Yesterday I was out for a walk in the Edmonton river valley. That in itself is pretty common but on this day, I strayed from the usual path and discovered views of my City which were refreshingly different.

These photos were taken from the south side of the river (North Saskatchewan), west of the Capilano Bridge. While I walk the path/ bike trails frequently, this day I made an effort to get right down to the water’s edge. Here, beside the little island near the south bank I discovered what may be the only rapids on the North Saskatchewan River as it winds its way through Edmonton as a big, slow waterway.

From the water’s edge I was also able to see the layers of mud making up the lower river bank.

Looking across the island and gravel bar, and across the river to the east end of Dawson Park on the north bank.

A bit of subtle but striking, color from the few leaves that remain on the trees and shrubs in mid-October:

I’d never before noticed this view of the 50th Street footbridge, under and beyond the Capilano Bridge.

Bonus image:

Looking up at the east end of Jasper Avenue from down beside the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River