Finding space to get close in Lac La Biche

Jolene Kisilevich#SkiNorthAB, #TakeItToTheLake, 2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Cross Country Skiing, Highway 55, Lac La Biche Region, Lakeland Region, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Roadtrips, Winter Adventures

By Jeremy Derksen / SnowSeekers.ca Lac La Biche, AB  – Snowmobiling through willow stands and old birch along Tom’s Trail (one of a handful of locally known cut trails), Heather Maekelburger wraps her arms around David Schultz and leans in, while he navigates the hairpin turns. Soon the trail opens out onto a bay of Lac La Biche and they both grin as Schultz opens it up, the engine growling to life as they skim across the bay. As they …

6 Sensational Camrose Craft Breweries and Distilleries

Trevor TessierBreweries, Distilleries & Wineries, Camrose

The coldest Alberta winters may call for a drink that warms us up, while our scorching summers may call for a cold-brewed beer or refreshing mixed cocktail. Alberta’s smaller towns and cities are home to a number of locally owned establishments that can help provide refreshment with a seasonal flair and home-grown ingredients, while sometimes in quite cool or unique spaces. Camrose is home to several wonderful microbreweries, crafting unique new flavours that are sure to please your palette. Whether …

2021 Go East of Edmonton Photo Contest Winners

Jolene Kisilevich2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Announcement, Attractions, Cold Lake, East of Edmonton, Elk Point, Fishing, Fort Saskatchewan, GoRoadtrips2021, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 28, Highway 45, Highway 55, Lac La Biche Region, Lakeland Region, MD of Bonnyville, Minburn County, Myrnam, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Parks & Trails, Photo Contest, Roadtrips, Smoky Lake County, St. Paul County, Summer Adventures, Two Hills County, Vegreville, Waskatenau, Water Adventures

A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our Photo Contest this year! We received some amazing photos that beautifully showcases the Go East of Edmonton Region! New this year — all photos that were tagged with #goroadtrips2021 were automatically entered while playing the 2021 Go East of Edmonton Roadtrip Adventure Game. BEST Roadtrip Adventure Photos #goroadtrips2021 Photo 1. Kids having fun at Minnie Lake, M.D. of Bonnyville. Photo by Erin Murphy – $100 Cash Prize Photo 2. Visiting …

Shop, Save & Go in the Snow East of Edmonton!

Rebecca Isbister#SkiNorthAB, 2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Attractions, Cross Country Skiing, East of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park, Entertainment, Indigenous Attraction, Itinerary, Metis Crossing, National Park, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Roadtrip2021, Roadtrips, Southeast of Edmonton, Winter Adventures

As 2021 winds down, we want to wish everyone the best of the holiday season. Check some of the unique boutiques and great shopping experiences around the region. We’ve included some wonderful ways to enjoy winter, so start planning your winter adventures. Shop and Save on our Shopping Trails… Use the Go Savings Pass! Want to save $ and feel good about where your money goes? Shop and save at over 80 local businesses. The  Roadtrip Savings Passport is ready so …

Building Bonnyville’s Nordic North

Jolene Kisilevich#SkiNorthAB, 2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Bonnyville, Cross Country Skiing, Drink, Eat & Shop, Highway 28, MD of Bonnyville, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Winter Adventures

Last updated January 30, 2024 By Jeremy Derksen Credit: Paul Lavoie / SnowSeekers BONNYVILLE, AB  –  In Bonnyville, folks like Mitch Sylvestre (of Sylvestre’s Source for Sports) have long been clearing their own cross-country ski trails and enjoying the solitude of a winter glide. But when Les and Sarah Parsons came to town, they saw a way to turn the solitary pursuit into a community building project. For Les, it was an extension of the mission he’s lived most of …

Get into the Nordic Flow in Vermilion

Jolene Kisilevich#SkiNorthAB, 2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Cross Country Skiing, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Highway 16, Outdoor Adventures, Vermilion, Vermilion River County, Winter Adventures

Last updated January 30, 2024 By Jeremy Derksen Credit: Paul Lavoie / SnowSeekers Vermilion, AB – Outside of Canmore, few places are as connected to Alberta’s Nordic scene as Vermilion. When she first moved to Vermilion 30 years ago, Caroline McAuley was looking for something to do in winter, so she picked up Nordic skiing. She took her first lessons with Walter Scott (father of Beckie Scott). “I needed an unstructured sport in the winter you could just go do,” …

Métis Crossing Tops the List of Best Places to Go in Alberta!

Rebecca IsbisterAttractions, Cross Country Skiing, Highway 45, Historic Site, Indigenous Attraction, Interpretive Centre, Metis Crossing, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Roadtrips, Smoky Lake County, Winter Adventures

Last updated January 23, 2024 It is absolutely amazing that Métis Crossing is being listed as one of the best places to visit – not in only Alberta or in Canada… but in the world! As the top Indigenous Tourism attraction in the Go East of Edmonton region, Métis Crossing has grown to into a world class experience showcasing Métis culture and history. The contributions of the Métis People in our region are abundant and Métis Crossing seeks to showcase …

Shop, Save and Win on our Shopping Trails!

Kristen GusnowskiBeaver County, Bonnyville, Boutiques, Camrose, Camrose County, Cold Lake, Daysland, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Elk Point, Fashions, Flagstaff County, Flea Market, Forestburg, Gifts, Hardisty, Highway 13, Highway 14, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 2, Highway 28, Highway 29, Highway 45, Highway 55, Irma, Iron Horse Trail, Killam, Kitscoty, Lac La Biche Region, Lamont, Lamont County, Lloydminster, Mannville, Marwayne, MD of Bonnyville, Minburn County, Myrnam, Northeast of Edmonton, Quilt Shop, Shopping, Smoky Lake, Smoky Lake County, Southeast of Edmonton, St. Paul, St. Paul County, Thorhild, Thorhild County, Tofield, Two Hills County, Vegreville, Vermilion, Vermilion River County, Viking, Wainwright, Winter Adventures

As the Christmas season is upon us, we made a shopping guide to help you find the perfect gifts. Highlighting some of the region’s retailers, antique shops, and quilt shops. We’ve designed three shopping trails to provide an enjoyable experience of shopping for the perfect gift this Christmas season. Pick one of our shopping trails – Northeast of Edmonton, East of Edmonton, or Southeast of Edmonton – and start your search for the perfect gift! Look for unique gift ideas from …

Black Friday Weekend – Go Shopping East of Edmonton!

Rebecca Isbister2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Bonnyville, Camrose, Camrose County, Cold Lake, Daysland, Drink, Eat & Shop, East of Edmonton, Elk Point, Entertainment, Events, Flagstaff County, Hardisty, Highway 13, Highway 14, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 2, Highway 28, Highway 29, Highway 45, Highway 55, Killam, Lac La Biche Region, Marwayne, MD of Bonnyville, Minburn County, Northeast of Edmonton, Redwater, Roadtrips, Shopping, Southeast of Edmonton, St. Paul County, Strathcona County, Thorhild, Thorhild County, Vegreville, Vermilion, Vermilion River County, Wainwright

This season, stores are open and shopping events are a plenty! Isn’t it time for the fun to be back for Christmas Shopping across the region! Find the perfect gift, one-of-a-kind items and unique boutiques when you go shop local! Read on for some of the best sales and deals from local businesses you should check out. Shopping local will save you time, money and help support our neighbours. Find all the shopping events on our events calendar. Shop Northeast …

It’s here! The Roadtrip Savings Passport

Rebecca Isbister2021 Roadtrip Adventures, Announcement, Drink, East of Edmonton, Local Food, Northeast of Edmonton, Outdoor Adventures, Restaurants, Roadtrips, Shopping, Southeast of Edmonton, Spring Adventures, Summer Adventures, Winter Adventures

The Roadtrip Savings Passport is ready so you can start planning your adventures! When you Go Northeast, East and Southeast of Edmonton; you’ll find great savings in every part of our region! It’s FREE to sign up and the more locations you visit…the more deals, discounts and prizes you can win! Go on a Roadtrip Adventure. Eat, Drink, Shop and Save. Get Roadtrip Rewards. Unlock these prizes when you check-in at with your pass on your phone: • Check into 5 local businesses and you …