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Get on Track for Fun and Shopping when you Go East of Edmonton this November!

Faye ForgesAttractions, Christmas, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Events, Fall Adventures, Farms and Markets, Gifts, Highway 13, Highway 14, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 28, Highway 55, Indigenous Attraction, Indigenous Experience, Local Food, Metis Crossing, Northeast of Edmonton, Roadtrip Adventure Game, Roadtrips, Seasons, Shopping, Southeast of Edmonton, Train Excursion, Winter Adventures

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 …

Prairie Gardens Christmas Events

Karissa KisilevichBon Accord, Drink, Entertainment, Events, Farms and Markets, Fine Dining, Highway 28, Local Food, Northeast of Edmonton, Winter Adventures

Get Ready for Festive Fun at Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm! From mid-November to mid-December, Prairie Gardens is hosting a variety of Prairie Christmas Events that are sure to become your family’s new holiday tradition. Breakfast with Santa: Kick off your holiday season with a delightful farm-to-table breakfast with Santa! Bring the kids to visit Santa at his sleigh and enjoy a festive brunch that features delicious pumpkin muffins with cinnamon pumpkin butter and honeyberry jelly, famous garlic roasted hash with farm sausage, scrambled fresh farm eggs, and pancakes. Choice of steamy hot chocolate or coffee. Purchase your tickets now before they sell out! Click the link to view available dates and …

Discover the Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair & Top Things to Do in the Region

Daniell AdairDrink, Eat & Shop, Entertainment, Events, Fall Adventures, Farms and Markets, Highway 28, Iron Horse Trail, Itinerary, Metis Crossing, Museums, Northeast of Edmonton, Roadside Attraction, Roadtrips, Smoky Lake, Smoky Lake County, Vilna, Waskatenau

Autumn paints Smoky Lake in brilliant colours, making it the perfect season to visit the Pumpkin Capital of Alberta. Top Things to do in Smoky Lake Pumpkin Park – Take a stroll and check out the large famous concrete pumpkins up close! Iron Horse Trail – Adventure year-round on Alberta’s longest multi-trail system. With over 300km of trails that takes you through stunning scenery, it’s perfect for hiking, biking, quadding, horseback riding, and snowmobiling. Smoky Lake Museum – Located on the …

Go South of Edmonton and Love Local in Leduc County

Jolene KisilevichBakeries, Comfort Food, Entertainment, Farms and Markets, Fine Dining, Go South of Edmonton, Highway 2, Local Food, Restaurants, Roadtrip Adventures, Summer Adventures

Just south of Edmonton, Leduc County is packed with family fun, tasty local eats, and outdoor excitement. Explore museums and raceways, experience farm-fresh local eats,  then relax at scenic parks and campgrounds. Whether you’re in for a weekend adventure or a day of exploring,  Leduc County has something for everyone! Beau Bella Winery: Exquisite Flavor, Locally-Made Just South of Edmonton in Beaumont, Alberta, Beau Bella Winery (#4 on the map) is a local gem offering exquisite, locally-crafted wines made right …

Top Things To Do In Lamont County

Rebecca IsbisterAndrew, Antique Tour, Attractions, Bruderheim, Campgrounds & RV Parks, Camping, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park, Entertainment, Fall Adventures, Farms and Markets, Flea Market, Glamping, Golfing, Highway 15, Highway 16, It's Time To Go, Lamont, Lamont County, Local Food, Mundare, National Park, Outdoor Adventures, Parks & Trails, Quilt Shop, Roadside Attraction, Roadtrip Adventures, Shopping, Spring Adventures, Summer Adventures, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village

Just a quick trip east of Edmonton, Lamont County has a combination of beautiful landscapes, rich cultural heritage, unique attractions and events that make it the perfect destination for daytrips and weekend getaways.   Elk Island National Park is the perfect place if you’re feeling adventurous! You’ve got your pick of seeing bison, moose, birds and more. You’re also rewarded with plenty of things to do including hiking, biking, canoeing, geocaching, golfing, and more!   CHURCH  TOUR As the Cradle …

Go North of Edmonton on the Farms Art Scenic Drive

Jolene KisilevichAgritourism, Bon Accord, Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries, Events, Fall Adventures, Farms and Markets, Gibbons, Gifts, Greenhouse & Garden Centres, It's Time To Go, Itinerary, Roadside Attraction, Roadtrip Adventures, Spring Adventures, Summer Adventures

Just a short drive north of Edmonton, a charming blend of prairie landscapes, local farms, and inspiring artistry awaits. From hand-crafted pottery and haskap berries to dinosaur adventures and orchard strolls, the Gibbons, Bon Accord, and Legal region offers the perfect escape for families, foodies, and explorers alike. Events in the Region April 25-27 Pottery by Heather Work of our Hands Spring Showcase May 9-10 Aurora Alpacas Shearing Event May 31  Bloom Haskap Festival, Rosy Farms June 7-8  Country Side …

More Awesome August Adventures!

Jennifer FilipAgritourism, East of Edmonton, Events, Farms and Markets, Northeast of Edmonton, Roadtrip Adventures, Southeast of Edmonton, Summer Adventures

Explore Rural Alberta East of Edmonton August is here, but don’t let summer slip away just yet! There are tons of exciting adventures waiting for you! This weekend, from August 17th to 18th, head out to your local markets, restaurants, and farms during Alberta Open Farm Days! Farmers’ Markets are happening all summer around Alberta and are perfect to stock up on fresh foods. Don’t forget to stop by farm tours, breweries and distilleries, ending your day with a delicious …

Go Eat…it’s Alberta Food Week and Open Farm Days

Jennifer FilipAttractions, Culinary Trails, Desserts and Sweets, Drink, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Farms and Markets, Local Food, Meat Markets, Northeast of Edmonton, Roadtrip Adventures, Southeast of Edmonton, Summer Adventures

Table of Contents Farmers Markets Open Farm Days Northeast of Edmonton East of Edmonton Roadside Stand Tour Southeast of Edmonton Alberta on the Plate This week, from August 12th to 18th, head out to your local markets, restaurants, and farms during Alberta Local Food Week! Farmers’ Markets are happening all summer around Alberta and are perfect to stock up on fresh foods. Don’t forget to stop by farm tours, breweries and distilleries, ending your day with a delicious meal with fresh …

Women In Horticulture Week

Jolene KisilevichAgritourism, Announcement, Bon Accord, East of Edmonton, Farms and Markets, Gibbons, Greenhouse & Garden Centres, Local Food, Northeast of Edmonton, Southeast of Edmonton, Summer Adventures

May 26 – June 7, 2024 Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association                                   Contact:   Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association  Tam Andersen  780-909-6601 May 1st Sturgeon County, AB – The Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association is celebrating Women in Horticulture Week, May 26-June 7 – 2024, recognizing the significant contributions of women in horticulture and agriculture, as well as their evolving roles in shaping the industry. Female farm …

Celebrate Mom with a Scenic Countryside Tour!

Jolene KisilevichBeaver County, Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries, Culinary Trails, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Farms and Markets, Greenhouse & Garden Centres, Highway 14, Local Food, Roadtrips, Sherwood Park, Shopping, Southeast of Edmonton, Spring Adventures, Strathcona County, Summer Adventures, Tofield

Roadside Stand Tour 2024 – Sunday, May 12th 10AM – 4PM Looking for a unique Mother’s Day adventure?  Hop in your car and treat Mom to a scenic journey through the countryside.  Using Hwy 14 East of Edmonton as the ‘spine’ drive from one charming vendor to the next, exploring the countryside with a difference. Create unforgettable memories with Mom this Mother’s Day with our scenic drive-to-market experience. Barr Estate Winery  51526-Rg Rd 231 Sherwood Park Yes, we do have …