Are you looking for your “spot” in Edmonton? Check out these five viewpoints, each offering stunning views of the skyline, River Valley or both.

1. Rowland Park Lookout

Park at McNally High School and walk west towards the river until you reach this beautiful vista. From here you’ll be able to see the North Saskatchewan River, turquoise Dawson Bridge, and of course, Downtown Edmonton as you face it from the east. There are public benches available here as well as plenty of grassy space. The best time to visit is at dawn, when the sun rises from behind the Downtown buildings.

2. Keillor Point

This place is also referred to as “The End of the World”, due to a 2002 avalanche unearthing the pillars that daring visitors once stood on. After the city made the viewing area safer by constructing a concrete platform on top of the pillars, they also installed stairs for further access. This spot is located at the top of the riverbank on Saskatchewan Drive. You can either take the nearby trail system to approach the platform from above (about a 30-45 minute walk), or the stairs up from the other side (around 200 steps).

3. Strathearn Drive Lookout

Make your way over to Strathearn for this majestic view of Downtown Edmonton. As you look across Gallagher Park and the pyramids of Muttart Conservatory, your eyes will follow the line of the Tawatinâ LRT bridge to the city centre. Visitors say the best times to come are at sunset and at night time, when you might see colourful city lights. There are also plenty of trails alongside the road that make for pleasant walking or cycling routes in the summer.

4. Griesbach Hill

The Griesbach neighbourhood is located far north of Downtown Edmonton. However, atop Griesbach Hill the entire city is clearly visible. The park area is wide open with lots of benches, shade structures and grass– as well as an informational plaque about the area’s history as a military base. People come here to relax, exercise, play music or gather with other members of the community.

5. Yurinatus Lookout

This viewpoint is located in Nellie McClug Park, near where the walking trail meets 95a Ave NW. The closest view of Downtown on this list, you’ll be able to see the skyline in perfect detail. Some come to this lookout to see New Year’s fireworks, while others come as a running destination or just to enjoy a relaxing summer morning. Cherry trees also blossom in this location from late May to early June, if you’re looking for a pop of pink to contrast the cool blues and greens of the River Valley.

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