Edmonton Inn and Conference Centre

There is a little bit of everything in this hike! The ends of Buena Vista Park and the Ravine systems are well known, but hiking the park along the riverside is a challenging and rewarding way to spend your day. This hike takes you from the grounds of Government House, into Government House Park, through Buena Vista Park then up into the communities overlooking the river valley. On the way you will pass over the Ramsey and MacKinnon Ravine trail systems. You will also get to see some of...

Just below Alberta Government House and the Royal Provincial Museum is a ribbon of green that takes people into Government House Park and the river's edge. Government House was built in 1913, and was home to Alberta's Lieutenant Governor. Now it plays host to many high level government guests and events. The historical significance of Government House is fostered by the Government House Foundation, consisting of 12 volunteers appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The Royal...

Beginning from Emily Murphy Park, this trail follows along the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River, through the University of Alberta Forest Reserve, and to Kinsmen Park. It's largely through the trees, but there are great views of the river. It's a good trail for mountain biking or just walking, with the option to continue on east, or head north across the high level bridge.

Explore the sights of downtown Edmonton with this walking tour Emily Murphy was a prominent suffragist and reformer. In 1917, she spearheaded the fight to have women declared "persons" in Canada and eligible to serve in the Senate. Her group met in 1927, and signed her petition to the Supreme Court of Canada. After an initial defeat, Murphy and her colleagues finally received the answer on October 18, 1929, where the Privy Council ruled that women are "persons" and can serve in the Senate....