Fort Saskatchewan Alberta - Top 20 Things To Do

 

Fort Saskatchewan is located 15 minutes (or 25 kilometers) north of Edmonton, on the North Saskatchewan River. Fort Saskatchewan is part of the Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area and is one of 24 municipalities on the Capital Region Board (CRB). According to the census the population is 18,600.

Fort Saskatchewan is bordered by Strathcona County (Edmonton) to the south and east, Sturgeon County to the north and west, and the City of Edmonton to the southwest. The city of Fort Saskatchewan is known for its flock of 50 sheep that populates the downtown park throughout the summer months. The city mascot is a sheep called Auggie.

Fort Saskatchewan is situated near 50 kilometers of paved walking and biking trails. And it is a short drive to golf courses, an indoor swimming pool, and the downtown historic Fort Saskatchewan and business core.

Take a tour through the museum, catch a movie at Gemini Theatre or a live performance at the Shell Theatre or view visual art at the Alberta Lottery Fund Art Gallery. Here Are 20 things to do while in town:

  1. Public Ice Skating- when in Rome do as the Romans do! There are plenty of ice rinks to choose from: http://www.fortsask.ca/ftsk_thingstodo/Arenas.aspx?id=1956
  2. Dow Centennial Centre: Recreation and culture all under one roof!
  3. Events: Check the local calendar to see what’s on at any time of the year! http://www.fortsask.ca/ftsk_thingstodo/events.aspx
  4. Harbour Pool
  5. Fort in View Golf Course: Just 15 minutes from town! http://www.fortinview.com/
  6. Legends Golf- The biggest golf course in Edmonton: http://www.thelegends.ca/legendsmenu.html
  7. Fort Saskatchewan Historic site
  8. Peter T. Ream Historic Park
  9. Off leash Dog Park http://www.fortsask.ca/ftsk_Parks_Trails/OffLeashDogPark.aspx
  10. Playgrounds: Fort Saskatchewan has 400 hectares of playgrounds and trails! http://www.fortsask.ca/ParksPlaygrounds/default.aspx
  11. Skateboard Parks
  12. Sports http://www.fortsask.ca/ftsk_Parks_Trails/SportsFields.aspx
  13. Turner Park Campground
  14. Kin Family Spray Park: Operates only if  it is 20 degrees and above Celsius. http://www.fortsask.ca/AtorIntheWater/default.aspx?id=1638
  15. River’s Edge Recreational Area
  16. Red Coat landing: Launch your boat here
  17. Strachan’s Landing: Offers a beautiful view of the river and is a boat launch
  18. Lions Park: For children. Wading pool as well
  19. Sheep visitation program: The only city on North America with a sheep population!
  20. Art Gallery: Open every Thursday and Friday from 11am – 2PM.

Melissa Montgomery