Take a look at some of the exciting things to do in Strathcona County this winter: Snowshoeing at the Wilderness Centre Take your pick of either snowshoeing or cross-country skiing at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre, you can do either here!  Cross Country Skiing at Broadmoor Golf A new activity for 2021 is cross country skiing at Broadmoor Golf Course in Read more...

The Beaver Hills is a distinct, biologically diverse area located just east of Edmonton that has been recognized by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve in March of 2016. SHERWOOD PARK, AB – March 21, 2016 – The Beaver Hills Initiative and its members are pleased to announce that the Beaver Hills became a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on March 21, 2016. Read more...

Your Four Season Outdoor Adventure Centre Why Go? Are you looking for a place to go tent camping, use a lodge facility, book a group program or a birthday party? You will find that the Strathcona Wilderness Centre will serve you well for all these needs. Additionally, regular outdoor recreation programs and school programs are available. Check the website for Read more...

Hand Crafted, Sustainably Farmed Alberta Cottage Winery Why Go? Barr Estate Winery is Strathcona County’s only Alberta Cottage Winery. Owned and operated by Rick and Amy Barr, Barr Estate Winery produces fruit wines from fruit grown organically right on the farm. The two staple wines are The Other Red (a raspberry wine) and The Barb (a rhubarb wine). Wondering where Read more...

For all things fresh and local! The Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society (ARAS) started their Alberta Approved Farmers Market in the summer of 2019. It was a huge success and they are excited to be running the market once again this year. Season Opening Tuesday, June 2, 2020. If your interested in becoming a vendor or to get more information, Read more...

All Farmers Markets and Community Markets across the region in 2020. Please Note that due to Covid-19 some opening days and times may change for 2021. This page will be updated once we can confirm the 2021 schedule for these markets. Click for Featured Farmers Markets Farmers Markets are listed below by Region, Highway and Location Northeast of Edmonton Highway Read more...

The mission is to establish long term partnerships with other community organizations and agencies that have a similar mission and are striving towards the same goals. To encourage improvement in the quality of life in the agricultural community by developing programs, events, services and facilities based on the needs of the community whether it be rural or urban residents. To Read more...

A Stanley Thompson Golf Course Why Go? The Elk Island Golf Course is one of the oldest courses in northern Alberta. Established in 1936, this is a nine-hole course cut into the moraine of the Beaver Hills and Cooking Lake Region. This area was declared a UNESCO Biosphere on March 21, 2016. If you don’t have your own clubs, don’t Read more...

A family run greenhouse business with over 40 years growing experience.  Their friendly and knowledgeable staff are there to assist you with all of your gardening needs. Whether planning a new yard or garden or just picking out your bedding plants, a visit to Hastings Lake Gardens is a must. Their greenhouses, cover 16000 sq. feet and they are located Read more...