I’ve often heard the phrase “its a dry cold” when people compare an Alberta winter (and our ease of surviving it) compared to the “cold” of the eastern Canada (and by “eastern” Canada one is usually referring to the middle east, the GTA). When Alberta’s winters are compared with the balmy west coast, inevitably one hears a comment to the effect that Edmonton’s winters may be cold but they’re sunny – as opposed to cool, wet, grey and dreary.

Well this past Sunday was truly a “Sun” day and it was a beautiful time to be out enjoying the bright sun and beauty. Following are some photos captured in the Hawrelak and Buena Vista Park areas of Edmonton’s river valley.

Winter – Sit and Enjoy the View (from the southwest corner of Hawrelak)

Snowshoeing on the River’s Edge

Falling Star? (no, just a jet’s trail)

Steam

Afternoon Sun (in Buena Vista Park, Edmonton)

Bridge and Shadows

… and enjoying the winter sun:

Walkin the Dogs