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Cowboy Cookout
As a part of our exploration to discover what it is to eat like an Albertan, our quest wouldn’t be complete without a cowboy horseback ride.
Jul 7, 20243 min read


Wilderness Escape; Heritage Lodgings at an Iconic Canyon
Nestled in the heart of Banff National Park is a wilderness getaway with dog-friendly heritage cabins. Johnston Canyon Lodge & Bungalows...
Jan 15, 20243 min read


Gourmet Getaway Guide: Heritage Ranch's Winter Wonderland
Heritage Ranch, and their restaurant Westlake Grill offer guests the unique experience of a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride and a...
Mar 12, 20234 min read


“The Burrow”; One of Alberta’s Most Unique Accommodations
Transport yourself to a whimsical underground burrow, dug right into a hillside near Three Hills, Alberta. Good Knights Medieval has long...
Dec 12, 20223 min read


Eating like an "Albertan"
What defines Albertan cuisine? In my opinion, it is largely the local ingredients that represent a food culture. Alberta’s signature...
Oct 21, 20224 min read


Gourmet Getaway Guide: Bragg Creek
"Although it is small in size... Bragg Creek has a little something for everyone." Tucked away in the forested foothills is the quaint...
Feb 10, 20223 min read


Gourmet Getaway Guide: "Azuridge"
[This stay and experience was made possible by Travel Alberta, to promote local tourism within the province of Alberta. Thank you!] We...
Jan 7, 20223 min read


Gourmet Getaway Guide: Canmore
I spent a lot of time out in Canmore as I grew up. My family has owned a place out there for over 30 years and, as my sister and I both ski raced for the majority of our childhood, our family went out to the mountains pretty much every weekend. These frequent visits have hopefully qualified me as a some-what "local", so keep reading to get my insider tips on where and what to eat in Canmore. The food scene in Canmore is exploding! Rocky Mountain Bagel Co. No trip to Canmore i
Jul 27, 20216 min read


Unique AirBnB’s (& Other Accommodations) in Alberta
Many people have reached out to me after I've posted pictures of our food-themed adventures to local AirBnB’s and other fantastic accommodations, so I figured I would compile a list of my favourite Albertan getaways. Staying in AirBnB’s and locally owned properties is a great way to appease the itch to explore and support local. I have only listed places we have actually stayed at, and will update this list as we explore other accommodations. Please note these details and lin
Apr 28, 202117 min read


Travelling from the Comfort of Home; Appeasing Wanderlust Through Local International Food Markets
Like many, I’ve found myself longing for adventures in far-away places this past year. I’ve never felt such an intense feeling of...
Apr 4, 20214 min read


Gourmet Getaway Guide: Banff
As many people find themselves staying closer to home than usual during this global pandemic, it is refreshing to know that so many local foodie destinations are only a short trip away. Getting out of the city for a weekend is a great way to reset and appease the wanderlust. I grew up spending the majority of my weekends in Canmore and Banff. I learned how to ski when I was two years old, and my sister and I ski raced from a young age. This sport saw us training in the mounta
Nov 5, 20206 min read


Empanadas & Hummingbirds
"[This recipe] will forever make me think of the cloud forest up in the mountains and the bejewelled hummingbirds whizzing past my ears."...
Apr 27, 20202 min read


Feast at the Castle: Dining at the Banff Springs Hotel
An evening at the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel, one of Alberta's most iconic sights, centred around exploring the food it has to offer....
Mar 19, 20203 min read
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