‘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 …
CONGRATULATIONS to all of our WINNERS in the 2024 Go East of Edmonton Roadtrip Adventure Game and what a successful year it was! Sweet 16 & Ultimate Bonus Prize Winners Participants who visited 16 or more communities automatically earned the Sweet 16 Bonus Prize (valued at approximately $25). Additionally, those who completed the full journey across all 46 communities became eligible for both the Sweet 16 Bonus and the prestigious Ultimate Bonus Prize categories. Haley Koncur, Ardrossan, …
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 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 a thoughtful …
With all its beautiful bright colours, autumn is the perfect time to visit Smoky Lake, the pumpkin capital of Alberta. Top Things to do in Smoky Lake Pumpkin Park – Take a stroll and check out the large famous concrete pumpkins up close! Iron Horse Trail – Adventure year-round on Alberta’s longest multi-trail system. With over 300km of trails that takes you through stunning scenery, it’s perfect for hiking, biking, quadding, horseback riding, and snowmobiling. Smoky Lake Museum – Located on …
Explore Rural Alberta East of Edmonton August is here, but don’t let summer slip away just yet! There are tons of exciting adventures waiting for you! This weekend, from August 17th to 18th, head out to your local markets, restaurants, and farms during Alberta Open Farm Days! 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 …
Summer is in full swing. Be sure to make the most of the beautiful weather and plan your Awesome August Adventures! Super Events and Festivals Our Summer Events Guide has everything to make the most out of your summer. The Events Calendar has more details, posters and schedules of the best Fairs, Festivals and Rodeos across the region: Battle River Train – Take the scenic route and spend the day on the train. Enjoy the entertainment, food, and ambiance of an antique train as …
Summer adventures await—whether you’re into festivals, outdoor exploration, or simply enjoying the warm weather. Go Adventuring Outdoors Photo Credit: City of Fort Saskatchewan Bike Trail More daylight = more fun. Summer East of Edmonton just feel right! Whether you want to get out on the ATV trail, camp, fish, golf, take a hike, or simply enjoy the warm sunshine, our Land Adventures section has ideas so you can plan all your adventures. Go Camping Photo Credit: Wolf Lake MD Of Bonnyville What’s …
Last updated August 8, 2024 Just over 2 weeks left to play the Roadtrip Adventure Game! Aug 14-19 COLD LAKE EXTREME MUDFEST Annual Extreme MudFest is 6 Days of Mud, Music & countless memories. Aug 14 INNISFREE FAIR Enjoy food, shopping, kids activities, and more! Aug 16-18 MUNDARE AGRI-DAYS Street markets, bouncy houses, local food, games and much more. Aug 16-17 VILNA BOOMTOWN FAIR DAYS Vilna Boomtown Fair Days has something for everyone. A parade, jamboree, kid’s movie, bench show, farmers’ market, show & shine …
Celebrate with friends and family this long weekend by heading East of Edmonton and checking out all the fantastic events these great towns have to offer. Whether you want to get active, enjoy some great food, listen to live music, or all of these above, these events have it all. Don’t forget to stay for the fireworks! Find all the details listed for a selection of events below. July 1 Featured Canada Day Events – Northeast of Edmonton 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙇𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖 …
The Roadtrip Adventure Game Has Returned! The amazing 2024 Roadtrip Adventure Game offers up a gameboard and the chance to collect stickers in 46 community locations across the region. This year it is easier to play and easier to win with over 10 different prize categories and the chance to Scan and Win a bonus prize at every Sticker Station. New Prizes for 2024 include a special Only for Kids Prize Package and Repeat Gamer Prize packages if you have played before. …
