Fall in Edmonton

We have had two weeks of beautiful fall weather, so far, here in north-central Alberta. My good friend Mickey and I have gone out the past two Fridays to road around and take pictures of the fall colors. Edmonton is an extremely beautiful city, especially around the river valley. We took some side roads in the midst of the city and found some beautiful spots we had never discovered before...serenity in the middle of a city of a million plus people. Have a look.

Partial Edmonton skyline



Country road in the middle of the city, above the river valley

Avenue of trees - my old stomping ground

Looking west along the North Saskatchewan River

Edmonton skyline looking southwest across the river valley

Tire swing

Mickey in the golden leaves.

(Happy birthday Mickey)

The last leaf.

Shaded pathway

The glass pyramids of the Muttart Conservatory


Last flowers of summer at the Muttart - the only flower bed not yet dug up for fall.

Three of the Muttart pyramids

Mountain ash with red berries

Leaves and berries

We don't have the maples of eastern Canada here to give us the dramatic red colors but I've learned to appreciate the golden yellows and browns that are fall here in western Canada. We usually have snow before Hallowe'en so I really appreciate having these beautiful fall days to enjoy.