Updated August 1st, 2023 Summer is in full swing! Regardless of whether you’re an avid camper, an off-road enthusiast or a fishing fanatic, we’ve got you covered with the perfect sampling of some of the most unique outdoor spots East of Edmonton to adventure through. Take your pick and let’s get into it! Northeast of Edmonton Venture out to pristine and uncrowded landscapes. Lac La Biche You will find boreal forest wilderness, sandy beaches, 100+ lakes, and 1000 campsites – …
Last updated July 28, 2023 Explore 1000+ km of trails at 100+ Provincial Parks, Campgrounds & Natural Areas. These trails are full of natural beauty just waiting to be explored. No matter whether you’re out on the trails every weekend or if you’re starting out, you can easily find dozens of hiking trails for every skill and mobility level. How to get started? First, grab your copy of the Travel Guide. Read the Community stories and the Campground Listings, they …
Last updated July 28, 2023 Let’s talk great golfing — East of Edmonton style! Did you know? Trip Advisor has rated Coal Creek Golf Resort #8 in the Top Ten Golf Courses in Alberta. The Broadmoor in Sherwood Park is ranked #14, and Mannville Riverview and Silver Creek in Camrose County are in the Top 30 courses in Alberta. In 2019, GolfLifeAb.com rated Coal Creek as having the best golf course conditions and proclaimed Mannville the Greatest 9 Hole Golf …
The natural areas surrounding Camrose are not the typical flat, prairie farmland that normally comes to mind with rural Alberta. This portion of Alberta rises and falls over gorgeous green hills that almost call out to golfers. The many golf courses in and around Camrose are all highly rated and reviewed as not only fun to play on but also easy on the eyes. If golf is your escape, then you’ll be happy to know you can plan an overnight …
It has been a sunny and warm first month of the fall season so far in Camrose County. What better way to make the most of the weather by planning a fall or Thanksgiving camping trip with the family? Many of Camrose’s campgrounds stay open into October, so you can take your pick from a variety of outdoor activities to help you decide where you spend the night. No matter which campground you book for your Camrose trip you will …
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 …
by Lori at Edmontondotfamily Explore a new Trail Visit the Strathcona Wilderness Center. Head out to the wilderness centre and get ready to get your nature fix. Open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM you’ll find an abundance of trails to explore and discover with the kids. Leave the bikes and the dogs at home, and get ready to explore. Find the Wilderness Centre at 52535 Range Road 212, Ardrossan, AB. When you visit, you can pick up a …
Finding the right picnic spot in Camrose all comes down to what the perfect picnic means to you. First and foremost, a picnic is nothing without an enjoyable meal. And whether you’d prefer to create your own meals from scratch or take them premade and to-go, Camrose offers several options for market shopping, local dining, and farm-to-table foods. Now you just need your site! Throughout the city are expansive greenspaces and parklands, with other natural areas just a short drive …
By Lisa Roper Born and raised in Lac La Biche, I feel very fortunate to enjoy the year-round playground that supports many of my authentic outdoor adventures. With so many options — provincial parks, beaches, outdoor attractions, boating, fishing, hunting, camping, ice fishing, rodeos, museums with historic sites, hiking trails, golf, Lakeland Canoe Circuit and so much more — you can literally choose your own outdoor adventure(s). I recently came across the saying, “Life is simple, just add water.” Where …
By: Lisa Roper What’s not to like about open-water fishing in a natural lake? If you are like me, you take every opportunity to be on the water, chasing all species of fish. My addiction to fishing is about more than the challenge and mystery of where fish are in the water. It’s about being outdoors enjoying nature, being present in mind, heart, and soul; a type of meditation. It is one of the only times I feel completely relaxed …