Highway 16Welcome to the Highway 16 Tour! The Highway 16 route takes you East of Edmonton from Sherwood Park, the newly established Beaver Hills Biosphere through Vegreville, Vermilion to Lloydminster at the Saskatchewan Border. Enjoy lots of awesome attractions and shops all along the way.Not-To-Miss ListEventsThe Bruce Stampede is always a favourite, as is the Vikings in the Street Festival. Come by the Hills Music Festival in Wainwright continues to draw record numbers of attendees each year.Roadside AttractionsMiquelon Provincial Park, …
Go East RTO Annual General Meeting
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. …
The Great Greenhouse Tour
Go East Gardening Friends – have we got a Great Greenhouse Tour just for you! We are pleased to feature these greenhouses to help you with all of your gardening needs. Ranging from rural greenhouses tucked away in the beautiful countryside, to browsing cozy garden gift shops, to large garden centres that will leave you in awe! Start planning your self-guided Greenhouse Tour today! Northeast of Edmonton Prairie Gardens – (north of Bon Accord)Â Exciting family adventures are just a …
Lemonade Day
Lemonade Day is June 15, 2024! Lemonade Day let’s kids learn about business while being creative and having fun! Lemonade Day is a fantastic, free program open to kids of all abilities from Kindergarten to High School. Kids who register with the program will attend Lemonade University where they will learn lessons like creating budgets, setting profit-making goals, serving customers, repaying investors, and giving back to the community. Then on June 15th, 2024 all the Lemonade Day kids in all …
Fabulous Festivals and February Fun
February is full of some of the best winter festivals.  Enjoy Family Day fun and some classic winter adventures.  Our Events Calendar has tons of winter festivals, and all the Family Day weekend activities and events from all over the region. Check back often – we have events being added every week! You’ll Love These Events Leading Up to Valentine’s Day…    Feb 3-4: Wholly Handmade showcases over 125 local handmade artisans and crafters in Sherwood Park. …
Envy Boutique
Discover the latest fashion trends at Envy Boutique Why Go? Envy Boutique is based in Vegreville, Alberta. Their small town boutique offers a large selection of women’s clothing, girls clothing, swimwear, outerwear, footwear and more! Their goal is to be inclusive to everyBODY and to have you walk out looking and feeling your best! Looking to upgrade your wardrobe? Are you searching for a new staple piece, or in need of the perfect gift? Their two-story store is worth checking …
Get into the Christmas Spirit East of Edmonton
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!
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 …
East and Southeast Indigenous Experiences
Featured above: Artwork by Ellie Lagrandeur, Dreamcatchers Gift & Art Gallery in Fort Saskatchewan East of Edmonton INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES  Traveling east of Edmonton on Highway 16 you can learn about Indigenous culture and the early history of Alberta’s first people. As you drive East of Edmonton you are entering into the Beaver Hills Biosphere, a traditional gathering place for Indigenous peoples from many nations. The Biosphere features an Indigenous speaker series as well as other activities that that promote living …
Your Guide to the Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair and Things to Do in the Smoky Lake Region
With all its beautiful bright colours, autumn is the perfect time to visit Smoky Lake, the pumpkin capital of Alberta. Top Things to do in Smoky Lake Pumpkin Park – Take a stroll and check out the large famous concrete pumpkins up close! Iron Horse Trail – Adventure year-round on Alberta’s longest multi-trail system. With over 300km of trails that takes you through stunning scenery, it’s perfect for hiking, biking, quadding, horseback riding, and snowmobiling. Smoky Lake Museum – Located on …