7 of the most scenic places to watch the sunset in Edmonton
Between the wide-open Prairie sky and the river valley cutting through the city, there’s no shortage of places around Edmonton that offer unreal views of the changing sky at night.
Whether you’re after skyline views, a nice long walk, or the perfect photo spot, here are some of the best places to watch the sunset in Edmonton.
Queen Elizabeth Park
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Queen Elizabeth Park is a classic for a reason. From the top of the hill, you get a wide-open look at Edmonton’s skyline, with the river valley stretching out below and plenty of sky above it. It can get busy when the weather is nice, but if you’re looking for an easy, reliable sunset spot with some of the city’s best views, this one is hard to beat.
Address: 10380 Queen Elizabeth Park Rd. NW
Government House Park
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Tucked just off Groat Road on the north side of the North Saskatchewan River, Government House Park feels a little more tucked away than some of the city’s busier viewpoints. This makes it a good pick if you want a quieter spot.
Address: 9938 Groat Rd. NW
Rowland Park Lookout
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For a big, panoramic view of downtown Edmonton and the river valley, Rowland Park Lookout is one of the best places to be when the sky starts changing colour. There are a few places to sit, and while it can get busy on warm evenings, the view makes it worth it.
Address: Dawson Bridge and Rowland Road
Terwillegar Park
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Terwillegar Park is a good choice if you want to make more of an evening walk out of it. The river valley park has wide trails, open fields, and access to the Terwillegar Park Footbridge, which crosses the North Saskatchewan River.
Address: 10 Rabbit Hill Rd. NW
Gallagher Park
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With the Muttart Conservatory below and downtown Edmonton in the distance, Gallagher Park gives you one of the city’s most recognizable backdrops.
Address: 9505 96th Ave. NW
Grant Notley Park
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Grant Notley Park is a small but mighty sunset spot near Victoria Promenade, with benches, river valley views, and one of the prettiest stretches in central Edmonton.
Address: 116th Street and 100th Avenue
“End of the World” lookout/Keillor Point
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This longtime local favourite has one of Edmonton’s most dramatic river valley views, especially when the sky starts changing colour.
Address:Ā Kellior Point, near Saskatchewan Drive NW
Where is your favourite place to watch the sunset? Let us know in the comments.