Discover Alberta’s Borderlands & Prairie Life
Circle Tour: Lloydminster to Two Hills | NE Alberta Road Trip
This circle tour connects Lloydminster, Alberta’s famous border city, with Two Hills, a prairie town known for its Ukrainian roots and rider-friendly reputation. Along the way, you’ll weave through farmland, river valleys, and small towns rich with history, culture, and prairie hospitality.
🌾 Prairie Landscapes & Open Roads
Stretching between Vermilion and Two Hills, this route is a classic prairie drive — open skies, rolling farmland, and fields that change with the seasons. Summer brings sunflowers and golden wheat, while autumn paints the land in rich amber and rust.
Stop in Vermilion for its provincial park and a walk through the historic downtown, where murals and cafés line the streets.
🪶 Historic Crossroads & Cultural Roots
Communities like Elk Point, Marwayne, and Myrnam carry deep ties to Alberta’s settler and Indigenous history. In Heinsburg, visit the restored train station and take in the North Saskatchewan River valley. Lea Park is another gem, with its scenic river crossing and local rodeo grounds.
Don’t miss Elk Point’s giant oil derrick — a photo stop celebrating Alberta’s energy roots.
🏘️ Small Town Spirit & Local Stories
From Musidora’s iconic giant pysanka to Smoky Lake’s pumpkin fair, small towns on this route brim with character. Derwent, Islay, and Beauvallo offer quiet main streets with heritage churches, grain elevators, and old signage perfect for photographers.
🌟 Did You Know? Two Hills earned the very first-ever title of Canada’s Most Rider Friendly Community — a point of pride for locals and a warm welcome for motorcyclists.
🚗 Roadside Stops & Border City Buzz
Start or end your loop in Lloydminster, the only Canadian city that straddles a provincial border. Snap a photo at the iconic border markers before exploring the local museums, breweries, and eateries.
Along the way, look for grain elevators, roadside shrines, and historic churches that capture the unique blend of cultures in Alberta’s northeast.
📸 Pro Tip:
Plan a fall road trip — Smoky Lake’s Pumpkin Festival and the autumn colours in Vermilion Provincial Park make this one of the most scenic times to travel the loop.
Towns: Lloydminster, Two Hills, Vermilion, Elk Point, Marwayne, Myrnam, Heinsburg, Lea Park, Beauvallo, Derwent, Islay, Musidora, Morecambe, Ashmont, Kitscoty, Lamont, Smoky Lake, Waskatenau, Alcurve