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Sherwood Park
Use Sherwood Park as a cheaper bed beside Edmonton, not as a sightseeing base: 1 night, or 2 if you want Elk Island National Park on the way east.
Sherwood Park is a suburban community of about 72,000 people inside Strathcona County, immediately east of Edmonton on Highway 16. It has no old town and no headline sight: its value is hotel rooms that often undercut downtown Edmonton, free parking, and a 20-minute drive to Elk Island National Park. Come for a bed and a car, not for a destination.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for Elk Island and the river valley; Feb–Mar for indoor hockey and ski hills
- avoid Jan (cold snaps near −30 °C (−22 °F)), late Nov–Mar for driving if you are not used to iceavoid Jan (cold snaps near −22 °F (−30 °C)), late Nov–Mar for driving if you are not used to ice
- Airport
- YEG
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
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In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Sherwood Park911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Strathcona Community Hospital (24 h emergency)+1 780-449-5380
- Health advice line (Alberta, 24 h)811
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sherwood Park, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyA low-crime suburban area; the real risks are winter driving, unlit roads at night and long unlit walks between hotels and restaurants.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 780-449-5380 Strathcona Community Hospital (24 h emergency) · 811 Health advice line (Alberta, 24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckYEG Edmonton International Airport (About 35–45 min by car via Anthony Henday Drive; no direct county bus — check).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical answer: the county is spread out and the rest of Strathcona County is not workable on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$3–6 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealSandwich or banh miC$8–14 (≈ US$6–11)
- BeerDraught beer in a barC$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi or rideshare3.1 mi (5 km) taxi or rideshareHigher at peak and late night.C$15–22 (≈ US$11–16)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus fareC$3–6.50 (≈ US$3–5)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–35 (≈ US$11–30)
- Budget bedSuite (up to 4), a night, per roomC$160 (≈ US$120)
- Mid-range bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomC$150 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomC$230 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$160 (≈ US$120) · High C$280 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YEG Edmonton International Airport (About 35–45 min by car via Anthony Henday Drive; no direct county bus — check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
Feb
Care
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Mar
Care
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Apr
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Nov
Avoid*
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Dec
Avoid
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Mixed: Feb–Mar. Avoid: Nov–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C) low), wettest Jun (12 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Sherwood Park: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
8 rd
Feb
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
7 rd
Mar
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
7 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Oct
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Nov
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
8 rd
Dec
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical answer: the county is spread out and the rest of Strathcona County is not workable on foot. Strathcona County Transit runs local routes and a commuter service to downtown Edmonton and the University of Alberta; Fort Sask Transit links Fort Saskatchewan on weekday peak hours only. Taxis and rideshare work but add up over a day.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Elk Island National Park
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive east on Highway 16, about 20 min from Sherwood Park
Bison, lakes and dark skies; bring a Parks Canada pass and fuel up before you go.
Edmonton
goDoor to door: 25–45 min
Drive west on Highway 16, or Strathcona County Transit to downtown
Royal Alberta Museum, river valley trails and Whyte Avenue; a full day on its own.
Fort Saskatchewan
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
Fort Sask Transit on weekday peak hours, or drive north on Highway 21
Bus runs peak hours only — check the timetable before you rely on it.
St. Albert
cautionDoor to door: About 40 min
Drive via Anthony Henday Drive
Only worth it for the farmers' market or the museum; otherwise skip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Emerald Hills / Yellowhead corridor
Hotels near Highway 16 and Emerald Drive; easiest for a car and for leaving east to Elk Island.
Premier Way / Millennium Place
Cluster of chain hotels beside the recreation centre and arena; quiet at night, needs a car or taxi.
Baseline Road / Sherwood Drive
Closest to shops and restaurants; the only part where you can walk to dinner.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$150–240 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- C$260 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain-hotel double room1 × 1 night × C$150 | C$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160 | C$320 |
| Car hire, one day, compact1 × C$80 · check | C$80 |
| Strathcona County Transit to Edmonton, one way2 × C$7 · Cash fare; about C$5.00 with an Arc card | C$13 |
| Elk Island National Park day pass1 × C$12 · check current Parks Canada rate | C$12 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$20 | C$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$62 |
| Trip total≈ C$339 per person per day, bed included | C$677≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; car hire and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$3–6 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Sandwich or banh mi | C$8–14 (≈ US$6–11) |
| Restaurant main | C$18–35 (≈ US$14–30) |
| Draught beer in a bar | C$7–10 (≈ US$6–8) |
| 5 km taxi or rideshareHigher at peak and late night. | C$15–22 (≈ US$11–16) |
| Local bus fare | C$3–6.50 (≈ US$3–5) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$15–35 (≈ US$11–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Distances are car distances: a 10-minute drive can be a 60-minute walk.
- Winter driving: Highway 16 and Anthony Henday Drive ice up; allow extra time and check road reports.
- Most hotels sit in business parks with no pavement life after 21:00.Most hotels sit in business parks with no pavement life after 9:00 PM.
- Sales tax is added at the till; posted prices are before tax.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Strathcona Community Hospital (24 h emergency)
- +1 780-449-5380
- Health advice line (Alberta, 24 h)
- 811
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Strathcona Community Hospital+1 780-449-5380
- Health advice line811
Embassy
No embassies here; the US consulate and most others are in Edmonton or Ottawa — check before you travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Strathcona County Transit, Sherwood Park → downtown Edmonton: C$6.50 (≈ US$5) cash, about C$5.00 (≈ US$4) with an Arc card
- Taxi, Sherwood Park → Edmonton city centre: C$45–65 (≈ US$35–50), 25–40 min (check)
- Taxi, Sherwood Park → YEG airport: C$55–75 (≈ US$40–55), 35–45 min (check)
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Sorry — Sorry / Excuse me
- Where is the bus stop? — Where is the bus stop?
- Card, please — Card, please
- The bill, please — The bill, please
Tipping: 15–20% at restaurants and bars, 10–15% for taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sherwood Park. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep for Elk Island and the river valley; Feb–Mar for indoor hockey and ski hills · avoid Jan (cold snaps near −30 °C), late Nov–Mar for driving if you are not used to ice · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YEG: taxi and rideshare bands field-checked, late-arrival fallback, overnight rung.
- Three sleep clusters with walking-distance dinner options: Emerald Hills, Premier Way, Baseline Road.
- Place pages with verified hours (Art Gallery @ 501, Festival Place, Millennium Place, Sunridge Ski Area) and eat pages with last orders.
- Elk Island day-trip fixture with gate times, pass cost and winter road status.
Sources
- officialStrathcona County — official site
- officialStrathcona County Transit — schedules and routes
- officialFort Sask Transit
- officialStrathcona Science Provincial Park — Alberta Parks
- officialMillennium Place — Strathcona County
- officialArt Gallery @ 501 — Strathcona County
- officialFestival Place
- officialStrathcona Community Hospital — Alberta Health Services
- secondaryWikivoyage: Sherwood Park, revision 5237810 (CC BY-SA 4.0)