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Alberta Garlic Growers To Check Out Now

  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,…

12 Alberta Restaurants With Dog-Friendly Patios.

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…

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…

10 Alberta Indigenous Food Businesses

    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…

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…

Recipes for Easter Brunch

  Here’s four fabulous recipes for Easter Brunch. They are from our President, Karen Anderson’s quintessential Alberta cookbook, Eat Alberta First. And we hope they help you do just that. Berbon Glazed Ham Makes: 10 to 12 servings Takes: 2 – 3 hours Our dear friends Nicole Liboiron-Coles (our community manager and the chief photographer…

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…