Get Outside: Snowshoe

Canadian Aboriginals used snowshoeing as their primary mode of transportation in the wintertime, and perhaps there is no better place to experience this winter activity than the city of Edmonton. Whether you are using snowshoeing as exercise or to get out and explore nature, including wildlife, one thing is for certain, Edmonton sure gets enough snow to support this sport. There are a variety of packed down trails throughout the city that are full of snowshoers. Some of the most popular places in the city include Elk Island National Park, Fort Edmonton Park, John Janzen Nature Center, Mill Woods Park, and Rundle Park. If you don’t have your own snowshoes, you do not have to worry as there are plenty of places around town to pick up a pair. If you don’t yet feel comfortable trying this new sport on your own, head to River Valley Adventure Company where they will set you up with rental snowshoes and poles as well as a snowshoe tour with a certified guide.