All Strathcona County

Strathcona’s most spectacular course! Why Go? The Broadmoor is an 18 hole public golf course located in the heart of Sherwood Park. The newly renovated clubhouse makes the Broadmoor the ideal location for tournaments and banquets.  They have a proshop offering an extensive selection of products and services where quality and guest service are their first priority.  The clubhouse serves Read more...

The mission is to establish long term partnerships with other community organizations and agencies that have a similar mission and are striving towards the same goals. To encourage improvement in the quality of life in the agricultural community by developing programs, events, services and facilities based on the needs of the community whether it be rural or urban residents. To Read more...

Discover the Magic of Spring at Hastings Lake Gardens! Why Go? Hastings Lake Gardens & Events is a family-owned business offering a unique combination of a seasonal greenhouse and versatile event spaces. The greenhouse features a variety of high-quality, locally grown potted plants, herbs, and vegetables, making it easy for plant enthusiasts to enhance their homes or gardens. Whether you’re Read more...

Gear up for an epic winter adventure at the Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival from February 13-15, 2026 Whether you’re pushing your limits or just out for some fun, there’s an event for every skill level. ❄️⛷️ In addition to the festival, Birkie offers training programs. Start Dryland training in September, then switch to Winter training from late October to February to Read more...

Snowshoeing at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre   Snowshoe and cross-country ski rentals are available to try out a new sport this winter. You can even check the live trail cameras before going to see how the conditions are!  https://www.strathcona.ca/recreation-events/activities/cross-country-skiing-snowshoeing/   Cross-country skiing at Broadmoor Golf Course  Cross-country ski in the heart of Sherwood Park at the Broadmoor Golf Course. Different groomed loops are available with Read more...

Your Four-Season Outdoor Adventure Centre! Why Go? Are you searching for a place to go tent camping, rent a lodge, organize a group event, or host a birthday party? The Strathcona Wilderness Centre is the perfect place for all of these activities. They also offer regular outdoor recreation programs and school programs. For more information, you can visit their website. Read more...

The Beaver Hills Biosphere – Living and working in harmony with nature to inspire a positive future. Why Go? A Remarkable Place Just 20 minutes east of Edmonton, Alberta, the Beaver Hills, an ecologically rich and distinctive landscape, was designated a UNESCO biosphere region in 2016. One of 19 UNESCO biosphere regions in Canada, the Beaver Hills are defined by Read more...

Hand Crafted, Sustainably Farmed Alberta Cottage Winery Why Go? Barr Estate Winery is Strathcona County’s only Alberta Cottage Winery. Owned and operated by Rick and Amy Barr, Barr Estate Winery produces fruit wines from fruit grown organically right on the farm. The two staple wines are The Other Red (a raspberry wine) and The Barb (a rhubarb wine). Wondering where 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...

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...