To start off, head due east from the center of Edmonton and take the easy jaunt to Sherwood Park in Strathcona County. It’s worth the quick road trip to visit the Strathcona County Museum, packed with exhibits that showcase the history of Strathcona County. This is your chance to experience the rich history of the region. Time for some outdoor fun and adventure! Next door to Edmonton is a cluster of some of the greatest prairie parks and protected spaces …
Ski, eat, drink and soak up good vibes Jeremy Derksen for #SkiNorthAB Amber Howard strikes a tuning fork and places it, vibrating, on my chest. It reverberates through my core. Crystal therapy is not an experience I would have anticipated from a small town in northeastern Alberta, but Vermilion is always full of surprises. Locals here support new ideas, creative thinkers and entrepreneurs. Maybe, being a regional hub for cross-country skiing, rowing and academics (among other things), embracing positive momentum …
Highways 15 and 45 offer something for everyone with a wide variety of attractions, activities, events, and entertainment. Young and old, adventurers and history buffs will all find something that suits them on this trip! The City of Fort Saskatchewan is your first stop, just minutes northeast of Edmonton. Easy to access and home to exciting attractions, this is the perfect start to a road trip. The Fort Heritage Precinct is an amazing recreation of an RCMP fort from yesteryear. …
If you’re looking for an adventure this Mother’s Day, a shopping excursion and sightseeing trip along one of five scenic highways east of Edmonton will surely make Mom’s day. How about pampering her this weekend with jewelry, clothes, flowers, or that unique gift you’ll only find on a visit to one of these retailers east of Edmonton. Highway 28 North of the city, on a drive down Highway 28, you’ll find a little bit of everything at Nook in the …
Fall has officially arrived! Meaning SO many great things here at Go East of Edmonton! Like Thanksgiving, Smoky Lake Pumpkin Festival, Craft Markets, Andrew Garlic Festival and the beauty of a new season beginning! As well as ideas about where to purchase great Thanksgiving dinner necessities. Go East of Edmonton is your source for everything to see and do throughout the East Central Alberta region. On October 8th we will be celebrating one of our favorite holidays, Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is …