Parks & Trails East of Edmonton
Parks & Trail Experiences
Pick Your Activity
Recommended Spots
Cooking Lake/Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
4 staging areas that act as trailheads within the 97 sq km of total trail network for hiking, cycling, equestrian, dog sledding, snowshoeing, skating, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing (100 km groomed trails, 60 km non-groomed). Host site of the Canadian Birkebeiner.
Strathcona Wilderness Centre
Rent complete x-country ski and snowshoe equipment for all ages. Ski lessons are available along with waxing services, food concession and lounge area. 12 km of groomed & track set trails. 16 km E of Sherwood Park.
Vermilion Provincial Park
hometown of x-country skiing Olympic Gold Medalist Beckie Scott. Enjoy 15 km of groomed trails. Contact Vermilion Nordic Ski Club at 780-853-5985.
Parks & Trails Recent Articles
10.04.24October’s Big Pumpkins, Beautiful Roadtrips & More!
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…
08.02.24Elk Island National Park News & Updates
Supplied by Elk Island National Park Elk Island National Park Know before you go – Parks Canada We are pleased to share the NEW…
07.12.24Top Things To Do In Strathcona County
Set in the centre of Alberta’s energy and agricultural heartland, Strathcona County is a thriving, successful, and vibrant community of over 100,000 rural and…
07.10.24Top 25 Things to Do in the Lac La Biche Region
Home to pristine wilderness, gorgeous provincial parks, and beautiful lakes, perfect to see the night sky, search for wildlife and birds, or enjoy the…
05.21.24Make More May Memories
Photo Credit: Parks Canada/Elk Island National Park Summer is here, and there are so many wonderful things to see and do! We hope you…
05.14.24North Saskatchewan River Adventures
Adventures from Edmonton heading East along the North Saskatchewan River… In March 2024, the Governments of Canada and Alberta acknowledged the entire stretch of…
04.12.24Electric Roadtrips East of Edmonton
Did you know that you can explore our beautiful region in an Electric Vehicle (EV)? The range of new EVs have been extending in…
04.05.24Awe-Inspiring April Activities
Spring is in the air – and with longer days and warmer temperatures, you will naturally want to go exploring. Our region is filled…
03.05.24Marvelous March Things To Do
Snowshoeing at Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park by Janine Adele Photography Maybe It’s Winter, Maybe It’s Spring With all the recent snowfall, it appears…
02.02.24Fabulous Festivals and February Fun
February is full of some of the best winter festivals. Enjoy Family Day fun and some classic winter adventures. Our Events Calendar has tons of winter…
