Back to South West Quadrant – YEG-Ville.

The south end of that old bridge, demolished in 1987, is now the Voyageur Park. The road down to the park is the same road formerly to the bridge. Prior to that, there was a ferry that operated on the River and an Ice Bridge in the winter.

Park and City Trails

Voyager Park is part of an extensive trail network in the town. Snowshoeing is possible but only after a good dump of the white stuff. Instead, the trails and stairs are better suited for micro-spikes. This is an excellent area to not only walk Fido but also practice beginner snowshoeing and Fat Biking in the winter.

Further down river maintained cross country ski trails can be found. There are a number of braided routes that can easily be made into a full day of walking. Best of all, the trails are below the table land where a cup of hot coffee or chocolate awaits!

Area Details

• Name/Owner: Devon Voyageur Park / City of Devon
• Is it Worth It and Why Go Here?: Worth it for Low Beginners looking for a safe place to try their shoes – wait until there is a fresh dump of show, however. Good for kids, dogs and fat biking
• Map Reference, Location and Wayne Gretzky Units:
  • Central Alberta Backroads Map Book, p. Edmonton (p. 45), Cell D7.
  • 53′ 22″ -113′ 45″. Turn off of Highway 60 and follow the boat launch signs.
  • Wayne Gretzky Driving Time & Distance: 40 Min(s) & 41 Kilometers
• Difficulty Level & Safety: [LEVEL] https://myorgbio.org/yeg-ville/#05Rating [SAFETY].
  • Comments
• Links:
  • Town of Devon.
  • River Valley Alliance Trail Maps.
• The Drive Out: Highway 60 is an enjoyable route including its passage through the Enoch Nation. You can access it from a number of East-West roads out of Edmonton or from the Highway 19 by-pass.
• The Other Shoe: Fat biking, walking, dogs (on leash).
• Kid Rating: Kid friendly. Be careful on trails that go close to the river however.
• Frank’s Trip Notes: I have visited numerous times over the years. The trail system and the bike park are excellent features finished in the last few years.

Notes and Reference

1. “Devon, Alberta: A Company Town – Conventional Oil – Alberta’s Energy Heritage.” Accessed December 22, 2020. http://history.alberta.ca/energyheritage/oil/the-leduc-era-1947-to-1970s/oil-field-communities/devon-alberta-a-company-town.aspx.
2. “Devon Bridge (Alberta).” In Wikipedia, November 27, 2019. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Devon_Bridge_(Alberta)&oldid=928129968.