5 Fun Family Ski Hills and Tubing Parks East of Edmonton

Rebecca IsbisterAttractions, Cold Lake, East of Edmonton, Flagstaff County, MD of Bonnyville, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Roadtrips, Southeast of Edmonton, Strathcona County, Thorhild County, Vermilion River County, Winter Adventures

Last updated January 25, 2024 When you ski East of Edmonton, not only will you avoid the crowds, you’ll also save on lift tickets and rentals. AND there’s that fresh, fluffy snow. No matter which area of the region you prefer to venture out to, adventure awaits! Go Ski Northeast of Edmonton Long Lake Ski Area Find this family-friendly resort amidst the scenery of the Long Lake Provincial Park in Thorhild County. They offer downhill skiing and snowboarding for all …

Fabulous February Things to Do!

Rebecca Isbister#SkiNorthAB, Attractions, Cross Country Skiing, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Entertainment, Events, Fishing, Itinerary, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Parks & Trails, Roadtrips, Seasons, Shopping, Southeast of Edmonton, Winter Adventures

Go in the Snow and have fabulous fun adventures in February, whatever your preference! Browse unique boutiques and great shopping experiences around the region. We’ve included a variety of ways you can make the most out of winter, so start planning your winter adventures. New and Expanded: Winter Adventures There’s plenty of fun awaiting you outdoors. Pick your activity, find travel ideas and more! Plenty of adventures to enjoy with our Must Do Winter Experiences. Hit the Slopes – adventure awaits you …

2021 Go East of Edmonton Photo Contest Winners

Jolene Kisilevich2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Announcement, Attractions, Cold Lake, East of Edmonton, Elk Point, Fishing, Fort Saskatchewan, GoRoadtrips2021, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 28, Highway 45, Highway 55, Lac La Biche Region, Lakeland Region, MD of Bonnyville, Minburn County, Myrnam, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Parks & Trails, Photo Contest, Roadtrips, Smoky Lake County, St. Paul County, Summer Adventures, Two Hills County, Vegreville, Waskatenau, Water Adventures

A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our Photo Contest this year! We received some amazing photos that beautifully showcases the Go East of Edmonton Region! New this year — all photos that were tagged with #goroadtrips2021 were automatically entered while playing the 2021 Go East of Edmonton Roadtrip Adventure Game. BEST Roadtrip Adventure Photos #goroadtrips2021 Photo 1. Kids having fun at Minnie Lake, M.D. of Bonnyville. Photo by Erin Murphy – $100 Cash Prize Photo 2. Visiting …

Shop, Save & Go in the Snow East of Edmonton!

Rebecca Isbister#SkiNorthAB, 2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Attractions, Cross Country Skiing, East of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park, Entertainment, Indigenous Attraction, Itinerary, Metis Crossing, National Park, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Roadtrip2021, Roadtrips, Southeast of Edmonton, Winter Adventures

As 2021 winds down, we want to wish everyone the best of the holiday season. Check some of the unique boutiques and great shopping experiences around the region. We’ve included some wonderful ways to enjoy winter, so start planning your winter adventures. Shop and Save on our Shopping Trails… Use the Go Savings Pass! Want to save $ and feel good about where your money goes? Shop and save at over 80 local businesses. The  Roadtrip Savings Passport is ready so …

Métis Crossing Tops the List of Best Places to Go in Alberta!

Rebecca IsbisterAttractions, Cross Country Skiing, Highway 45, Historic Site, Indigenous Attraction, Interpretive Centre, Metis Crossing, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Roadtrips, Smoky Lake County, Winter Adventures

Last updated January 23, 2024 It is absolutely amazing that Métis Crossing is being listed as one of the best places to visit – not in only Alberta or in Canada… but in the world! As the top Indigenous Tourism attraction in the Go East of Edmonton region, Métis Crossing has grown to into a world class experience showcasing Métis culture and history. The contributions of the Métis People in our region are abundant and Métis Crossing seeks to showcase …

October’s Beautiful Roadtrips, Great Golf & Autumn Adventures!

Rebecca Isbister2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Announcement, Attractions, Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries, Camrose, Drink, Eat & Shop, Entertainment, Fall Adventures, Irma, Local Food, Outdoor Adventures, Photo Contest, Roadtrips, Shopping, Thorhild, Two Hills, Vermilion

  North Saskatchewan River in Two Hills County Now’s the time to enjoy the natural fall colours display all across the region. Go on a Beautiful Roadtrip! Check our Itineraries / Roadtrips  page for ideas, OR go to Trip Ideas for the recent articles. 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 experience that will be a breath of fresh air compared to Big City …

12 Great Trips to Send off Summer

Rebecca Isbister2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Attractions, Campgrounds & RV Parks, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Entertainment, Events, Fishing, Golfing, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Parks & Trails, Roadtrip2021, Roadtrips, Shopping, Southeast of Edmonton, Summer Adventures

There are plenty of ways for you to get out and enjoy fall all over the region, with great outdoor activities and wonderful shopping & dining. Read on for ideas to plan your autumun-inspired trips! Trip Ideas 1-5: Get your Thrill in Bonnyville Get Artfully Lost in Vermilion Head to Lac La Biche for Easy, Family Beach Fun Find Margaritaville in Cold Lake Enjoy Farm Fresh Camrose   Trip Ideas 6-10: Explore Vegreville Savour Local Alberta Food Experience Awesome Outdoor …

Explore Vegreville This Summer!

Jolene Kisilevich2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Events, Highway 16, Minburn County, Roadside Attraction, Roadtrips, Summer Adventures, Vegreville

by Christine Bruckmann Located a little over an hour East of Edmonton is where you can find Vegreville, AB. Known for being the location of the World’s Largest Pysanka and Ukrainian heritage, there is so much to see and do when visiting the town of Vegreville. Recently we had the chance to experience what they offer while we were in town for their parade and the Vegreville Country Fair. Annual Parade & Vegreville Country Fair There is something to be …

#TakeItToTheLake on a #NEAB roadtrip

Jolene Kisilevich#TakeItToTheLake, Athabasca County, Bonnyville, Campgrounds & RV Parks, Cold Lake, Fall Adventures, Highway 28, Highway 55, Indigenous Attraction, MD of Bonnyville, Metis Crossing, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Roadtrips, Smoky Lake County, Spring Adventures, Summer Adventures, Water Adventures

– Jeremy Derksen #Takeittothelake #NEAB   What makes a great roadtrip? If abundant lakes, wide open spaces and hidden gems top your list, then you’ll want to look to northeast Alberta. Looping from Métis Crossing up to Athabasca, across to Lac La Biche, then Cold Lake and finally Vermilion, Kristina Martel and Myk Morris recently did the tour and came back wowed by what they experienced. “There’s so much beauty in Alberta,” Martel reflects. “Even in just a few days, …

Family Fun in Wainwright

Rebecca Isbister2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Attractions, Campgrounds & RV Parks, Drink, Eat & Shop, Entertainment, Fall Adventures, Highway 13, It's Time To Go, Itinerary, Outdoor Adventures, Parks & Trails, Restaurants, Roadtrips, Southeast of Edmonton, Spring Adventures, Summer Adventures, Wainwright

By: Karen Ung Roam to Wainwright this summer and stay a while! Peals of laughter ring through the splash park as my kids play. They have the run of the place because we’re the only ones here on this warm, sunny day. Whether the locals are at the lake, golfing, climbing at the Peace Memorial Multiplex, or swimming at the Communiplex, it’s a treat to cool off without crowds – and a perk of visiting small towns. With a population …