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Alberta’s Iron Horse Trail (278 km) - a part of the Trans Canada Trail. This uninterrupted corridor of abandoned CN Rail Line welcomes all types of trail users. ATVs and snowmobiles are very popular on this trail. The western branch starts in Waskatenau, the eastern branch starts in Heinsburg, and the northern branch heads to Cold Lake. Visit www.ironhorsetrail.ca for more details.

GO ATVing...

Redwater Sandhills Prov. Rec. Area (100 km), east of RedwaterNorth Bruderheim Prov. Rec. Area (14 km), north of BruderheimLakeland Prov. Rec. Area (140 km), southeast of Lac La Biche

See MAP inside back cover for Parks & Natural Area locations.

GO Sledding...There are over 500 km of trails maintained by over 10 snowmobile clubs in communities throughout the area. For trail maps contact:Alberta Snowmobile Assn. www.altasnowmobile.ab.ca780-427-2695

A popular outdoor “treasure hunting” activity that involves using a GPS unit to find hidden caches. www.geocaching.com

Long Lake Ski Area offers 13 downhill & snowboarding runs with a rope tow & T-bar lifts. Ski equipment rentals. Designated tobogganing area. Snowmaking, cafeteria, ski & snowboard lessons. www.skilonglake.com1-866-576-2161

Mount Joy Snow ResortSouthwest of Lloydminster 780-745-2547www.mountjoy.ca

Kinosoo Ridge Snow ResortEast of Cold Lake 780-594-5564

GO Skiing...

Adventures

4 Seasons of Fun!

GO Boating...

GO Geocaching...

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. Located 16 km E of Sherwood Park. 780-922-3939

GO Hiking, Biking, X-Country Skiing...East of Edmonton there are over 20 National & Provincial Parks & Recreation Areas with trails. In addition to this there are numerous other trails at campgrounds and other designated natural areas to enjoy. In total there are over 1000 km of trails at over 50 locations across the region. See our Campground Section (pages 25-28) to find details about these parks and trails.

Whether it’s sailing across a lake, houseboating, on a sea-doo or a fishing boat; you’re bound to have fun! Besides the numerous lakes in the region you can also enjoy canoeing, kayaking and rafting at various locations including the North Saskatchewan River, Battle River and Vermilion River. While on your paddling adventure soak in the spectacular scenery of these lakes and rivers!

- Fort SaskatchewanElk Island Polaris - Sales & RentalsRent ATVs and Snowmobiles (see ad page 49).

Rent it...

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Lakeland Golf Association

Get ready to golf!1. St. Paul Golf Club

2. Cold Lake Golf & Winter Club

3. Elk Point Golf Club

4. Lac La Biche Golf Club

5. Mannville Golf Club

6. Myrnam/Derwent Golf Club

7. Smoky Lake Golf Club

8. Two Hills Lions Golf Club

9. Vegreville Kinsmen Golf Club

10. Vermilion Golf Club

780-645-4077

1-888-594-5341

780-724-3733

780-623-4288

780-763-2252

780-366-2190

780-656-2121

780-657-3451

780-632-3140

780-853-4444

www.golflakeland.ca

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If the words Texas Scramble and Shotgun Start mean anything to you, there's a good chance you've played some of the region's more than 40 golf courses. You may be a club member or a visitor. You may play weekly or enter special tournaments. In any case, you're enjoying one of the most popular and challenging pastimes out there.

Go Golfing!

2013 Facebook Photo Contest3rd prize winner. Photo by Lisa MuellerBaby calf bison at Elk Island National Park

Wainwright Riverdale Mini Park

Cooking Lake/Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area - has 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). Total 170 km. It is a haven for birdwatching and is the host site of the Canadian Birkebeiner (see page 61). Call 780-922-3293 www.dotheblackfoot.ca

East of Edmonton there are endless natural areas for birdwatching and wildlife viewing. Parks, trails, lakes, rivers and wetlands are prime locations to see some of the 250 species of birds such as herons, pelicans, bald eagles, plus bears, bison, moose, elk, wolves and more!

Elk Island National Park - Visit Elk Island this summer and take in a round of golf at the 9-hole course, camp at the Sandy Beach Campground, attend the Park’s summer events, canoe around Astotin Lake, or sit back and enjoy a fun-filled interpretive program. 100 km of trails ranging from 300 metres to 16.5 kilometres can be used for bird and wildlife watching, hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Elk Island provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in North America. Don’t forget your camera! More info: 780-992-5790 www.pc.gc.ca/elkisland

GO Birdwatching & Wildlife Viewing...

Enjoy the exciting sky tour on the 6 lines at Métis Crossing south of Smoky Lake (see ad page 18).

A family favourite - don’t miss the Border City Petting Zoo just east of Lloydminster (see ad page 78).

GO to the Zoo! GO Ziplining!

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18 Hole Championship CoursePuddicombe Golf Design

www.CoalCreekGolfResort.com

P. 780.663.2473Grand Forks Road & RR 182, sw of Ryley

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COLOURED locations represent featured golf courses. Golf Courses are also located on the Regional Map - inside back cover.

Go Golfing!

Vegreville Kinsmen Golf CourseEnjoy our 9 hole course (Par 36)

For Tee Times Contact 780-632-3140

Located 2 km North of the Junction of Hwy. 16A & 47 Street, Vegreville

www.vegkgc.com

with grass greens and challenging water hazards & bunkers.

Present this ad and receive

2 for 1 green feesvalid weekday

tee times 8am-3pm

St. Paul Golf Club*One of the

Most Challenging Courses

in NE Alberta

Present this ad and receive 2 for 1 Green Fees with the Rental of a Power Cart

Phone 780.645.4077 for tee time reservations

Par 72, Course rating 72.6 Slope rating 128

*Now an 18 hole Golf Course that will Test All Skill Levels!

www.stpaulgolfclub.com

REDWATER GOLF CLUB

780-942-3993

~ EASY WALKING ~Present this ad & receive

2 for 1 green feesValid Mon-Thurs (excluding holidays)

Users must phone for tee times.Tee times 7am-3pm

35 minutes NE of Edmonton on Hwy. 28

ReservationsRequired

NORTHEAST - HWY 28 & 29Ardmore Golf Club 780-826-4509Bonnyville Golf & Country Club 780-826-4886COLD LAKE GOLF & WINTER CLUB 780-594-5341ELK POINT GOLF CLUB 780-724-3733. See ad page 45.Gibbons - Goose Hummock Golf Resort 780-921-2444GRAND CENTRE GOLF CLUB 780-594-2121LAC LA BICHE GOLF CLUB780-623-4288Long Lake - Northern Ridge Golf780-576-3939Mann Lake Golf Club 780-645-0377REDWATER GOLF CLUB 780-942-3993SMOKY LAKE GOLF CLUB 780-656-2121ST. PAUL GOLF CLUB 780-645-4077Vilna Golf Course 780-636-3660

EAST - HWY 15 & 45ELK ISLAND GOLF COURSE 780-998-3161 Fort Saskatchewan - Fort-In-View Golf Course - 780-998-1234Fort Saskatchewan Golf & Curling Club - 780-998-3372 Marwayne Lea Park Raven View Golf Course 780-847-2651Mundare - Whitetail Crossing 780-764-3999MYRNAM/DERWENT GOLF CLUB780-366-2190TWO HILLS LIONS GOLF CLUB 9 holes. 780-657-3451. See ad page 58.

SOUTHEAST - HWY 14COAL CREEK GOLF RESORT SW of Ryley. 780-663-2473. EDGERTON GOLF COURSE 780-755-2462. See ad page 90.IRMA GOLF CLUB 780-754-2184Tofield Golf Course 780-662-3457Tofield - Miquelon Hills Golf Course 780-662-2499.Viking Golf Club 780-336-3424 WAINWRIGHT RIVERDALE MINI PARK 780-842-2996. See ad page 89. Wainwright Golf Club 780-842-3046Wainwright - Arm Lake Recreation Area - 780-842-4727

EAST - HWY 16Kitscoty Golf Club 780-846-2950. Lloydminster Golf & Country Club306-825-5494Lloydminster - Rolling Green Fairways 780-875-4653MANNVILLE RIVERVIEW GOLF COURSE & RV PARK - 9 holes, seasonal, full service sites. 780-763-2252. See ad page 71.Paradise Valley (Three Cities) Golf Course 780-745-2287Sandy Beach Regional Park - Lloydminster. 306-825-2092Strathcona County Broadmoor Golf Course 780-467-7373 Country-side Golf Course 780-467-4653 Fox Run Golf Course 780-998-4653 Legends Golf & Country Club 780-449-4911 Northern Bear Golf Club 780-922-2327 Sherwood Park Golf & Country Club Estates 780-467-5060VEGREVILLE KINSMEN GOLF CLUB780-632-3140VERMILION GOLF CLUB 780-853-4444

SOUTHEAST - HWY 13Camrose Golf Course 780-672-2691Camrose Whistle Stop Golf Course - 780-672-6490.Daysland Golf & Country Club 780-374-3633FORESTBURG GOLF COURSE 9 holes, campground – Hwy 856 – 780-582-3693. See ad page 99.Hardisty Lakeview Golf Course 780-888-2288HUGHENDON GOLF CLUB 780-856-2066. Provost & District Golf Club 780-753-6478Rosalind Double Dam Golf Course - 780-375-2154Sedgewick Golf Course 780-384-3670

SMOKY LAKE GOLF CLUB1 km NW of intersection Hwy 28 & 855

PRO SHOP 780-656-2121

• Premier 9-hole, par 36• Professional practice range • Licensed lounge and kitchen• Putting green • Cart & club rentals• 14 full service RV Sites with Play & Stay packages available

BOOK ONLINE at:www.smokylakegolf.org

2 FOR 1 COUPON

One of the Top 9 hole courses inWestern Canada!

Valid anytime in 2014 with therental of a power cart.

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Hughenden GolfCourse

www.hughendengolf.ca780-856-2066

• 9 Hole Golf Course• Licensed Restaurant• Clubhouse• ProShop• Driving Range• Prac�ce Green• Full Service RV Park• Pull & Power Cart Rentals• Equipment Rental

From Wainwright go south on Hwy #41 to #13, west 12 km to Hughenden.

Hwy 13's Best Kept Secretwith a 10 ra�ng

by ScoreGolf.com

Go HuntingGo Golfing!

Take advantage of some great deals offered by courses

featured in this section. Fore!

Photo by Lynn Beaupre

ALBERTA FISHING REGULATIONS:www.albertaregulations.com

East central Alberta offers a style of accommodation to suit everyone’s needs. From rustic cabins to unique bed & breakfasts and new luxury hotels. You will also find some great locations for meetings, seminars & retreats.

CABINS, LODGES, B&BsMARWAYNEJUBILEE REGIONAL PARK - LEA PARK 2 camping cabins, 100+ campsites, golf course. See ad pg 60.STRATHCONA COUNTYSTRATHCONA WILDERNESS CENTRE - Modern lodge accommodations for up to 41 people. 16km E of Sherwood Park. 780-922-3939. TIPI CAMPING - ELK ISLAND RETREAT 2 trappers cabins plus tipis & serviced campsites. 780-998-0708.TOFIELDFOOTLOOSE CABOOSE LODGE - Luxur iously appointed rai l road caboose. 20324 Twp. Rd. 502. See ad page 80.

HOTELS & MOTELSCANALTA HOTELS 8 properties in East Central Alberta including Ramada, Super 8 and Canalta. See ad outside back cover.

DERWENTDERWENT HOTEL - Comfortable & clean, reasonable rates. See ad pg 59.

FORT SASKATCHEWANCOMFORT INNS - Free breakfast, swimming pool, waterslide, family suites, jacuzzi suites. See ad page 51.KILLAMKILLAM KROSSING HOTEL - 40 rooms, coffee, fridges, full bath, wi-fi. At the corner of Hwy 36 & 13. See pg 101.KITSCOTYWHEATFIELD INN - Modern guest rooms, meeting/banquet room & restaurant. See ad page 75.LAMONTARCHIE'S MOTEL - 22 rooms, 10 kitchen units, wireless internet. 5008 - 49 Ave. See ad page 53.HEARTLAND HOTEL - 56 rooms, complimentary buffet breakfast, mini-mart. 5702 - 47 Ave. See ad page 53.

SMOKY LAKESMOKY LAKE INN - Banquet facilities, restaurant, clean and recently renovated rooms. See ad page 38.TOFIELD HOTEL & LIQUOR MART - Modern rooms, kitchen suites. Mainstreet Tofield. See ad page 79.VEGREVILLEPOMEROY - 80 deluxe suites. Fully equipped kitchen suites, breakfast, waterslide. Ideal for long stays. Off Hwy 16A. See ad pg 106.VERMILION SUPER 8 MOTEL - 66 rooms, hot tub, waterslide, exercise room. Restaurant & lounge. 5108 -47 Ave. See ad pg 74.

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Go Hunting!

The Go East region encompasses nearly 30 of Alberta’s Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) with locations for both big game and game bird hunters. For details on all the WMUs be sure to check out the new iHunt Alberta app - your complete mobile hunting guide. Sportsmen will also enjoy some of the great outdoor shows and stores across the region - see Man-cations on page 11. You can also try your hand at skeet shooting at the very unique facilities of Beaverhill Sporting Clays (see ad below).

ALBERTA HUNTING REGULATIONS:www.albertaregulations.com

Looking for some great places to go hunting? East Central Alberta has some of Alberta’s

favorite hunting areas.

Photo by Kathleen Buss