Explore Strathcona County

Well...you know we love a good Dad joke around here.

Golfers! Did you all see this? Broadmoor Public Golf Course Driving Range is opening March 31! Third winter yesterday made us nervous, but looks like spring might show up yet!

The Sherwood Park Easter Egg Hunt is back again this year, thanks to our friend Corey McEwen! The local business community has stepped up in a big way and there are some amazing prizes to be won. We're super excited to be supporting this great event and hope your family is able to get out and join in the fun. Sherwood Park Easter Egg Hunt

Earth Hour tonight! Will you take part? Learn more - https://bit.ly/39kGxED

‘Tis the season! Some of our favourite light displays in & around Sherwood Park. Got your own favs? Post your pictures below!

Love sushi and Japanese food? Don’t miss this hidden gem at Centre in the Park!

Christmas party cancelled?? Treat your employees with a delightful meal! Gift cards in the amount of your choice. Orders over $500 will receive an additional 10% on a gift card. #shpklocal #shpk #shpkfood #strathconacounty #yegfood #shoplocalshpk #shoplocal https://vickys.ca/gift-cards

One of our local family owned restaurants is paying it forward to support families in need. Well done! Please give them a follow and consider them for your next time dining out.

Have you met Gurdeep yet? One of the happiest guys in Whitehorse, his Facebook page is sure to bring a smile to your face.

Animal lovers...this fundraiser is for you. SCARS is in need of help. If you’re interested in getting involved, click on the link below.

Christmas market this weekend!

Colouring contest!

We had the great pleasure of exploring Maggie's Hill Heritage Loghouse last month. Built in 1890 on the shores of Hastings Lake, it is one of Strathcona County's treasures and now a vacation home! Need a romantic little stay-cation? This place is a 4-season delight. Read more - https://explorestrathconacounty.com/maggies-hill-heritage-/

Another great photo contributed by local photographer, Macri Photography and Special Event Photography. Anyone know where you can find this mural?

Photo Contest Submission: Fishing off a paddle boat on Stoney Lake, St. Paul County by Marcia Sawchuk. Only 5 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER our Summer Photo Contest! To en...ter visit: https://goeastofedmonton.com/photo-co/summer-photo-contest/ Win cash and other great prizes! #photocontest #goeastofedmonton #mygeetrip2020

Pinball wizards! This event is for you...

Congratulations to The music Fox Studio on their anniversary earlier this month! Owner, Andrea, is a professional piano teacher and teaches all ages and skill levels. If this is your year to learn something new...music could be one of those things!

And...they’re open!

BANDS ARE BACK AT CAFFREYS!!! After a very long 6 months Live Bands are BACK!!! We couldn’t be more excited and have missed all our bands ! This weekend Sept 18-19 come check out ROCKFORD STOMP!!!

Food drive! Coming up soon...

Where are you exploring this weekend? Need some inspiration? Follow the link - https://explorestrathconacounty.com/explore/

A little socially distanced fun for the kids...

As of today we are open for lunch! We hope to see you all very soon for your favourite soup and sandwiches! Our cafe in the library also opens today with modified hours for a quick grab and go lunch. We appreciate everyone supporting local! Please share!

Bartenders...always so fussy about who they serve.

100+ Woman Who Care are looking for members.

Daytripping! "Let's go for a car ride!" - other than "do you want a treat?", those are my dog's favorite words.

Thank-you to our friend and local photographer, Rocco Macri, from Macri Photography and Special Event Photography for sharing these stunning photos of Broadmoor Lake Park and Festival Place.

Ready to say Farewell to the Flock? Book today for a tour and an ice cream!

Oh hedgehogs! (Need more jokes today? check out our spectacular collection - https://explorestrathconacounty.com/bad-dad-jokes/)

Grateful for this team! Give their Facebook page a follow, share your love for some of our local first responders and see what they get up to every week.

Featuring over 140 years of Fort Saskatchewan history! Exteriors of the buildings can all be viewed or guided tours inside the buildings take place daily. Find them online @https://www.historycentre.ca/

Salisbury's workshops are back!

Love this! You can adopt a pig or just go out and cuddle them. Details in the link.