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Cert no. SW-COC-2083
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Funding for this project provided by Great Neighbourhoods
Local ContactsWalkable Edmonton Walkable Edmonton is an initiative bringing Edmontonians together to build a more walkable community by providing grass roots resources and building civic support. Check out our website for links to other walking resources, maps, walking groups and places to walk in Edmonton.
www.edmonton.ca/walkable 780-944-5339
Other Walking ResourcesAlberta Centre for Active Livingwww.centre4activeliving.ca 780-427-6949
Canada Walkswww.canadawalks.ca
UWALKwww.UWALK.ca
Shape (Safe Healthy Active People Everywhere)www.shapeab.com
Get involved with Walk to School Week and Walk to School Programs
info@shapeab.com 780-406-8530
Community Walking MapTwin BrooksCommunities on Foot Series
About the Communities on Foot Map SeriesThe Communities on Foot series are walking guides, created as a joint project of Walkable Edmonton and local Community Leagues to promote walkable communities.
Contact us to find out if your community has an edition of this map series or to find out more about creating a map.
Walkableedmonton@edmonton.ca 780-944-5339
The Benefits of WalkingWalking… a healthy journey!Ranked the number one activity of choice among Canadians, walking is a prescription for improved health and wellness. Walk briskly for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, and minimize your risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and some types of cancer. Additional benefits include weight management, blood pressure control and boosting good cholesterol (HDLs).
Other benefits of walking:• Releases the body’s tension and stress.• Refreshes the mind and body, especially when
walking outdoors.• Allows you to connect with your community.• Offers an excellent way to socialize with family
and/or friends.• Increases “eyes on the street”, enhancing
community safety.
Walking is an easy activity to do, costs very little money and the benefits to health, fitness, and mental well-being are priceless!
Here are some tips to keep you on track:• For starters, take a leisurely walk around your
block. Slowly increase your walking time by 5 – 10 minutes a day until you are walking for 30 minutes. A duration of 30 minutes a day is what you’re after but don’t stop there! Once in a while, go for a 45 – 60 minute walk.
• Walking with a buddy can be very motivating.• Gear up with loose clothing and proper walking
shoes. Comfort is key.• Walking to a destination — grocery store,
mailbox, school, etc. — is a way to fill your walking prescription of 30 minutes per day.
There are 1,440 minutes in a day, schedule 30 of them for walking!
Reprinted 2013
Twin BrooksTwin Brooks is a newer residential neighbourhood in Southwest Edmonton with the first homes constructed in the 1980’s. The original site was home to a coal-mining village and some of the remnants can still be found. The area can be accessed by 111 Street or Anthony Henday Drive, which borders the southern portion. An aerial view of Twin Brooks resembles a triangle, with one tip extending to the east side of 111 Street.
The area is cradled between two creeks, which feed into the North Saskatchewan River, hence the name Twin Brooks. Atop the creek banks is a trail system overlooking the picturesque Whitemud and Blackmud ravines. A number of benches and birdfeeders are located on the trails which offer viewing of a surprisingly wide variety of birds. Stop at the tranquil lake located in the centre of Twin Brooks and take a moment to watch ducks and
geese on the lake. The southwest portion of the area offers the Mactaggart Sanctuary which provides unparalleled experiences for nature lovers.
The heart of the neighbourhood is George P. Nicholson Elementary School and adjacent Twin Brooks Park which act as integral meeting places for families in the area. Attached to the school is a YMCA Daycare and Public Health Centre, which focus on young families. When you walk by the school take a moment to look at the exquisite environmental garden. Other landmarks in the area include the Maha Ganapathy Temple on the east side of 111 Street and an Esso gas station on 111 Street and 9 Avenue where many residents stop for their ritual morning coffee.
Twin Brooks is a community in bloom with flowers to delight even the most avid gardeners. Stop by Hidden Brooks Park to admire its beauty or wander by the perennial garden in Twin Brooks Park. At the northwestern tip of Twin Brooks is a District Park and
Nature Centre with naturalistic features and rolling hills. Follow the trail west from the District Park to enjoy majestic views.
Twin Brooks is close to many amenities and sports facilities such as the William Lutsky Y.M.C.A. and Kinsmen Arenas. Founded in 2002, the Twin Brooks Community League provides community programming, sports and civic advocacy including yearly BBQ’s and a winter carnival.
Twin Brooks is a community in action. Get up, get out, explore your community and meet your neighbours. There are many walking trails and points of interest. Enjoy the serenity and beauty of the Blackmud and Whitemud creeks. We invite you to see what your neighbourhood has to offer. There is something for everyone! Twin Brooks
Funding for this project provided by Great Neighbourhoods
Twin Brooks Community LeagueMailing address: 1120 – 113 Street, T6J 7J4www.twinbrooks.ca
Twin Brooks Public Health Centre1110 – 113 Street, T6J 7J4Telephone780-413-5630 Main Line Wheelchair accessible
George P. Nicholson School1120 – 113 Street, T6J 7J4780-439-9314
Twin Brooks YMCA Child Care1120 – 113 Street, T6J 7J4Phone: 780-442-2170Fax: 780-432-5253
Whitemud Crossing Branch, Edmonton Public Library 8331 – 104 Street 780-496-1822 www.epl.ca
Weather780-468-4940
City InformationCall 311 www.edmonton.ca
Emergency ContactsPolice/Ambulance/Fire911
Police Complaint Line780-423-4567
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108 Street 108 Street
112 Street 112 Street
Twin Brooks DriveTwin Brooks Drive
Saddleback Road
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111 Street 111 Street 113 Street
113 Street
119 Street 119 Street
116 Street
116 Street
118 Street 118 Street
119A Street
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Twin Brooks CloseTwin Brooks Close
115A Street
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18 Avenue18 Avenue
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19 Avenue19 Avenue
11 Avenue11 Avenue
12 Avenue12 Avenue
13A Avenue13A Avenue
15 Avenue15 Avenue
13 Avenue13 Avenue
10 Avenue10 Avenue
16 Avenue16 Avenue
12 Avenue12 Avenue
11 Avenue11 Avenue
9 Avenue9 Avenue
Anthony Henday DriveAnthony Henday Drive
9B Avenue9B Avenue
9 Avenue9 Avenue
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23 Avenue23 Avenue
24 Avenue24 Avenue
YELLOWBIRD CENTRE
BEARSPAW
Crosswalk with Signal
Bus Stop
Trailhead
Stairs
Roadway
Alleys
Sidewalk
Natural Trails
Paved Shared Use Pathway
THE POINTE
SKYRATTLER
CENTURY PARK
HERITAGE VILLAGE
KEHEEWIN
Whitemud Creek Ravine
Mactaggart Sanctuary
Blackmud Creek Ravine
Twin Brooks Park
Twin Brooks District and Nature Park
Skyrattler ParkKaskitayo
District Park
Kaskitayo Kinsmen Youth Plaza
Big Bear Park
Keheewin Park
Twin Brooks Public Health Centre
George P. Nicholson School
Twin Brooks YMCA Child Care
Maha Ganapathy Temple
William Lutsky YMCA
Kinsmen Twin Arena
Century Park LRT and Transit Station
Hidden Brook Park
Twin Brooks Legend Commercial
Parkland
Residential Area
Scale
Kilometres
0.75 Kilometres = About 10 minutes walking About 1,000 steps walking About 3 minutes cycling
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SEW
0.7 km one way
0.8 km
1.0 km one way
1.8 km
2.0 km
3.5 km
3.7 km
Sample walking routes
0.00 0.15 0.30 0.45 0.60 0.75
Accessible
Bank
Chilcare Centre
Coffee Shop
Community Garden
Cross Country Skiing
Late Night Store
Liquor Store
LRT Station
Medical
Off-Leash Area
Pharmacy
Picnic Site
Place of Worship
Playground
Point of Interest
Post Office
Recreation Facility
Rest Spot
Restaurant
Scenic Viewpoint
School
Shopping Area
Skating Rink
Skateboard Park
Sports Fields
Swimming Pool
Toboggan Hill
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