North Saskatchewan River
The North Saskatchewan is a majestic and beautiful river winding in a northeastern direction through Edmonton. It originates 1,800 metres above sea level in the massive 325 sq. km Columbia Icefield. It flows across Alberta and Saskatchewan to Lake Winnipeg, into the Nelson River and eventually into the Hudson Bay.
The river and river valley are used year round for recreation: canoeing, kayaking, jet skiing, jet boating, fishing, gold panning and more. The North Saskatchewan River also supplies Edmontonians and surrounding communities with drinking water.
Despite its muddy appearance - due to naturally occurring silt - the quality of our river water is considered good relative to provincial water quality guidelines. Treatment process improvements at the Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant, reductions in combined sewer overflows, and stormwater runoff quality are improvement initiatives that help improve river water quality.
Did you know?
The name North Saskatchewan River comes from the Cree word kisaskatchewan, which means swiftly moving water.For more information:
Drainage Services
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