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The Inglewood neighbourhood is the birthplace of Calgary in 1875. Now, it’s home to the Music Mile and some of the city’s best eateries. We recently had the pleasure of sharing some of our favourite eateries and specialty shops in Inglewood with frontline tourism ambassadors from around the city. And now, we’re sharing them here…

Here’s the Alberta Food Tours’ 2024 Holiday Gift Guide to the Best Food Experiences in Alberta. At Alberta Food Tours, we believe joy and memories come from unique experiences. These are the moments in life that create a lasting impact, something that stays with us in a deeper way. Use this gift guide to transform your…

  Here’s our list of where to get your holiday baking this year. This is another great way to Eat Alberta First.  Even better yet, you can join our Brunch and Bakery Bus tours this season to hit up some of these bakeries and get all your holiday baking done in one day.  Edmonton is…

  Here’s our list of the best pumpkin patches in Alberta, working North to South. Before you know it, everything will be pumpkin-spiced—sorry, not sorry. 1. The Fall-o-ween Festival starts September 21st at Prairie Gardens just north of Edmonton.  Visit their half-acre pumpkin patch to pick your own. 2. Smoky Lake, 90 minutes north east…

Here are the best corn and sunflower mazes to explore in Alberta. Get the kids out of the house for those last days of summer and have fun at some of these AMAZE-ing spots. Edmonton and Northern Alberta  Just 10 km southeast of High Prairie at EC Bar Ranch Adventures, you will find an 18-acre…

Here’s our list of Alberta’s best ice cream and gelato makers. They are worthy of a scoop regardless of the weather but especially while summer is still here for a few more weeks. CALGARY With locations in Calgary and Edmonton, Made by Marcus’ flavours are next level. Marcus uses his Master’s in Food Science background…

  Here is our ever-growing list of Alberta Garlic Growers.  Hard-neck garlic thrives here. Warning: once you’ve tasted this local garlic, there’s no going back! Fifth Gen Gardens – Grower Kristin Graves is famous for her Garlic Goddess Dip and Smoked Black Garlic. Located near Wetaskiwin, you can order online and do order her book,…

Wondering where to take your pooch in Alberta to enjoy the patio weather? Good news! Our dog-loving team has rounded up some of their favourites. So, here’s our list of the best dog-friendly patios around the province. CALGARY Put on your dog’s best bandana for an evening at Oxbow Restaurant in Calgary’s Kensington.  Located in…

    Here’s a list of Summer Fun in Edmonton for those visting the capital this season. And, even better, most of these activities are affordable for families. Check out River Valley Adventure Co for bike or paddle board rentals to explore Edmonton’s river valley.  Visit the Royal Albert Museum this summer to observe Alberta’s…

    Here are 10 Alberta Indigenous Food Businesses we recommend. By supporting Indigenous business, we strengthen cultural understanding and walk the shared path towards an inclusive economy and prosperity for all Canadians.  Mother Earth Essentials’ founder, Carrie Armstrong, comes from a long line of Cree Medicine Women. Her ancestral knowledge led her to develop…

Here are 10 unique places to stay in Alberta. Whether you’re into glamping in the Rockies or you’d like to spend a night in an Indigenous Tipi, Alberta has some options to add surprise and delight to your holiday plans. Edmonton and North 1. About 90 minutes north of Edmonton, in Smoky Lake Alberta, Metis…

Wondering where to get Alberta’s best pizza slice? Good news! Our Alberta Food Tours team loves pizza almost as much as we love doughnuts. So, here’s our list of the best pizza slices from Calgary to Edmonton and Banff to Canmore.   Calgary Fourteen years since opening, UNA Pizza has four Calgary locations and one in…