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 & …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 – …
– 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 …
By Jeremy Derksen / SnowSeekers.ca Lac La Biche, AB – Snowmobiling through willow stands and old birch along Tom’s Trail (one of a handful of locally known cut trails), Heather Maekelburger wraps her arms around David Schultz and leans in, while he navigates the hairpin turns. Soon the trail opens out onto a bay of Lac La Biche and they both grin as Schultz opens it up, the engine growling to life as they skim across the bay. As they …
We have our winners for the 2024 Go East of Edmonton Photo Contest! Thank you to everyone who participated and a BIG congratulations to all of the winners! The BEST of photos are awarded $100 and the runners up are award $50. Sponsored by The Marketer – publishers of the Go East of Edmonton Travel Guide and Go East Regional Tourism Organization. BEST SCENIC PHOTO – Quadding along the North Saskatchewan River in Two Hills County Photo by Miles …
Enjoy Holiday Shopping, Events and Outdoor Adventures East of Edmonton The festive season has arrived, bringing with it the perfect opportunity to find those special gifts for your loved ones. Craig’s Cornerstone in downtown Vermilion is your one-stop boutique shopping experience! Here’s your chance to win a lovely Gift Set from Uniquely U Styles and Harbrook & Paisely at Craig’s Cornerstone! ****Sign Up Now to the Monthly E-Newsletter where you can win Roadtrip Rewards, Prizes and more every month! Click here …
‘Tis the season with plenty of fun activities and shopping events in the region. Christmas is here, which means it’s that time to stock up on items your loved ones are looking for. Get into the Christmas spirit with exciting events and fantastic shopping ideas with Go East of Edmonton! We’re featuring just a few of the events in the region, but you can access many more in our events calendar. You can also find some of the wonderful stores and unique boutiques …