Contributors: What’s your favourite ALBERTA hidden GEM?

Alberta Grains acknowledges that, along with our 18,000+ grain farmers, we are on traditional territories of the many First Nations, Me?tis, and Inuit in Alberta and express gratitude and respect for the land we use.

Jonathan Anderson

Alberta Grains Communications, Marketing & Events, Director
The pedestrian pathway under the intersection of Elbow Drive and Riverdale Ave SW.
Winding into Stanley Park with the Elbow River on your left ending at the community of Roxboro, an incredible scenic inner city running route.

Ian Doig

GrainsWest Editor
Mother Mountain Tea House in Delia.
Meals, hot drinks and a great pastry selection on one side of the town’s historic Crown Lumber Building, gift shop on the other. Brunch and rib night are big local draws.

Harley Groeneveld

Alberta Grains Marketing Communications Specialist
Hitchin Post Drive-In in High River.
You won’t find better old-fashioned milkshakes, burgers and fries anywhere else!

Adreinne Herron

Knowledge Translation and Transfer Lead for the Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab
The Cow Lake General Store and Resort.
Homemade baking and hand-cured bacon. Portions and prices to make you think you’re in the eighties again.

Shannon Sereda

Alberta Grains Policy & Markets, Director
Miner’s Cafe in Nordegg.
Best pie EVER especially after a hike up Coliseum Mountain, just watch out for the sasquatches!

Jeremy Boychyn

Alberta Grains Agronomy & Extension, Director
The Last Chance Saloon in Wayne.
No cell service and a fun place to meet up for a beer.

Paula Campbell

Alberta Grains Communications & Events Specialist
Big Horn Lookout in Kananaskis Country.
Stunning bluff views on the edge of the Sheep River. Great place for a picnic!

Tommy Wilson

Alberta Grains Publications, Director
Wolf Creek Golf Course in Ponoka.
A traditional links golf course that will make you feel like you’re playing in Scotland.

Mike Flynn

Alberta Grains Executive Director
Watervalley Saloon and Golf Course.
Authentic swinging doors saloon. Total hidden gem 18 hole golf course with five or six Par 5’s.

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