Terwillegar Park Footbridge – Fort Edmonton Footbridge loop from Government Centre

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Terwillegar Park Footbridge – Fort Edmonton Footbridge loop from Government Centre

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Terwillegar Park Footbridge – Fort Edmonton Footbridge loop from Government Centre

02:23

40.7km

390m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.4 km for 77 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.39 km

Groat Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Groat Bridge spans the North Saskatchewan River, carrying traffic and pedestrians between the river valley communities of Glenora and Mayfair. Opened in 1955, the twin-span structure offers fantastic elevated views …

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8.79 km

Bench with a view of the North Saskatchewan River

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good way to access Fort Edmonton Park and Quesnell Bridge to cross the river.

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13.9 km

Terwillegar Park Footbridge

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Terwillegar Park Footbridge is the longest stressed ribbon bridge in Canada and the second longest such bridge in the entire world. Opened in 2016, it's 262 metres (860 ft) long …

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17.9 km

Anthony Henday Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice vantage point to see the river, but I wish there were benches at the lookout points.

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17.9 km

Bridge over the North Saskatchewan River

Highlight • Bridge

28.3 km

Fort Edmonton Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Very scenic and extremely useful bridge for crossing the North Saskatchewan River. Beats trying to swim across.

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39.6 km

High Level Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The High Level Bridge is a great way to cross the river if you don't want to go down into the valley and climb back up. Great connector between Downtown and the University of Alberta.

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40.3 km

Constable Ezio Faraone Park

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This park overlooks the LRT and Highlevel bridges. Just across 109 street from the legislature and right near downtown. Constable Ezio Joseph Faraone (1957-1990) was a dedicated city police officer …

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40.7 km

End point

Train Station

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