End of the road coming for ‘End of the World’? Erosion impacts Edmonton viewpoint
Keillor Point — which for years was also known as “End of the World” — has been impacted by the record-setting rainfalls Edmonton experienced in June and July 2026.
Edmonton's beloved "End of the World" viewpoint, known as Keillor Point, may soon meet its end due to erosion and instability. Located atop the Belgravia riverbank, the site has faced significant challenges over the years. The road that once led to the viewpoint was closed in 1994 and eroded away in the decades that followed. In recent summers, record-breaking rainfall exacerbated the slope's instability, causing further deterioration of the area, which had been transformed into an official viewpoint after decades of unauthorized visits.
Despite efforts to restrict access, visitors continued to flock to the secluded spot, leading the city to embrace an "if you can't beat them, join them" approach and develop a safer viewing platform in 2019. However, recent inspections have revealed that the extreme weather conditions this summer have accelerated the erosion, threatening the structural integrity of the current platform.
The city has temporarily barricaded access to the site and plans to install permanent signs to inform visitors of the risks. While no concrete plan for fixing the current issues has been released, regular monitoring will continue to ensure public safety, and further engineering work will be considered to address the long-term challenges posed by erosion.
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