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 …
Over 50 Super Summer Festivals and Events!
Here’s our Summer Events Guide with the best Fairs, Festivals and Rodeos across the region. You can also see our Events Calendar with more details, posters and schedules. www.goeastofedmonton.com/events August 17- September 6 Aug 17 – FLAGSTAFF REGIONAL AIRPORT: MOVIE AT THE AIRPORT Flagstaff Regional Airport Aug 18 – ARDMORE DUCK RACE Ardmore Community Centre Aug 20-22 – MUNDARE AGRI-DAYS Parade Mundare Aug 20-22 – KIKINO SILVER BIRCH RODEO Kikino Held annually on the 3rd weekend in August, this event …
Go Northeast on the Roadtrip Adventure Game – A Complete Guide to Sticker Stations & Places to Go! #goroadtrips2021
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 …
New Year, New 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 …
Find the Perfect Gift on our Shopping Trails!
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Hwy 28 – Amazing Culture, Lakes and Trails!
Looking for a new adventure? Go straight north of Edmonton on HWY 28, then keep heading a little further on Secondary Highway 803 to the Town of Legal. You won’t be disappointed! Your road trip will start with 38 beautiful murals sprinkled throughout the town of Legal. When you leave Legal, head due east on secondary HWY 651 until you meet up again with HWY 28 at the Town of Redwater: home of the World’s Largest Oil Derrick! Test your …
ALBERTA OPEN FARM DAYS – August 17 & 18, 2019!
Have you ever wanted to learn how your food gets to the grocery stores or markets before it gets on your table? Then you might want to mark your calendar for August 17th and 18th because you are not going to want to miss Alberta Open Farm Days! This two-day event is all about Alberta farmers inviting you to learn about the growing and farming process by stepping foot right on the farms. Listen to unique stories, witness demonstrations, and …