All East of Edmonton

Less than 35 minutes east of Edmonton lies a year-round oasis where bison roam freely, sun glistens off lakes and ponds, and stars light-up the night sky: Elk Island National Park. This gentle wilderness of aspen woodlands, prairie meadows and pockets of wetland is a wildlife-watchers paradise; free roaming bison, elk, deer, moose, and more than 250 bird species call Read more...

Reviewers Herald This THE BEST PIZZA IN ALBERTA! Why Go? Home of the Super Loaded Pizza! With homemade sauce, crust and special blend of cheeses, you’re going to want to get your hands on one of these pies. Located inside the Derwent Hotel, Derwent Pizza invites you to stop by for a slice. If pizza isn’t quite what you’re in Read more...

Discover Roots and Community Check out the great collections on a CREAM museums tour. Experience railway history, grain elevators, old school houses, farm machinery, military history, a telephone museum, and much more! Enjoy heritage demonstrations and special events throughout the summer. Create a driving tour with your choice of 16 museums along Highways 16, 14 and 13. CREAM DIRECTORY 1. Read more...

The Little Convenience Store with a Whole Lot More! Why Go? “We have all those ‘oops we forgot’ items that you may need, plus more!” Located in Mannville, Confectionery 881 is a cozy convenience store with everything you need for a barbeque, road trip, and even a quick coffee break. Their friendly staff and owners are ready to help you, Read more...

Canada’s Oldest and Largest Manufacturer of Ukrainian Ceramics and More! Why Go? Ceramic Cottage in Vegreville, Alberta, is Canada’s oldest and largest manufacturer of Ukrainian ceramic gifts and porcelain dinnerware. Additionally, Ceramic Cottage offers all things pysanky, including pysanky writing supplies and various linens, clothing, embroidery patterns, wooden ornaments and matroshka dolls, candles, jewelry, icons and CDs. Custom orders are Read more...

Tea, Gifts and Special Things Why Go? It’s been over 15 years since Karen & Gary Sorensen developed a passion for fine teas. They began their journey in a spare room with about 100 teas, and a few teapots and infusers. From that small beginning to a cozy spot at the Vegreville Train Station, then almost a year later, to Read more...

Prime Cuts with Prime Service Why Go? Prime Cuts Meat and Deli in Vegreville, Alberta is committed to serving you prime cuts of meats and other top quality meat products with prime service. They are the creators of the Vegreville Garlic Sausage and also offer deli meats, various other sausages, fresh meat cuts, meat packs, snack trays, custom sausages, and Read more...

Canada’s only border town’s new casino! Why Go? Whether you want to try your luck on the slots, live games, electronic game tables, or a tournament, Gold Horse Casino has it all! With its long hours, you can either enjoy a day of fun or an exciting night out. The in-house bar and grill features a delicious menu with specialty Read more...

Where Friendships Are Hatched The Chicken Coop was hatched on February 14th, 1995 and has remained exclusively family run and operated from its inception. Owner, Valerie Retzlaff, has a passion for all things quilting, sewing and crafts and she worked hard to create a unique shopping experience for the community and visitors from that passion.  Valerie’s family have been instrumental Read more...

Your destination for Wine, Beer & Spirits in Vegreville Why Go? Enjoy the perfect mix of savings, service and selection that includes wine, beer, coolers, rye, rum, vodka and liqueurs. In-store tasting are also available so you can discover your new favourite wine or liquor! Discounts are also available for large orders. Stop by today! What’s Unique? Salty’s Liquor Store Read more...