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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. To Learn more about the 2026 Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair click here! 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, …

Top 10 Things to Do in the Flagstaff County Region

Karissa KisilevichAttractions, Boutiques, Campgrounds & RV Parks, Camping, Daysland, Edgerton, Entertainment, Events, Flagstaff County, Forestburg, Gifts, Golfing, Hardisty, Highway 13, Historic Site, Ice Cream, Killam, Local Food, Lougheed, Museums, Outdoor Adventures, Restaurants, Roadside Attraction, Sedgewick, Shopping, Southeast of Edmonton, Summer Adventures, Water Adventures

Nestled in east-central Alberta, Flagstaff County offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, rich history, charming small towns, and endless prairie skies. From outdoor adventure to small-town shopping and dining, there’s something here for every type of traveler. Here are 10 unforgettable experiences to enjoy throughout the Flagstaff County Region. 1. Explore the Scenic Battle River Valley The Battle River winds through the Flagstaff Region, offering a scenic escape into nature and history. This peaceful river eventually flows into Saskatchewan, …

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 Strathcona County

Jennifer FilipBreweries, Distilleries & Wineries, Camping, Drink, Drink, Eat & Shop, Events, Glamping, Golfing, Local Food, Museums, Parks & Trails, Roadside Attraction, Roadtrip Adventures, Sherwood Park, Strathcona County, Summer Adventures

Set in the centre of Alberta’s energy and agricultural heartland, Strathcona County is a thriving, successful, and vibrant community of over 100,000 rural and urban residents. Only a 10-minute drive from the capital city of Edmonton, you will find Strathcona County–Sherwood Park offers endless opportunities for adventure right at your doorstep! EXPLORE  HISTORY & CULTURE Begin your adventures in Sherwood Park at the Strathcona County Museum and Archives, which showcases rotating exhibits portraying the county’s natural and human history. Explore …

Top Things to do in the MD of Bonnyville and Cold Lake

Jolene KisilevichAttractions, Bonnyville, Campgrounds & RV Parks, Drink, Eat & Shop, Fall Adventures, Glendon, Highway 28, MD of Bonnyville, Museums, Northeast of Edmonton, Roadtrip Adventures, Roadtrips, Shopping, Spring Adventures, Summer Adventures

Relax. Breathe. Listen. with everything that the beautiful M.D. of Bonnyville has to offer! Here’s our list of top things to do in the M.D. of Bonnyville. Glendon The place to go is Pyrogy Park, home of the World’s Largest Pyrogy. The park is equipped with picnic areas, washroom facility and gazebo, two modern playgrounds, including a zip line, and of course, the must-see giant Pyrogy.   Major Events in 2025 Plan to attend the Glendon Parade, Derby & Mud …

Top Things To Do In Lamont County

Jolene KisilevichAndrew, 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 …

Ready for Summer Fun? Our Amazing Guide and Roadtrip Adventure Game Are Here!!

Jennifer FilipAttractions, Campgrounds & RV Parks, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Events, Indigenous Attraction, It's Time To Go, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Roadtrip Adventure Game, Roadtrip Adventures, Shopping, Southeast of Edmonton, Summer Adventures

The Roadtrip Adventure Game Has Returned! The amazing 2025 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.  Back again in 2025, is the Only for Kids Prize Package and Repeat Gamer Prize packages if you have played before.  You can qualify for Bonus Roadtrip …

Get Inspired with our new Travel Guide! Plus, Marvelous May Events and More!

Faye ForgesAnnouncement, Campgrounds & RV Parks, Camping, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Electric Vehicle, Events, Gifts, Greenhouse & Garden Centres, Metis Crossing, Northeast of Edmonton, Roadtrip Adventures, Roadtrips, Shopping, Southeast of Edmonton, Spring Adventures, Summer Adventures

Summer is coming, and major events are happening!   There are plenty of activities to do in our region this month including markets, Mother’s Day brunches, and more.  It’s also a special time for us as we are finally ready to say…. The New 2025 Go East of Edmonton Travel Guide is Here!!! It’s our biggest and best guide ever!  With new featured roadtrips and more events and attractions to explore, you can expect to have an amazing summer in the …