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Fire ban in effect

A fire ban has been declared for all of Strathcona County, effective immediately. The ban applies to Sherwood Park and all rural areas and hamlets. Until further notice, no outdoor fires are permitted. This includes burn barrels, fireworks, recreational fire pits and charcoal barbecues, including in campgrounds / parks. The use of propane appliances such as barbeques, are permitted. All fire permits are suspended until the ban is lifted. Info www.strathcona.ca/fireban or 780-400-2010.

"If developed effectively, tourism has the potential to have a significant diversifying effect on the economic base of Strathcona County."

Illustration showing clusters of nature based, culinary, cultural, and agri-tourism

Tourism Strategy and Implementation Plan

Our vision: within 10 years, Strathcona County will be known as a place where visitors can come to enjoy compelling nature-based offerings, authentic agritourism activities, and immersive cultural experiences, along with other opportunities like sports tourism, and festivals and events.

The strategy will help us understand what Strathcona County and the business community can do to support the community and economy through tourism.

Product Development Plan

Upon completion of the Tourism Strategy, it was recommended that the next step be to complete a tourism product development plan. Businesses and organizations that offer activities, products, concepts, or experiences that attract visitors were consulted to generate ideas to spur tourism product development.

Final Tourism Product Development Plan (10.6 MB)