Highway 16 – The Yellowhead Highway Heading east out of Edmonton on the Yellowhead Highway, the Strathcona Wilderness Centre, Cooking Lake - Blackfoot Recreation Area, Elk Island National Park and the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village are all worthy of day-long outings, especially if you're looking for a quick getaway from the city. After Ross Creek it's clear sailing through classic prairie to the Mundare turn-off (see the Highway 15 tour), the Parkland Conservation Farm, and on to Vegreville: home of the giant Ukrainian Easter Egg, and an International Peace Park. And there's lots of great shopping too! Continuing deeper into Minburn County, take a drive up Akasu Hill, near Lavoy  the highest point in the landscape between the Canadian Shield and the foothills of the Rockies. Skirting south of Ranfurly, be sure to pull off at the viewpoint overlooking Birch Lake, south of Innisfree, where you can picnic or camp at the campground. Go for a hike or swim at the nearby Wapasu Lake Recreation Area, then head into town to see the Bank Museum. Afterwards enjoy the undulating landscape as you travel by Minburn to Mannville, where the golfing is spectacularly scenic. If you are looking for a hotel, motel or campground as a base from which to explore Kalyna Country, Vermilion and Lloydminster have a selection of accommodations to choose from. You'll enjoy the attractions and the driving down the Yellowhead Highway which is completely divided between Edmonton and Lloydminster. Kalyna Country Map                                        Distance Chart Strathcona County Major Attractions Elk Island National Park Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village Minburn County – The Right Place For You! The county offers residents a relaxed, yet vibrant lifestyle as a result of both urban and rural influences.  Minburn County is the place to establish a new business or expand an existing business.  It is situated one hour from either Edmonton or the Saskatchewan border.  Commercial tenants are welcome at the Vegreville Industrial Airport.  The county is also a tourist destination given its proximity to the Yellowhead Trans Canada Highway and its involvement in projects like the Wapasu Lake Conservancy Project by Innisfree and the International Rotary Peace Park. County of Minburn No 27 Box 550 4909-50 Street Vegreville, AB T9C 1R6 Phone:  (780) 632-2082 Fax:  (780) 632-6296 E-mail:  cminburn@vegnet.com Vegreville – Something For Everyone With two museums, six baseball diamonds, three parks, a large business sector, a challenging golf course, and the worlds’ largest Pysanka (Ukrainian Easter Egg) located at the Elks/Kinsmen Park & Campground, it’s no wonder that Vegreville is the largest centre in Minburn County.  The town is loaded with recreational activities for the whole family, whether it is winter or summer.  When you walk along the sidewalks of Historic Downtown Vegreville, you will notice diamond-shaped plaques, telling of different events and history since 1905.  Visit the Rotary Peace Park, a relaxation spot for families, featuring a “Peace Grove” of twelve trees, dedicated to promoting world peace through tourism.  Attend one of the many festivals held in Vegreville, like the 3-day long Vegreville Exhibition and Country Fair, Vegreville Indoor Rodeo, Father’s day Show & Shine and Demolition Derby, and the Vegreville Ukrainian Pysanka Festival.  The town offers excellent dining and shopping opportunities.  Don’t miss Vegreville on your next vacation. Vegreville Parks, Recreation & Tourism Box 640 Vegreville, AB T9C 1R7 Phone: (780) 632-3100 Fax: (780) 632-7759 E-mail:  vegchamb@telusplanet.net Website:  www.vegreville.com Lavoy Located just east of Vegreville overlooking the hamlet is Akasu Hill which is an outstanding viewpoint of the country side. It is the highest geodetic elevation between Edmonton and Winnipeg, Manitoba (2500 ft. above sea level). Mainstreet Lavoy features a Bed & Breakfast and an antique shop you don’t want to miss. Lavoy Antiques (780) 658-2344 Phone (780) 632-2082 Ranfurly The hamlet of Ranfurly features a campground and rest stop just south of the Hwy 16 turnoff. Ranfurly Ag Society’s Fair & Horse Show runs in August annually. Phone (780) 632-2082 Innisfree – Birch Lake & The Hidden Village Surrounded by Birch Lake and Wapasu Lake, Innisfree is a cozy little town that is partially responsible for developing Wapasu Lake into a multi-use recreational facility.  The town is the perfect rest stop for travellers between Lloydminster and Edmonton with a campground, highway café and truck stop, historic bank museum and craft shop. Events include the annual Bullarama in June and annual Ag Society Fair in August. Village of Innisfree Box 69 Innisfree, AB T0B 2G0 Phone:  (780) 592-3886 Fax:  (780) 592-3729 E-mail:  innisfree@digitalweb.net   Mannville – All Trails Lead to Mannville There is always something to do in Mannville, the friendliest village in North America.  Play golf at one of the best golf courses in the area, play a round of mini golf, enjoy camping, visit the exotic game farms of the area, and explore the village’s history.  The town also has many businesses that cater to your needs.  Mannville has many events during the year including the Father’s Day Breakfast, the RCMP Breakfast & Rural Crime Watch BBQ, Mannville Agricultural Fair, Grandparent’s Supper, and Hollydaze & the Christmas Shopperama. Village of Mannville Box 180 Mannville, AB T0B 2W0 Phone:  (780) 763-3500 Fax:  (780) 763-3643 E-mail:  vmannv@telusplanet.net Website:  www.mannville.com Vermilion – Definitely, Delightfully, Different! Vermilion has got all the wholesome qualities of a rural community along with some surprising big-centre advantages, like the Lakeland College Campus and fire etc. (the Emergency Response Centre).  The Provincial Park is right on our doorstep with camping, hiking and cross-country skiing available. Whether you tour the historic restored downtown area or stroll through the park’s beautiful trails, you will find that Vermilion is definitely, delightfully, different. Located 2 hours east of Edmonton on Yellowhead Hwy. 16 at the junction of Highway 41. Town of Vermilion 5021 – 49 Avenue Vermilion, AB  T9X 1X1 Phone:  (780) 853-5358 Fax:  (780) 853-4910 E-mail: economic@vermilion.ca Website: www.vermilion.ca Kitscoty – Biggest Little Sports Centre True to their slogan, Biggest Little Sports Centre, Kitscoty offers outstanding recreational opportunities including the Kitscoty & District Regional Park.  The park features 9 powered campsites with an RV dump station and horseshoe pits.  Kitscoty also offers a 9-hole golf course, 2  ball diamonds, an arena and curling rink that bring lots of sport activity. Plan to join them for Kitscoty Day mid August. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, parade, beef supper, trade show, and a talent stage.  Village of Kitscoty Box 128 Kitscoty, AB  T0B 2P0 Phone:  (780) 846-2221 Fax:  (780) 846-2213 E-mail: villkits@telusplanet.net     Lloydminster – The Border City Straddling the Saskatchewan/Alberta border, on Yellowhead Highway 16, Lloydminster has the distinction of being Canada's only border city. In fact, its mainstreet is on the longest straight surveyed lines in North America - the 4th meridian. Major city attractions include the Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Centre, the championship Lloydminster Golf & Country Club and the Bud Miller All Seasons Park, a 200-acre oasis offering a wide range of year-round recreational facilities. Top events include the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Finals and the Colonial Days Exhibition in July. An oil and agricultural centre, Lloydminster is located over some of Canada's richest heavy oil reserves. Visitors can drive by and view the $1.65 billion bi-provincial oil upgrader. City of Lloydminster 4420 – 50 Ave. Lloydminster, AB  T9V 0W2 Phone: 1-800-825-6180 Email: visit@bordercity.com Website: www.lloydminster.ca   Paradise Valley - Picturesque Past   The Village of Paradise Valley is situated in a picturesque valley 50km southwest of Lloydminster.    The settlers suggested the name of Paradise Valley because of the rolling prairie, poplar and willow trees surrounding the community.    The Village is a sports-minded community and has several recreational facilities available including a 9 hole golf course, and nearby 3 cities regional park complete with a campground, playground and rodeo grounds.  Join us for our big event - 3 Cities Fair in June.  Enjoy pony chuckwagon & chariot races, bullarama, dance and more.    Our grain elevator museum - Climb Thru Time - is a tourist’s delight!   Village of Paradise Valley Box 24 Paradise Valley, AB T0B 3R0 Phone: (780) 745-2287 Back to: Driving Tours