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 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 a thoughtful and meaningful way. Our Indigenous Experiences Video highlights some of the must see Indigenous experiences across the region. It’s one of the best videos we have ever created! Learn more and watch the video.
Take in the Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair October 4-6!
Don’t miss this AMAZING 3-day event in Smoky Lake, Alberta with the Great White-North Pumpkin Weigh-Off on Saturday, October 5th. See posters below for a breakdown of what’s happening each day including activities at Métis Crossing!
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Check out all the details here at Your Guide to the Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair and Things to do the Smoky Lake Region!
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With so many activities going on, plan to make a getaway! Check out our video on the Town of Smoky Lake.
Take in the Andrew Garlic Festival on October 12!
Partake in the Pancake breakfast, farmers market, perogy dinner, parade, beer gardens, kids activities, entertainment, and more! Find details here.
More Great Festivals…
Bruderheim Deutschland Day
Deutschland Day is coming on October 5th! Everyone is invited to join for a day filled with activities and fun as the community celebrates its German heritage.
Be sure to check our events calendar often for things to do – it’s already filling up with your favourite Oktoberfest, Halloween and Christmas themed events.
Amazing Corn Mazes are Still Open Thanksgiving Weekend!
Head to a corn maze and have fun getting lost, making the most of the autumn colours. Discover the one and only Keato Meadow Corn Maze, located in the heart of Strathcona County! This 5th generation family farm offers a fantastic 12-acre Corn Maze as well as a beautiful sunflower path surrounding the maze. Enjoy bouncy houses, bale stack, sand pit, lawn games (Corn Hole, Ladder Golf, Giant Checkers and more to come). Including a snack shack, food trucks that visit on select weekends, a picnic area and open spaces for kids to play. Find details in our article and have a blast.
Photo credit: Keato Meadow Corn Maze
Visit the Smoky Lake Corn Maze open daily during the pumpkin fair! Admission is $5.
Eat, Drink, Shop Local
Check out our latest videos to enjoy “Local” around the region…
Featuring local businesses from in and around these areas…Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Lac La Biche, Athabasca, Smoky Lake, Strathcona County, Vegreville, Vermilion, Camrose, and Wainwright.
Go on a Roadtrip Adventure where shopping and dining is a must to do! These roadtrips are the ones you don’t wanna miss out on! For more great ideas, check out the best shops and cafes around the Go East of Edmonton region!
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more great posts about Local Businesses… Watch for our daily posts about events, food, shopping, roadtrips, and more!
Enter the Photo Contest!
Photo contest submission by Robert Molino
Photo contest submission Whitney Lakes Ross Lake by Doreen Brenholen
You’ve enjoyed many memories this year and likely taken some great pics. We love to see the photos people treasure, and are looking for your best shots. Submit your photos to our contest by October 27. We can’t wait to see the gems you submit.
Need more inspiration for your trips? We’ve got you covered!Find a digital copy of the #1 Travel Guide for the region here.
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