A Grateful Good Time with Go East of Edmonton

Jolene KisilevichCamrose, Camrose County, Daysland, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Farms and Markets, Flagstaff County, Highway 13, Highway 14, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 28, Lloydminster, Local Food, Mundare, Northeast of Edmonton, Shopping, Southeast of Edmonton, Strathcona County, Thorhild County, Vermilion River County, Wainwright

Fall has officially arrived! Meaning SO many great things here at Go East of Edmonton! Like Thanksgiving, Smoky Lake Pumpkin Festival, Craft Markets, Andrew Garlic Festival and the beauty of a new season beginning! As well as ideas about where to purchase great Thanksgiving dinner necessities. Go East of Edmonton is your source for everything to see and do throughout the East Central Alberta region. On October 8th we will be celebrating one of our favorite holidays, Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is …

Let’s Go Indoors… to Shop East of Edmonton!

Jolene Kisilevich2018 Let's Go Summer Campaign, Antique Tour, Bonnyville, Cold Lake, East of Edmonton, Flagstaff County, Gifts, Highway 13, Highway 14, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 28, Killam, Lamont County, MD of Bonnyville, Minburn County, Mundare, Northeast of Edmonton, Redwater, Sherwood Park, Shopping, Smoky Lake County, Strathcona County, Thorhild County, Vegreville

Get your bags and wallet ready, it’s time to Go East of Edmonton in search of adventure – a shopping adventure that is! Below, we outline some of the great boutique shopping options available for city dwellers and urban adventurers. Whether you’re looking for crafts, vintage surprises or one-of-a-kind pieces, you’ll be sure to find them just East of Edmonton… Let’s Go! Antiquing Start your antique tour with the Den of Antiquity. This Redwater treasure specializes in unique home decor …

Let’s Go Support Local Food

Jolene Kisilevich2018 Let's Go Summer Campaign, Bonnyville, Camrose County, East of Edmonton, Edgerton, Farms and Markets, Highway 13, Highway 14, Highway 28, Local Food, MD of Bonnyville, Northeast of Edmonton, Round Hill, Smoky Lake County, Strathcona County, Thorhild County, Uncategorized

Pull up your socks and get ready for a tasty ride! Foodie fans are in for a delight; this week marks the first ever Alberta Local Food Week, meant to celebrate our local producers and get Albertans to think harder about how and where our great food is made. In the spirit of Alberta Local Food Week, we highlighted our favourite local producers and farms in the Go East Region. Hope you’re not too hungry after reading this! Local Producers …

Let’s Go Fishing East of Edmonton

Jolene Kisilevich2018 Let's Go Summer Campaign, Bonnyville, Campgrounds & RV Parks, Cold Lake, East of Edmonton, Fishing, Flagstaff County, Highway 13, Highway 14, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 28, Killam, Lakeland Region, Lamont, Lamont County, MD of Bonnyville, Minburn County, North Saskatchewan River, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Smoky Lake County, Vegreville, Water Adventures

Summer is for fishing. It’s one of our favourite past-times for a reason – there’s nothing like spending a day out in the sun with the tranquil sounds of the water surrounding you. Alberta has fantastic fishing experiences waiting for you, with up to 10 species lurking in over 100 lakes, ponds and rivers. With that in mind, we’ve assembled a dream sampling of some great spots East of Edmonton you should check out for your next fishing outing. Before …

Let’s Go Explore Outdoors East of Edmonton

Jolene Kisilevich2018 Let's Go Summer Campaign, Bonnyville, Camping, Cold Lake, East of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park, Highway 16, Highway 28, Iron Horse Trail, Lakeland Region, MD of Bonnyville, Minburn County, North Saskatchewan River, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Parks & Trails, Redwater, Roadtrips, Smoky Lake County, Southeast of Edmonton, Strathcona County, Thorhild County, Vegreville, Water Adventures

What’s your summer adventure wishlist looking like? Regardless of whether you’re an avid camper, an off-road enthusiast or a fishing fanatic, we’ve got you covered with this sampling of some of the most unique outdoor spots East of Edmonton to adventure through. Let’s get into it! In Smoky Lake, you can expect to do plenty of horseback riding, biking and camping in and around its grounds. The Hanmore Lake Campground has lots to do thanks to its two camp spots …

Let’s Go… Super Summer Festivals

Jolene Kisilevich2018 Let's Go Summer Campaign, Camrose County, Cold Lake, East of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park, Events, Flagstaff County, Hardisty, Highway 13, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 28, Lakeland Region, Lamont, MD of Bonnyville, Minburn County, Northeast of Edmonton, Radway, Redwater, Roadtrips, Smoky Lake, Smoky Lake County, Southeast of Edmonton, Thorhild County, Vegreville

Summer festival season is upon us. No matter what you’re into, you can rest assured knowing you’ll get an entire summer’s worth of entertainment in every possible way. Let’s get into just what’s waiting for us East of Edmonton this summer! M.D. Bonnyville – Cold Lake Air Show – July 20 – 22 The Cold Lake Air Show is coming back this year! The air show will be paying homage to the 60th anniversary formation of NORAD, the historic pact …

Fantastic Father’s Day Fun East of Edmonton!

Jolene KisilevichCamping, Events, Fishing, Golfing, Highway 14, Highway 16, Outdoor Adventures, Roadtrips, Vegreville, Viking

Father’s Day is just around the corner on June 17th and we want to help you plan to take dad out for something fun you will all enjoy. From fishing, golfing or taking in an exciting event in the region, or just hittin’ the road and going for a road trip. Whatever you decide on, we’ve got all the information you need to make it a great experience! Check out these fantastic Father’s Day events happening in our region below: …

Go East RTO Annual General Meeting

Jolene KisilevichAnnouncement, Annual General Meeting, Highway 14, Southeast of Edmonton, Wainwright

On Tuesday, May 1st Go East Regional Tourism Organization held its Annual General Meeting (AGM). This meeting was held at the Ramada Hotel in Wainwright, Alberta with 42 people in attendance for a very informative afternoon with a variety of speakers this year. Joining us with a presentation was Bodo Archaeology Society and Ribstone Creek Brewery, as well as a few words from Wainwright Stampede Association. This year Go East said farewell to one of its founding members Dave Humphries. …

Culinary Tourism East of Edmonton

Jolene KisilevichAndrew, Attractions, Culinary Trails, East of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park, Flagstaff County, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 28, Lamont, Lamont County, Local Food, Roadtrips, Smoky Lake, Southeast of Edmonton, Train Excursion, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village

This Huffington Post article explores the concept of culinary tourism around the world, noting that it’s become a popular phenomenon with travelers everywhere “There’s a growing population of travellers that have become more interested in the various cuisines and cultures from countries all over the world, and are planning vacations specifically to incorporate culinary trips. One of the reasons for this evolution has been wine, beer and food festivals. Toronto’s Caribana Festival is a good example. Now in its 47th …