CONGRATULATIONS to all of our WINNERS in the 2021 Go East of Edmonton Roadtrip Adventure Game! $100 Prize (Gift Cards / Certificates) Northeast Lucky 7 Prize — Judy and Tracy Wasylishen, Vermilion East Lucky 7 Prize — Reece Donovan, Edmonton Southeast Lucky 7 Prize — Gayle Plican, Edmonton $50 Prize (Gift Card / Certificate) Monthly Social Media Bonus Prize — Linda Pedley, Sherwood Park Monthly Social Media Bonus Prize — Maryia Talkachova, Lamont Monthly Social Media Bonus Prize — Robert …
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 …
Exploring Camrose means you can switch from parkland to urban amenities quite quickly: Hidden behind the main streets and downtown Camrose is an expansive system of parks, ponds, and creeks, all lined with paved bike paths. The city has even made it safe and easy to cross the main highway with pedestrian underpasses. You can venture out on a Camrose bike tour on any side of the city, and explore via residential streets, the paths, or a combo of both. …
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 …
We want to help guide you through some of the markets and farm stores all around Camrose County. There are farmers’ markets, year-round markets, farm stores and butcher shops to visit, and farm tours to take. You can actually visit the Duggan Mall in Camrose twice a week for local market shopping. But we’d rather leave it up to the people who know Camrose best to help guide you. This isn’t just a guide to shopping in Camrose. This is …
There are plenty of ways for you to get out and enjoy fall all over the region, with great outdoor activities and wonderful shopping & dining. Read on for ideas to plan your autumun-inspired trips! Trip Ideas 1-5: Get your Thrill in Bonnyville Get Artfully Lost in Vermilion Head to Lac La Biche for Easy, Family Beach Fun Find Margaritaville in Cold Lake Enjoy Farm Fresh Camrose Trip Ideas 6-10: Explore Vegreville Savour Local Alberta Food Experience Awesome Outdoor …
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 …
– 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, …