Take a look at some of the exciting things to do in Strathcona County this winter:
Snowshoeing at the Wilderness Centre
Take your pick of either snowshoeing or cross-country skiing at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre, you can do either here!
Cross Country Skiing at Broadmoor Golf
A new activity for 2021 is cross country skiing at Broadmoor Golf Course in Sherwood Park. Grooming takes place three times a week, so get out there and enjoy it!
Fat Biking Cooking Lake
Biking in the wintertime? You heard that right. Cooking Lake Provincial Park offers some great fat bike trails to take advantage of in the winter season. Check them out today.
Skating
There’s plenty of outdoor skating options available in Strathcona County. From skating rinks and banks to pathways, we have you covered – find details and get on the rink here.
Sunridge Ski Area
Tips down at the local ski hill! Sunridge Ski Area is open for the season with a range of COVID-19 precautions in place. Make sure to read about them before heading over to shred that pow.
Warm-up with a hot drink from a coffee shop
With all the time spent outdoors, a nice cup of hot chocolate could be exactly what you need. Choose from a range of local coffee shops to warm up here.
Treat yourself to a hotel stay
Just because travelling isn’t a thing right now doesn’t mean you can’t have a change of scenery for the night! With a range of hotels found within Sherwood Park, a little staycation could be exactly what you need
Woodbridge Farms Covered Bridge
With several pristine walking areas in Sherwood Park, Woodbridge Farms and the Covered Bridge is a favourite. Don’t forget to bring your camera to snap some pictures – do it for the ‘gram! Find details at the Strathcona County Trail Map.
Deermound Dog Park
Man’s best friend needs a chance to get out and burn some steam off too. Check out Deermound Dog Park, or any of the several dog parks found in Strathcona County.
Northern Lights Watch
Winter is the best time to see the Northern Lights and the serene Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve is the perfect place to have this experience.
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