Last updated January 30, 2024 By Jeremy Derksen Credit: Paul Lavoie / SnowSeekers BONNYVILLE, AB – In Bonnyville, folks like Mitch Sylvestre (of Sylvestre’s Source for Sports) have long been clearing their own cross-country ski trails and enjoying the solitude of a winter glide. But when Les and Sarah Parsons came to town, they saw a way to turn the solitary pursuit into a community building project. For Les, it was an extension of the mission he’s lived most of …
Last updated January 30, 2024 By Jeremy Derksen Credit: Paul Lavoie / SnowSeekers Vermilion, AB – Outside of Canmore, few places are as connected to Alberta’s Nordic scene as Vermilion. When she first moved to Vermilion 30 years ago, Caroline McAuley was looking for something to do in winter, so she picked up Nordic skiing. She took her first lessons with Walter Scott (father of Beckie Scott). “I needed an unstructured sport in the winter you could just go do,” …
As the Christmas season is upon us, we made a shopping guide to help you find the perfect gifts. Highlighting some of the region’s retailers, antique shops, and quilt shops. We’ve designed three shopping trails to provide an enjoyable experience of shopping for the perfect gift this Christmas season. Pick one of our shopping trails – Northeast of Edmonton, East of Edmonton, or Southeast of Edmonton – and start your search for the perfect gift! Look for unique gift ideas from …
This season, stores are open and shopping events are a plenty! Isn’t it time for the fun to be back for Christmas Shopping across the region! Find the perfect gift, one-of-a-kind items and unique boutiques when you go shop local! Read on for some of the best sales and deals from local businesses you should check out. Shopping local will save you time, money and help support our neighbours. Find all the shopping events on our events calendar. Shop Northeast …
The Roadtrip Savings Passport is ready so you can start planning your adventures! When you Go Northeast, East and Southeast of Edmonton; you’ll find great savings in every part of our region! It’s FREE to sign up and the more locations you visit…the more deals, discounts and prizes you can win! Go on a Roadtrip Adventure. Eat, Drink, Shop and Save. Get Roadtrip Rewards. Unlock these prizes when you check-in at with your pass on your phone: • Check into 5 local businesses and you …
We hope the biggest souvenir from your trip to Camrose is your memories and photographs. But, it’s often nice to buy yourself or someone else an item that is unique to where you visited. In Camrose, you’ll have several options to help you in finding that perfect keepsake or memory. Camrose and its local shops are also a more peaceful alternative to city shopping and can add a bit of relaxation to browsing shelves, meeting owners, and learning about their …
Exploring Camrose means you can switch from parkland to urban amenities quite quickly: Hidden behind the main streets and downtown Camrose is an expansive system of parks, ponds, and creeks, all lined with paved bike paths. The city has even made it safe and easy to cross the main highway with pedestrian underpasses. You can venture out on a Camrose bike tour on any side of the city, and explore via residential streets, the paths, or a combo of both. …
The fall activities around Camrose probably have you a little hungry. Luckily, there is great local dining around many corners of Camrose and outside city limits. You can start your day off right with the many local cafés. Between places like Fiona’s, the Lefse House, or a long list of others, you can get your morning fix of something sweet, something savoury, or your fix of a caffeinated beverage- it’s not just coffees you’ll find in these cafes: many offer …
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 …
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 …