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Food & Drink

Spoil yourself with Alberta’s farm fresh meat and produce, top chefs, award-winning beverage makers and destination restaurants.

Indulge like a local

Savour mouth-watering menus rooted in agricultural tradition and rich multicultural history.

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Bars & Pubs
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Breweries & Distilleries
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Restaurants
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Farm to table, naturally.

Vegetables, berries, honey, grains, cheeses and more are all produced within our borders, making for delectable, seasonal foods to try at restaurants or purchase from a local farmers market. Hankering for a good steak? Alberta beef is world-famous for its quality and flavour. For those with a wilder palette, the province hosts plenty of elk, bison and other delicacies for you to dig into as well.

Foodie faves

Some of Canada’s best chefs are here in mountain lodges, rustic eateries and fine-dining restaurants, offering a chance to experience fresh, seasonal ingredients all across the province. The flourishing craft brewery and distillery scene means you can sample your way through the province via tasting rooms and tours too. Friendly bartenders are here to whip up an old favourite or guide you towards something new and exciting.

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Regional beer, handcrafted cocktails and local foods make for memorable meals.

Featured stories

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Your Perfect Meal is Waiting at Five of Edmonton’s Best Restaurants

In Edmonton, it’s always time to eat. Meet five chefs whose talents are only matched by their ambitions, and where Alberta’s signature ingredients are taken to the next level.

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Explore Alberta's Food, Mountains and Small Towns Like a Celebrity

Where do stars like to go when they’re in Alberta? Spots where the eats are matched by cinematic vistas and the opportunity for adventure.

A bird's-eye view of an old red barn amidst greenery. A wooden table is set outdoors with dinnerware, glasses, and candles. Flames rise from a nearby grill, enhancing the cozy, rustic atmosphere, inviting guests to a farm-to-table dining experience

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The Old Red Barn: Farm-To-Table Dinners

Connect with local food and agriculture through long-table dinners.

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Ten Reasons to Visit the Medicine Hat Area This Summer

Medicine Hat has it all: a lively craft beer and coffee trail, a vibrant arts scene and beautiful parks perfect for exploring.

Close-up of a bartender pouring a cocktail at Native Tongues Taqueria in Calgary

Did you know?

Canada’s national cocktail, the Caesar, was invented here.

Find the best Caesars in Calgary

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