Restaurants and Lounges
Ensure that you try some of our many local restaurants, and take in some local entertainment and shopping.
Accommodations in Strathcona County
Sherwood Park and Strathcona County are alive with things to do and see, with a bright economic future and a fantastic sense of community.
Business Directory
A business-friendly community with an affluent population makes Strathcona County a great place to invest and start a business.
Attractions to Discover in Strathcona County
Beaver Hills Biosphere
Located in the south east corner of Sherwood Park, AB and extending east of Elk Island National Park. The Beaver Hills is an extensively treed, upland area consisting of rolling to hummocky terrain rich in native wetlands and aspen dominated Boreal mixed wood forest habitat.
Bike Skills and Skateboard Parks
This park includes a variety of natural features including dirt ramps, rock boulders and logs. Together, these features create a variety of ladder bridges, a wall ride and various sized dirt jumps to appeal to all ages and skill levels.
Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
The 97 square kilometre Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area contains forests, pastures and wetlands. It is a multiple use area that supports a variety of activities, including agriculture, wildlife management, natural gas extraction and outdoor recreation.
Elk Island National Park
Just 35 minutes east of Edmonton lies a natural wonderland open all year long! In addition to being an important refuge for bison, elk and more than 250 bird species, Elk Island National Park is also an oasis of calm for day picnickers and overnight campers alike.
Festival Place
Festival Place is a vibrant multi-use center for the arts, community and business and is a point of convergence for the cultural visions, ideas and energies of the community.
Gallery@501
Strathcona County Art Gallery@501 providing access, drawing on collective histories and enhancing knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts through art education and art practice for Strathcona County’s inclusive community.
Millennium Place
Amenities include fitness centre, aquatics centre, indoor track, gymnasium, twin arenas, leisure ice, fitness studios, field house, indoor playground, youth lounge and concession.
Ministik Lake Bird Sanctuary
Ministik is located in a designated Important Bird Area, and borders the Ministik Bird Sanctuary. There are many wetlands at this natural area, which are important for filtering water and maintaining our water supply.
North Cooking Lake Natural Area
The area’s topography provides important wildlife habitat. Ponds ringed with cattails and willow are nesting and feeding habitat for red-winged blackbirds. Many types of waterfowl, including blue-winged teal and northern shoveler, use the ponds.
River Valley Alliance Trails
The River Valley Alliance’s goal is to preserve, protect and enhance the largest metropolitan river valley park system in the world – a legacy for generations to come – by connecting the trail system and making it easier for all to access and enjoy.
Salisbury Farmers’ Market Association
Salisbury Farmers Market is Strathcona County’s original year round market and your local source for fresh, local foods, and quality arts and crafts. Our market is “Make it, Bake it, Grow it, Raise it” which means you can connect with the people responsible for your food and hand crafted goods.
Sherwood Park Farmers’ Market
Sherwood Park Farmers’ Market is your original 45 year old, non-profit, accredited community market. We are pleased to serve the community every Wednesday year round and we have many vendors who Make It, Bake It, or Grow It! We love when our community shops local and supports the many small business owners within this market! Buying Locally assures you of where your food and products comes from! Come meet the Makers!
Sherwood Bowl
Whether you’re having a fun night out with friends or family, celebrating a special occasion or hosting a corporate event, Sherwood Bowl makes bowling in Sherwood Park a memorable experience.
Sherwood Park Natural Area
The Sherwood Park Natural Area is an oasis for wildlife with pedestrian trails throughout the area. This 68-hectare site is a gently rolling landscape of aspen forest and willow sedge wetlands surrounded by agricultural land and residential developments.
Sherwood Park’s Heritage Mile
Buildings and other physical structures serve as important reminders of our past. Sherwood Park is fortunate that all four of its buildings of tangible heritage remaining from its rural past which predate its 1955 founding, are located on a section of one street dubbed Heritage Mile.
Strathcona County Museum & Archives
Explore settler life in the Village Square, experience local Indigenous artwork, step inside a real jail cell, and discover unique stories about Strathcona County and beyond.
Strathcona Wilderness Centre
Your four-season outdoor adventure centre just 20 minutes east of Sherwood Park. You’ll find 12 kilometres of trails, 3 kilometres of interpretive trails, picnic sites, tent camping sites, wildlife viewing, rustic pine lodge, disc golf course, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and equipment rentals.
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
Explore our living history museum, as history is brought to life by costumed interpreters portraying the lives of actual pioneers! Hear stories of solitude, survival, and perseverance while discovering how Ukrainian immigration made a significant impact on Alberta’s cultural identity.
Camping in Strathcona County
Elk Island National Park
You don’t have to go home after watching a beautiful sunset at Elk Island National Park. Consider staying overnight at one of our three camping sites with options to stay in a tent, RV, or the backcountry.
Elk Island Retreat Ltd.
Elk Island Retreat is a beautiful serene private campground and is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Whether a world traveler or living local you’ll want to check out this little hide-away.
Half Moon Lake Resort
Whether you’re looking for solace and serenity in peaceful surroundings or seeking unparalleled outdoor adventure on the water or in the woods, Half Moon Lake Resort joins prairie and parkland close to Sherwood Park.
Kawtikh RV Retreat
Nestled on the north shore of beautiful Hastings Lake in Alberta, Canada, Kawtikh (caw-TEEK) RV Retreat is a destination RV park resort in one of Strathcona County’s most treasured natural settings.
Strathcona Wilderness Centre
Your four-season outdoor adventure centre just 20 minutes east of Sherwood Park. You’ll find 12 kilometres of trails, 3 kilometres of interpretive trails, picnic sites, tent camping sites, wildlife viewing, rustic pine lodge, disc golf course, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and equipment rentals.
Local Spirits in Strathcona County
Barr Estate Winery Inc.
Creating fruit wines of impeccable quality using their scientific training. From working with the land in a sustainable manner to not adding sulfites upon bottling, they favour a simple, more natural approach.
Elk Island Spirits Co.
We are committed to using local grown grains for our spirits. Fermented, distilled and bottled by real people right here in Sherwood Park, Alberta.
Hawke Prohibition Distilleries
We are excited to announce Sherwood Park’s very own ultra-premium vodka coming soon.
Golf Courses in Strathcona County
Belvedere Golf & Country Club
We set out to create one of the finest golf courses in Canada; enhanced by a spectacular Clubhouse, fine dining, a full tournament schedule and PGA professional instruction. We offer a destination with strong appeal beyond the bunkers and challenging tree lines.
Broadmoor Golf Course
The Broadmoor is an 18 hole public golf course located in the heart of Sherwood Park. The newly renovated clubhouse makes the Broadmoor the ideal location for tournaments and banquets. Visit us today!
Country Side Golf Club
We are a 27 (+1) hole golf course featuring a championship length 18 hole Prairies course and the original, classic length, 9(+1) Woodlands course. Opening over 35 years ago, this family run golf course is a pleasure for golfers of all skill levels. We have everything you need to challenge and improve your game!
Elk Island Golf Course
Established in 1936, this 9 hole course is one of the oldest in Northern Alberta, cut into the moraine of the Beaver Hills – Cooking Lake region. Whether you’re coming for a round of golf or just visiting the Park, join us at the clubhouse for a hot meal & refreshments.
Fox Run Golf Course
Always clean and inviting, our golf course is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a relaxing game of golf between friends and family. With 18 challenging holes spread over our grounds and our impressive driving range, Fox Run Golf Course is the clear choice for premier golfing in Ardrossan.
Legends Golf & Country Club
Offering everything the serious golfer expects, this picturesque course features large, beautiful ponds, gently rolling hills, elevated tees, and combines spectacular views of the North Saskatchewan River valley with a tranquil setting to provide the golfer with an exciting and enjoyable golf experience.
Northern Bear Golf Course
Built on Jack Nicklaus’ legendary tradition of designing prestigious and spectacular courses, it offers the ultimate play for every golf enthusiast. The Bear is a perfect blend of tree lined fairways, strategic bunker placements, five lakes, and USGA standard greens.
Recreation in Sherwood Park
First-rate personal, professional and community services such as sport, recreation and cultural facilites make the community a great destination.
Sherwood Park Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Information
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Holidays: Closed
Sherwood Park Chamber of Commerce Signature Community Events
Golf Tournament
Step out of the office and onto the fairway with your fellow chamber members for our annual Chamber Golf Tournament.