Frame Lake Trail
Frame Lake Trail
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frantaztika
Canada117 contributions
Sept 2019
This trail around the Frame lake is quite lovely and retain a bit of the wild at the same time that connects with the city. You can walk the whole trail in an afternoon with a relax pace (3hr-4hr) Starting from the Legislative Assembly Building there is a a parking lot that doesn't look too much like an entrance for the trail but is there. I really like the views and the change on the landscape.
Written 14 October 2019
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jerseyj2017
Highlands, NJ27 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
I enjoyed my walk around the lake. It is pretty well marked so you can't get lost. There is one side that is challenging as you need to climb over rocks, butI am not young and I did fine. Also a part of the paths were flooded which was more of a challenge. The views are great as you walk around the lake. It took a few hours to make it all the way around with stops in between for photography.
Written 3 August 2018
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Gene R J
Silver Spring, MD10,873 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
My wife and I walked this trail from the hospital to the Heritage Centre and Visitors centre. Great views across the water to rock islands, pines and white birch trees.
Written 19 September 2016
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greatwhiten0rth
Yellowknife36 contributions
This trail is nice to walk on. It offers a pathed trail around the city with woods and lake surroundings. The only downfall is that it is not safe to travel alone or at night. There have been many attacks along this trail as well as the occational person "camping" out.
Written 3 January 2012
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VirginiaV29
Auckland, New Zealand9 contributions
Sept 2016
We used the trail to get to the shopping centre at the other side of the lake but it turned out the trail was the highlight. Quite an energetic walk as there are lots of rocks to cross and its quite a way around but worth the effort. Met lots of locals exercising themselves and dogs so there was much dog patting and conversation as well as fresh air
Written 10 September 2016
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Siralec57
Vancouver Island, Canada42 contributions
Dec 2015
Came out of the legislature, asked where the trailhead was and how long to do the trail - he said about 20 minutes. It was closer to 2 hours in the knee deep snow and wind. The first half coming from the leg. was up and down, but the second half paved and well groomed. Beautiful in winter, likely the same under the snow.
Written 24 August 2016
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John M
Chesley, Canada50 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
We are visiting family in Yellowknife and have spent many enjoyable hours walking the trail along Frame Lake. Lots of waterfowl throughout the lake and some great scenery. The trails are accessible for everyone.
Written 28 June 2015
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NWTVOYAGER
Yellowknife, Canada14 contributions
Nov 2013 • Solo
I am a resident and hike, run, ski, and snowshoe the trail. South side is paved and suitable for cycling. North side meanders through taiga forest with interesting vegetation and wildlife. Good location for birdwatchers in the summer. Be aware of others on the trail.
Written 25 November 2013
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Penny I
White Plains, NY25 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
This trail is about half paved and goes through a bit of downtown and out to the hospital. The whole walk goes around the lake with nice views a lot of the time. The paved part is very easy walking/meandering. However when you get to the end of the paved trail, there is no signage to tell you to climb on the large rocks and follow the orange pilons. We were lost and asked someone and he explained it to us. There is a map but if you don't know you are moving onto the rocks and the orange pilons are the markers, you keep looking for the paved trail to start again. We did the whole loop and climbing over the rocks are not for those looking for an afternoon stroll. If you are looking for a light to moderate hike, it's pretty fun and unique.
Written 23 August 2012
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DadandCab
Coffs Harbour, Australia1,324 contributions
Sept 2019
On the Frame Lake Trail you’ll come across the Fireweed Studio. The studio is open on a Saturday and during the Tuesday market when I visited. The gallery has a range of locally made arts and crafts and they are exceptionally well priced. Apparently this is because many of the items are made by people as a hobby rather than purely for profit. This isn’t to say the resulting articles are not good, far from it, but it does mean you can buy a unique piece of local art or craft without a hefty price tag. It’s just a shame they aren’t open more frequently. Choosing what you like the most will be the hardest part.
Written 5 September 2019
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svg119
Ottawa, Canada
How long is the trail? My husband has a challenging back problem; can do hills better than flat; but may need to stop and sit from time to time. Thanks.
Written 3 April 2016
Hello. Frame Lake if the trail is started from Stanton Hospital is a gentle decline to a straight flat walk along the trail to the Legislative Assembly. There are numerous places along the way stop and rest. There is a beautiful garden at City Hall Somba Ke park overlooking Frame Lake. Make sure to sit and take lots of pictures. It's about 2.5 to 3 km long. Stop and enjoy the view it's Spectacular.
Written 4 April 2016
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