The Beaver Hills Biosphere – living and working in harmony with nature to inspire a positive future. A Remarkable Place A distinct landscape, the Beaver Hills was designated a UNESCO Biosphere in March, 2016. Just 20 minutes east of Edmonton, Alberta, the Beaver Hills Biosphere is an important area of biodiversity conservation. One of only two UNESCO biospheres in Alberta, 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 7, 2022. If your interested in becoming a vendor or to get more information, Read more...

Snowshoeing at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre   Snowshoe and cross-country ski rentals are available to try out a new sport this winter. You can even check the live trail cameras before going to see how the conditions are!  https://www.strathcona.ca/recreation-events/activities/cross-country-skiing-snowshoeing/   Cross-country skiing at Broadmoor Golf Course  Cross-country ski in the heart of Sherwood Park at the Broadmoor Golf Course. Different groomed loops are available with 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...

All Farmers Markets and Community Markets across the region in 2021. Click for Featured Farmers Markets Farmers Markets are listed below by Region, Highway and Location Northeast of Edmonton Highway 2 & 55 Athabasca Farmers’ Market- Saturdays – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM  Feb 12, 2022 – Apr 9, 2022 Every 2nd Week Held at the Multiplex, 2 University Dr.  Upcoming Markets: 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...

Dreamcatcher™ Nature Assisted Therapy is a Psychology Practice, 30 minutes east of Edmonton, on a beautiful 40 acre ranch. The tranquil setting boasts a holistic approach to healing; offering a wide variety of traditional and unique therapies to help children, youth and adults find healing, balance, and joy that contributes to their personal growth.  Read on to learn about Dreamcatcher™  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...

Why Go? 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 are 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...