. Walk Box is kept on top of the fridge. Public washrooms available across the street. Free parking.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 1, follow Banff Avenue to the centre of town and turn right on Buffalo Street before the bridge crossing the Bow River. »Map
BARRHEAD, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: Barrhead Walkie Talkie Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Jeff or Margaret Attrill 780-674-4403, jattrill [AT] telusplanet [DOT] net
START POINT: Barrmart Foods, 5108 55 Street, 5 blocks west of lights
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: Around the outskirts of the Town of Barrhead on paved and gravel trails, ravine, and along the river.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, 117 km NW on Highway 33. »Map
BEAUMONT, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Scholar
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Marlene Kubbernus 780-929-9275, tesschir [AT] shaw [DOT] ca
START POINT: Shell Service Station, 6500 50 Street
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 2A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: Walk on paved trails around town and Don Sparrow Lake.
MISC: Washrooms available at start.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, take 50 Street south, which turns into Highway 14 and then into 50 Street in Beaumont. Turn right into the Shell Service Station.
From the QE2 Highway, go east on Highway 625 to Beaumont and turn left onto 50 Street. Drive through town to the Shell Service Station on your left. »Map
CALGARY, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012 (Closed December 25)
SPONSOR: Volkssport Association of Alberta
CONTACT: Joe Hollman 403-241-3965, hollman [AT] shaw [DOT] ca
START POINT: Talisman Centre, 2225 MacLeod Trail S. 403-233-8393
DISTANCE: 5 & 11 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Monday - Friday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM;
Saturdays: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM;
Sundays & holidays: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
MISC: Plenty of free parking. Ask for the walk box at the service desk opposite the indoor track. Washrooms available at the Start Point.
DIRECTIONS: From Deerfoot Trail (Highway 2), exit Memorial Drive west. Follow the signs to City Centre, crossing bridge onto 4 Avenue SE. Left turn on 1 Street SE. The Talisman Centre is on the right. »Map
CALGARY, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: Volkssport Association of Alberta
CONTACT: Joe Hollman 403-241-3965, hollman [AT] shaw [DOT] ca
START POINT: Eau Claire YMCA, 101 3rd Street SW, 403-269-6701
DISTANCE: 11 km
RATING: 1A to 2A depending on trail
REGISTRATION: Mon. - Fri.: 5:30 AM - 10:30 PM; Weekends & holidays: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
TRAIL: Choice of two trails. Stroll along the Bow River or past beautiful scenic views of downtown Calgary and the Bow River.
MISC: Ask for the Walk Box at entry desk. Ample parking in the area (NOT FREE). Washrooms are available at the Start Point.
DIRECTIONS: From Deerfoot Trail (Highway 2), exit Memorial Drive west. Follow the signs to City Centre, crossing bridge onto 4 Avenue SE. Right turn on 4 Street SW to end. The YMCA is on the right. »Map
CAMROSE, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: Wetaskiwin Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Alda W. 780-361-5530
START POINT: 7-Eleven, 5010 48 Avenue 780-672-1126
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING 2B
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: Takes you through three parks on summer walk directions, past historical buildings (visit when open) and farm implements.
MISC: PLEASE DO NOT PARK at 7-Eleven. Parking is available at the north end of the Co-op parking lot across the street from Guardian Drugs. (Turn at the first set of lights west of Main Street by the 7-Eleven and continue past the Co-op Gas Bar to the parking lot on the left.)
DIRECTIONS: On north side of 48 Avenue (Highway 13) at 51 Street. »Map
CANMORE, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Winery/Brewery
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: Volkssport Association of Alberta
CONTACT:Judy Zimmel 780-352-7407, judykzim [AT] hotmail [DOT] com
START POINT: Grizzly Paw Pub Restaurant & Brewing Co., 622 8th (Main) Street 403-678-9983
DISTANCE: 5 & 11 km
RATING: 1B
REGISTRATION: 11:00 AM to dusk.
MISC: The Walk Box is kept behind the DJ's desk under the stairs. Why not stop after the walk and sample some of their award-winning beer while having something to eat? Washrooms are available at the Start Point.
DIRECTIONS: From Calgary go west on the Trans Canada Highway (Highway 1) to Canmore. Take the second exit into Canmore. At the corner of Railway Avenue and 8th (Main) Street turn left. Go across the bridge. You'll find the Grizzly Paw Pub, Restaurant and Brewing Company located on your right (across the street from the white church). »Map
CARDSTON, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: Chinook Country Pacers
CONTACT: Sherri McDonald 403-653-3824, templehaven [AT] telus [DOT] net
START POINT: Chief Mountain Husky, 60 1 Avenue W (at Highway 5), 403-653-1146
DISTANCE: 10 km
RATING: 1B
REGISTRATION: 8:00 AM to dusk. Walk daylight hours only.
TRAIL: Trail features several of Cardston's main points of interest as well as taking you for a walk down Main Street. You will get a great view of Chief Mountain. Trail takes you alongside Lee Creek on a paved path. (Due to some rainstorm damage, the trail is not suitable for wheelchairs.)
MISC: Ask for Walk Box. Parking and washrooms are available at the Start Point.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 2, on 1 Avenue, west at Highway 5. (Highway 2 turns into Main Street). »Map
CARDSTON, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 2 - DECEMBER 31, 2012 (Closed on Easter, Christmas, New Year's Day)
SPONSOR: Chinook Country Pacers
CONTACT: Sherri McDonald 403-653-3824, templehaven [AT] telus [DOT] net
START POINT: Remington Carriage Museum, 623 Main Street. Call toll free 310-0000, then 403-653-5139.
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1B
REGISTRATION: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Open year round. Closed Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
MISC: Ask for the Walk Box at the registration desk. Parking and washrooms are available at the Start Point.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 2, on 1 Avenue, west at Highway 5. (Highway 2 turns into Main Street). Museum is at the south end of Main Street. »Map
CARDSTON, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 2 - DECEMBER 31, 2012 (Closed on January 1 and December 25)
SPONSOR: Chinook Country Pacers
CONTACT: Sherri McDonald 403-653-3824, templehaven [AT] telus [DOT] net
START POINT: Reddi Mart, 364 Main Street, 403-653-4880
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Monday - Saturday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Sundays & Holidays: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
MISC: Ask for the Walk Box. Parking and washrooms are available at the Start Point.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 2, on 1 Avenue, west at Highway 5. (Highway 2 turns into Main Street). »Map
MAIL-IN REGISTRATION
COLD LAKE, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: Volkssport Association of Alberta
CONTACT: Kathleen Parr 780-998-1033, walksalot2 [AT] shaw [DOT] ca
START POINT:Mail-in registration. The form is available here as a Mail-in Registration Form.
DISTANCE: 10 km
RATING: 2B
TRAIL: You must drive to the Provincial Park just out of town. The walk goes through the park following trails through the park and campsite.
MISC: No fee to enter park. Camping available.
DIRECTIONS: Take Highway 28 through town to the intersection of Highway 55 and 16 Avenue. Turn right onto 16 Avenue and follow to end at the Provincial Park. Turn left into the Day Use area inside the park gates.
DEVON, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Scholar
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: Devon Discovery Walkers
CONTACT: Bob Collins 780-987-3335, bianbo [AT] telus [DOT] net
START POINT: House at 1 Pembina Street
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: Town 1A, Valley 3B
REGISTRATION: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
MISC: Walk Box located at front door.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 60, take north entrance into Devon. At 4-way stop, turn left then right onto Saskatchewan Avenue. Follow to Pembina Street, turn left to #1 (on your right) at River Drive. »Map
EDMONTON, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAMS: Capital City, Cenotaph, Scholar, Yellowhead
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club
CONTACT: David Hall 780-951-2882, davidhall [AT] telus [DOT] net
START POINT: Kinsmen Sports Centre, 9100 Walterdale Hill
DISTANCE: 6 & 10 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: Dawn to Dusk, 7 days a week.
TRAIL: Walk takes you by the Legislature and through the river valley.
MISC: Ample parking. Washrooms and some food services are available inside the Sports Centre.
DIRECTIONS: This Sports Centre is in the middle of Edmonton in the river valley just south of downtown. Take Walterdale Hill Road down into the river valley and at the bottom of the hill turn left into the Kinsmen Centre. Or take Queen Elizabeth Park Road down into the river valley and at the bottom of the hill go straight ahead into the Kinsmen parking lot. »Map
EDMONTON, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Yellowhead
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: Devon Discovery Walkers
CONTACT: Irene Miller 780-462-0726, irene.miller1 [AT] shaw [DOT] ca
START POINT: West Edmonton Mall, Gold's Gym; Entrance 8, Lower Level; Suite 1764, 8882-170 St. NW T5T 4J2, 780-484-4653.
DISTANCE: 6 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Open 24 hours.
TRAIL: Mall walk.
MISC: Ask for the Walk Box at the registration desk.
DIRECTIONS: Entrance 8 is off 90 Avenue on the ground level (covered parking), directly below the Palace Casino. »Map
EDMONTON, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAMS: Scholar, Yellowhead
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club
CONTACT: David Hall 780-951-2882, davidhall [AT] telus [DOT] net
START POINT: Kinsmen Sports Centre, 9100 Walterdale Hill
DISTANCE: 6 & 10 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk, 7 days a week.
TRAIL: Beautiful river valley trails and the campus of the University of Alberta.
MISC: Ample parking. Washrooms and some food services available inside the Sports Centre.
DIRECTIONS: This Sports Centre is in the middle of Edmonton in the river valley just south of downtown. Take Walterdale Hill Road down into the river valley and at the bottom of the hill turn left into the Kinsmen Centre. Or take Queen Elizabeth Park Road down into the river valley and at the bottom of the hill go straight ahead into the Kinsmen parking lot. »Map
EDMONTON, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Yellowhead
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Phyllis May 780-487-3570, pmjmay [AT] shaw [DOT] ca
START POINT: Husky Convenience Store at Wolf Willow, 6827 170 Street NW
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk. Ask the staff for the Walk Box.
TRAIL: Trail on city streets takes you around scenic Wolf Willow, primarily in residential areas.
MISC: Water and washrooms available at the Start Point.
DIRECTIONS: Proceed south on 170 Street to 69 Avenue. »Map
EDMONTON, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Yellowhead
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Duane Spurrier 780-475-8976, duanespurrier [AT] shaw [DOT] ca
START POINT: Sobeys, Clareview Shopping Centre; 137 Avenue & Victoria Trail
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk. The Walk Box is at the customer service desk.
TRAIL: Hermitage Park Walk. Residential streets into the River Valley Trail.
MISC: Not stroller friendly.
DIRECTIONS: Travel east on 137 Avenue to Victoria Trail. Turn right on Victoria Trail then right turn into the Clareview Shopping Centre. »Map
EDMONTON, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Yellowhead
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Dave Luscombe 780-475-7211, luscombe [AT] telusplanet [DOT] net
START POINT: Castle Downs YMCA, 11510 153 Avenue NW
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: Trail goes around a beautiful lake and through some residential areas.
MISC: Washrooms available inside the YMCA. Parking available.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, take Yellowhead Trail, then north on 127 Street and east on 153 Avenue.
From St. Albert, take 127 Street south, then east on 153 Avenue.
The YMCA is on the corner of Castle Downs Road and 153 Avenue. »Map
EDMONTON, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Scholar
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Marlene Kubbernus 780-929-9275, tesschir [AT] shaw [DOT] ca
START POINT: William Lutsky YMCA, 1975 111 Street NW
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk. Ask the staff for the Walk Box.
TRAIL: Trails and sidewalks around Twin Brooks and the Blackmud Creek.
MISC: Washrooms are available inside the YMCA. Parking is available.
DIRECTIONS: From the north, travel down 111 Street, crossing 23 Avenue. The YMCA is on your left.
From Anthony Henday Drive, exit at 111 Street and drive north. The YMCA is on your right. »Map
FORT SASKATCHEWAN, AB; YRE - WALK #1 NORTHEAST
CVF PROGRAMS: Cenotaph, Scholar
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012 (Closed on December 25)
SPONSOR: Canadian Volkssport Federation, Alberta Director
CONTACT: Kathleen Parr 780-998-1033, walksalot2 [AT] shaw [DOT] ca
START POINT: Pineview Shell, 9761 90 Street, 780-998-3700
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: Mainly paved trails around town and river valley.
MISC: Free parking behind Shell in Westview Plaza. The Walk Box is located in the closet beside the bathroom.
DIRECTIONS: From north or south on Highway 15, take access to 99 Avenue. Left to 90 Street. Left to parking behind Pineview Shell. »Map
FORT SASKATCHEWAN, AB; YRE - WALK #2 SOUTHWEST
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012 (Closed on December 25)
SPONSOR: Canadian Volkssport Federation, Alberta Director
CONTACT: Kathleen Parr 780-998-1033, walksalot2 [AT] shaw [DOT] ca
START POINT: Pineview Shell, 9761 90 Street, 780-998-3700
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: Mainly paved trails around town and river valley.
MISC: Free parking behind Shell in Westview Plaza. The Walk Box is located in the closet beside the bathroom.
DIRECTIONS: From north or south on Highway 15, take access to 99 Avenue. Left to 90 Street. Left to parking behind Pineview Shell. »Map
FOX CREEK, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAMS: Cenotaph, Scholar
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Evelyn Rogers 780-622-3578, riclyn2 [AT] telus [DOT] net
START POINT: Petro Canada Service Station, 52 Highway Avenue
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
TRAIL: Walk through the residential area on paved trails and sidewalks. Suitable for strollers.
MISC: Pets must be leashed and picked up after. Park facing Kaybob Drive on the left side of the Service Station's front door.
DIRECTIONS: Highway 16 west to Jct. 43 to Fox Creek. Take northwest entrance to Highway Avenue & Petro Canada Service Station. »Map
MAIL-IN REGISTRATION
FRANK, AB; YRE - WALK
MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: Volkssport Association of Alberta
CONTACT:Pauline Mann 403-527-9642, lpmann [AT] shaw [DOT] ca
START POINT: Mail-in registration. The form is available here as a Mail-in Registration Form.
DISTANCE: 6 & 11 km
RATING: 1A & 2C
TRAIL: Choice of in-town and wilderness trails.
MISC: Washrooms are available at the Start Points.
DIRECTIONS: Included with the walking directions. »Map
GRANDE CACHE, AB; SHORT SEASONAL - WALK
JUNE 1 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
SPONSOR: Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Evelyn Rogers 780-622-3578, riclyn2 [AT] telus [DOT] net
START POINT: Tourism & Interpretive Centre, 9701 100 Street (Highway 40), 780-827-3365
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
TRAIL: Streets and sidewalks.
MISC: Ask attendant for the Walk Box. Washrooms are available at the Start Point. If camping, reservations are recommended. Pick up after pets.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, take Highway 16 west to Highway 40 north.
From Grande Prairie, take Highway 40 south. »Map
GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB; SHORT SEASONAL - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Scholar
JUNE 1 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
SPONSOR: Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Evelyn Rogers 780-622-3578, riclyn2 [AT] telus [DOT] net
START POINT: Muskoseepi Park Pavilion, 10236 102 Avenue
DISTANCE: 6 & 11 km
RATING: 2A
REGISTRATION: Weekdays 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Weekends and Holidays 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
TRAIL: Paved trail and some sidewalk.
MISC: Ask for the Walk Box at the counter. Stroller friendly. All facilities are available at the Pavilion. Ample parking on weekdays; more parking to the south if necessary.
DIRECTIONS: Upon entering Grande Prairie, take 100 Street to 102 Avenue. Turn west to 102 Street, straight ahead into Muskoseepi Park and Pavilion. »Map
HINTON, AB; SHORT SEASONAL - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Scholar
JUNE 1 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
SPONSOR: Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Evelyn Rogers 780-622-3578, riclyn2 [AT] telus [DOT] net
START POINT: Tourist Information Centre, 309 Gregg Avenue, 780-865-2777
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 2A
REGISTRATION: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
TRAIL: Paved trails, boardwalk, and some packed paths.
MISC: Ask the attendant for the Walk Box if it's not readily available. Washrooms are available at the Start Point. Pick up after pets.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, take Highway 16 west. Gregg Avenue runs parallel to Highway 16. »Map
JASPER, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAMS: Brewery, Cenotaph, Scholar, Yellowhead
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: Volkssport Association of Alberta
CONTACT: David Prowse 780-852-3241, dpprowse [AT] incentre [DOT] net
START POINT: Totem Ski Shop / Totem Sports, 408 Connaught Drive (Jasper's front street)
DISTANCE: 5, 10 & 11 km
RATING: 1A or 2B
REGISTRATION: Spring & fall: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Summer & winter/ski season: 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
TRAIL: Three routes are available except for winter and elk calving season when only in-town routes are available.
MISC: National park pass required. Free parking on the street.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 16, take either Jasper exit (Connaught Drive). The Start Point is on the west side of the road. »Map
LEDUC, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: Wetaskiwin Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Alda W. 780-361-5530
START POINT: Leduc General Hospital Emergency Entrance, 4210 48 Street, 780-986-7711
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk. The Walk Box is at the admitting desk counter.
TRAIL: Around town on sidewalks and paved trails of park area.
MISC: Free parking available on 48 Street or in the hospital parking lot.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 2, take Highway 2A Exit #516 at the south end of Leduc. Left turn on 50 Street. Right turn on 42 Avenue, left on 48 Street. »Map
AWARD: IVV Credit only
LETHBRIDGE, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: Volkssport Association of Alberta
CONTACT: Pauline Mann 403-527-9642, lpmann [AT] shaw [DOT] ca
START POINT: Fort Whoop-Up (Indian Battle Park). Register at Days Inn, 100 3 Avenue S. NOTE: Register at the Inn and drive to the Start Point.
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 5 km - 1A, 10 km - 3C
Alternate route at Henderson Lake is rated as 1A.
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: In river valley. 10 km walk includes stairs.
MISC: Ask for the Walk Box at the Inn's registration desk.
DIRECTIONS: From east on Highway 3, follow signage for Scenic Drive S. exits. Take Scenic Drive S. to 3 Avenue S. and turn right. In a short distance, make a left into Days Inn parking lot.
From the west, take the City Centre exit which will take you to Scenic Drive. Turn right on Scenic Drive. and right at 3 Avenue. In a short distancevturn left into Days Inn. »Map
MEDICINE HAT, AB; YRE - WALK #1
CVF PROGRAM: Cenotaph
JANUARY 2 - DECEMBER 31, 2012 (Closed on January 1)
SPONSOR: Volkssport Club of Medicine Hat
CONTACT: Sharon Petrick 403-526-7407, spetrick [AT] hotmail [DOT] com,
Dan Weatherbee 403-526-8104, dweather [AT] memlane [DOT] com
START POINT: Fas Gas Service Station, 802 Kingsway Avenue, 403-527-9538
DISTANCE: 6 & 11 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: 8:00 AM to dusk.
TRAIL: Residential streets, red shale and asphalt trails, and parks.
MISC: The trail goes through some of the most scenic parks in Canada. Expect an abundance of wildlife.
DIRECTIONS: From the Trans Canada Highway east or west, turn north on College Avenue to Kipling Street. Right on Kipling Street to Kingsway Avenue. Left on Kingsway Avenue to the Fas Gas station. »Map
MEDICINE HAT, AB; YRE - WALK #2
JANUARY 2 - DECEMBER 31, 2012 (Closed on January 1)
SPONSOR: Volkssport Club of Medicine Hat
CONTACT: Sharon Petrick 403-526-7407, spetrick [AT] hotmail [DOT] com,
Dan Weatherbee 403-526-8104, dweather [AT] memlane [DOT] com
START POINT: Fas Gas Service Station, 802 Kingsway Avenue, 403-527-9538
DISTANCE: 6 & 11 km
RATING: 2A
REGISTRATION: 8:00 AM to dusk.
TRAIL: Residential streets, red shale and asphalt trails, and parks.
MISC: Enjoy the trails and streets of historic Medicine Hat. Note of interest: downtown streets are lit by gas lamps.
DIRECTIONS: From the Trans Canada Highway east or west, turn north on College Avenue to Kipling Street. Right on Kipling Street to Kingsway Avenue. Left on Kingsway Avenue to the Fas Gas station. »Map
MEDICINE HAT, AB; YRE - WALK #3
CVF PROGRAM: Scholar
JANUARY 2 - DECEMBER 31, 2012 (Closed on January 1)
SPONSOR: Volkssport Club of Medicine Hat
CONTACT: Sharon Petrick 403-526-7407, spetrick [AT] hotmail [DOT] com,
Dan Weatherbee 403-526-8104, dweather [AT] memlane [DOT] com
START POINT: Fas Gas Service Station, 802 Kingsway Avenue, 403-527-9538
DISTANCE: 6 & 11 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: 8:00 AM to dusk.
TRAIL: Residential streets, red shale and asphalt trails, stairs, and parks.
MISC: The trail goes along the river and through several parks.
DIRECTIONS: From the Trans Canada Highway east or west, turn north on College Avenue to Kipling Street. Right on Kipling Street to Kingsway Avenue. Left on Kingsway Avenue to Fas Gas. »Map
MEDICINE HAT, AB; YRE - WALK #4
CVF PROGRAM: Scholar
JANUARY 2 - DECEMBER 31, 2012 (Closed on January 1)
SPONSOR: Volkssport Club of Medicine Hat
CONTACT: Sharon Petrick 403-526-7407, spetrick [AT] hotmail [DOT] com,
Dan Weatherbee 403-526-8104, dweather [AT] memlane [DOT] com
START POINT: Fas Gas Service Station, 802 Kingsway Avenue, 403-527-9538
DISTANCE: 6 & 11 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: 8:00 AM to dusk.
TRAIL: Sidewalks and asphalt trails through parks and urban areas. Some shale and stairs.
MISC: Pick up directions from the Walk Box and then drive to Crescent Heights Leisure Centre (2000 Division Avenue N.). Washrooms are available at the start and finish points. Plenty of parking.
DIRECTIONS: From the Trans Canada Highway east or west, turn north on College Avenue to Kipling Street. Right on Kipling Street to Kingsway Avenue. Left on Kingsway Avenue to Fas Gas. »Map
MILLET, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: Wetaskiwin Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Alda W. 780-361-5530
START POINT: PetroCan Service Station, 5003 45 Avenue
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: Along shale paths in the park and along the streets of Millet.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 2 take Millet exit or take Highway 2A exit. The Walk Box is at the PetroCan Service Station on 45 Avenue. »Map
MORINVILLE, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Helen Rousseau 780-939-2394, tesschir [AT] shaw [DOT] ca
START POINT: Shell Station, 10609 100 Avenue
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk. Ask the staff for the Walk File.
TRAIL: Mainly trails and residential streets.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, take Highway 2 north to the main Morinville exit, which takes you to 100 Avenue. Turn right to the Start Point at the gas station. »Map
RED DEER, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: Wetaskiwin Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Alda W. 780-361-5530
START POINT: Black Knight Inn, 2929 50 (Gaetz) Avenue, 403-343-6666
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1B
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk. At the front desk, ask the staff for the Walk Box (under front counter).
TRAIL: Along paved paths through parks and some city streets.
DIRECTIONS: East side of 50 Avenue (Gaetz), between 28th and 30th Street. »Map
SHERWOOD PARK, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Yellowhead
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club
CONTACT: David Hall 780-951-2882, davidhall [AT] telus [DOT] net
START POINT: Franklin’s Inn, 2016 Sherwood Drive, 780-467-1234
DISTANCE: 5 & 11 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk with ample parking.
TRAIL: This walk takes you on the Sherwood Park multi-use trails and crosses Ball Lake to an island, going past some very nice residential homes. Finally, you pass beside Heritage Hills wetlands - home to a wide variety of birds.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton via Sherwood Park Freeway, turn left onto Brentwood Boulevard and turn right onto Sherwood Drive. Turn right at the first light into the Inn’s parking lot. From Edmonton via Baseline Road, turn right onto Sherwood Drive and turn left onto Festival Avenue into the Inn’s parking lot. »Map
SHERWOOD PARK, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Scholar
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club
CONTACT: David Hall 780-951-2882, davidhall [AT] telus [DOT] net
START POINT: Franklin’s Inn, 2016 Sherwood Drive, 780-467-1234
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 2A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: Walk crosses a covered bridge, a natural ravine trail and passes 5 public schools.
MISC: Ample parking.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton via Sherwood Park Freeway, turn left onto Brentwood Boulevard and turn right onto Sherwood Drive. Turn right at the first light into the Inn’s parking lot. From Edmonton via Baseline Road, turn right onto Sherwood Drive and turn left onto Festival Avenue into the Inn’s parking lot. »Map
ST. ALBERT, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Peter Van Bostelen 780-459-6653, pb_shvb [AT] telus [DOT] net
START POINT: St. Albert Inn & Suites, 156 St. Albert Road, front desk. 780-459-5551
DISTANCE: 5, 10, 11 & 25 km
RATING: 2A
REGISTRATION: Ask the staff for the Walk Box. Everyone must sign waiver on start envelope.
TRAIL: Around the city and along the trails of Red Willow Park. Some small hills. Suitable for strollers.
MISC: This walk taks you to Big Lake.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, take St. Albert Trail to St. Albert. Just past the St. Albert Inn, left turn onto Gate Avenue and immediately turn left again into the Inn parking lot. »Map
ST. ALBERT, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Scholar
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Peter Van Bostelen 780-459-6653, pb_shvb [AT] telus [DOT] net
START POINT: St. Albert Inn & Suites, 156 St. Albert Road, front desk. 780-459-5551
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Ask the staff for the Walk Box. Everyone must sign waiver on start envelope.
TRAIL: This walk will take you past some historical points of interest around the city and along the trails of Red Willow Park. Some small hills. Suitable for strollers.
MISC: This is the St Albert Historical walk and it passes by 5 public schools.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, take St. Albert Trail to St. Albert. Just past the St. Albert Inn, left turn onto Gate Avenue and immediately turn left again into the Inn parking lot. »Map
ST. ALBERT, AB; YRE - WALK & SEASONAL SKI
SEASONAL - SKI (S)
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Peter Van Bostelen 780-459-6653, pb_shvb [AT] telus [DOT] net
START POINT: Best Western St. Albert, 460 St. Albert Trail, 780-470-3800
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Ask the staff for the Walk Box. Everyone must sign waiver on start envelope.
TRAIL: On paved trails and sidewalks. Separate directions are available in the Walk Box for ski.
DIRECTIONS: Continue north on St. Albert Trail past the intersection with McKenney Ave. / Bellerose Drive. The Best Western is on the left. Turn left on Lennox Drive, left on Liberton Drivne and left into parking lot. »Map
ST. ALBERT, AB; YRE - SEASONAL CYCLE
MAY 1 - OCTOBER 30, 2012
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Peter Van Bostelen 780-459-6653, pb_shvb [AT] telus [DOT] net
START POINT: St. Albert Inn & Suites, 156 St. Albert Road, front desk. 780-459-5551
DISTANCE: 14 km & 25 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: Ask the staff for the Walk Box. Everyone must sign waiver on start envelope.
TRAIL: Residential areas and along the trails of Red Willow Park.
MISC: Take time to visit City Hall, St. Albert Place designed by Douglas Cardinal, and the original Mission on the hill.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, take St. Albert Trail to St. Albert. Just past the St. Albert Inn, left turn onto Gate Avenue and immediately turn left again into the Inn parking lot. »Map
STONY PLAIN, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAMS: Scholar, Yellowhead
JANUARY 2 - DECEMBER 31, 2012 (Closed on January 1)
SPONSOR: Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Erna Bitner 780-968-2880,
Phyllis May 780-487-3570,
Evelyn Rogers 780-622-3578, riclyn2 [AT] telus [DOT] net
START POINT: Safeway Store, Safeway Service Counter, 4202 Southpark Drive
DISTANCE: 5 & 11 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM to dusk, Sunday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Go to the service desk. A self-registering Walk Box will be there. Completed envelopes should be sealed and dropped at the back of the Walk Box.
TRAIL: An easy walk through town to view murals and on park trails. Stroller friendly.
DIRECTIONS: Take Highway 16A to the lights at Safeway / Southpark Drive. Please park well away from the store. »Map
SYLVAN LAKE, AB; SHORT SEASONAL - WALK
CVF PROGRAMS: Lighthouse, Scholar
MAY 19 - SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
SPONSOR: Canadian Volkssport Federation, Alberta Director
CONTACT: Kathleen Parr 780-998-1033, walksalot2 [AT] shaw [DOT] ca
START POINT: Sylvan Lake Information Centre, 4719 50 Avenue, 403-887-5050
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Monday to Thursday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Friday to Sunday: 10.00 AM – 8:00 PM.
TRAIL: Trails and sidewalks.
MISC. Washrooms and ample free parking are available at the Start Point.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 2, take Exit #405 west on 11A, 15 km to Sylvan Lake. Left on 50 Ave. through town to the Information Centre on the left. »Map
WATERTON VILLAGE, AB; SHORT SEASONAL - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Waterfall
MAY 19 - SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
SPONSOR: Canadian Volkssport Federation, Alberta Director
CONTACT: Jutta Wood 403-653-3106, juttawood [AT] shaw [DOT] ca
START POINT: Waterton Sports & Leisure Shop, 214 Mount View Road - Tamarack Outdoor Outfitters
DISTANCE: 10 km
RATING: 2C
REGISTRATION: May 19 – June 30: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
July 1 – September 3: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
TRAIL: Paved and gravel trails along lakeshore through woods and town. Watch for wildlife.
MISC: National park pass required. Free parking on streets. Public washrooms are available throughout the park.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 5, enter Waterton Lakes National Park and continue to town site. Left on Mount View Road. The store is on the right. »Map
WETASKIWIN, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR: Wetaskiwin Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Alda W. 780-361-5530
START POINT: Wayside Inn, 4103 56 Street, 780-420-1665
DISTANCE: 6 & 11 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: Suitable for strollers.
MISC: Ask at tje reception desk for Walk Registration. Please clean up after dogs.
DIRECTIONS: Located on east side of 56 Street between 40 Avenue and 47 Avenue. Parking is available. »Map
WILLIAM SWITZER PROVINCIAL PARK, AB; SHORT SEASONAL - WALK
JUNE 1 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
SPONSOR: Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Scott Sunderwald 780-817-3797,
Evelyn Rogers 780-622-3578, riclyn2 [AT] telus [DOT] net
START POINT: William Switzer Provincial Park Visitor Centre, 780-865-5600
DISTANCE: 6 & 12 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: Tuesday and Wednesday: closed;
Sunday, Monday, and Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM;
Friday and Saturday: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
TRAIL: Some gravel, packed or grassy paths, well maintained.
MISC: The Walk Box is at the Visitor Centre. It is recommended to call ahead. Washrooms are at Kelley's Bathtub.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, take Highway 16 west to Highway 40 north.
From Grande Prairie, take Highway 40 south to Park Visitor Centre. »Map