Shop, Save and Win on our Shopping Trails!

Kristen GusnowskiBeaver County, Bonnyville, Boutiques, Camrose, Camrose County, Cold Lake, Daysland, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Elk Point, Fashions, Flagstaff County, Flea Market, Forestburg, Gifts, Hardisty, Highway 13, Highway 14, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 2, Highway 28, Highway 29, Highway 45, Highway 55, Irma, Iron Horse Trail, Killam, Kitscoty, Lac La Biche Region, Lamont, Lamont County, Lloydminster, Mannville, Marwayne, MD of Bonnyville, Minburn County, Myrnam, Northeast of Edmonton, Quilt Shop, Shopping, Smoky Lake, Smoky Lake County, Southeast of Edmonton, St. Paul, St. Paul County, Thorhild, Thorhild County, Tofield, Two Hills County, Vegreville, Vermilion, Vermilion River County, Viking, Wainwright, Winter Adventures

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 …

Black Friday Weekend – Go Shopping East of Edmonton!

Rebecca Isbister2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Bonnyville, Camrose, Camrose County, Cold Lake, Daysland, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Elk Point, Entertainment, Events, Flagstaff County, Hardisty, Highway 13, Highway 14, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 2, Highway 28, Highway 29, Highway 45, Highway 55, Killam, Lac La Biche Region, Marwayne, MD of Bonnyville, Minburn County, Northeast of Edmonton, Redwater, Roadtrips, Shopping, Southeast of Edmonton, St. Paul County, Strathcona County, Thorhild, Thorhild County, Vegreville, Vermilion, Vermilion River County, Wainwright

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 …

Just Add Water

Jolene Kisilevich#TakeItToTheLake, 2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Fall Adventures, Fishing, Highway 28, Highway 55, Lac La Biche Region, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Roadtrips, Spring Adventures, Summer Adventures, Water Adventures

By Lisa Roper Born and raised in Lac La Biche, I feel very fortunate to enjoy the year-round playground that supports many of my authentic outdoor adventures. With so many options — provincial parks, beaches, outdoor attractions, boating, fishing, hunting, camping, ice fishing, rodeos, museums with historic sites, hiking trails, golf, Lakeland Canoe Circuit and so much more — you can literally choose your own outdoor adventure(s). I recently came across the saying, “Life is simple, just add water.” Where …

Head to Lac La Biche for Easy, Family Beach Fun

Jolene Kisilevich#TakeItToTheLake, 2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Fall Adventures, Highway 55, Lac La Biche Region, Lakeland Region, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Spring Adventures, Summer Adventures, Water Adventures

– story: Jeremy Derksen / photos: Paul Lavoie Lac La Biche, AB – Planning a family vacation can become a big production when you’re trying to accommodate a variety of ages, interests and temperaments. But with a welcoming community, cozy hotels, nearby cultural attractions and an unbeatable beachfront, Lac La Biche makes it easy for the whole family, as Valerie and Sheldon Hunter have discovered. Sand castles, beach balls, splashing in the water, a beach holiday in Lac La Biche …

Go Eat…it’s Alberta Food Week and Open Farm Days 2021

Rebecca Isbister2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Announcement, Bonnyville, Camrose, Camrose County, Cold Lake, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Events, Flagstaff County, Fort Saskatchewan, Hay Lakes, It's Time To Go, Lac La Biche Region, Local Food, Northeast of Edmonton, Roadtrips, Round Hill, Sherwood Park, Smoky Lake, Southeast of Edmonton, St. Paul, Strathcona County, Summer Adventures, Thorhild, Thorhild County, Vermilion

This week, from August 8th to 15th, head out to your local markets, restaurants, and farms during Alberta Local Food Week! Farmers’ Markets are happening all summer around Alberta and are perfect to stock up on fresh foods. Don’t forget to stop by farm tours, breweries and distilleries, ending your day with a delicious meal with fresh ingredients at local restaurants. Alberta Local Food Week is a great opportunity to enjoy some delicious local food: visit a Farmers’ Market in your area pick your own fresh …

Go Northeast on the Roadtrip Adventure Game – A Complete Guide to Sticker Stations & Places to Go! #goroadtrips2021

Kristen Gusnowski2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Bonnyville, Campgrounds & RV Parks, Cold Lake, Drink, Eat & Shop, Elk Point, Gibbons, Glendon, Highway 2, Highway 28, Highway 55, Iron Horse Trail, Itinerary, Lac La Biche Region, Lakeland Region, Legal, Local Food, MD of Bonnyville, Metis Crossing, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Redwater, Restaurants, Roadside Attraction, Roadtrips, Shopping, Smoky Lake, Smoky Lake County, St. Paul, St. Paul County, Summer Adventures, Thorhild, Thorhild County, Waskatenau

Use this as your complete guide to areas Northeast of Edmonton on your 2021 Roadtrips! Don’t forget to post your photos on social media with the hashtags #goroadtrips2021 and #goeastofedmonton.  Within One Hour of Edmonton Town of Legal If you are looking for a quick trip out of the city to collect stickers for the Roadtrip Adventure Game, head north on Hwy 28 to the Town of Legal. Legal is the “French Mural Capital of Canada” and has the highest …

Cultural Explorations in Lac La Biche Provide a Rich Palette for Learning & Adventure

Jolene Kisilevich#TakeItToTheLake, 2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Camping, Fall Adventures, Glamping, Highway 55, Indigenous Attraction, International Flavours, Lac La Biche Region, Lakeland Region, Northeast of Edmonton, Parks & Trails, Roadtrips, Spring Adventures, Summer Adventures

Jeremy Derksen #TakeItToTheLake #NEAB Lac La Biche County, AB – As early morning sun begins to burn away the dew at Hideaway Adventure Grounds in Kikino Metis Settlement, Amy Stewart and Ali Cole emerge to a forest alive with wonder. The two friends spent the previous night in a trapper’s tent in the boreal forest, here on a journey of cultural and nature exploration. It’s one of several ways to get to know some of Alberta’s diverse heritage, in the …

New Year, New Adventures

Rebecca IsbisterAnnouncement, Attractions, Bonnyville, Camrose, Camrose County, Cold Lake, East of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park, Entertainment, Fishing, It's Time To Go, Lac La Biche Region, Lamont County, MD of Bonnyville, National Park, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Roadtrips, Sherwood Park, Smoky Lake County, Southeast of Edmonton, St. Paul County, Strathcona County, Vermilion River County, Wainwright, Winter Adventures

As we stay closer to home this winter, we invite you to “Go in the Snow” and enjoy the New Year with some New Adventures. As 2021 continues, we can’t wait to share more to your inbox every month about the great things going on in the region. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for daily updates, contests and giveaways! Embrace Winter with Fun Activities! Getting outside is one of the best things you can do for your health …

Sip and Savour as you #GoEastofEdmonton this Summer!

Rebecca Isbister2020 Daytrips & Getaways Campaign - It's Time to GO!, Beaver County, Beverage Trails, Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries, Camrose, Camrose County, Cold Lake, Drink, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Edgerton, Fort Saskatchewan, Highway 13, Highway 14, Highway 15, It's Time To Go, Lac La Biche Region, Lakeland Region, MD of Bonnyville, Shopping, Southeast of Edmonton, Strathcona County, Summer Adventures, Vermilion, Vermilion River County, Viking

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

Rebecca Isbister2020 Daytrips & Getaways Campaign - It's Time to GO!, Attractions, Beaver County, Beverage Trails, Bonnyville, Campgrounds & RV Parks, Camping, Camrose, Camrose County, Comfort Food, Culinary Trails, Drink, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Entertainment, Fall Adventures, Farms and Markets, Flagstaff County, Golfing, Highway 13, Highway 14, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 28, Highway 45, It's Time To Go, Itinerary, Lac La Biche Region, Lloydminster, Local Food, MD of Bonnyville, National Park, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Parks & Trails, Photo Contest, Restaurants, Roadtrips, Smoky Lake, Smoky Lake County, Southeast of Edmonton, Tofield, Vegreville, Vermilion

  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 …