As we transition to spring, winter is hanging around… With all the recent snowfall, March is still a great month for Winter Adventures – it’s a little warmer so you can make the most of all the outside activities. Winter Activities Keep up with the activities you’ve been enjoying and give winter a warm send off. Spring skiing – get those runs in amidst the sunshine at ski hills and tube parks. Or, take it X-country. Snowshoe or take a …
Last updated January 30, 2024 #SkiNorthAB #ExploreVermilion By Lisa Monforton Looking for a cabin fever cure mid-winter that’s not too far a drive from Edmonton? Head east to the town of Vermilion, about two hours away for a daytrip. Or, you could easily make it a mini-holiday. You’ll find wide open spaces for outdoor activities like fat biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Then warm up by popping into homey restaurants, cafes, shops – or Vermilion’s first homegrown distillery. Over the …
Last updated January 25, 2024 #SkiNorthAB #NEAB By Lisa Monforton Sometimes you really don’t have to go that far from the big city to feel like you’re a million miles away. Walking amid the silence of the aspen forest on a bluebird winter day at Hideaway Adventure Grounds, as John Ritchie and his dog, Buddy, and our dog, Anouk, chased each other in the snow, felt like just that kind of much-needed escapism. Hideaway is just a 20-minute drive south …
Last updated January 25, 2024 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 …
Last updated January 25, 2024 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 …
This Valentine’s Day, get the Go East of Edmonton Roadtrip Savings Pass and start planning your gifts for the special people in your life. Go Northeast, East, and Southeast of Edmonton where you’ll find deals of at least 10% off at every business! FREE to sign up and the more locations you visit, the more deals, discounts and prizes you can win! Here is a list of some ideas for you to get the perfect gift for your special someone …
Last updated January 25, 2024 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 …
Go in the Snow and have fabulous fun adventures in February, whatever your preference! Browse unique boutiques and great shopping experiences around the region. We’ve included a variety of ways you can make the most out of winter, so start planning your winter adventures. New and Expanded: Winter Adventures There’s plenty of fun awaiting you outdoors. Pick your activity, find travel ideas and more! Plenty of adventures to enjoy with our Must Do Winter Experiences. Hit the Slopes – adventure awaits you …
By Jeremy Derksen / SnowSeekers.ca Lac La Biche, AB – Snowmobiling through willow stands and old birch along Tom’s Trail (one of a handful of locally known cut trails), Heather Maekelburger wraps her arms around David Schultz and leans in, while he navigates the hairpin turns. Soon the trail opens out onto a bay of Lac La Biche and they both grin as Schultz opens it up, the engine growling to life as they skim across the bay. As they …
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 …