Strathcona County
LET NATURE BE YOUR GUIDE INSHERWOOD PARK & STRATHCONA COUNTY
ROADTRIP ADVENTURES
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HIGHLIGHTS
Festival Place
A vibrant multi-use centre for the arts – hosts over 100 professional performances and summer’s Qualico Patio Series each year.
Visitor Information
Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce
100 Ordze Ave (Off Wye Road).
Open weekdays, year-round 780-464-0801
Accommodations
Broadmoor Lake Park
Beautifully landscaped, 27 acre park just next door is the stunning Broadmoor Public Golf Course.
Strathcona County Attractions & Events
Begin your adventures in Sherwood Park at the Strathcona County Museum and Archives, which highlights rotating exhibits portraying the County’s natural and human history. Explore special exhibits, children's programs and an Indigenous peoples' display. The museum is at the corner of Wye Road and Ash Street. Visit Centre in the Park, where the Community Centre is a year-round hub for events and cultural activities. Amenities include the library, the Gallery@501 art gallery, indoor event spaces, and outdoor plazas on Festival Lane, just off Sherwood Drive. Within walking distance, Festival Place – a vibrant multi-use centre for the arts hosts hundreds of professional performances.
Sherwood Park offers several fantastic Farmers’ Markets. The Sherwood Park Farmers’ Market runs year-round—outdoors at Festival Place on Wednesdays in summer and indoors at the Community Centre from October to May. Salisbury Greenhouse hosts a year-round Thursday market, while the Baseline Market operates Wednesdays from June to September. In Ardrossan, shop fresh produce and baking every Tuesday in summer, or visit Hastings Lake Gardens Outdoor Market 192 on Saturdays in May and June. Don’t miss Wholly Handmade Shopping Extravaganzas and Nosh Food Fests, featuring 135+ local vendors. Fresh finds, local goods, and unique treasures await!
Strathcona County hosts plenty of exciting events throughout the year. Kick things off in May with the YEGPin Pinball and Arcade Expo, an exhilarating experience for gaming enthusiasts. As summer begins, families can enjoy the ever-popular Ardrossan Parade, followed by the Canada Day Festival in Sherwood Park. If you love music, take in The Ravenwood Music Festival in July, as well as the increasingly popular Sherwood Park Highland Gathering. Cheer on athletes aged 11-16 competing in a variety of individual and team sports at the Alberta Summer Games hosted in Strathcona County.
In August, other events include Open Farm Days, South Cooking Lake Trail Days, the Strathcona Vintage Tractor Pull and Show, and Savour Strathcona, a great foodie event in September. The Josephburg Agricultural Society hosts livestock events while the Moyer Recreation Centre offers year-round activities. Christmas in the Heartland celebrates Christmas traditions and festival markets in north Strathcona County community halls, followed shortly after by Christmas in the Country, the South Strathcona County Christmas celebration and market. Mark your calendars for the Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival taking place in February.
Visit the Strathcona.ca events calendar and explore the exciting attractions in Sherwood Park and Strathcona County!
ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS
in Strathcona CountySIP & DINE
Whether you want to relax and recharge or dive into the local brewery scene, the choice is yours. 70 Acre Brew Co. features a beautiful outdoor seating area, while Manual Labour Beer Co. is another popular spot, complete with pinball machines. Both breweries have been recognized for the exceptional quality of their beer. Wine lovers can enjoy a tasting tour at Barr Estate Winery.
Strathcona County also offers a delicious array of dining options to satisfy every craving. Savor Mexican flavors at La Patrona, indulge in southern-style barbeque at That BBQ Place, or tempt your taste buds at Bodega Tapas Bar. L’OCA Quality Market is home to two restaurants—Pyro and Oro—while Branches at Greenland Garden Centre is a hidden gem serving wood-fired pizza, wine, and more.
SHOP & STAY
For shopping, Sherwood Park and Strathcona County deliver top-notch experiences. At Italian Home Centre , you’ll find Spinelli’s Cafes, Massimo’s Prepared Foods, and numerous Alberta-made products—it’s so much more than a grocery store!
Sherwood Park offers a variety of shopping experiences, from boutique finds to big-brand stores. Enjoy unique gifts, accessories, and home décor at The Makers Keep, or explore boho-chic fashion at Real Spirit Woman's Boutique. For larger retailers, head to the Emerald Hills Shopping Centre. The area features 10 major shopping plazas along Broadmoor Boulevard, Highway 16 (Emerald Hills), Baseline Road, Sherwood Drive, and Wye Road.
After a day of shopping, turn it into a staycation at one of Sherwood Park’s top hotels. Relax by the pool at the Sandman, dine at the Hampton Inn’s restaurant, or book the Ramada by Wyndham for complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, and a convenient location. With over 10 hotel brands to choose from, it’s the perfect base for exploring the area
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Rural Strathcona County Attractions & Events
There are eight rural Hamlets throughout Strathcona County including Antler Lake, Hastings Lake, Josephburg, Collingwood Cove, Ardrossan, Half Moon Lake, North Cooking Lake, and South Cooking Lake. The hamlet of Ardrossan, located just off Highway 16, is home to the Ardrossan Farmers Market—get your fresh produce and baking every Tuesday during the summer.
The hamlet of Josephburg, located north of Hwy 16 on Hwy 830, has an active Josephburg Agricultural Society (JAS) which produces the County’s largest livestock event, the Country Classic, with Horse and Beef shows that see more than 100 youth and their families attend from all over western Canada.
JAS also hosts a popular dinner concert series called Josephburg Presents, with recording artists and performers gracing the stage of the Moyer Recreation Centre over the winter months to sell-out crowds. Each year in Josephburg, the Elk Island Art Club presents its annual art show, offering visitors a chance to experience the creativity of local artists.
Experience Alberta is bringing back the charm of rural day trips, just like the Sunday afternoon drives of your childhood. Choose a self-driving tour, join a guided experience, or have a trip curated just for you. The original Roadside Stand Tour returns with new vendors and old favourites. Shop local east of Edmonton, driving from one stand to the next—just like a traveling farmers’ market. Bring a cooler for your fresh finds! Experience Alberta is also partnering with the Aquatic Biosphere Project for Open Farm Days, where you can enjoy the countryside and learn where your food comes from, just 30 minutes east of Edmonton.
Day trip highlights include Greenland Garden Centre with its vast selection of plants, garden supplies, home décor, and fashions; Bar OA Farms for a flower u-pick, date night, or moon dinner; and Keato Meadow Corn Maze in north Strathcona County.
Outdoors
A notable highlight of this region is the Beaver Hills Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO site featuring exceptional outdoor attractions like Elk Island National Park, the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, and the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Recreation Area. With hundreds of kilometers of multi-use trails, visitors can enjoy year-round activities, including the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve and the Beaver Hills Biodiversity Trail. The Strathcona Wilderness Centre offers camping, trails, picnics, and disc golf, while the Ministik Bird Sanctuary protects endangered species. The Sherwood Park Natural Area, off Range Road 231, is another beautiful spot to explore.
In Sherwood Park, Broadmoor Lake Park spans 27 acres for summer and winter recreation, and nearby Broadmoor Public Golf Course offers a top-rated 18-hole experience. Strathcona County has seven golf courses, including Northern Bear Golf Club, home to the ATB Classic on the PGA Tour Americas circuit each September. For sports and leisure, Millennium Place on Broadmoor Boulevard offers amenities and activities for all ages. During summer, several spray parks across the county provide cooling fun—locations are listed on the Strathcona County website.
Elk Island Retreat features luxurious glamping options, including yurts, cabins, and geo-domes, along with Canada’s first mirrored sauna from Estonia by ÖÖD. Nearby Elk Island National Park offers camping and hiking, while Half Moon Lake Resort and Kawtikh RV Retreat on Hastings Lake are ideal for lakeside getaways.