Over 50 Super Summer Festivals and Events!

Jolene Kisilevich 2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Andrew, Beaver County, Bonnyville, Boyle, Camrose, Camrose County, Cold Lake, East of Edmonton, Elk Point, Entertainment, Events, Flagstaff County, Hay Lakes, Highway 13, Highway 14, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 28, Highway 29, Highway 45, Lakeland Region, Lamont, Lamont County, Lloydminster, Mannville, Marwayne, MD of Bonnyville, Metis Crossing, Minburn County, Mundare, Northeast of Edmonton, Radway, Redwater, Roadtrips, Ryley, Sedgewick, Sherwood Park, Smoky Lake, Smoky Lake County, Southeast of Edmonton, St. Paul County, Strathcona County, Thorhild County, Tofield, Vegreville, Vermilion, Vermilion River County, Viking, Wainwright

Here’s our Summer Events Guide with the best Fairs, Festivals and Rodeos across the region. You can also see our Events Calendar with more details, posters and schedules.  www.goeastofedmonton.com/events July 23- September 6 July 23 – CZAR LAKE BULLARAMA Czar Lake July 23 – INDIGENOUS CULTURAL CELEBRATION Bonnyville & District Centennial Centre (C2) July 23 – TRAVIS DOLTER DRIVE IN CONCERT Camrose Come out to Camrose on July 23rd at 8pm for a Drive in Concert. After a successful Drive …

#ExploreVegreville for the Most Exciting Events and Attractions this Summer and Fall!  

Rebecca Isbister 2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Attractions, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Entertainment, Events, Highway 16, It's Time To Go, Local Food, Outdoor Adventures, Parks & Trails, Restaurants, Roadtrips, Shopping, Vegreville, Visitor Information Centre

A rich history with many great shops and services makes Vegreville a welcoming stop to make some memories and have some fun! Read on for some exciting events and activities happening this summer and fall – only an hour’s drive from Edmonton on Highway 16. Head outdoors! Take a roadtrip any time of the year to see the World’s Largest Pysanka (Ukrainian Easter Egg) just off Hwy 16A in Vegreville. Stop for a #selfie and explore your surroundings at the Vegreville Municipal Campground and Elks …

Go East on the Roadtrip Adventure Game – A Complete Guide to Sticker Stations & Places to Go! #goroadtrips2021

Kristen Gusnowski 2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Andrew, Bruderheim, Campgrounds & RV Parks, Clandonald, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 29, Highway 45, Itinerary, Kitscoty, Lamont, Lamont County, Mannville, Marwayne, Minburn County, Mundare, Myrnam, Outdoor Adventures, Parks & Trails, Roadtrips, Sherwood Park, Shopping, Strathcona County, Two Hills, Two Hills County, Vegreville, Vermilion, Vermilion River County

Use this as your complete guide to areas East of Edmonton on your 2021 Roadtrips! Don’t forget to post your photos on social media with the hashtags #goroadtrips2021 and #goeastofedmonton.  Within One Hour of Edmonton Sherwood Park Bordering Edmonton city limits, Sherwood Park offers plenty to see and do as you head east from the capital city. History buffs will enjoy Sherwood Park’s Heritage Mile, a street dating back to a time before Sherwood Park even existed. The Strathcona County …

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Make Elk Island National Park Your Weekday Destination

Trevor Tessier 2021 Roadtrip Adventures, East of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park, Highway 16, National Park, Outdoor Adventures, Parks & Trails, Roadtrips, Water Adventures

Only a 35 minutes drive east of Edmonton, it’s no wonder why Elk island is a popular destination for Edmontonians looking to escape the city and get the most of the warm season, especially this year! Being in nature provides important physical and mental health benefits. And going outdoors is a great way to maintain health and wellness, as long as everyone follows public health measures. The close proximity to Edmonton and high demand means thousands of visitors come to …

10 Super Summer Stories to #goeastofedmonton!

Rebecca Isbister #TakeItToTheLake, 2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Andrew, Athabasca County, Attractions, Beaver County, Beverage Trails, Bonnyville, Boyle, Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries, Bruderheim, Campgrounds & RV Parks, Camping, Camrose, Camrose County, Chipman, Clandonald, Cold Lake, Culinary Trails, Daysland, Derwent, Dewberry, Drink, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Edgerton, Elk Island National Park, Elk Point, Entertainment, Fishing, Flagstaff County, Forestburg, Fort Saskatchewan, Gibbons, Glamping, Glendon, Golfing, Hairy Hill, Hardisty, Hay Lakes, Highway 13, Highway 14, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 28, Highway 29, Highway 45, Highway 55, Historic Site, Holden, Indigenous Attraction, Innisfree, Interpretive Centre, Irma, Iron Horse Trail, It's Time To Go, Itinerary, Josephburg, Killam, Kitscoty, Lac La Biche Region, Lakeland Region, Lamont, Lamont County, Legal, Lloydminster, Local Food, Lougheed, Mannville, Marwayne, MD of Bonnyville, Metis Crossing, Minburn County, Mundare, Museums, Myrnam, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Paradise Valley, Parks & Trails, Provost, Radway, Redwater, Restaurants, Roadside Attraction, Roadtrips, Round Hill, Ryley, Sedgewick, Sherwood Park, Shopping, Smoky Lake, Smoky Lake County, Southeast of Edmonton, St. Paul, St. Paul County, Strathcona County, Thorhild, Thorhild County, Tofield, Two Hills, Two Hills County, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, Vegreville, Vermilion, Vermilion River County, Viking, Vilna, Wainwright, Waskatenau

Adventure All Summer There are plenty of ways to have a great summer in Alberta. Here’s our Top 10 Super Summer Travel Ideas guaranteed to bring you new, fun memories. 1. Hit the Trails The East of Edmonton region has many hidden gems to explore – perfect to escape the summer crowd. Experience somewhere new exploring 1000+ km of trails at 100+ Provincial Parks, Campgrounds & Natural Areas. 2. Go Camping…or, Glamping! Summer is the best time of the year to go camping and experience an outdoor ‘home away …

Terrific Trails East of Edmonton

Rebecca Isbister 2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Attractions, Beaver County, Bonnyville, Camrose, Camrose County, Cold Lake, East of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park, Entertainment, Fort Saskatchewan, Highway 13, Highway 14, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 28, Highway 29, Highway 45, Highway 55, Iron Horse Trail, It's Time To Go, Itinerary, Killam, Lac La Biche Region, Lakeland Region, Lamont County, Lloydminster, Lougheed, MD of Bonnyville, Minburn County, National Park, North Saskatchewan River, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Parks & Trails, Redwater, Roadtrips, Sedgewick, Sherwood Park, Smoky Lake, Smoky Lake County, Southeast of Edmonton, St. Paul, St. Paul County, Strathcona County, Vegreville, Vermilion, Vermilion River County, Wainwright, Waskatenau

Cooking Lake Provincial Recreational Area. Photo by Rebecca Isbister. Explore 1000+ km of trails at 100+ Provincial Parks, Campgrounds & Natural Areas. These trails are full of natural beauty just waiting to be explored. No matter whether you’re out on the trails every weekend or if you’re starting out, you can easily find dozens of hiking trails for every skill and mobility level. How to get started? First, grab your copy of the Travel Guide. Read the Community stories and …

Biking in Vermilion cranks up the fun

Jolene Kisilevich #TakeItToTheLake, 2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Campgrounds & RV Parks, East of Edmonton, Highway 16, Outdoor Adventures, Parks & Trails, Roadtrips, Shopping, Vermilion, Vermilion River County

By Jeremy Derksen #TakeItToTheLake #NEAB Mist rises from the forest as Tomas Vidal, his brother Eddie and Eddie’s son Caleb fly past on their bikes, winding down the serpentine single track in Vermilion Provincial Park, just kitty corner to Vermilion, AB. With the Vidals as my guides, I am getting a taste for the trails that ignited the boys’ lifelong passion for biking. The park has been the boys’ playground since childhood. “I was born and raised here, I grew …

Super Summer Camping and Glamping Adventures

Rebecca Isbister 2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Bonnyville, Boyle, Campgrounds & RV Parks, Camping, Camrose, Camrose County, Cold Lake, Daysland, East of Edmonton, Fishing, Flagstaff County, Forestburg, Fort Saskatchewan, Glamping, Golfing, Highway 13, Highway 14, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 28, Highway 29, Highway 45, Highway 55, It's Time To Go, Lac La Biche Region, Lakeland Region, Lamont County, Lloydminster, MD of Bonnyville, Metis Crossing, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Parks & Trails, Roadtrips, Seasonal Campground, Smoky Lake, Smoky Lake County, Southeast of Edmonton, St. Paul, St. Paul County, Strathcona County, Tofield, Vegreville, Vermilion, Vermilion River County, Wainwright, Water Adventures, Wetaskiwin, Year-round Camping

Métis Crossing It’s summertime and you know what that means — there’s no better time to leave the city and head in search of some camping adventures. East of Edmonton is home to some great retreats, provincial parks, parkland spaces and RV campgrounds. Here are a few camping locations to check out East of Edmonton. Rest assured, you will find loads of space to park your RV and plenty of great outdoors to take in. An adventure awaits you! NORTHEAST …

Must-See Roadside Attractions!

Rebecca Isbister 2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Andrew, Attractions, Bonnyville, Dewberry, East of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park, Elk Point, Glendon, Hairy Hill, Highway 14, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 28, Highway 29, Highway 45, Innisfree, Iron Horse Trail, Lac La Biche Region, Lakeland Region, Lamont County, Legal, Lloydminster, MD of Bonnyville, Minburn County, Mundare, Myrnam, Northeast of Edmonton, Redwater, Roadside Attraction, Roadtrips, Smoky Lake, Smoky Lake County, St. Paul, St. Paul County, Two Hills County, Vegreville, Vilna, Wainwright, Waskatenau

Take a day or weekend to check out these awesome roadside attractions! Every corner of the region offers something to woo travellers in pursuit of a selfie with an oddity of magnificent proportions. Get creative  – you could be holding the World’s Largest Egg or taking a bite out of the World’s Largest Pyrogy! Start your engines! Follow our guide to see our favourite picks divided into three sections: Northeast of Edmonton, East of Edmonton, and Southeast of Edmonton. While …

Let’s Get Summer Started!

Rebecca Isbister Announcement, Attractions, Campgrounds & RV Parks, Camping, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Entertainment, Itinerary, National Park, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Restaurants, Roadside Attraction, Roadtrips, Shopping, Southeast of Edmonton, Visitor Information Centre

Plan your Summer Daytrips & Getaways!   The 2021 Go East of Edmonton Travel Guide is here! We’ve got you covered with hundreds of things to see & do in 50+ communities across 150 pages. Experience adventure around every corner of the region. You can pick up a copy at various locations in the Edmonton area. Grab a copy so you can get started planning your Go East adventures today! If you prefer to get a head start from home, find a digital copy of the #1 Travel Guide for the region here. …