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 …
Just Add Water
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 …
Falling for the Charms of Marie and Ethel (Lakes)
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 …
Getting artfully lost in Vermilion
– Jeremy Derksen Vermilion, AB – Launching a business during the pandemic took panache, but Heather Millan is in the right place. There has been a creative strain running through Vermilion for years. In the last five years, the small town of 4000 has seen an impressive run of new business openings and events, bringing a liveliness to main street. “Especially during this time, the importance of art is mental wellness. This is a happy place to be,” says Millan, …
Head to Lac La Biche for Easy, Family Beach Fun
– story: Jeremy Derksen / photos: Paul Lavoie Lac La Biche, AB – Planning a family vacation can become a big production when you’re trying to accommodate a variety of ages, interests and temperaments. But with a welcoming community, cozy hotels, nearby cultural attractions and an unbeatable beachfront, Lac La Biche makes it easy for the whole family, as Valerie and Sheldon Hunter have discovered. Sand castles, beach balls, splashing in the water, a beach holiday in Lac La Biche …
The Best Farm Fresh Foods in Camrose for your Scavenger Hunt!
Are you ready to go on the hunt for the best of local food in Camrose? The Food Artisans of Camrose County (FACC) are calling on you to go on the hunt and explore local food through restaurants, farmers’ markets, and the several farm stores around Camrose through their Scavenger Hunt and contest. You will want to spend some time exploring restaurants as the contest checklist includes these visits. But another fun and often educational way to get the best …
Find a slice of Margaritaville in Cold Lake #NEAB
– by Jeremy Derksen / photos: Paul Lavoie Photo by Paul Lavoie Cold Lake, AB – With the triple threat of sun, sand and surf, Natalie and Dallas McCue’s weekend away has seemed almost like a tropical getaway instead of an Alberta vacation. There is a distinctly posh side to Cold Lake that checks all the boxes of an exotic luxury holiday: enjoying some beach time, relaxing with margaritas, taking a dinner cruise on the water and finding a …
#TakeItToTheLake on a #NEAB roadtrip
– Jeremy Derksen #Takeittothelake #NEAB What makes a great roadtrip? If abundant lakes, wide open spaces and hidden gems top your list, then you’ll want to look to northeast Alberta. Looping from Métis Crossing up to Athabasca, across to Lac La Biche, then Cold Lake and finally Vermilion, Kristina Martel and Myk Morris recently did the tour and came back wowed by what they experienced. “There’s so much beauty in Alberta,” Martel reflects. “Even in just a few days, …
Family Fun in Wainwright
By: Karen Ung Roam to Wainwright this summer and stay a while! Peals of laughter ring through the splash park as my kids play. They have the run of the place because we’re the only ones here on this warm, sunny day. Whether the locals are at the lake, golfing, climbing at the Peace Memorial Multiplex, or swimming at the Communiplex, it’s a treat to cool off without crowds – and a perk of visiting small towns. With a population …
Explore Camrose for Exciting Events and the Best Places to Eat, Drink and Shop!
This summer, pack up the family or a car full of friends and #GoEastofEdmonton to Explore Camrose! This bustling city features a wide selection of attractions including recreational facilities, stunning parks, and scenic golf courses. Shopping is aplenty, and there are several restaurants and breweries to end your day with. Check out our list below of some of the great businesses and amenities Camrose and area has to offer. Attractions Camrose has plenty of entertaining and enjoyable stops to check out …