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See Location on Google MapsHermitage Park is located in the north-east end of the city. Filled with natural trails, a large off-leash dog area and picnic sites, this park provides users a variety of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Fishing and paddling activities are also available.
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See Location on Google MapsLois Hole Centennial Provincial Park is located along the western edge of St. Albert and Edmonton. The dominant feature is Big Lake, which makes up about 59% of the park's total area. The lake is 8 kms long and 3 kms wide at its widest point. The former Big Lake Natural Area is part of the park. The park is recognized as a globally significant Important Bird Area for its abundant and diverse bird populations, especially waterfowl and shorebirds. Lois Hole Provincial Park has lots of nature to enjoy and history to appreciate.
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See Location on Google MapsWhitemud Park is located just off Fox Drive between Fort Edmonton Park, the John Janzen Nature Centre and Whitemud Equine Centre. Picnic sites, multi-use trails and a well-utilized toboggan hill in the winter are key amenities for this park. It is also home to the Alfred H. Savage Centre available for year-round bookings.
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See Location on Google MapsGold Bar Park is located on the south bank of the river at the end of 50 Street. The park is named after the Gold Bar community it is adjacent to. The community was named after the gravel bars that extend into the North Saskatchewan River where prospectors would pan for gold in the late 1800s. Along with an off-leash area and picnic sites, the park might be best known for its numerous cross-country ski trails in the winter.
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See Location on Google MapsTerwillegar Park is located on the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River at the end of Rabbit Hill Road. Numerous multi-use trails and an expansive off-leash area make this park perfect for those looking to get outdoors and enjoy nature. The park also has a 262-metre-long footbridge that links the park to Jan Reimer Park (formerly Oleskiw River Valley Park) on the north side of the river.
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See Location on Google MapsWelcome to the River Valley’s front door! Adjacent to downtown Edmonton and immediately south of the Edmonton Convention Centre, this park acts as a gateway between the urban downtown and the renowned River Valley parks and trails system. The park encompasses 12.9 hectares of land with a 500-metre breathtaking, unobstructed river view. The park is named after Louise Crummy McKinney, an advocate for women's rights and the first woman elected and sworn into the legislature in the British Empire.
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See Location on Google MapsDawson Park is located on the north bank of the river, between 84 Street and 92 Street. The park extends north from the river bank to Jasper Avenue. A unique feature to the park is a gravel path specifically designed to accommodate visually impaired visitors and includes raised wooden edges that can be tapped with a person’s white cane and 7 Braille signs. Other features include multi-use trails, picnic sites and a boat launch.
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See Location on Google MapsSir Wilfrid Laurier Park, more commonly known as Laurier Park, is located in Edmonton's west end. Situated on the north bank of the river, the park extends from Whitemud Drive in the west to Buena Vista Drive in the east. The park is named after Canada’s eighth Prime Minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Numerous picnic sites, two natural playgrounds and a boat launch are just a few of the amenities for users to enjoy.
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See Location on Google MapsWabamun Lake (sometimes spelled Wabumun) is one of the most heavily used lakes in Alberta, Canada. It lies 65 kilometres (40 mi) west of Edmonton. It is 19.2 kilometres (11.9 mi) long and 6.6 kilometres (4.1 mi) wide, covers 82 square kilometres (32 sq mi) and is 11 metres (36 ft) at its deepest, with somewhat clear water.[1][2]
Its name derives from the Cree word for mirror, ᐋᐧᐸᒧᐣ (wâpamon) a reference to the water of the lake.[3] The name for the lake in the Stoney language is Wihnemne.[4]
Wabamun was reputedly the best whitefish lake in the Edmonton area and is well known for its large northern pike, both of which were fished commercially during the early 20th century. A large variety of migrating, breeding and moulting wildfowl visit the lake. Beaver and muskrat use the lake while the surrounding upland supports coyotes, porcupine, moose and white-tailed deer. There are also reported sightings of cougars, wolves and bears. Alberta Fish and Wildlife has confirmed that there have been wolf kills of cattle and sheep near Isle Lake (northwest of Wabamun Lake). There are natural beaches along much of the shoreline, but emergent vegetation restricts their use. The most popular beaches for swimming are the artificially made one at the provincial park in Moonlight Bay, and the natural one at Seba Beach.[5] There are numerous recreational cottages along its shores. Several communities line the north shore of the lake, the largest being Wabamun. Rich coal deposits surrounding the lake have been mined by TransAlta for power plants it operates and that are cooled by lake water.
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See Location on Google MapsMuir Lake is an Alberta success story. A decade ago, the Muir Lake Rehabilitation Project transformed the lake by adding aerators to reduce winter kill, restored the shoreline and stocked the lake with rainbow trout. Promoting the catch-and-release philosophy has helped to ensure that the trout have a chance to grow larger. “Great lake to fish, five minutes from my home," wrote imzfisherman, posting on anglersatlas.com, "Caught this fish on a Woolly Bugger. I also caught a 10-pounder the same day!” Members have posted several photos of large rainbow trout on Muir Lake. In 2018, Muir was stocked with 3,500 rainbow trout. Head over to the website for more information and fishing tips.
The fishing experience is enhanced with a boardwalk, great facilities and informative signage (including some fishing tips). All of this combined has made Muir Lake area one of the top fishing destinations for Edmontonians.
Muir Lake is one of many lakes located within 100 km of Edmonton. Having great fishing so close to the city makes it easy to get out and enjoy, whether it be an extended vacation of a quick day trip.
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See Location on Google MapsJust west of Edmonton lies the well-known gem that is Lac Ste. Anne. Among anglers, the lake is primarily known for its productive walleye and pike fishing, although the lake also contains burbot and yellow perch. Walleye fishing in the spring and early summer gets a thumbs up. Anglers can find productive pike fishing near the West Cove boat launch. Blue-green algae often cuts oxygen levels in the lake by midsummer. With several summer communities, Lac Ste. Anne is a busy place in the summer months with lots of recreational opportunities and ice cream shacks! Angler’s Atlas members have loaded up the page for Lac Ste. Anne with tips, photos and map markers. Check it out and add your own! See anglersatlas.com for more information.
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See Location on Google MapsLong Lake is a pretty lake set in a steep-sided, heavily wooded valley in the County of Thorhild. The lake follows a glacial meltwater channel through a steep-sided, forested valley. Anglers at Long Lake find the pike and walleye fishing rewarding even if they are on the small side. Whitefish and yellow perch are also found in Long Lake, but fishing can be slower. Brad Kowald, an Angler’s Atlas field volunteer based out of Edmonton, says jigging is a productive technique in what is generally a catch-and-release fishery. “[Long Lake] mostly has smaller pike and a few walleye. That’s what most people catch a lot. The limit is 63 cm and you’d be lucky to get one that’s 63 cm.” Long lake has been locally popular for recreational use since the early part of the 20th century. Multiple iFish Alberta users praise the lake as being great to take kids. As user Pike22 suggests, “fishing from shore would be difficult at best as the weeds are quite established. Fishing from the flotation pier is possible but can’t accommodate many people.”
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See Location on Google MapsPigeon Lake resembles many other lakes in Alberta with its large area and relatively shallow depth. These conditions provide great habitat for walleye, northern trout, and lake whitefish, with walleye particularly abundant in these waters. Please ensure you are familiar with the provincial fishing regulations before heading out. The lake has seen some changes in the past several years. At present, a tag system is in place for catching walleye. Try a jighead with a minnow for starters. This may be all you need for a lot of action. Interestingly, commercial licenses were issued for Pigeon Lake in the 1920’s with a market for its fish in New York and Chicago. After only a few years, licenses were no longer issued as stocks became heavily depleted. Stocks replenished returning Pigeon Lake to the healthy fishery we know today. In the summer months, blue-green algae sometimes grows.
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See Location on Google MapsIsle Lake (also called Lake Isle) is a medium-sized lake in central Alberta. It is located about 80 km west of the city of Edmonton. The lake is fed by the Sturgeon River which eventually flows into the North Saskatchewan River. Some fish species that can be found in the lake are Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Lake Whitefish and Burbot.
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