Scenic Views · Alberta
A lookout on the top of the river valley bank in Edmonton's Strathearn neighbourhood, with one of the city's best views of the downtown skyline. Paved paths and benches, but street parking only and no washrooms.
Strathearn Park Lookout sits along the rim of the North Saskatchewan River valley on Strathearn Drive, on the south side, looking straight across at downtown Edmonton, with the Muttart Conservatory and the Tawatinâ Bridge below. Visitors say it's one of the best free views of the skyline, and sunset and evening, when the city lights come on, get the most praise. It's usually calm and uncrowded.
A paved path runs along the bank, with benches and grassy spots, and it's used for walking, jogging, cycling and skating. Reviewers describe it as stroller and wheelchair friendly. There's a small playground just before the lookout, and the neighbourhood hosts an art walk that one visitor enjoyed. People bring picnic blankets, and couples come for photo shoots.
Parking is the main hassle. There's no dedicated lot, much of the nearby street parking is marked for residents, and during events it fills fast. There are no public washrooms. This is a dry viewpoint on top of the bank, with no river access.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 83 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.
