St Albert Trekkers

Year Round Event Locations (YRE's)

The Trekkers club has 14 YRE's in the greater Edmonton area. In addition there are approximately another 10 YRE's in the region co-ordinated by other clubs. This makes a compelling reason for out of town walkers to visit Edmonton for a few weeks and experience some terrific walking. For the cyclists St Albert hosts the only cycle YRE in the Province - review YRE #032 for details on the cycle YRE.

Directions to the walk start point, ratings, route directions, contact people and other information relating to these events can be found below and in the annual

calendar. Many YRE's have multiple routes so if printing them off be careful to select the right route.

The club is very proud of their 14 YRE walks and would love to add more each year. If you have an idea for a new route contact us and hopefully we can make it happen.

BEAUMONT, AB YRE #316 EDMONTON, AB YRE #133 - Wolf Willow EDMONTON, AB YRE #222 - Hermitage EDMONTON, AB YRE #226 - Castle Downs EDMONTON, AB YRE #034 - Kinsmen - Legislative Grounds EDMONTON, AB YRE #118 - Kinsmen - University of Alberta EDMONTON, AB YRE #318 - South YMCA	MORINVILLE, AB YRE #141 SHERWOOD PARK, AB YRE #052-Ball Lake SHERWOOD PARK YRE#314-To the Covered Bridge ST. ALBERT, AB YRE #002 - Big Lake ST. ALBERT, AB YRE #131 - Art and History ST. ALBERT, AB YRE #132 - North ST. ALBERT, AB YRE #032 Cycle
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BEAUMONT, AB YRE #316 The thriving community of Beaumont is just outside the City of Edmonton's SE border. It is 30 minutes from down town Edmonton. Trekkers have the following YRE routes in Beaumont: 10Km Route 5Km Route	BEAUMONT, AB YRE - WALK #316 CVF PROGRAM: JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31 SPONSOR St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club CONTACT Marlene Kubbernus (780) 929-9275 davidhall@live.ca START POINT Shell Service Station 6500-50 St. DISTANCE 5 & 10 km RATING 2A TRAIL Walk on paved trails around town and Don Sparrow Lake. REGISTRATION Dawn to dusk. MISC. Washrooms available at start. DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, take 50 St. south, which turns into Hwy 814 and then into 50 St. in Beaumont. Turn right into the Shell Service Station. From QE2 Highway, go east on Hwy 625 to Beaumont and turn left onto 50 St. Drive through town to the Shell Service Station on your left.
EDMONTON, AB YRE #133 This walk is located in the beautiful Wolf Willow area. Routes are: 10Km Route A This route follows sidewalks in the residential section of Wolf Willow. Beautiful expensive homes line the route. This route is an all season walk. 10Km Route B This walk follows the sidewalks of Wolf Willow and the Multi Use trails of the surrounding ravines. It is best walked in the spring, summer and fall. 10Km Route C This walk is similar to Route B except you get to cross a fabulous Pedestrian Bridge and walk up a flight of 200 steps! 5Km Route A and B These routes follows sidewalks in the residential section of Wolf Willow. Beautiful expensive homes line the route. These routes are all season walks.	EDMONTON, AB YRE - WALK #133 CVF PROGRAM: JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31 SPONSOR St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club CONTACT: Phyllis May (780) 487-3570 pmjmay@shaw.ca START POINT Husky Convenience Store at Wolf Willow 6827-170 St. DISTANCE 5 & 10 km RATING 1A REGISTRATION Dawn to dusk. Ask staff for Walk Box. TRAIL Trail on city streets takes you around scenic Wolf Willow, primarily in residential areas. MISC. Water & washrooms available at Start Point. DIRECTIONS Proceed south on 170 St. to 69 Ave.
EDMONTON, AB YRE #222 This walk starts from the Sobey's grocery store and winds down into the beautiful North Saskatchewan river valley. It then follows a long deep ravine crossing approximately 12 bridges. It emerges into a residential area and returns to the start point. The following are the YRE routes from this location: 10Km River Valley Route 5Km River Valley Route A 5Km River View Route B	EDMONTON, AB YRE - WALK #222 CVF PROGRAM: JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31 SPONSOR St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club CONTACT Duane Spurrier (780) 475-8976 duanespurrier@shaw.ca START POINT Sobeys, Clareview Shopping Centre 137th Ave & Victoria Trail Distance 5 & 10 km RATING 2B REGISTRATION Dawn to dusk. Walk Box at customer service desk. TRAIL Hermitage Park Walk. Residential streets into the River Valley Trail system. DIRECTIONS Travel east on 137 Ave. to Victoria Tr. Turn right on Victoria Tr. and then right turn into Clareview Shopping Centre.
EDMONTON, AB YRE #226 This YRE is based in North Edmonton and starts from the Castle Downs YMCA. It features walking around beautiful Beaumaris lake. Routes include: 10Km Lake & Residential - Route A 10Km All Lake - Route B 5Km Route	EDMONTON, AB YRE - WALK #226 CVF PROGRAM: JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31 SPONSOR St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club CONTACT Dave Luscombe (780) 475-7211 luscombe@telusplanet.net START POINT Castle Downs YMCA 11510-153 Ave. DISTANCE 5 & 10 km RATING 1A REGISTRATION Dawn to dusk. TRAIL Trail goes around a beautiful lake and through some residential area. MISC. Washrooms available inside the YMCA. Parking available. DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, take Yellowhead Tr., then north on 127 St. and east on 153 Ave. From St. Albert, take 127 St. south, then east on 153 Ave. The YMCA is on the corner of Castle Downs Rd. and 153 Ave.
EDMONTON, AB YRE #034 This walk starts from the Kinsmen Sports Centre in the beautiful North Saskatchewan River valley. It walks up the hill and around the Alberta Legislative buildings and then along the river valley. Routes include: 10 Km Route A This route takes you right in fornt of the Legislature Buildings. 10 Km Route B This route takes you through the Rossdale area. 6 Km Route A A nice preview of the Legislature Buildings. 6 Km Route B A beautiful river valley route.	EDMONTON, AB YRE - WALK #034 CVF Program Trans Canada Trail JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31 SPONSOR St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club CONTACT Gailene Shaw 780 488 8442 gailene.shaw@gmail.com START POINT Kinsmen Sports Centre 9100 Walterdale Hill DISTANCE 6 & 10 km RATING 2B REGISTRATION Dawn to dusk. TRAIL Beautiful river valley trails with an unbelievable view of the valley. Walk right through the middle of the Alberta Legislative grounds. MISC. Washrooms available inside the Kinsmen Sports Centre. Parking available. DIRECTIONS Walterdale Hill is a one-way road going towards the city centre. Access the hill at the south end of the High Level Bridge and 109 St. From the north, turn left at the south end of the High Level Bridge. From the south along 109 St., turn right onto Walterdale Hill Rd. at the south end of the bridge.
EDMONTON, AB YRE #118 This walk starts from the Kinsmen Sport Centre in the beautiful North Saskatchewan River valley. Routes include: 10Km Route A An all season route through the U of A and along Saskatchewan Drive. 10 Km Route B This route walks through the University of Alberta campus and along trails beside the North Saskatchewan River. Parts of the trail are subject to springs in the river banks which run across the trail and freeze and make it very icy. It is suggested you walk this route in summer months. 6Km Route A great preview of the University of Alberta.	EDMONTON, AB YRE - WALK #118 CVF Program Trans Canada Trail JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31 SPONSOR St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club CONTACT Gailene Shaw 780 488 8442 gailene.shaw@gmail.com START POINT Kinsmen Sports Centre 9100 Walterdale Hill DISTANCE 6 & 10 km RATING 2B REGISTRATION Dawn to dusk. TRAIL Beautiful river valley trails with an unbelievable view of the valley. Walk right through the middle of the U of A Campus. MISC. Washrooms available inside the Kinsmen Sports Centre. Parking available. DIRECTIONS Walterdale Hill is a one-way road going towards the city centre. Access the hill at the south end of the High Level Bridge and 109 St. From the north, turn left at the south end of the High Level Bridge. From the south along 109 St., turn right onto Walterdale Hill Rd. at the south end of the bridge.
EDMONTON, AB YRE #318 This walk starts from the William Lutsky South Edmonton YMCA and winds through the Black Mud Creek trails and the side walks of Twin Brooks. Routes include: 10Km Route 5Km Route	EDMONTON, AB YRE - WALK #318 CVF PROGRAM: JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31 SPONSOR St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club CONTACT Marlene Kubbernes 780 929 9275 sdenisetchir@hotmail.com START POINT South YMCA 1975-111 St. DISTANCE 5 & 10 km RATING 2B REGISTRATION Dawn to dusk. TRAIL Trails and sidewalks around Twin Brooks and the Blackmud Creek. MISC. Washrooms available inside the YMCA. Parking available. DIRECTIONS From the north, travel down 111 St., crossing 23 Ave. YMCA on your left. From Anthony Henday Dr., exit at 111 St. and drive north. YMCA is on your right.
MORINVILLE, AB YRE #141 This walk is in the town of Morinville. Morinville is located about 45 minutes from down town Edmonton, north west of the city. The walk starts from the Morinvile Shell and winds around wilderness trails and town sidewalks. Routes include: 10Km Route 5Km Route LEGAL, AB The Mural Walk in Legal is an alternate for Morinville YRE #141. Stamps your books in Morinville and get directions for the walks, and directions from the Shell Station to the starting point in Legal. Enjoy the many French themed murals in the downtown portion of the walks. 10Km Route 5Km Route	MORINVILLE, AB YRE - WALK #141 JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31 SPONSOR St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club CONTACT Helen Rousseau (780) 939-2394 helenrousseau@live.com START POINT Shell Station, 107 St. & 100 Ave. DISTANCE 5 & 10 km RATING 1A REGISTRATION Dawn to dusk. Ask staff for Walk File. TRAIL Mainly trails and residential streets. DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, take Hwy 2 north to the main Morinville exit, which takes you to 100 Ave. Turn right to the Start Point at the gas station.
SHERWOOD PARK, AB YRE #052 Sherwood Park is located on the Eastern boundary of Edmonton. Routes include: 11Km Route A - Ball Lake This walk starts from Franklin's Inn and crosses Ball Lake to an Island, by some very nice residential homes and then through Heritage Hills wetlands. 11Km Route B - Strathcona Wilderness Centre This walk starts from the Strathcona Wilderness Centre after registering at Franklin's Inn. The route winds around the wooded wilderness trails where moose and deer are frequently seen. 5Km Route Ball Lake This walk starts from Franklin's Inn and walks to an Island on Ball Lake.	SHERWOOD PARK, AB YRE - WALK #052 CVF PROGRAM: JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31 SPONSOR St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club CONTACT David Hall (780) 951-2882 davidhall@live.ca START POINT Franklin's Inn 2016 Sherwood Drive (780) 467-1234 DISTANCE 5 & 11 km RATING 1A REGISTRATION Dawn to 8:00 PM daily. TRAIL This walk provides two 11 Km routes and one 5 Km route. DIRECTIONS From Hwy 216 turn east on to Baseline Road, then turn right on Sherwood Drive and then turn left on to Festival Ave into the Inn's parking lot.
SHERWOOD PARK, AB YRE #314 Sherwood Park is located on the Eastern boundary of Edmonton. Routes include: 10Km Route A - To the Covered Bridge This route takes you to the only covered bridge in the Edmonton area and around a beautiful lake in Broadmoor Park. 10Km Route B - Walk Inside at Millennium Place Drive to Millennium Place at 2000 Premier Way in Sherwood Park and walk around the indoor track 43 times for a 10 Km walk. An admission fee to the Sports facility is required. 5 Km Route - Broadmoor Park This route goes around a beautiful lake in Broadmoor Park.	SHERWOOD PARK, AB YRE - WALK #314 JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31 SPONSOR St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club CONTACT David Hall (780) 951-2882 davidhall@live.ca START POINT Franklin's Inn 2016 Sherwood Drive (780) 467-1234 DISTANCE 5 &10 km RATING 2A REGISTRATION Dawn to dusk. TRAIL Both a 5 and 10 Km route walk around Broadmoor Park and the 10 Km route goes to the Covered Bridge. DIRECTIONS From Hwy 216 turn east on to Baseline Road and then right on to Sherwood Drive. Turn left on Festival Ave into the Inn's parking lot.
ST. ALBERT, AB YRE #002 The thriving community of St Albert is just outside the City of Edmonton's NW border. It is 20 minutes from down town Edmonton. Trekkers have 2 YRE's(and one cycle route) in St Albert and this one has the following routes: 5/10/11km Big Lake Route A 10km "Heritage Lakes" Route B 10Km Big Lake via Levasseur Route C 25km Cycle Route 5km Riverside Route A 5km Lacombe Park Lake Route B 5km Servus Place Indoor Route C 5km St Albert Shopping Center Indoor Route D	ST. ALBERT, AB YRE - WALK #002 JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31 SPONSOR St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club CONTACT Sharon Tchir 780 458 5769 sdenisetchir@hotmail.com START POINT St. Albert Inn, 156 St. Albert Trail Front desk, (780) 459-5551 DISTANCE 5, 10, 11 & 25 km RATING 2A REGISTRATION Ask staff for Walk Box. TRAIL Around the city and along the trails of Red Willow Park. Some small hills. Suitable for stroller. MISC. DIRECTIONS From Edmonton take Hwy 2 north. The St. Albert Inn is at the south end on the west (left) side of the highway between Gervais and Gate Avenues.
ST. ALBERT, AB YRE #131 The thriving community of St Albert is just outside the City of Edmonton's NW border. It is 20 minutes from down town Edmonton. Trekkers have 3 YRE's(and one cycle route) in St Albert and this one has the following routes: 10km Art and History. Starts at St Albert Inn. Route A 10km Art and History. Starts at St Albert Place. Route B 5km Grandin District and River. Route A 5km Akinsdale and Forest Lawn District Park. Route B 5km Sturgeon District and Downtown. Route C 5km Heritage Lakes District. Route D	ST. ALBERT, AB YRE - WALK #131 WALK #2 JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31 SPONSOR St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club CONTACT Sharon Tchir 780 458 5769 sdenisetchir@hotmail.com START POINT St. Albert Inn, 156 St. Albert Trail Front desk, (780) 459-5551 DISTANCE 5 & 10 km RATING 1A REGISTRATION Ask staff for Walk Box. 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. DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, take Hwy 2 north. The St. Albert Inn is at the south end on the west (left) side of the highway between Gervais and Gate Avenues.
ST. ALBERT, AB YRE #132 The thriving community of St Albert is just outside the City of Edmonton's NW border. It is 20 minutes from down town Edmonton. This YRE has the following routes: 10km Route A This route walks around nice residential neighborhoods and along the Sturgeon River. 10km - North Route B This route winds around the northern residential parts of St Albert. 5km North Route A This route is a very scenic route through the northern part of St Albert.	ST. ALBERT, AB YRE - WALK #132 SEASONAL - SKI (S) JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31 SPONSOR St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club CONTACT Nancy Johnston 780 460 7015 nanjohnston@gmail.com START POINT Best Western St Albert 460 St. Albert Trail Front desk, (780) 470 3800 DISTANCE 5 & 10 km RATING 1A REGISTRATION Ask staff for Walk Box. TRAIL On paved trails and sidewalks. DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, take Hwy 2 north. Turn left on Lennox Drive, left on Liberton and left into the parking lot.
ST. ALBERT, AB YRE #032 Cycle The thriving community of St Albert is just outside the City of Edmonton's NW border. It is 20 minutes from down town Edmonton. Trekkers have 3 YRE's(and one cycle route) in St Albert and this one has the following routes: 25Km Cycle Route 14 Km Cycle Route	ST. ALBERT, AB YRE - CYCLE #032 May 1 - October 30 SPONSOR St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club CONTACT Sharon Tchir 780 458 5769 sdenisetchir@hotmail.com START POINT St. Albert Inn, 156 St. Albert Rd. Front desk, (780) 459-5551 DISTANCE 25 km and 14 Km RATING 2B REGISTRATION Ask staff for Walk Box. 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 Hwy 2 north. The St. Albert Inn is at the south end on the west (left) side of the highway between Gervais and Gate Avenues. To Top