This month we are celebrating two of our favourite holidays, Thanksgiving & Halloween. Thanksgiving is a time to be with those you love, eat good food, decorate for Fall & Halloween, and we encourage you to check out some new or favourite places east of Edmonton. Have a safe and happy holiday! Great Places for a Fall Shopping Experience When you shop at a local store East of Edmonton, you will find it unique, uncrowded, safer, and a “real” shopping …
Summer is in full swing! Even better, it’s Local Food Week in Alberta this August 9th to 16th! And we want to encourage you to celebrate the local craft breweries, distilleries and wineries in our special region. All are truly special and focus on unique recipes made with regional ingredients. Read on for our top picks of places to Go East of Edmonton & get sippin! On your next road trip, be sure to check out these local flavours… Go …
The leaves are changing, the days are getting cooler – head out and enjoy the short season of beautiful colours. There are plenty of ways for you to get out and enjoy September all over the region, with great outdoor activities and wonderful shopping & dining. Golfing You don’t have to go far to enjoy some of the best and uncrowded courses in the province. Whether you have a favourite or are looking to try somewhere new, the Go …
Let’s talk great golfing — East of Edmonton style! Did you know? Trip Advisor has rated Coal Creek Golf Resort #8 in the Top Ten Golf Courses in Alberta. The Broadmoor in Sherwood Park is ranked #14, and Mannville Riverview and Silver Creek in Camrose County are in the Top 30 courses in Alberta. In 2019, GolfLifeAb.com rated Coal Creek as having the best golf course conditions and proclaimed Mannville the Greatest 9 Hole Golf course in Alberta. Read on …
It’s summertime and you know what that means — there’s no better time to leave the city and head in search of some camping adventures. East of Edmonton is home to some great retreats, provincial parks, parkland spaces and RV campgrounds. Here are a few camping locations to check out East of Edmonton. Rest assured, you will find loads of space to park your RV and plenty of great outdoors to take in. An adventure awaits you! NORTHEAST of Edmonton …
Only one hour from Edmonton; Camrose is one of central Alberta’s best-kept secrets. Between the historic downtown’s boutiques and eateries, and recreational opportunities in and around the city, there’s plenty to do all weekend. And with a population of 18,000, Camrose has all the creature comforts you crave, but is close to nature so you can have the best of both worlds. Here’s how to spend a fun weekend in Camrose and Camrose County. Friday night For a five star …
This summer, Go East of Edmonton created the Go East of Edmonton Roadtrip Adventure Game – a cross region challenge designed for you to enjoy a roadtrip getaway Northeast, East and Southeast of Edmonton. Cheryl and Kenneth Shock completed the entire game board in just 16 days! We sat down with the Shocks to hear about their adventures. How They Completed The Board As luck would have it, Cheryl originally saw the ad for the game while visiting her mother …
With summer starting to wane, you’ll want to make the most of it and enjoy some daytrips and getaways while there is still time! The Strathcona & Lamont Counties are within a 40-minute drive from Edmonton, yet they have some of the best and safe family-fun activities. Read on for ideas to plan your getaways in these neighbouring regions! Highlights Take a Biosphere Break at the Beaver Hills Biosphere Reserve A standout and hidden gem – the UNESCO-certified nature reserve …
Check out some of our top #goeastofedmonton Travel Destinations! You are sure to be inspired to #Takeitothelake with these Travel tips and trips. Over the past month, we’ve added some awe-inspiring Northeast Alberta travel stories. It’s Time to Go East of Edmonton! Here’s why… Boatin’, Barbecuin’ and Chillin’ with Ice Cream in Athabasca County A day on the water, surrounded by the natural beauty of Athabasca, is enough to make anyone feel at home. Check out the story here to find out how to get in on a …
An urban community in the midst of rural Alberta, Cold Lake is surrounded by the natural beauty of its clear blue waters, to the rugged forest backdrop in close proximity. Get away from it all and back to nature here in Cold Lake, with its small-town feel and city amenities. Read on for our tips on what to see and do in Cold Lake, the ‘hidden gem of Northeast Alberta’. Attractions Embracing its historical past and the future, Cold Lake …