Action and Activities Abound This Spring Spring is here, and you can expect some more excitement to come your way with rodeo action, spring markets and tradeshows, and other activities! Our region is filled with great places to visit and things to do. We also have exciting news to share and some great ideas for interesting roadtrips. Keep reading to learn more! The New 2026 Go East of Edmonton Travel Guide is available online! Get ready for summer adventures with …
Our Top 26 Major Attractions & Adventures Across the Region *Listed in alphabetical order Summer 2026 is the perfect time to explore everything East of Edmonton and beyond. From breathtaking aerial parks and dark sky preserves to agritourism, fishing, museums, and unforgettable camping, this region is packed with experiences for every kind of traveler. 1. Aerial Adventure Park Take in breathtaking views of Cold Lake from 60 feet above the ground at the Kinosoo Ridge Resort Aerial Adventure Park in …
The Christmas season is upon us and there are plenty of fun activities and shopping events in the region to put you in a festive mood! Whether you’re looking for family adventures or the perfect gifts for special people in your life, you can find it all around the area. Exciting events and fantastic shopping ideas await you in the region! We’re featuring just a few of the events our area has to offer, but you can access many more …
Epic Summer Escapes: 25 Top Must-Do Attractions & Adventures East of Edmonton! Aerial Adventure Park Soar to new heights in the M.D. of Bonnyville at the Kinosoo Ridge Resort Aerial Adventure Park! Towering 60 feet above the ground, this exhilarating park offers breathtaking views of Cold Lake while you tackle over 40 exciting challenges spread across four thrilling levels. With a safe, interactive environment for all ages, it’s the perfect spot to climb, conquer, and create unforgettable memories. Appetizing …
The Roadtrip Adventure Game Has Returned! The amazing 2024 Roadtrip Adventure Game offers up a gameboard and the chance to collect stickers in 46 community locations across the region. This year it is easier to play and easier to win with over 10 different prize categories and the chance to Scan and Win a bonus prize at every Sticker Station. New Prizes for 2024 include a special Only for Kids Prize Package and Repeat Gamer Prize packages if you have played before. …
Snowshoeing at Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park by Janine Adele Photography Maybe It’s Winter, Maybe It’s Spring With all the recent snowfall, it appears that winter isn’t ready to leave just yet, so make the most of it with our Winter Adventures. Whether you want to go skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing or something else, we have the info on where to experience those winter activities in the region. But let’s not forget about Spring!! Our Events Calendar is starting to fill up …
If you are starting from Edmonton, Wetaskiwin is just a quick hour south along HWY 2. There is a familiar radio jingle, “Cars cost less in Wetaskiwin!” but it’s the cars from history that are at the first stop on your road trip—the world class Reynolds-Alberta Museum. The Reynold’s Alberta Museum is one of North America’s premier destinations for antique cars and machinery from Alberta’s history. Visit this international award-winning museum and learn how machinery has shaped and changed Alberta …
— March 2017 — Kevin, Jolene & Brandon Kisilevich waiting for the Vegreville Country Fair Parade to begin (2001). It was 1996 and married couple, Kevin and Jolene Kisilevich were on the cusp of starting their own marketing business, The Marketer. Jolene was a graphic designer and Kevin was a marketing graduate. They had the skills to receive their first contract — creating the Vegreville Kinsmen Telephone Directory — but they didn’t have an important piece of equipment. “We had …
This Huffington Post article explores the concept of culinary tourism around the world, noting that it’s become a popular phenomenon with travelers everywhere “There’s a growing population of travellers that have become more interested in the various cuisines and cultures from countries all over the world, and are planning vacations specifically to incorporate culinary trips. One of the reasons for this evolution has been wine, beer and food festivals. Toronto’s Caribana Festival is a good example. Now in its 47th …