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 …
CONGRATULATIONS to all of our WINNERS in the 2021 Go East of Edmonton Roadtrip Adventure Game! $100 Prize (Gift Cards / Certificates) Northeast Lucky 7 Prize — Judy and Tracy Wasylishen, Vermilion East Lucky 7 Prize — Reece Donovan, Edmonton Southeast Lucky 7 Prize — Gayle Plican, Edmonton $50 Prize (Gift Card / Certificate) Monthly Social Media Bonus Prize — Linda Pedley, Sherwood Park Monthly Social Media Bonus Prize — Maryia Talkachova, Lamont Monthly Social Media Bonus Prize — Robert …
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 …
Finding the right picnic spot in Camrose all comes down to what the perfect picnic means to you. First and foremost, a picnic is nothing without an enjoyable meal. And whether you’d prefer to create your own meals from scratch or take them premade and to-go, Camrose offers several options for market shopping, local dining, and farm-to-table foods. Now you just need your site! Throughout the city are expansive greenspaces and parklands, with other natural areas just a short drive …
We want to help guide you through some of the markets and farm stores all around Camrose County. There are farmers’ markets, year-round markets, farm stores and butcher shops to visit, and farm tours to take. You can actually visit the Duggan Mall in Camrose twice a week for local market shopping. But we’d rather leave it up to the people who know Camrose best to help guide you. This isn’t just a guide to shopping in Camrose. This is …
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 …