Where Edmonton Magazine September/October 2018 | Page 12

FALL FUNDAMENTALS
Your autumn bucket list awaits!
BY S H AWNA B ANNE RMAN
TAKE A SUNSET
PADDLE
Haven’t had a chance to hit the water
on the North Saskatchewan? There’s no
better time than autumn to marvel at an
enchanting sunset on an evening canoe
tour. Haskin Canoe offers sunset paddles
by canoe and kayak at Elk Island National
Park, or, if you feel like staying in your
own backyard, try a paddle tour through
the river valley from Laurier to Capilano
Park. Don’t forget your camera to capture
the evening moon and wildlife along the
shore. haskincanoe.ca/evening-paddles
RIDE THE RAILS
Enjoy a beautiful view of the river valley,
and get a glimpse into Edmonton’s
history on the High Level Bridge
Streetcar. The Streetcar service opened
in 1913 but was abandoned in 1951
as the popularity of automobiles
rose. In 1979, a group of volunteers
formed the Edmonton Radial Railway
Society (ERRS) and began to restore
the single remaining streetcar. In
1997, service over the entire line from
Strathcona to Grandin commenced.
Today, the ERRS boasts the largest
fleet of heritage electric streetcars
in Western Canada. Fall hours run
from September 7 to October 8.
edmonton-radial-railway.ab.ca
FIND YOUR
FESTIVAL FEVER
Head downtown to visit the 6th annual
Up + Downtown Music Festival at
one of 11 venues hosting world-class
music and art from October 5 to 7
(updt.ca). On your way there, watch
a one-minute silent short film on one
of Edmonton Transit’s LRT platform
screens during Edmonton’s Gotta
Minute Film Festival from September
24 to 30 (gottaminutefilmfestival.com).
If you enjoy that, check out the
Edmonton International Film Festival,
an Oscar-qualifying film fest with over
150 submissions from more than 50
countries. edmontonfilmfest.com
WALK THE WALK
Lace up your shoes for the Fall Gallery
Walk in the 124 Street Gallery District on
September 22 and 23. Each of the eight
galleries within the two-block tour hosts
a special exhibit, offers refreshments, and
provides information about the artwork.
You may even have a chance to meet
some artists! Missed the walk? The
galleries are open year-round for tours at
your leisure. 124street.ca/art/gallery-walk
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ROCK THE BOAT
Discover Edmonton’s Riverboat (pg 18)!
TRAVEL BACK
TO THE PAST
Although Fork Edmonton Park is closed
for general admission in the fall, the
park holds various events through the
autumn months. Experience the history
and traditions of Indigenous Peoples on
Treaty 6 territory on a Métis Voyageur
Canoe Experience, attend the annual
Halloween festival, or catch an old flick
at the Capitol Theatre on Thursday
evenings. Each month has its own movie
theme. September’s? “Back to School,” of
course! fortedmontonpark.ca
CATCH THE
ESKS EXPRESS
Grab a toque, and head to Edmonton’s
Commonwealth Stadium for some
hometown spirit at a local football game.
If you’re looking to take the whole family,
check out Save-On-Foods Family Huddle
Tickets, which get you seats in the
alcohol-free general admission section.
Partying more your style? Consider
Boston Pizza’s Esks Express Tickets,
which include seats in the BP party zone,
transportation to and from the field, and
a domestic beverage. For more ticket
options, visit esks.com.
MAKE A SWEET
MEMORY
Capture the beautiful sugar maples that
flourish in autumn with a family photo
session along north 97 Street. The sugar
maples—also known as acer saccharum—
were planted by the Canadian Armed
Forces when Griesbach was a Canadian
Forces Base. The gorgeous trees
are native to eastern Canada, from
Nova Scotia through to Southeastern
Manitoba, and rarely grow in Western
Canada, making them a rare Edmonton
sight. Don’t miss out! 97 St. between 153
Ave. & 137 Ave. w
FREEPIK
Don’t start thinking about
hibernation just yet! Just
because the temperatures drop,
doesn’t mean the festivities
stop. To prove it, we’ve devised
a list of Edmonton’s best fall
attractions to keep you enjoying
the city’s great outdoors. Ride
Edmonton’s iconic riverboat
along the North Saskatchewan,
discover a favourite new artist
at the 124 Street Gallery Walk,
cheer for the city’s football team
at an Esks’ game, and so much
more. Autumn in Edmonton has
never looked better.