Summer is in full swing! Even better, it’s Local Food Week in Alberta this August 9th to 16th! And we want to encourage you to celebrate the local craft breweries, distilleries and wineries in our special region. All are truly special and focus on unique recipes made with regional ingredients. Read on for our top picks of places to Go East of Edmonton & get sippin! On your next road trip, be sure to check out these local flavours… Go …
Swing into September
The leaves are changing, the days are getting cooler – head out and enjoy the short season of beautiful colours. There are plenty of ways for you to get out and enjoy September all over the region, with great outdoor activities and wonderful shopping & dining. Golfing You don’t have to go far to enjoy some of the best and uncrowded courses in the province. Whether you have a favourite or are looking to try somewhere new, the Go …
Super Camping and Glamping Adventures
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 of Edmonton …
A Shock-ing Good Time while playing the Roadtrip Adventure Game
This summer, Go East of Edmonton created the Go East of Edmonton Roadtrip Adventure Game – a cross region challenge designed for you to enjoy a roadtrip getaway Northeast, East and Southeast of Edmonton. Cheryl and Kenneth Shock completed the entire game board in just 16 days! We sat down with the Shocks to hear about their adventures. How They Completed The Board As luck would have it, Cheryl originally saw the ad for the game while visiting her mother …
7 Super Summer Travel Tips & Trips!
Check out some of our top #goeastofedmonton Travel Destinations! You are sure to be inspired to #Takeitothelake with these Travel tips and trips. Over the past month, we’ve added some awe-inspiring Northeast Alberta travel stories. It’s Time to Go East of Edmonton! Here’s why… Boatin’, Barbecuin’ and Chillin’ with Ice Cream in Athabasca County A day on the water, surrounded by the natural beauty of Athabasca, is enough to make anyone feel at home. Check out the story here to find out how to get in on a …
Enjoy Alberta Local Food Week and Open Farm Days East of Edmonton
This week, from August 9th to 16th, head out to your local markets, restaurants, and farms during Alberta Local Food Week! Farmers’ Markets are happening all summer around Alberta. Don’t forget to stop by the farm tours, breweries and distilleries, and end your day with a delicious meal with fresh ingredients at local restaurants. Shop at a Farmers Market this week! This summer over 10 local markets are available around the region for you to find delicious, locally sourced produce, …
Play & Win with the Roadtrip Adventure Game!
🤩 🤩 Looking for something FUN to do with the whole family? Play the Go East of Edmonton ROADTRIP ADVENTURE GAME! 🚗🚗 Go on a Roadtrip…see the Sheep in the Fort…shop Downtown Camrose…and see the Big Pumpkins in Smoky Lake…end your day on the beach in Cold Lake…. ☀️ Have fun this summer from your friends at… ✳️ Northeast of Edmonton: Athabasca Region l Lac La Biche Region l Smoky Lake Region l M.D. Of Bonnyville l Town of Bonnyville …
Fine food, crafty cocktails and fun on the lake – it’s all in friendly Vermilion
– Jeremy Derksen for #TakeItToTheLake Here’s your invitation, and please share this with friends and family so they can come visit you this summer and/or for you to get out and renew yourself by getting close to the water; #TakeItToTheLake. Greg Smith is prepared for visitors: he has extra life jackets, paddles and watercraft for getting friends and family out on Vermilion Lake. On a sunset tour, he points out goshawks and beaver, and tells how he once found a …
Canada Day 2020
How we celebrate Canada Day will be different this year, but the pride for our country remains constant. In the Go East of Edmonton region, we have wide-open spaces you can explore crowd-free. Here are some Canada Day activities you can look forward to and celebrate Canada’s Birthday! COVID-19 reminder While out celebrating, please remember to abide by all Alberta Health Service public health measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus and keep our communities safe. For more …
Alberta Private Campgrounds are allowed to remain open. How to use Parks and Trails SAFELY during COVID-19
New 2021 AHS Camping Guidelines released! Click here to see the updated Guidelines published April 29, 2021 For all 2021 Sector Guidelines click here https://www.alberta.ca/guidance-documents.aspx ************************************************************************* June 15, 2020 Update: Alberta Government Guidance for Private and Municipal Campgrounds The purpose of this article is for educational purposes to educate our audience, and you the general public about the recent updates regarding the upcoming camping season. While the guidelines here are in place for Alberta, this update is specific for Campgrounds …