Edmonton River Valley: Funicular & New Bridge

This 5km route begins in a large free parking lot at the south end of Edmonton’s brand new and stunning Walter Dale Bridge. The trail is wide and well marked with a few good hills in the first half of the hike, but the rewards and views of downtown Edmonton alternating with dense forest and nature make them well worth it!

At about the half way mark, you arrive at two of Edmonton’s newest riverside attractions: the free 100 St. Funicular that carries passengers up and down the side of the hill, between the river’s edge and the historic Hotel Macdonald. At the bottom of the funicular is the Frederick G. Todd Lookout that juts out over the North Saskatchewan River for a magnificent view!

The route back follows the North side of the river and is almost entirely flat — you’ll appreciate the break and maybe even the many benches along the way!!

Around the 4km mark is an awesome playground!

The last kilometre features some really cool sites such as the old Rossdale Power Plant and an emergency services boat launch.

Just before crossing the Walter Dale Bridge, please pause for a moment at Rossdale’s sacred First Nations burial ground, which seeks to bring healing of the pain, frustration and mistrust felt by the descendants of those buried there. This was a Traditional Burial Ground and the Old Fort Edmonton Cemetery.

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