Kalyna Country Ecomuseum

02/06/2026

Learn more about what Alberta Open Farm Days is all about and how to participate!

Welcome to Alberta Open Farm Days. This annual province-wide event invites those in the agriculture and food sector to open their gates and connect with the public for a weekend of discovery on August 15 and 16, 2026. Albertans of all ages are invited to experience firsthand where their food comes f...

01/29/2026

2026 Alberta Winter Games are still looking for volunteers. We need your help to make this happen. Need some incentives? Maybe staff can have a day off if they volunteer, make it a mom & daughter (son) date, challenge a friend, make it a group effort. Whatever it takes, let's help make the Lakeland shine!

Reminder of Volunteer Rallies tonight and next Tuesday!

JANUARY 28th
Reid Fieldhouse - Cold Lake Energy Centre
4:00-8:00pm

FEBRUARY 3rd
GenMec Hall - Bonnyville & District Centennial Centre
4:00-8:00pm

Want to sign up others today?
Visit this link!
https://games.volunteer.rampinteractive.com/.../Register...
Call our office!
(780) 815-4444
Email us!
[email protected]

10/07/2025

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08/14/2025

Amazing event, excited to get out this weekend!!!

🌾🚜 Alberta Open Farm Days – August 16 & 17, 2025 🌾💧

The 2025 theme is “Water: The Lifeblood of Every Farm” – a celebration of the essential role water plays in agriculture.

For one weekend only, farms across the Lakeland Region (and the entire province!) open their gates for a backstage pass into Alberta’s agriculture. Meet local producers, see where your food comes from, taste fresh products right from the source, and experience the beauty of rural life.

🗺 Find every participating Lakeland farm on our interactive map – plan your route, discover hidden gems, and make a weekend of it!

📅 When: Saturday, August 16 & Sunday, August 17, 2025
🕒 Hours: Vary by host – check the profiles on the main Open Farm Days website for details.

👉 Explore the map & start planning your Open Farm Days adventure here: https://www.travellakeland.ca/signature-experiences/alberta-open-farm-days

07/08/2025

100 years in Bruderheim story

Situated northeast of Fort Saskatchewan, 47 kms from Edmonton, the town Bruderheim is this year celebrating its centennial. Initially known as Bruederheim, or ‘Home of the Brethren,’ the district was heavily settled in 1894 by Moravian German immigrants from the Ukrainian province of Volhynia, then part of Tsarist Russia. The earliest religious services in the community were held in the log cabin of the colony’s founder, Reverend Andreas Lilge, who was responsible for convincing both his poor countrymen to come to Canada and for securing critical financial assistance for their fledgling settlement. ... continue reading ⤵️

https://www.travellakeland.ca/signature-experiences/kalyna-country/100-years-in-bruderheim-story

06/23/2025

🇺🇦 Cracking the Code of Vegreville : Explore the Lakeland 🇺🇦

Vegreville’s giant pysanka sparkles on days when the sun’s rays hit its thousand little aluminum shapes, all comprised to form a mathematical marvel, but more importantly, the second biggest pysanka, or decorated Ukrainian Easter egg, in the world. The largest is in Kolomyia, Ukraine.

Continue reading feature Article ⤵️

https://www.travellakeland.ca/blog/cracking-the-code-of-vegreville

06/16/2025

🌻🎉 Celebrate Culture, Community, and Ukrainian Heritage at the 52nd Annual PYSANKA FESTIVAL! 🎨🌾

📍 Vegreville, Alberta, Canada
📅 July 4–5–6, 2025

Kalyna Country is thrilled to invite you to one of Alberta’s most beloved cultural celebrations—Vegreville’s 52nd Annual Pysanka Festival!

Experience a weekend full of:

🇺🇦 Traditional Ukrainian dance, music, and song
🎭 Authentic folk art and cultural displays
🥟 Delicious Ukrainian food (yes—plenty of perogies!)
🎨 Pysanka (Easter egg) workshops and family-friendly fun
🛍️ Local artisan markets and more!

All taking place in the heart of Kalyna Country, home to the world's largest Pysanka (Ukrainian Easter Egg) and generations of proud Ukrainian-Canadian heritage.

🌟 Whether you're reconnecting with your roots or discovering this vibrant culture for the first time, Pysanka Festival 2025 promises unforgettable memories.

👉 Mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend of colour, culture, and community!

🔗 https://www.pysankafestival.com/

The Vegreville Pysanka Festival, held annually the first weekend of July, is a 3-day showcase of Ukrainian Culture. Visitors enjoy a full weekend of Ukrainian music, food and culture.

06/10/2025

🇺🇦 History of Kalyna Country

Situated east of Edmonton with the North Saskatchewan River basin is the world’s second largest Ecomuseum and Alberta’s most celebrated cultural landscape. Known as “Kalyna Country” literally, the land of the high bush cranberry this unique heritage conservation area encompasses a picturesque territory that is four times the size of Prince Edward Island.

It is a region steeped in the provinces’ native history, a place where aboriginal tribes roamed for millennia and where today their proud descendants can still be found at Saddle Lake, Goodfish Lake and Frog Lake First Nations Reserves.... continue reading ⤵️

https://www.travellakeland.ca/signature-experiences/kalyna-country/history-of-kalyna-country

06/05/2025

05/30/2025

🎆 Hidden Lakeside Gems -- A Curated Adventure to experience the Lakeland

The only thing better than one great beach or camping spot over a summer vacation is four great beaches or camping spots. With a little planning and driving, take in all four of these hidden gems in the Lakeland, each offering something special.

🎆 Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park, Lac La Biche
🎆 Chickenhill Lake M.D. Park, Glendon
🎆 Ross Lake at Whitney Lakes Provincial Park
🎆 Kinosoo Beach, Cold Lake

Click Link to learn more! -- https://www.travellakeland.ca/things-to-do/curated-adventures/hidden-lakeside-gems

05/06/2025

911 - Evacuation order declared in Sturgeon County due to wildfire

Sturgeon County has issued an evacuation order due to wildfire. Emergency officials are telling residents they must evacuate now.

There is a wildfire burning near the Redwater Provincial Rec Area.

This evacuation order is in effect for everyone located on Range Road 211 East to Range Road 203 and between Township Road 580 South to Township Road 573.

Those that are evacuating can evacuate to the reception centre located at Pembina Place 4944 53 St, Redwater, AB T0A 2W1.

Bring your important documents and medication and prepare to be away from home for at least 3 days.

05/01/2025

Discover the Living History of Kalyna Country: Canada's Largest Ecomuseum

Spanning over 20,000 square kilometers of rich prairie and river valley landscapes, Kalyna Country Ecomuseum is more than just a destination—it's a living, breathing tribute to the people, places, and stories that shaped Alberta’s heartland. Larger than Prince Edward Island and steeped in cultural depth, Kalyna Country is a proud cradle of Ukrainian Canadian heritage, the home of Alberta’s first Ukrainian block settlement, and a region where Indigenous, settler, and immigrant histories converge.

As Canada's largest ecomuseum, Kalyna Country invites you to step back in time and explore the pivotal events that transformed this diverse region. From the roaring arrival of the railway to the legacy of fur trading forts and the enduring presence of Métis and First Nations communities, the story of Kalyna Country is layered and ever-evolving.

This week, we're excited to share a collection of articles that highlight some of the foundational moments in Kalyna’s past:

🚂 Sinews of Steel: A Railroad History of Kalyna Country
Uncover how the coming of the “Iron Horse” reshaped rural life, connected communities, and launched a new era of agricultural prosperity.

🏰 Kalyna Forts Guide: Fur Trade Posts of the North Saskatchewan River
Explore six historic fur trade outposts, including Fort George-Buckingham House and Fort Victoria, where Alberta’s early economic engines once stood.

📍 Elk Point: At the Crossroads of History
Journey to a region where Indigenous roots run deep and fur trade empires once thrived, setting the stage for the Alberta we know today.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, a heritage explorer, or simply curious about the past, Kalyna Country offers a chance to walk through the footsteps of those who shaped the land. Tap the links below to start your journey through the remarkable living museum that is Kalyna Country.

https://www.travellakeland.ca/blog/kalynacountry-sinews-of-steel
https://www.travellakeland.ca/blog/kalyna-forts
https://www.travellakeland.ca/blog/elk-point-history