The best thing about hiking is that it can be done (almost) any time of year, and only requires the shoes on your feet 🥾⁠ ⁠ Okay — maybe it requires a few other things as well, but you get the point. If you’re looking to get some fresh air and outdoor movement, hiking is an easy way to do so. As a bonus, you get to explore the splendour of Alberta’s nature.⁠ ⁠ The Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area has no shortage of family-friendly adventures. Just outside of Edmonton near Stony Plain, this area is beloved for its scenic hiking trails, lakeside picnic sites, and playground.⁠ ⁠ The recreation area spans over 480 acres of woodlands, encompassing several small lakes and ponds throughout the forested land. Visitors can discover 11 kilometres of hiking trails, suitable for a wide range of hiking abilities.⁠ ⁠ Have you been here before?⁠ ⁠ Photo via Parkland County⁠ ⁠ #curiocitycalgary #calgary #yyc #travelalberta