It has been a sunny and warm first month of the fall season so far in Camrose County. What better way to make the most of the weather by planning a fall or Thanksgiving camping trip with the family? Many of Camrose’s campgrounds stay open into October, so you can take your pick from a variety of outdoor activities to help you decide where you spend the night. No matter which campground you book for your Camrose trip you will …
by Lori at Edmontondotfamily Explore a new Trail Visit the Strathcona Wilderness Center. Head out to the wilderness centre and get ready to get your nature fix. Open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM you’ll find an abundance of trails to explore and discover with the kids. Leave the bikes and the dogs at home, and get ready to explore. Find the Wilderness Centre at 52535 Range Road 212, Ardrossan, AB. When you visit, you can pick up a …
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 …
By: Lisa Roper What’s not to like about open-water fishing in a natural lake? If you are like me, you take every opportunity to be on the water, chasing all species of fish. My addiction to fishing is about more than the challenge and mystery of where fish are in the water. It’s about being outdoors enjoying nature, being present in mind, heart, and soul; a type of meditation. It is one of the only times I feel completely relaxed …
– Jeremy Derksen Vermilion, AB – Launching a business during the pandemic took panache, but Heather Millan is in the right place. There has been a creative strain running through Vermilion for years. In the last five years, the small town of 4000 has seen an impressive run of new business openings and events, bringing a liveliness to main street. “Especially during this time, the importance of art is mental wellness. This is a happy place to be,” says Millan, …
– by Jeremy Derksen / photos: Paul Lavoie Photo by Paul Lavoie Cold Lake, AB – With the triple threat of sun, sand and surf, Natalie and Dallas McCue’s weekend away has seemed almost like a tropical getaway instead of an Alberta vacation. There is a distinctly posh side to Cold Lake that checks all the boxes of an exotic luxury holiday: enjoying some beach time, relaxing with margaritas, taking a dinner cruise on the water and finding a …
– 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, …
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 …
Are you making the most of the longer summer days? There’s plenty to see and do, so what are you waiting for? Take your pick and go on an adventure. 1 Super Summer of Events & Festivals Our Summer Events Guide has everything to make the most out of your summer. The Events Calendar has more details, posters and schedules of the best Fairs, Festivals and Rodeos across the region. Check out 6 Must-Do Adventures Take a hike on the many Terrific Trails. Immerse your self in …
– Jeremy Derksen #TakeItToTheLake #NEAB Athabasca, AB – Descending into the Athabasca River Valley with its green river banks, relaxed rural pace and deep flowing water always fills me with an immediate sense of ease and calm. Maybe that wide, mighty river makes everything just, slow, down – including me. From Centennial Park on the north shore of the river, it’s easy to just stand in one place, spin slowly and pick an activity. Will it be an historic downtown …