Let’s Get Summer Started!

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Plan your Summer Daytrips & Getaways!   The 2021 Go East of Edmonton Travel Guide is here! We’ve got you covered with hundreds of things to see & do in 50+ communities across 150 pages. Experience adventure around every corner of the region. You can pick up a copy at various locations in the Edmonton area. Grab a copy so you can get started planning your Go East adventures today! If you prefer to get a head start from home, find a digital copy of the #1 Travel Guide for the region here. …

New Year, New Adventures

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As we stay closer to home this winter, we invite you to “Go in the Snow” and enjoy the New Year with some New Adventures. As 2021 continues, we can’t wait to share more to your inbox every month about the great things going on in the region. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for daily updates, contests and giveaways! Embrace Winter with Fun Activities! Getting outside is one of the best things you can do for your health …

Winners of the Summer Photo Contest!

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A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our Summer Photo Contest this year!  We received some amazing photos that beautifully showcases the Go East of Edmonton Region! 1st Place Wildlife Photo by Chris Bayley – $100 Cash Prize Great Horned Owl in front of the full moon on Highway 14 by the Beaverhills Nature Area near Tofield, Alberta.   2nd Place Wildlife Photo by Judy Clark – $50 Cash Prize Morning sunrise with a majestic moose near Mannville, …

Super Camping and Glamping Adventures

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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 …

Hwy 16 – Where Culture Meets Adventure!

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To start off, head due east from the center of Edmonton and take the easy jaunt to Sherwood Park in Strathcona County. It’s worth the quick road trip to visit the Strathcona County Museum, packed with exhibits that showcase the history of Strathcona County. This is your chance to experience the rich history of the region. Time for some outdoor fun and adventure! Next door to Edmonton is a cluster of some of the greatest prairie parks and protected spaces …

Elk Island National Park gets Magical in the Winter

Jolene KisilevichEast of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park, Highway 16, National Park, Parks & Trails, Winter Adventures

Wintertime visits to Elk Island National Park provides a unique perspective on the Canadian wilderness. Trails feel brand new again and every animal that stayed behind for the winter feels all the more special for braving the cold with us. There’s nothing quite like catching a glimpse of wild bison roaming the white deep snowy plains, hooves trudging through the snow or stargazing on cold winter nights. Make no mistake about it; Elk Island gets magical in the winter. And …