Camping photo above by MD of Bonnyville at Muriel Lake MD Park
With more warm weather in the forecast for September, there’s still time to keep the summer fun alive throughout the region! Whether you take part in the fantastic options for outdoor activities, or enjoy shopping and dining experiences in various communities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Check out the 15 Fabulous Fall Trip Ideas !
Roadtrip Adventure Game- Ends Soon!
Trip Ideas 1-8: Popular Destinations
1. Making the most out of a daytrip in Strathcona County and Lamont County.
2. Top 10 Things to do in Vegreville
3. Top Things to do in the MD of Bonnyville-Cold Lake Region
4. Experience Culture, History, and Adventures at Métis Crossing and Lac La Biche
5. Enjoy Family Fun in Wainwright
6. Biking in Vermilion Cranks up the Fun
7. Top 10 things to do in Camrose
Photo by linda-hoang.com
Trip Ideas 9-13: Must Do Adventures
9. Experience Awesome Outdoor Adventures.
Pick your Adventure…
- Looking for Spray Parks to Cool off?
• Super Summer Glamping Adventures
Book a Villa or a Luxury Dome at Obsidian Ridge perfect for the cooler nights ahead.
Discover the essence of Nordic relaxation during your stay at Elk Island Retreat – along with the Nordic spa, you can enjoy modern elegance at one of their cabins, yurts, or domes. Scroll down to Roadtrip Rewards to learn more.
In the Lac La Biche region- a great escape is the Wildly Eweneek Cabins
In the Smoky Lake region – Choose from the Lodge, Campground or Skywatching Domes at www.metiscrossing.com
Just outside of Cold lake is the Evergreen Birch Lodge where you can find from luxury to rustic cabins and lodging.
- Looking for more Camping? Click here.
- Terrific Trails East of Edmonton
- Fishing is Great anytime of year! Just Add Water.
10. Swing into a scenic Fall – some of the best Golf courses in Alberta are waiting for you in the Go East of Edmonton region! See a complete listing for all golf courses across the region.
11. September is a great month for Dark Sky Viewing and taking in some Dark Sky Festivals…
Elk Island National Park, Lac La Biche Region,
Metis Crossing Sky Watching Domes
12. Go on a Shopping Adventure – are you still shopping for back-to-school, or looking forward to new fall fashions and décor? Check out our shopping article here.
For great boutique shopping, be sure to visit Craig’s Cornerstone consisting of three 100-year-old buildings in the heart of Vermilion’s historic downtown. Walk through six amazing shops at Craig’s Cornerstone. The boutiques foster an indoor shopping atmosphere unlike anything else in the region.
Trip Idea 13-14: Attractions are still open…plus Awesome Agritourism in season now…Plan a Fall Roadtrip Today!
See them all HERE and plan your next roadtrip!
A-MAZE-ing Corn & Bale Mazes – Now Open for the Fall Season!
Get Lost in the FUN for all of your Corn Maze & Bale Maze Adventures!
Roadtrip Rewards Just For You…
As a subscriber, you can enter this exclusive draw to win $50 voucher towards Elk Island Retreat…
How to Enter and Win:
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Deadline to enter is Sunday, September 7.
Winners will be selected from a random draw. Thanks for following Go East of Edmonton!
Embrace Fall with a Sauna Experience Like No Other
This autumn, escape to Elk Island Retreat, just 40 km east of Edmonton, and discover the ultimate way to unwind in nature. Their Nordic mirrored sauna, imported from Estonia, offers a one-of-a-kind experience- relaxing in luxury while enjoying 360° views of the vibrant fall forest. Complete with eucalyptus dry oil, forest-inspired oud chips, and plush towels, it’s the perfect way to rejuvenate your body and mind. Whether you’re staying in a cozy geodome, yurt, or cabin, or simply booking a standalone sauna session, fall at Elk Island Retreat promises serenity and warmth.
From Sept 1st to Nov 16 you can get 15% off Glamping with this Discount code- FALL15 elkislandretreat.com/book-now
Enter the Photo Contest…
Hey Roadtrippers…do you have great pics from this summer? We’d love to see you pictured with your car/truck, with your family, anywhere having a great time East of Edmonton.
Enter your BEST…
(camping, golfing, boating, rodeos, fairs, roadtrips, scenery, wildlife, etc.). PHOTO CONTEST IS OPEN TILL October 31, 2025.
Trip Idea 15- Exciting Fall Festivals & Events
Just because summer is winding down, it doesn’t mean event season is over! Check out some of the Amazing Agritourism and Fall Festivals!
Aug 28-31 ST. PAUL LAKELAND RODEO ASSN FINALS
Check out the wild rodeo action for the LRA Finals!
Aug 28-Aug 31, Sept 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28 KITSCOTY MAIZEX CORN MAZE
Aug 30-31 REYNOLDS MUSEUM HARVEST FESTIVAL
Watch as we harvest our crop using both steam and gasoline-powered equipment plus more.
Aug 30 FORT SASKATCHEWAN SHEEP LEAVING PARADE/ALBERTA DAY/ FORT HERITAGE PRECINCT 150TH ANNIVERSARY
Aug 30 VEGREVILLE LARGEST EGG ON SPOON RACE – WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT
On August 30th head down to Vegreville for their largest egg and spoon race world record attempt! Held in conjunction with Alberta Day this is a record-breaking event you won’t want to miss! Register today for this Amazing event!
Aug 30 BRUDERHEIM CHARITY CAR SHOW AND CRUISE, and 31 ALBERTA DAY EVENT
Aug 31- EXPERIENCE ALBERTA ROADSIDE STAND TOUR
From from 10 AM to 4 PM, explore Strathcona County’s scenic countryside for a unique roaming farmers’ market experience.
Aug 30-Sept 1 PRAIRIE GARDENS ADVENTURE FARM SUNFLOWER DAYS
Celebrate Sunflowers at the Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm
Sept 1 ALBERTA DAY EVENTS
All across the region discover various events to commemorate Alberta Day on September 1st!
Sept 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28 KEATO MEADOW CORN MAZE
Sept 5 LAMONT PARTY IN THE PARK
Featuring a community gathering, celebration, food, entertainment, and more!
Sept 5-6 HAIRY HILL FALL FUN RANCH SCRAMBLE AND RODEO
Sept 5 COLD LAKE MOVIE IN THE PARK
Free: Drive-In Movie Night! Join Lakeland Coop for a fun-filled evening under the stars.
Sept 6 GLENDON PYROGY FESTIVAL AND CRUISE NIGHT
Sept 6-7, 13–14, 20–21, 27 & 28 CHARLOTTE LAKE PUMPKIN FARMS U-PICK PUMPKIN PARADISE PATCH & BALE MAZE
Find your perfect pumpkin this fall season at Charlotte Lake Pumpkin Farms! There is a concession, kid’s games, and lots and lots of pumpkins! 10 am to 5 pm.
Sept 6 KILLAM SCARECROW FESTIVAL
Sept 6 CAMROSE BIG BLOCK PARTY
Get ready for a full day of fun, food, games, live music – and a business sidewalk sale!
Sept 7 SAVOUR STRATHCONA
Get ready to savour the best of Strathcona County! Savour is a much-loved community celebration of local food, art, and music, and this year, we’re turning up the flavour.
Sept 13 WAINWRIGHT CENTENNIAL CLOCK CELEBRATION
The Wainwright Memorial Clock Tower will celebrate its 100th anniversary
Sept 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 PRAIRIE GARDENS ADVENTURE FARM FALL-O-WEEN HARVEST FEST
Sept 13-14 SHERWOOD PARK NOSH FOOD FESTIVAL
Support over 100 food and beverage producers at the Nosh Food Festival! Enjoy a variety of sweet, salty, savory, spicy, saucy, gluten-free, vegan, international cuisine, craft beer, local distilleries, and more!
Sept 13-14 GREENLAND GARDEN HOMEGROWN MARKET
Greenland Garden Centre will be hosting over 30 local vendors selling homemade and handcrafted items. FREE ADMISSION – please consider bringing a donation for the Strathcona Food Bank.
Sept 13 VERMILION ART IN THE PARK and VERMILION SEPTEMBER SHOWDOWN LAWNMOWER RACES
Sept 13-14, 20–21, 27–28 VEGREVILLE CORN MAZE
Vegreville Ag Society is happy to bring you the VEGREVILLE CORN MAZE. The corn maze will be open for 3 weekends this year.
Sept 18-21 LEDUC WESTERN CANADIAN CHAINSAW CARVING CHAMPIONSHIP
Get ready for the Western Canadian Chainsaw Carving Championship at the Rig Hand Distillery!
Sept 27-28 WETASKIWIN REYNOLDS MUSEUM METAL ART SHOW & SALE
Sept 30 Across the region…National Truth and Reconciliation Day.
October 3-5 SMOKY LAKE PUMPKIN FAIR
For more events visit our Events Calendar!
Roadtrip Adventure Game Ends Soon…
IMPORTANT DATES:
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