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A Brilliant October Day in Edmonton

Posted by Randy Talbot on 2021/10/11

Posted in: autumn, River Valley. Tagged: autumn, boats, Capilano Bridge, Dawson Park, Edmonton, fall, leaves, North Saskatchewan, path, photography, Randall Talbot, river, river valley, Riverside, trees. Leave a comment

October in Edmonton can be cold and gloomy, or brilliant and breathtaking. October 9th, 2021 was one of those brilliant days with an abundance of golden leaves still on the trees, and wonderful sunshine to backlight the colors and cast long dramatic shadows. Here are some photos from that afternoon:

City of Edmonton skyline on an early-October day

Many leaves have fallen, but enough still decorate the trees:

The views from the north side of the river, near Capilano Bridge:

Down at the southern edge of the river (east of Capilano Bridge):

More trails and leaves:

It was still warm enough for many people to be out enjoying the North Saskatchewan River on boats:

The bend in the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton between Dawson Park and Riverside.

River City

Posted by Randy Talbot on 2015/10/12

Posted in: autumn, photo, River Valley. Tagged: autumn, boats, canoe, color, fall, photography, river, River City, river valley. 1 Comment

Edmonton has been called River City and I do like that nickname. Even though many or most cities and towns developed around rivers (or other waterways), I do have to believe our river is special – it is more defining of the city. The valley is deep and sharp. It doesn’t sneak up on you like other places. Here, you know when you have dropped into or climbed out of, our river valley; and when you are in it you can often forget that you are in the City itself.

I am always happy when I see our river getting a lot of use and appreciation. So last Saturday (2015 October 10) seeing lots of boats on the river (not to mention the beauty of the autumn colors), brought a smile to my face.