Go North of Edmonton- Farms Art Scenic Drive Just a short drive north of Edmonton, a charming blend of prairie landscapes, local farms, and inspiring artistry awaits. From hand-crafted pottery and haskap berries to dinosaur adventures and orchard strolls, the Gibbons, Bon Accord, and Legal region offers the perfect escape for families, foodies, and explorers alike. Events in the Region April 25-27 Pottery by Heather Work of our Hands Spring Showcase May 9-10 Aurora Alpacas Shearing Event May 31 Bloom …
The Great Greenhouse Tour
Go East Gardening Friends – have we got a Great Greenhouse Tour just for you! We are pleased to feature these greenhouses to help you with all of your gardening needs. Ranging from rural greenhouses tucked away in the beautiful countryside, to browsing cozy garden gift shops, to large garden centres that will leave you in awe! Start planning your self-guided Greenhouse Tour today! Northeast of Edmonton Prairie Gardens – (north of Bon Accord) Exciting family adventures are just a …
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Winter Guide to Métis Crossing Adventures
With the recent snow and warming seasonal temperatures, there are plenty of winter activities to enjoy when you visit Métis Crossing. There are many interesting things to do that are sure to make your visit memorable including: Signature Experiences Events and Workshops Daily Discoveries Luxurious Stays Signature Experiences Tales from the Trapline is an immersive Indigenous experience that explores Métis traditional winter activities and skills on a historic Métis river lot farm. Strap on a set of snowshoes, set a snare, …
5 Fun Family Ski Hills and Tubing Parks East of Edmonton
When you ski East of Edmonton, not only will you avoid the crowds, you’ll also save on lift tickets and rentals. AND there’s that fresh, fluffy snow. No matter which area of the region you prefer to venture out to, adventure awaits! Go Ski Northeast of Edmonton Long Lake Ski Area Find this family-friendly resort amidst the scenery of the Long Lake Provincial Park in Thorhild County. They offer downhill skiing and snowboarding for all ages with 13 downhill & …
On the Ice
By: Lisa Roper Pictures by: Lisa Roper The winter months can be dark and cold in Alberta, but I spend countless days looking for fish on frozen water. Whether it’s early, mid- or late season ice fishing, there’s nothing quite like the adrenaline rush of using just the right lures, bait, and techniques to land my aquatic quarry. Just east of Edmonton, lies several ice-fishing lakes, well-known among anglers. To name a few: Lac La Biche, Touchwood, Blackett, Pinehurst, Little …
Hooked on Lake Trout
By: Lisa Roper Pictures by: Lisa Roper and Mat Weaver Crunch, crunch, crunch. My boots connect with the icy snow. It is a sound I have come to love in the stillness of the morning before the sun crests the horizon. Pulling my sleigh across the frozen lake with fishing gear in tow, I drill my first hole and drop a line into the ice-chilled depths of the water. My Kims Watermelon tube jig baited with a frozen chunk of …
Building Bonnyville’s Nordic North
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 his life: growing the Alberta …
Go Hut to Hut Cross-Country Skiing in Lac La Biche
Jeremy Derksen for #SkiNorthAB Although you can still see the town of Lac La Biche in the distance if you squint carefully, Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park is separated from the town’s daily bustle – if you can call it that. And that is the key to its appeal: once you cross the bridge to the island, you are disconnected both literally and figuratively. No traffic, few if any people, and absolute quiet. It’s the perfect place to discover – …
Ski Kinosoo to bond with family, friends
– Jeremy Derksen for SnowSeekers.ca Making the time to get outside together through the winter months isn’t always easy, but for the Engler family, that’s where Kinosoo Ridge comes in. The northern Alberta ski hill has seen significant upgrades in recent years, first with the summer adventure park and a revamped culinary experience, and then the addition of new winter offerings. With a new chairlift, readily available ski lessons, three terrain parks, snow tubing and pop-up night skiing, everything the …