These locations are outside of the City of Edmonton but within YEG-Ville (what’s a YEG-Ville?) and are all EASY-PEASY.

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EASY-PEASY Defined (No Lemons were Harmed in the Making of This Idiom)

EASY-PEASY is a British colloquialism and the full idiom is: “Easy peasy lemon squeezy“. Basically it means not difficult [1].

Not only not-difficult, these locations may not even be ideal snowshoe destinations. However, if you are a beginner, learning how to strap the ‘dang things on’; want to test your gear; or just want to take fido for a walk – EASY-PEASY maybe the answer.

EASY-PEASY: While short on distance or technical challenges, these locations offer washrooms, trails and a place for Low Beginners+ to try out the sport. They are typically kid-friendly meaning there is a playground or something to keep a 4-16 year old occupied. EASY-PEASIES are good for other activities such as cross-country skiing, walking, taking Fido for a stretch, or fat biking.

EASY-PEASY Definition

The City of Edmonton has numerous locations that fit the EASY-PEASY definitions. For the moment, I am not including them because YEG-Ville is about getting outside the city. Most EASY-PEASies are close to an urban area (e.g. St. Albert, Athabasca, Red Deer, etc.). While this means a lack of solitude or pristine wilderness, it also means safety and convenience – particularly if you have Children in tow.

North West – EASY-PEASY

• Baybidge Park [PENDING]
• East Pit Lake [PENDING]
• Imrie Park Campground
• Kokomoko Recreational Area
• Lessard Lake Campground [PENDING]
• Salters Lake.
• Glory Hills Ski Trails (maskihkîy meskanaw)
• Lois Hole Provincial Park – East Corner
• Lois Hole Provincial Park – North + Big Lake Interpretive Trail [PENDING]
• Lois Hole Provincial Park – West Section [PENDING]
• Muir Lake
• River Lot 56

North East – EASY-PEASY

South East – EASY-PEASY

South West – EASY-PEASY

• Devon Voyageur Park
• Hasse Lake
• Heritage Grove Park (Spruce Grove)

Notes and References

1. There are a variety of sources on the internet of varying degrees authority. Easy-peasy seems to be relatively new (e.g. 20th century) and described as British in origin. Google it if you want to spend a few hours down etymological rabbit hole or just use this link and trust me (and the internet) as to the sources: www.dictionary.com.