Go East Gardening Friends – have we got a Great Greenhouse Tour just for you! We are pleased to feature these greenhouses to help you with all of your gardening needs. Ranging from rural greenhouses tucked away in the beautiful countryside, to browsing cozy garden gift shops, to large garden centres that will leave you in awe! Start planning your self-guided Greenhouse Tour today! Northeast of Edmonton Prairie Gardens – (north of Bon Accord)Â Exciting family adventures are just a …
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 …
By Jeremy Derksen Credit: Paul Lavoie / SnowSeekers BONNYVILLE, AB – In Bonnyville, folks like Mitch Sylvestre (of Sylvestre’s Source for Sports) have long been clearing their own cross-country ski trails and enjoying the solitude of a winter glide. But when Les and Sarah Parsons came to town, they saw a way to turn the solitary pursuit into a community building project. For Les, it was an extension of the mission he’s lived most of his life: growing the Alberta …
 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, …
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 …
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 …
Relax. Breathe. Listen. with everything that the beautiful M.D. of Bonnyville has to offer! Here’s our list of top things to do in the M.D. of Bonnyville. Glendon The place to go is Pyrogy Park, home of the World’s Largest Pyrogy. The park is equipped with picnic areas, washroom facility and gazebo, two modern playgrounds, including a zip line, and of course, the must-see giant Pyrogy.  Major Events in 2024 Plan to attend the Glendon Parade, Derby & Mud …
Home to pristine wilderness, gorgeous provincial parks, and beautiful lakes, perfect to see the night sky, search for wildlife and birds, or enjoy the vast network of trails via hiking, quadding, or ATVing. If you’re interested in visiting an incredible indigenous art gallery, Lac La Biche is a hidden gem full of fun things to do and see. Getting to Lac La Biche Lac La Biche is located about 215 kilometres northeast of Edmonton, Alberta off Highway 55. Or, if …
With the nice weather upon us, spray parks are set to a great way to cool off. There are more than 25 great spots across the Region – check them out this summer! Hours of operation are subject to change, please check the website of the municipality for the park you are looking to visit. Northeast of Edmonton Highway 55 Athabasca Athabasca Riverfront Park Address: 50 Ave A great day of fun is in store for visitors to the Spray Park and playground. Bring …