Alberta’s Capital Region River Valley Park
Creating a legacy… for generations to come
River Valley Fun Facts
The following documents contain relevant facts on the river valley in the Capitol Region. Please click the links below to download fact sheets in PDF format.
River Valley Factoid
Significant geological events helped create the terrain and composition of the North Saskatchewan River Valley. During the Mesozoic era, volcanic eruptions spread ash clouds as far as the Edmonton region resulting in the formation of bentonite clay, evident along the river between Emily Murphy Park and the High Level Bridge, extending into the Whitemud Reserve.