Kids skiing at Kinosoo Ridge

Enjoy January’s Best Adventures, Photo Contest Winners & More

Faye ForgesCross Country Skiing, Dark Sky, East of Edmonton, Events, Outdoor Adventures, Parks & Trails, Photo Contest, Strathcona County, Vermilion, Vermilion River County, Winter Adventures

It seems like winter is just getting started with the recent snowfall and falling temperatures that provide the gorgeous frost-filled scenery.  There are plenty of winter activities to enjoy when you venture East of Edmonton.  Read on for some fantastic options to start off your 2024. We’ll explore things to do in some of our Provincial Parks, activities at Métis Crossing, and other winter adventures in our region.  Plus, we’ll also reveal the winners from our 2023 Photo Contest.  Keep …

Go East of Edmonton 2023 Photo Contest Winners

Jolene Kisilevich2023 Roadtrip Adventures, Announcement, Glendon, Indigenous Attraction, Lac La Biche Region, North Saskatchewan River, Photo Contest, Photo Contest 2023, Roadtrips, Smoky Lake County, Summer Adventures, Vermilion, Wainwright

We have our winners for the 2023 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 #GoRoadtrips2023 awarded $50 sponsored by The Marketer – publishers of the Go East of Edmonton Travel Guide and Go East Regional Tourism Organization Best Event Photo — The exciting Kehewin Pow Wow by Sharon Taylor Photography BEST ATTRACTION PHOTO – Admiring the World’s …

October’s Big Pumpkins, Beautiful Roadtrips & More!

Rebecca Isbister2023 Roadtrip Adventures, Andrew, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Entertainment, Events, Fall Adventures, Indigenous Experience, Metis Crossing, National Park, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Photo Contest, Roadtrips, Shopping, Smoky Lake County, Southeast of Edmonton, Vegreville

Hit the road for the most colourful time of year! Check our Itineraries and Roadtrips page for ideas, or go to Trip Ideas for recent articles.   Enjoy Beautiful Fall Colours on a Roadtrip Adventure… See our videos for inspiration or browse our Highway Roadtrips Guides. Go roadtrippin! Indigenous Experiences East of Edmonton We are pleased to feature this new section on the website that is the most comprehensive guide to Indigenous experiences in the region. We are pleased to work with Indigenous Tourism Operators, and share their culture in …

New Year, New Adventures!

Rebecca Isbister#SkiNorthAB, 2023 Roadtrip Adventures, Attractions, Dark Sky, East of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park, Itinerary, Metis Crossing, National Park, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Parks & Trails, Photo Contest, Roadtrips, Southeast of Edmonton, Tourism Industry News, Winter Adventures

The crisp winter air…The gorgeous scenery…There’s plenty to enjoy and experience when you venture East of Edmonton. This year, we can’t wait to show you all of the incredible places in our special region. Read on for more than 10 ways to start your 2023 year on an adventure-filled way. Embrace the Night Hours and See the Northern Lights At this time of year, conditions are optimal for stargazing and the beautiful night lights. With no artificial lighting; Dark Sky …

2022 Go East of Edmonton Photo Contest Winners

Jolene Kisilevich2022 Roadtrip Adventures, Announcement, Cold Lake, Daysland, East of Edmonton, Flagstaff County, Highway 13, Highway 14, Highway 16, Highway 28, Legal, Mannville, MD of Bonnyville, Minburn County, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Photo Contest, Roadtrips, Southeast of Edmonton, Summer Adventures, Vegreville, Wainwright

We have our winners for the 2022 Go East of Edmonton Photo Contest! Thank you to everyone who participated and a BIG congratulations to all of the winners! Each winner was awarded $100 sponsored by The Marketer – publishers of the Go East of Edmonton Travel Guide and Go East Regional Tourism Organization. Best Event Photo #1. Cold Lake Bullarama by Sharon Taylor Photography BEST EVENT PHOTO #2. Vegreville Country Fair – Horse Show by Dave Veldkamp BEST WATER ADVENTURE …

October’s Beautiful Roadtrips and Fall Festivals

Rebecca Isbister2022 Roadtrip Adventures, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Entertainment, Events, Fall Adventures, Golfing, Local Food, Northeast of Edmonton, Parks & Trails, Photo Contest, Photo Contest 2022, Roadtrips, Shopping, Southeast of Edmonton

Hit the road for the most colourful time of year! Check our Itineraries and Roadtrips page for ideas, or go to Trip Ideas for recent articles. It Still Feels Almost like Summer, Doesn’t it? Some great ideas for Roadtrip Adventures… 15 Fabulous Trip Ideas to Keep Summer Going We published over 20 Roadtrip Adventures in 2022 to keep you having fun! Pick a Roadtrip Adventure… Any Highway, Anytime.. Take a Highway 28 roadtrip – go back 250 million years, grab your clubs, visit scenic provincial parks, hundreds of lakes, or …

2021 Go East of Edmonton Photo Contest Winners

Jolene Kisilevich2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Announcement, Attractions, Cold Lake, East of Edmonton, Elk Point, Fishing, Fort Saskatchewan, GoRoadtrips2021, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 28, Highway 45, Highway 55, Lac La Biche Region, Lakeland Region, MD of Bonnyville, Minburn County, Myrnam, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Parks & Trails, Photo Contest, Roadtrips, Smoky Lake County, St. Paul County, Summer Adventures, Two Hills County, Vegreville, Waskatenau, Water Adventures

A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our Photo Contest this year! We received some amazing photos that beautifully showcases the Go East of Edmonton Region! New this year — all photos that were tagged with #goroadtrips2021 were automatically entered while playing the 2021 Go East of Edmonton Roadtrip Adventure Game. BEST Roadtrip Adventure Photos #goroadtrips2021 Photo 1. Kids having fun at Minnie Lake, M.D. of Bonnyville. Photo by Erin Murphy – $100 Cash Prize Photo 2. Visiting …

Winners of the 2021 Go East of Edmonton Roadtrip Adventure Game

Jolene Kisilevich2021 Roadtrip Adventures, East of Edmonton, GoRoadtrips2021, Northeast of Edmonton, Southeast of Edmonton, Summer Adventures

CONGRATULATIONS to all of our WINNERS in the 2021 Go East of Edmonton Roadtrip Adventure Game! $100 Prize (Gift Cards / Certificates) Northeast Lucky 7 Prize — Judy and Tracy Wasylishen, Vermilion East Lucky 7 Prize  — Reece Donovan, Edmonton Southeast Lucky 7 Prize — Gayle Plican, Edmonton $50 Prize (Gift Card / Certificate) Monthly Social Media Bonus Prize — Linda Pedley,  Sherwood Park Monthly Social Media Bonus Prize —  Maryia Talkachova,  Lamont Monthly Social Media Bonus Prize — Robert …

October’s Beautiful Roadtrips, Great Golf & Autumn Adventures!

Rebecca Isbister2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Announcement, Attractions, Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries, Camrose, Drink, Eat & Shop, Entertainment, Fall Adventures, Irma, Local Food, Outdoor Adventures, Photo Contest, Roadtrips, Shopping, Thorhild, Two Hills, Vermilion

  North Saskatchewan River in Two Hills County Now’s the time to enjoy the natural fall colours display all across the region. Go on a Beautiful Roadtrip! Check our Itineraries / Roadtrips  page for ideas, OR go to Trip Ideas for the recent articles. Great Places for a Fall Shopping Experience When you shop at a local store East of Edmonton, you will find it unique, uncrowded, safer, and a “real” shopping experience that will be a breath of fresh air compared to Big City …