There’s no province quite like ours. From trails and lakes to mountains and rivers, Wild Rose Country has some incredible sights, some of which are best seen from one of our many Alberta Boardwalks.
If of course, you’re looking for somewhere new to take a summer stroll, here are just a few in and around the area!
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Sulpher Mountain Boardwalk
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While you’ll have to take the Gondola to get there, the boardwalk on the top of Sulpher Mountain in Banff is truly something else. From this spot, you’ll see the town down below, mountain peaks and the sky above.
Where: Sulfur Mountain Trail, Improvement District No. 9, AB
Crimson Lake
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Located west of Red Deer, Crimson Lake has an expansive wetland where you can wander a raised boardwalk and take in the view from an elevated viewing platform. From wildlife to fish, you never know what you’re going to see in the area!
Where: Clearwater County, AB
Policeman’s Creek
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Headed to Canmore? Check out Policeman’s Creek! With 3.9 km of walkway, this view-heavy boardwalk runs alongside ponds and forested areas populated by deer, elk, ducks and birds.
Where: Bow Trail Road, Canmore, AB
Sir Winston Churchill Boardwalk Trail
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Surrounded by a boreal forest with over 300 years of growth, this 1.2 km trail is located in Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park, an island northeast of Edmonton. Bonus day-trip points if you check out the nearby beach!
Where: Lac La Biche, AB
The Cave and Basin Boardwalks
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With not one, but two boardwalks, Banff’s Cave and Basin Natural Historic Site is a must-visit. Here, you can wander the upper boardwalk above the bathing pavilion and peek inside the cave vent, or the lower boardwalk, which will take you through a wetland with birds and fish.
Where: 311 Cave Ave, Banff, AB
Cypress Hills Provincial Park
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Water, trees and sunshine. The Boardwalk alongside Elkwater Lake in Cypress Provincial Park is not one to be missed. with plenty of parking on both ends, this wheelchair-friendly walkway is a sight to behold, especially on summer days.
Where: 8304 AB-41, Elkwater, AB
And there you have it. Just a few Alberta Boardwalks you can visit this summer. Enjoy!
