Awe-Inspiring April Activities

Faye ForgesCampgrounds & RV Parks, Camping, East of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park, Glamping, Golfing, Greenhouse & Garden Centres, Museums, Northeast of Edmonton, Roadtrip Adventures, Southeast of Edmonton, Spring Adventures

Spring is in the air – and with longer days and warmer temperatures, you will naturally want to go exploring.  Our region is filled with great places to visit and things to do. We also have exciting news to share and some great ideas for interesting roadtrips.  Keep reading to learn more! Coming soon…The New 2024 Go East of Edmonton Travel Guide It will be our biggest and best guide ever!  Summer is going to be great with Go East …

Shop & Save On Our Shopping Trails!

Rebecca IsbisterDrink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Events, Northeast of Edmonton, Shopping, Southeast of Edmonton, Winter Adventures

We all know that snow and cooler temperatures will be coming, but there will also be plenty of fun winter events and adventures to enjoy! Whether you’re shopping or looking for fantastic events and adventures, we’ll help you discover the best places to visit East of Edmonton. Shop & Save on our Shopping Trails! Shopping local not only helps our communities, but it also will save you time and money! Be sure to browse our shopping page and find deals by region. …

Get into the Christmas Spirit East of Edmonton

Rebecca IsbisterBonnyville, Camrose, Camrose County, Cold Lake, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Entertainment, Events, Fall Adventures, Gifts, Lac La Biche Region, Lakeland Region, MD of Bonnyville, Northeast of Edmonton, Roadtrips, Shopping, Smoky Lake County, Southeast of Edmonton, Strathcona County, Vegreville, Vermilion, Wainwright, Winter Adventures

Get into the Christmas spirit with exciting events and fantastic shopping ideas with Go East of Edmonton! ‘Tis the season with plenty of fun activities and shopping events in the region. Christmas is here, which means it’s that time to stock up on items your loved ones are looking for. We’re featuring just a few of the events in the region, but you can access many more in our events calendar. You can also find some of the wonderful stores and unique boutiques …

October’s Big Pumpkins, Beautiful Roadtrips & More!

Rebecca Isbister2023 Roadtrip Adventures, Andrew, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Entertainment, Events, Fall Adventures, Indigenous Experience, Metis Crossing, National Park, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Photo Contest, Roadtrips, Shopping, Smoky Lake County, Southeast of Edmonton, Vegreville

Hit the road for the most colourful time of year! Check our Itineraries and Roadtrips page for ideas, or go to Trip Ideas for recent articles.   Enjoy Beautiful Fall Colours on a Roadtrip Adventure… See our videos for inspiration or browse our Highway Roadtrips Guides. Go roadtrippin! Indigenous Experiences East of Edmonton We are pleased to feature this new section on the website that is the most comprehensive guide to Indigenous experiences in the region. We are pleased to work with Indigenous Tourism Operators, and share their culture in …

15 Fabulous Trip Ideas in September

Rebecca IsbisterBonnyville, Camrose, Dark Sky, East of Edmonton, Events, Fishing, Lac La Biche Region, Lamont County, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Parks & Trails, Roadtrips, Seasons, Shopping, Southeast of Edmonton, Strathcona County, Summer Adventures, Vegreville, Wainwright

With more warm weather in the forecast for September, there’s still time to keep the summer fun alive throughout the region! Whether you take part in the fantastic options for outdoor activities, or enjoy shopping and dining experiences in various communities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out the extended summer trip ideas below. Trip Ideas 1-7: Popular Destinations  Our Summer Events Guide has everything to make the most out of your summer. The Events Calendar has more details, posters and …

Shop for Back to School and Fall Fashions

Jennifer FilipBoutiques, East of Edmonton, Fall Adventures, Northeast of Edmonton, Roadtrip Adventures, Shopping, Southeast of Edmonton

With the kids going back to school, the end of summer time can be quite busy! Whether you’re looking for school supplies, or updating wardrobes with the latest fashions, shopping for back to school is a process. Find your style for fall and back to school in in the Go East of Edmonton Region, where higher quality, local shops have you covered. Southeast of Edmonton Camrose   From Kicks for Kids – Parents of wee ones, to older children will …

Sylvia Goes East of Edmonton on an Epic Adventure

Jolene Kisilevich2023 Roadtrip Adventures, Attractions, Campgrounds & RV Parks, Outdoor Adventures, Restaurants, Shopping, Summer Adventures

Last year, Sylvia Pedley picked up a Go East of Edmonton Roadtrip Adventure Game, and then didn’t go anywhere. This year, she not only wholeheartedly committed to the game, but she also collected all 43 stickers in 11 days, setting the record for completion time since the game debuted in 2020. “I knew this year, that once I started, I had to finish it,” she said. “I wasn’t going to let it sit on the backburner.” Sylvia knows all too …

20th Annual Vegreville Sportsmen & Accessory Show

Kristen GusnowskiEast of Edmonton, Events, Highway 16, Minburn County, Outdoor Adventures, Shopping, Vegreville, Winter Adventures

Come See why this is such a Great Show – Vegreville Sportsmen & Accessory Show! Come one, come all, to the 20th Annual Gun & Accessory Show in Vegreville, hosted by the Vegreville Wildlife Federation (VWF). It’s more than firearms – with accessories, hunting gear and great ideas for the sportsmen. February 25 & 26, 2023 at the Vegreville Social Centre 4802 – 47 Avenue, Vegreville Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday 10 am – 3 pm Admission is …

Shop & Save on our Shopping Trails!

Rebecca IsbisterBoutiques, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Fashions, Gifts, Local Food, Northeast of Edmonton, Roadtrips, Shopping, Winter Adventures

Christmas is here, which means it’s that time to stock up on items your loved ones are looking for. Our updated guide highlights the regions’ retailers, antique shops, and quilt shops. Pick one of our three shopping trails – Northeast, East, or Southeast – and enjoy shopping for the perfect gift this Christmas season. Let’s fight inflation together by shopping and supporting local! Northeast Moose Wood Acres in Thorhild County – foodies, you’ll want to make a stop here. With local  products ranging from honey, quality chicken, …