SHERWOOD PARK | STRATHCONA COUNTY | STRATHCONA PARK | CANADA SHERWOOD ACTIVITY AND TRAVEL GUIDE 2021 #SupportLocal Local businesses have always been there for our community. Now it’s our turn to support them... safely. The COVID-19 pandemic had an adverse effect on the local economy and affected businesses on a large scale. Strathcona County supports our local entrepreneurs and diverse industries and continues to find ways to encourage their success and facilitate their growth. Before visiting any business, festival or event featured in this guide, please check their website or social media as COVID-19 may impact hours and operations. For more ways to support local strathcona.ca/supportlocal Areas of this document may be explored by Inside clicking graphic icons and Features underlined text - enjoy! Stay ............................................... 6 Eat and drink ............................... 12 4 Adventure here for a day Come and experience all the things Visitor information and map ....... 28 to do on a day trip to Sherwood Park and Strathcona County – something to Shop ............................................ 30 please everyone. Get back to nature ...................... 36 Recreation and leisure ................. 38 10 It’s date night in Strathcona County Stuck for ideas for a romantic night out? Arts and culture .......................... 46 Look no more! Winter activities .......................... 50 Events calendar ........................... 52 34 Explore the wilderness Strathcona County is surrounded by wonderful nature escapes, including the UNESCO Beaverhills Biosphere. Grab your backpack and go! Strathcona County recognizes that it is located within Treaty Six territory and it acknowledges the contributions of Treaty Six First Nations and the Métis Nation in the County’s founding and growth. 44 Family time is the right time When the kids are happy, everyone is This publication lists businesses and is not intended to be comprehensive. Attractions happy. Find the perfect family activities are listed on an informational basis only. Strathcona County does not endorse or guarantee the services offered by individual businesses. in and around Strathcona County. Some images in this publication provided by Travel Alberta. Photographs showing groups of people were taken before COVID-19. Please follow all public health direction. This is Strathcona County. You can. 3 ELK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK ADVENTURE FOR A DAY 44 © Photo courtesy of Travel Alberta Take a day trip to Time for retail therapy Sherwood Park and Sherwood Park has the shopping selection of a big city, but with the friendliness and uniqueness of a small town! Enjoy discovering local gems such as K-Lee Boutique or explore why people Revolution Boutique and find pieces that will be admired for ages. love it here. With plenty Spend time in the wilderness to do in the area, a If shopping doesn’t excite you, spend some time in the great outdoors! With outdoor day trip isn’t long programs available such as canoing and disc golf, the Strathcona Wilderness Centre enough to experience is a great way to get out and spend some time in the fresh air. everything, but it’s a Work on your swing great place to start. Another way to enjoy the beautiful outdoors while staying active is by enjoying a round of golf! Broadmoor Golf Course is found right in the heart of Sherwood Park, and boasts 18 holes which can challenge all golfers regardless of skill. If the weather isn’t cooperating to play golf outside, you can play indoors at the Golf Den! With private simulation bays to use, you can eat and drink closer to the green than you ever have before. Grab a coffee Relax and regroup with a cup of coffee at Roasti and enjoy the ambiance of their roastery and coffee bar. You can pick up some fresh beans for a souvenir or enjoy some pastries while experiencing the roasting process as it takes place. Watch this video to learn more about Roasti and why they love this community! Check out local culture Strathcona County has local talent proudly on display at several art galleries, such as Gallery@501, Loft Gallery, or Picture This! Framing and Gallery. You can enjoy learning about the history of the area at the Strathcona County Museum and Archives or stroll through the open-air museum found at Sherwood Park’s Heritage Mile. Taste the fusion Enjoy a memorable dinner at Vicky’s Bistro where they fuse traditional Greek dishes with Western cuisine. With over 30 years of experience, this is guaranteed to be a highlight of your trip to Strathcona County. Their location at Centre in the Park is an added bonus as the stroll to Festival Place is an easy one to enjoy a live show. With live music, comedy, or other performing arts taking place regularly, this is a perfect place to end the day. If you prefer a quieter end to the day, a stroll around Broadmoor Lake Park is an excellent alternative. 5 Stay 6 6 Stay ACCOMMODATION Best Western Plus Sherwood Super 8 by Wyndham Park Inn and Suites Sherwood Park PIONEER HOME ∙ 300 Lakeland Drive ∙ 26 Strathmoor Drive ON HASTINGS LAKE ∙ T: 780-416-7800 or 1-800-780-7234 ∙ T: 780-464-1000 and 1-877-218-8811 Clarion Hotel and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Maggie’s Hill Conference Center Edmonton Sherwood Park Heritage Loghouse ∙ ∙ 2100 Premier Way ∙ 1001 Provincial Avenue Range Road 203 ∙ ∙ T: 780-464-4900 ∙ T: 780-570-0285 T: 780-977-5219 Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Sherwood Park ∙ 201 Palisades Way ∙ T: 780-570-8080 or 1-800-329-7466 Four Points by Find out the many exciting Sheraton Sherwood Park activities which Strathcona ∙ 1005 Provincial Avenue County has to offer you at ∙ T: 780-705-3552 strathcona.ca/youcanvisit Hampton Inn by Hilton Edmonton/Sherwood Park ∙ 950 Emerald Drive ∙ T: 780-449-1609 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sherwood Park-Edmonton Area ∙ 11 Portage Lane ∙ T: 780-417-3388 Ramada by Wyndham Sherwood Park ∙ 30 Broadway Boulevard ∙ T: 780-467-6727 or 1-800-272-6232 Sandman Signature Sherwood Park Hotel ∙ 901 Pembina Road ∙ T: 780-467-7263 ocal #SupportL 7 7 Stay THE OPTIONS ARE ALL YOURS The hotels located in Sherwood Park, Strathcona County have a variety of options for you Best Western Hampton Inn Sandman 1 Plus Sherwood Park Inn and Suites 5 by Hilton Sherwood Park 8 Signature Sherwood Park to choose from. If you are on a business trip or vacationing with your family, there are options and amenities to suit all your needs and budget. Welcome to Strathcona County! Clarion Holiday Inn Super 8 2 Hotel and Conference Centre 6 Express and Suites Sherwood Park 9 by Wyndham Sherwood Park Days Inn Ramada TownPlace Suites 3 and Suites by Wyndham Sherwood Park 7 by Wyndham Sherwood Park 10 by Marriott Sherwood Park Four Points Breakfast/ Pool Fitness Pet Rooms Meeting Amenities 4 by Sheraton Sherwood Park Restaurant Friendly Best Western Plus Meeting rooms: 1 15 min to Edmonton 30 min to Elk Island National Park Sherwood Park Inn Yellowhead Highway (16) 1 90 Capacity: 35 ppl & Suites Clarion Hotel & Meeting rooms: 19 2 258 9 5 Conference Center Capacity: 600 ppl 10 4 Days Inn and Suites Meeting rooms: 2 8 3 115 by Wyndham Capacity: 40 ppl 6 Four Points Meeting rooms: 4 2 4 by Sheraton 135 Capacity: 135 ppl Hampton Inn Meeting rooms: 2 1 5 121 by Hilton Capacity: 100 ppl Petroleum Way Drive Sherwood 3 Lakeland Drive Holiday Inn Express Meeting rooms: 1 Anthony Henday Drive Henday Anthony 6 & Suites 90 Capacity: 20 ppl Broadmoor Boulavard Broadmoor Ramada Meeting rooms: 2 7 by Wyndham 63 Capacity: 25 ppl Sandman Signature Meeting rooms: 5 8 229 Capacity: 150 ppl 7 Super 8 Meeting rooms: 3 9 120 by Wyndham Capacity: 20 ppl 15 min to Edmonton Baseline Road TownePlace Suites ✓ Meeting rooms: 1 10 by Marriott 105 Capacity: 10 ppl Hotel amenity and service options subject to change at the discretion of each hotel property at any time. For the health and safety of guests, hotel employees, and in line with local legislation and current health authority guidance, hotels may be operating with modified or reduced services temporarily. Information based at the time of release (May 2021) and is recommend that you contact your preferred hotel directly for the latest information. Airport International Edmonton to min 30 5 min to downtown Sherwood Park Sherwood downtown to min 5 8 Stay CONVENIENT LOCATIONS Best Western Hampton Inn Sandman 1 Plus Sherwood Park Inn and Suites 5 by Hilton Sherwood Park 8 Signature Sherwood Park Clarion Holiday Inn Super 8 2 Hotel and Conference Centre 6 Express and Suites Sherwood Park 9 by Wyndham Sherwood Park Days Inn Ramada TownPlace Suites 3 and Suites by Wyndham Sherwood Park 7 by Wyndham Sherwood Park 10 by Marriott Sherwood Park Four Points 4 by Sheraton Sherwood Park 15 min to Edmonton Yellowhead Highway (16) 30 min to Elk Island National Park 9 5 10 4 8 6 2 1 Petroleum Way Drive Sherwood 3 Lakeland Drive Anthony Henday Drive Henday Anthony Broadmoor Boulavard Broadmoor 7 15 min to Edmonton Baseline Road Welcome to Strathcona County! 30 min to Edmonton International Airport International Edmonton to min 30 5 min to downtown Sherwood Park Sherwood downtown to min 5 99 IT’S DATE NIGHT IN STRATHCONA COUNTY 10 Take some time Whet your palate for yourselves. The Start with wine tasting at Barr Estates with their selection of fine wines to enjoy. Indulge in a tour of their working farm to see their wine-making process and learn about how hardest part of date they apply their scientific training to the creation of their fruit wines. night can be deciding Get your chocolate fix what to do, so here's Everyone knows that chocolate pairs with wine, so once you are finished at Barr Estates, a few suggestions your next stop should be Jacek Chocolate Couture.