Indoor & Outdoor Walking Program

Drop-In Indoor Winter Walking

Do you need a free, safe space to walk indoors away from the ice and snow? You can drop in anytime between the hours below.

• This is provided as a space to walk and is not a set program.
• Participants are responsible for their own safety.
• Outside footwear must be removed.
• No strollers, scooters or pets.

Dates & Times

• Current Availability: Mondays and Wednesdays
• Time: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
• Place: Devon Community Centre, Main Hall

We also host special sessions that are guided by a Primary Care Network exercise specialist.

* See online community events calendar for closure dates and updates.

Guided Outdoor Walking

Explore Devon’s beautiful trails while getting some physical activity and socializing.  Lots of nature, views, and conversations to enjoy. Walking proves to be beneficial for your overall wellness, as is connecting with others. Make the most of the season and join in! 

• Date: Thursdays, May - September
• Time: 10 a.m. - walks vary in length
• Place: Locations vary, depending on the week - weather permitting
• Age: All ages welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult)
• Dogs on a leash welcome
• Cost: Free
• Walks are led by a volunteer

For more information on the Outdoor Walking Program, contact Devon FCSS at CSOC@devon.ca or 780-987-8308.

2023 Outdoor Walking Dates

• July 6 - Voyageur Park Loop: meet at Bike Skills parking lot.  Paved and level, bathroom amenity and benches. Approx 1 hour.
• July 13 – Battery Creek Trail: meet at entrance to Lions Campground parking lot.  Natural packed trail, steady incline, optional stairs, bathroom amenity, and benches. Approx 2 hour. *for a shorter walk with no incline, you can join the group at 10:30am at the top (parking lot just past Peace Hills Cemetery).
• July 20 – Ravines Loop: meet at the Dog Park parking lot.  Paved trail, a couple short inclines, otherwise flat, no bathroom amenity, and benches.  Approx 1 hour.
• July 27 – Medicine Park: meet at top of Legs of Fire Stairs. Paved and level trail, optional to do the Legs of Fire stairs at the end, bathroom amenity, and benches. Approx 1 hour.
• Aug 3 - Voyageur Park Loop: meet at Bike Skills parking lot.  Paved and level, bathroom amenity and benches. Approx 1 hour.
• Aug 10 - Battery Creek Trail: meet at entrance to Lions Campground parking lot.  Natural packed trail, steady incline, optional stairs, bathroom amenity, and benches. Approx 2 hour. *for a shorter walk with no incline, you can join the group at 10:30am at the top (parking lot just past Peace Hills Cemetery).
• Aug 17 - Ravines Loop: meet at the Dog Park parking lot.  Paved trail, a couple short inclines, otherwise flat, no bathroom amenity and benches.  Approx 1 hour.
• Aug 24 - Medicine Park: meet at Legs of Fire Stairs. Paved and level trail, optional to do the legs of fire stairs at the end, bathroom amenity, and benches. Approx 1 hour.
• Aug 31 - Voyageur Park Loop: meet at Bike Skills parking lot.  Paved and level, bathroom amenity and benches. Approx 1 hour.
• Sept 7 - Battery Creek Trail: meet at entrance to Lions Campground parking lot.  Natural packed trail, steady incline, optional stairs, bathroom amenity, and benches. Approx 2 hour. *for a shorter walk with no incline, you can join the group at 10:30am at the top (parking lot just past Peace Hills Cemetery).
• Sept 14 - Ravines Loop: meet at the Dog Park parking lot.  Paved trail, a couple short inclines, otherwise flat, no bathroom amenity and benches.  Approx 1 hour.
• Sept 21 - Medicine Park: meet at Legs of Fire Stairs. Paved and level trail, optional to do the legs of fire stairs at the end, bathroom amenity, and benches. Approx 1 hour.  Wrap Up for the season.