William Hawrelak ParkMan-Made Lake & Skating Rink
Groat Road
(South side of Groat Bridge)
Edmonton, AB
T5M 3K1
Neighborhood: River Valley
Nearest Train: UniversityPhone: +1 780 496 4000
Fax: +1 780 496 8297
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There is always something happening in William Hawrelak Park; the Edmonton Heritage Festival and the Symphony Under the Sky are held here. When there are no scheduled events or festivals, take a paddleboat out on the man-made lake or enjoy it as an outdoor skating rink in the winter. There are heated changing facilities nearby. It is part of Edmonton's group of river valley parks, which form the largest area of urban parkland in North America today. NYC Best Hotel Deals: 50% Savings In New York! Experience New York At It's Finest!JustClickLocal.comAlaska – it’s HOT! Get a FREE Official Alaska Travel Guide today.TravelAlaska.comFour Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara: Stay two nights, and receive the 3rd night FREE! www.SantaBarbaraCa.com/PartnersAssociated Events
Silver Skate Festival
Feb 19th, 2010 to Feb 21st, 2010
Held over the third weekend in February in Edmonton's Hawrelak Park, located just over the river from the downtown district, the Silver Skate festival attracts over 200 competitors. The main event is a five-kilometre ski, a five-kilometre run, and 10-kilometre skating race. You will also find fun events for the family, like snowshoeing, a 10-kilometre skating race and sleigh riding; you can also watch top performers in the ice dancing. Admission for spectators and family events is free.





Wondreful place to go to spend an afternoon or day, they have equestrian trails and bike/ walking tr...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 24 2008

Me and a few friends that like to read some travel reviews were amazed by all the reviews that seems...
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This park is big, open and has lots of free parking available....
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 18 2005