Things to do while in Edmonton Alberta Canada, outdoor adventures, experiences

     Things to do
     While in Edmonton ...
      Alberta Canada
      experience our outdoor adventures
       ... there's something for everyone !

Greater Edmonton area locally owned professional tour and adventure operators at your service to provide year round outdoor experiences

Elk Island Retreat Ltd ... provides its guests with a peaceful environment for rest, relaxation and reflection. Visitors get to enjoy the outdoors in a unique setting, while experiencing tipi camping and Canada's Aboriginal culture. Whether you're simply looking for a unique getaway with family and friends, or for a taste of our country's native history, Elk Island Retreat Ltd. certainly has something to offer. e-mail

Edmonton Canoe ... formerly Moon Shadow Adventures, offers a series of canoe programs for those active-minded individuals looking for outdoor activities and fun on the water in and around Edmonton. Chose from guided and unguided trips on the North Saskatchewan and Athabasca Rivers or on a quiet lake in Elk Island National Park. Canoe rentals and equipment available. e-mail

Elk Island National Park … Originally founded in 1906 as a wildlife refuge for preservation of the elk herds in the area, Elk Island National Park has grown to be a wildlife sanctuary for bison, moose, elk, white tail and mule deer, beaver, porcupine, Canadian lynx and other small animals. It is home and migratory stopover to 250 species of birds, a large variety of ducks, and birds of prey. Rated by National Geographic as 8th best wildlife viewing area in the world. e-mail

Reel Angling Adventures ... offers year round full-service guided fishing tours and outdoor adventures on some of Alberta's finest lakes and rivers; enjoy a jet boat tour and guided fishing on the historic Athabasca River; also lakes in the Athabasca region and greater Edmonton area. e-mail

Watchable Wildlife Tours … marvel at the activity in natural wetlands and real backcountry. All you need is comfortable footwear and clothing ... we take care of everything else ... ... morning or afternoon departures ... return transportation from Edmonton Hotels. Your complete touring service for the Blackfoot Forest Reserve and Elk Island and Jasper National Park. e-mail

Jasper National Park … the jewel of the Canadian Rocky mountains, located 3 1/2 hours west of Alberta's capital city. While visiting Edmonton (and you're this close), take a day and discover Jasper. See a wide variety of wildlife ... have a picnic beside the Athabasca River ... tour Jasper Park Lodge ... marvel at the natural beauty of Maligne Canyon, Pyramid Lake and Mount Edith Cavell ... go shopping in the Town of Jasper's many fine stores. e-mail

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