Boisvert’s GreenWoods Loop [FINAL EDITING]

[FINAL EDITING]

Back to North East Quadrant – YEG-Ville.

The area is named for Ben and Halina Boisvert. Halina donated the land to the Edmonton Land Trust in recognition of her husband, Dr. Bob Boisvert. He was a veterinarian who worked in St. Albert. He passed away in 2009 leaving behind his wife of 37 years [1].

From Dream Acreage to Wildlife Oasis

The Fast Facts

The couple were planning to build a home on the 80 acre site. Unlike the surrounding agricultural land, this site contains an original large stand of deciduous forest, dominated by trembling aspen and balsam poplar, with a rich variety in shrub and forb species. A 1.5km trail winds its way through the front ~40 acres of the property. Winter is the ideal time to walk along the trail as it can become quite wet and buggy in warmer months. It is a stepping stone location for wildlife including deer and moose [2, adapted].

A barb wire fence with a cultivated field on the left and a bog and stand of trees on the right.
South fence line and the contrast between the agricultural land and the natural area.

Area Details

  • Name/Owner: Boisvert’s GreenWoods / Edmonton Land Trust
  • Is it Worth It and Why Go Here?: Yes, particularly if combined with nearby Cardiff.
  • Map Reference, Location and Wayne Gretzky Units:
    • Central Alberta Backroads Map Book, p. [NAME] (p. 45), Cell E1.
    • 53′ 52″ -113′ 34″. [GOOGLE LINK]
    • Wayne Gretzky Driving Time & Distance: 42 Min(s) & 42 Kilometers
  • Difficulty Level & Safety: A good Beginner place to practice snowshoeing along a single track. No safety significant safety concerns.
  • Links: See Notes and References.
  • The Drive Out: The drive is along quiet country roads with stunning uninterrupted vistas.
  • The Other Shoe: Walking based activities only.
  • Kid Rating: A good short stroll for small legs or for older kids to practice animal-track identification.
  • Frank’s Trip Notes: First done: 2021-01-08.

Notes and Reference

  1. Ma, Kevin. “St. Albert Woman Donates Forest to Land Trust.” St. Albert Gazette. July 16, 2014. https://www.stalberttoday.ca/local-news/st-albert-woman-donates-forest-to-land-trust-1286136.
  2. Edmonton & Area Land Trust. “Boisvert’s GreenWoods.” Accessed January 8, 2021. https://www.ealt.ca/boisverts-greenwoods.

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