Alberta’s Capital Region River Valley Park
Creating a legacy… for generations to come
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7. Valley Heritage
From Edmonton’s northwest boundary to the mouth of the Sturgeon River in Sturgeon County and the City of Fort Saskatchewan
History is the key feature of this segment of the park. With historic forts and settlements like the Lamoureux Settlement, Fort Augustus, Edmonton House, and Fort Saskatchewan Northwest Mounted Police Garrison Barracks, this part of the park will connect people to the Capital Region’s roots. A proposed new pedestrian bridge and existing and proposed riverfront parks in Fort Saskatchewan provide day use, camping, golfing, sports grounds, a ferry crossing, and walking trails. This area is the downstream terminus of the Capital Region River Valley Park.
River Valley Factoid
There are four main habitats found in the river valley. The most dominant habitat of the valley is the river itself. The second major habitat is the mixed-wood forest. The deciduous forest, which sheds its leaves in winter, is the third habitat. On the valley’s flood plains and farm areas, the fourth habitat of open fields and planted shelterbelts can be seen. Wetlands are sometimes present here. Wetlands provide excellent habitat for migratory birds especially ducks and shorebirds.