Worth the ride near Edmonton, AB
We list 10 places worth riding to around Edmonton, AB, across views, food, and coffee.
Views
Elk Island National Park
Viewpoint
Bison share the park roads, so the Parks Canada bison safety tips matter on a bike; a short, easy run east of the city on Highway 16.
River Valley (High Level Bridge)
Viewpoint
North Saskatchewan River valley overlook, one of the largest urban park systems in North America.
Photo by Ncsjfreed (CC BY-SA 3.0) source
Wabamun Lake Provincial Park
Coastal View
Reached by Highway 16A rather than the main highway, with a beach concession and boardwalks for a break; check the lake advisory before wading.
Miquelon Lake Provincial Park
Viewpoint
The day use lot is the fallback when trailhead parking fills, and the autumn garter snake closure limits vehicle access to the backcountry trailhead.
Pigeon Lake Provincial Park
Viewpoint
End point of the Pigeon Lake run through Calmar and Ma-me-o Beach that local riders rate as the nearest thing to curves around Edmonton.
Food
Highlevel Diner
Food
Famous cinnamon buns at the south end of the High Level Bridge, with easy street parking for bikes.
Calmar Bakery
Food
The end of a back road ride from Devon that local riders recommend; arrive early, before the donuts sell out.
Coffee
Transcend Coffee & Roastery (Ritchie)
Coffee
Small batch roastery on site inside Ritchie Market, minutes from the Whitemud and Calgary Trail for a start south or west.
More worth the ride
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
Destination
Sits right on the Highway 16 east run, so it pairs with Elk Island; closed until May 2027 so check before riding out.
Reynolds-Alberta Museum
Destination
Hosts Ride to Reynolds each August, when 1,200 or more bikes fill the lot, riders and a passenger get in free and a motorcycle collection tour runs.