Less than 35 minutes east of Edmonton lies a year-round oasis where bison roam freely, sun glistens off lakes and ponds, and stars light-up the night sky; Elk Island National Park. This gentle wilderness of aspen woodlands, prairie meadows and pockets of wetland is a wildlife-watchers paradise; free roaming bison, elk, deer, moose, and more than 250 bird species call Read more...

Plan a fun day on Family Day: Family Day Activities: www.fortsask.ca/familyday The city is running a city wide snowman building competition and a scavenger at West River’s Edge where the public has to find 5 colored ice blocks. https://www.fortsask.ca/en/things-to-do/resources/Documents/Events/2021/ScavengerHunt-PhotoPassport.pdf Grab a book and you could win a prize: The public library is running a physical literacy month for February. They have Read more...

Quality Italian cuisine every time you visit! Why Go? Fort Saskatchewan is now home to authentic and delicious Italian cuisine made from recipes handed down straight from the old country. Modo Mio has your lunch and dinner covered for all the Italian staples your heart desires, including pasta, veal, chicken, and seafood dishes, hot subs, and pizza! Only the freshest Read more...

Made Fresh with High Quality Ingredients in Fort Saskatchewan Why Go? Perry’s 2 For 1 Pizza and Pasta is a family owned business that’s been serving freshly made pizzas and gourmet lasagnas and spaghetti since 1960. All sauces are homemade and a wide variety of toppings are available. Whether you’ve had a long day at work and don’t have time Read more...

Why Go? Kountry Knits & Sewing Centre offers sales and service of Studio, Singer® and PFAFF® knitting and sewing machines, sergers and embroidery equipment, as well as conducting instructional classes in their proper use. They are committed to providing the best service and top-quality knits to their customers. You’ll find a wide range of quality yarns, fabrics, notions and specialty threads Read more...

Where everything old is new again! Why Go? What kind of unique finds will you stumble upon at Vera’s Treasures? Stop by to browse their wide selection of antiques, collectables, and second-hand goods from bicycles to handbags, and tools to dishware. New sales are featured all the time, so you don’t want to miss out! What’s Unique? If you want Read more...

Local, hand-crafted spirits of the prairies! Why Go? Using local ingredients and made in small batches, The Fort Distillery brings to you two amazing spirits: Prairie Gold Vodka and Premium Dry Gin. Both products are handmade and distilled with care by head distiller and “mad scientist” Nathan Film. Stop by on weekends for a cocktail in their lounge, great for Read more...

Explore the History of How Fort Saskatchewan Came to Be Why Go? In historic downtown Fort Saskatchewan you will encounter the Fort Heritage Precinct nestled on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The Precinct is made up of beautiful parks and trails, a pioneer village, and a newly completed 1875-1885 North West Mounted Police (NWMP) Fort. Visitors can experience Read more...