Aerial view of completed Beaver Hills Bridge

This footbridge will link Edmonton to Strathcona County and connect to the trail systems within the North Saskatchewan River Valley.

The Amisk Wâciw Âsokan (Beaver Hills Bridge) is Now Open!

The Edmonton-Strathcona County Footbridge, now officially named Amisk Wâciw Âsokan (Beaver Hills Bridge), is completed and is open for public use. 

Completed in August 2025, the 230-meter span footbridge connects 167 Avenue in Edmonton to Township Road 540 in Strathcona County, improving access to the trail network of the North Saskatchewan River Valley and creating new opportunities for recreation and connection to green space. The bridge features a curved design that follows the natural landscape, with two lookout points for viewing the river valley, space for gathering and resting on either side of the bridge and is a shared pathway designed for people of all ages and abilities.

The bridge name, Amisk Wâciw Âsokan (ahmsk-wahCEE Ah-sho-kuhn), meaning Beaver Hills Bridge, was gifted by Elder Dr. Jerry Saddleback. The name honours the area’s historical and cultural significance and reflects the heritage of the region’s original inhabitants.

What to expect: 

  • Bridge access is open to the public.
  • Ongoing EPCOR construction work near 167 Avenue may affect some access to the area.
  • Construction of supportive amenities is underway on the Strathcona County side, including the parking lot.
  • To ensure the continued safety of all bridge users, please follow posted signage.

This project was funded in part by a grant from Trans Canada Trail to enhance our local section of Canada’s national trail.