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Eat Alberta Like an Insider Lists

Here’s where we dish out our insider local’s knowledge on all the best places to eat in Alberta.

Summer Fun in Edmonton

    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…

11 Alberta Indigenous Food Businesses

    Here are 11 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…

10 Unique Places to Stay in Alberta

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…

Alberta’s Best Pizza Slice

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…

Best Afternoon Tea Spots in Alberta

Here are the best afternoon tea spots in Alberta. From buttery scones and finger sandwiches to little cakes and petite fours, we love tea service in an elegant atmosphere. Alberta’s offerings will surprise and delight and with Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to dig out your bow tie or dust off your…

Best New Alberta Beers

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, here’s our list of the Best New Alberta Beers.  We searched Alberta high and low for fresh flavours from the talented brewmasters working with the world’s best malted barley, Alberta-grown, Alberta’s own! Peace River Brewing’s Irish Red is perfect for St. Paddy’s Day. This beer, released to celebrate…

The Best Doughnuts In Alberta

Here’s our list of the best doughnuts in Alberta.  Did you know Canadians eat more doughnuts per capita than any other country?  We’ve done extensive doughnut research to find the best places in our province. After all, Albertans love doughnuts as much as the rest of Canada and we’re here to  help you Eat Alberta…

The Best Alberta Chocolate for Valentines

Here is our list of the Best Alberta Chocolate for Valentines. Whether you call it Galentine’s, Palentine’s, or Valentine’s it’s a day to celebrate LOVE and we’re into that. Give some locally made chocolate. It’ll do your heart good. Jacek Chocolate Couture in Sherwood Park has a limited edition chocolate LOVE box with an ‘I…

5 Last Minute Gifts for the Alberta Food Lover

Attention last minute shoppers!  Our Eat Alberta First store has great last minute gift ideas for your loved ones. Cozy Up with a Good Book from our Eat Alberta First Store.  Eat Albert First, the Gourmand Award Winning Cookbook is the perfect gift for the home cook. Enjoy a round of our self-guided food tour…

10 Best Hotel Bars in Alberta

We have sought and found the 10 best hotel bars in Alberta.  These are great spots to make new friends or gather with old ones. Enjoy a cocktail or mocktail and soak up the ambiance of these 10 beloved Alberta bars. Rundle Bar in the Fairmont Banff Springs – Stunning views in a timeless setting. …