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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...

“Let Our Family Serve Yours!” Why Go? Located south of Lloydminster, this family-owned and operated restaurant offers a wide selection of Greek dishes made from age-old recipes. This inviting restaurant is great for the whole family! Spiro’s is open for lunch and dinner, and all their delicious food is made fresh in-house daily. Their menu includes family favourites, authentic specialties, 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...

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 Casino! Why Go? Gold Horse Casino offers the ultimate entertainment experience! With 33,750 square feet of gaming and entertainment space, it features 250 slot machines, 6 live table games, 2 poker tables, and 3 electronic table games on 18 terminals. With thrilling tournaments, the excitement never stops. The in-house bar and grill serves up a delicious menu with specialty dishes, while the deli is perfect for a quick bite any time of day. The Gold Horse Casino Event Centre is an excellent choice for events, with a capacity to host up Read more...

Sweet treats for every craving and occasion! Why Go? Located in Mannville, this rustic bakeshop serves tasty homemade treats and specialty coffee, with everything from lattes to macchiatos to London Fogs. The warm and welcoming atmosphere is perfect for your coffee break, or a pleasant afternoon outing with a friend. Their wide selection of baked goods are made fresh and Read more...

Lowest priced new & used RV parts in Alberta! Why Go? For all of your RV repair needs, Young Farts RV Parts has got you covered. They offer a selection of both new and used parts at unbeatable prices! They sell top brands like Suburban and Atwood so you’re not only getting the best deal, you’re getting the best quality Read more...

Where History Comes Alive! Why Go? The region is home to Canada’s premier Ukrainian cultural attraction, the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. The history of Ukrainians in Alberta stretches back 130 years when the first Ukrainians to Canada settled in the Edna-Star region (north of Lamont). The story of early Ukrainian settlement and culture is brought to life at the Ukrainian Read more...