Photo Credits: ⓒ Parks Canada / Elk Island National Park As the last leaves fall and a light skiff of snow dusts the ground, Elk Island National Park offers a tranquil escape just outside the city. From crisp-air hikes to relaxing picnics, fall is the perfect time to explore the park—without the summer crowds. Here are a few ways to enjoy fall at Elk Island: 1. Hike Over 80 km of Scenic Trails Wander through quiet forests along Elk Island’s …
The Christmas season is upon us and there are plenty of fun activities and shopping events in the region to put you in a festive mood! Whether you’re looking for family adventures or the perfect gifts for special people in your life, you can find it all around the area. Exciting events and fantastic shopping ideas await you in the region! We’re featuring just a few of the events our area has to offer, but you can access many more …
Get Ready for Festive Fun at Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm! From mid-November to mid-December, Prairie Gardens is hosting a variety of Prairie Christmas Events that are sure to become your family’s new holiday tradition. Breakfast with Santa: Kick off your holiday season with a delightful farm-to-table breakfast with Santa! Bring the kids to visit Santa at his sleigh and enjoy a festive brunch that features delicious pumpkin muffins with cinnamon pumpkin butter and honeyberry jelly, famous garlic roasted hash with farm sausage, scrambled fresh farm eggs, and pancakes. Choice of steamy hot chocolate or coffee. Purchase your tickets now before they sell out! Click the link to view available dates and …
It is absolutely amazing that Métis Crossing is being listed as one of the best places to visit – not in only Alberta or in Canada… but in the world! As the top Indigenous Tourism attraction in the Go East of Edmonton region, Métis Crossing has grown to into a world class experience showcasing Métis culture and history. The contributions of the Métis People in our region are abundant and Métis Crossing seeks to showcase and engage with visitors in …
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, …
With the recent snowfalls and seasonal temperatures, there are plenty of winter activities to enjoy when you venture East of Edmonton. Read on for some fantastic options to make the most out of Winter. We’ll explore things to do in some of our Parks, activities at Métis Crossing, and other winter adventures in our region. Plus, details about the winners from our 2024 Photo Contest. Keep reading! January – February Winter Adventures… Go in the snow and enjoy winter adventures …
DYK: Alberta Parks surrounds Edmonton with a wide range of epic provincial parks complete with camping, beaches, hiking, OHV trails and wildlife watching all just a short drive away. But what about winter? Visiting Provincial Parks in winter could be one of the best kept secret bonuses of living and thriving in Alberta. Here are three great Provincial Parks all east of Edmonton that are ready, set and geared to make your season bright if you come to visit …
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 …