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Here we share insights from 20 years of research as Alberta Food Tourism experts. Find topics like:
What Food Is Alberta Famous For?
10 Iconic Alberta Foods
The Complete Guide to Alberta Food Tourism
The Best Food Experiences in Calgary
The Best Food Experiences in Banff
Where to Eat in Canmore
The Best Local Food Experiences in Edmonton
Alberta’s Food Artisans
Profiles of Alberta’s Regenerative Farmers & Ranchers
Discover Calgary’s Chinatown
Calgary’s Chinatown isn’t simply a place to find good Chinese food. It is a neighbourhood where more than a century of immigration, resilience, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange can be experienced one bite at a time. Calgary is home to Canada’s fourth-largest Chinatown, after Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. The neighbourhood celebrated its centennial in 2010, and…
Where to get your Alberta Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you’re looking to celebrate with a delicious, stress-free meal, here’s where to get Thanksgiving dinner in Alberta. Calgary Fairmont Palliser Hawthorn Room: Enjoy an elegant dine-in experience or order Thanksgiving Turkey-to-Go (order before September 24). ATCO’s Blue Flame Kitchen: An excellent option for those looking for a…
15 Alberta Garlic Growers
Here is our 2026 list of Alberta Garlic Growers. Hard-neck garlic thrives here. Warning: once you’ve tasted this local garlic, there’s no going back! These garlic farms are listed from North to South in the province. The Homestead – Located in Goodfare, Alberta and selling to Grand Prairie and Peace Country, owners Lisa Lundgard…
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TripAdvisor's #1 Food & Drink Tours in Alberta
We recently participated in the "Eat the Castle" tour at Banff Springs Hotel. The location is iconic and Karen did a wonderful job bringing the history of the hotel to life. The food was delicious and impeccably presented. Meeting some of the chefs, who explained the ingredients and techniques used for their signature dishes, added to the overall experience.
– Andrew H. | TripAdvisor
...As a frequent traveller and visitor of the Banff Springs I thought I knew a lot about it already, but I was so wrong... there were so many interesting things I didn't know. It was fun, engaging, delicious and unique and I can't wait to host people on this tour in the future. Karen is great and a good judge of the group. The CoVid precautions made us all feel safe. This calibre of this tour is par with some of the best we've ever done while travelling the world. HIGHLY recommend!
– Kcalcan | TripAdvisor
I absolutely LOVE the concept of giving and receiving an Alberta Cares Package! Supporting amazing food artisans of Alberta and discovering their unique stories. Today, I was thrilled to be a recipient and I was blown away by the carefully selected items in my gift box. The products are delicious, unique and the best quality! I highly recommend the Alberta Cares Package from Alberta Food Tours! A+++
– Laurie R. | Google
I booked an Edmonton food tour for a work team-building activity and what a joy this tour was! Alberta Food Tours CEO Karen Anderson came up from Calgary to guide us and we had the pleasure of listening to her great stories about Alberta food, the restaurateurs, and downtown Edmonton's history. Every restaurant on the trip served great food and our team walked away in a cloud of satisfaction. We're already recommending the places we tried to our colleagues. Would definitely book with Alberta Food Tours again!
– Noah A. | Google
Kerry was our tour guide for Eat the Castle and we couldn’t imagine anyone better! She gave us great history of the hotel, told us all about the amazing food, and introduced us to the awesome chefs! You truly feel as though you’re with an old friend throughout the tour. The food is AMAZING!
– Denise M. | TripAdvisor
Kerry was our tour guide for eat the castle and we couldn’t imagine anyone better! She gave us great history of the hotel, told us all about the amazing food, and introduced us to the awesome chefs! You truly feel as though you’re with an old friend throughout the tour.
– Denise M. | TripAdvisor
Every now and then it's fun to be a tourist in your own town. The Canmore walking tour is an excellent way to try new restaurants or visit some you have forgotten about. Very informative also, I learned a thing or two and I've lived in Canmore for a long time.
– Lyle A. | TripAdvisor