Hawke Prohibition Distilleries started with a dream in a mancave, and now offers a lineup of more than a dozen spirits. It's an Indigenous-owned distillery in Edmonton with a product line that includes such names as Boozy Bear Saskatoon Hawketail, Thick & Dirty Orange Float (yep, tastes like an orange ice-cream float) and Scoundrel Rumbum. And you need to meet the man behind it all.
Bernadette's is Edmonton's best new restaurant, and it's built on Indigenous traditions. Chef Scott Iserhoff, well known from his earlier venture Pei Pei Chew Oi, and his wife Svitlana opened Bernadette's in downtown Edmonton earlier this year and it's been drawing raves ever since. The cuisine is contemporary but built on Indigenous culinary traditions, and the space is welcoming and warm. It's well worth a stop for anybody living or visiting Edmonton.
Grand opening in Calgary today! Loretta’s Wellness Circle your go-to spot for Indigenous wellness, opens its doors today in the Sunalta neighbourhood from 10 am to 5 pm. The store-front offers the highest quality natural products rooted in Indigenous teachings, from candles to sprays to medicine teas and more. And because it’s opening day, you might just find some delicious Bannock on offer as well. The store front is located at 1603 10 Avenue S.W.
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Getting started camping can feel overwhelming — all that gear! Open Road Adventures exists to help make this easier. They will come out to a campspot with 50 kms of Grande Prairie and set everything up that you might need for a nice, slightly luxurious glamping stay, and all you have to do is enjoy it. The best part? The company is Indigenous owned.
You probably know about the gorgeous glamping domes at OneSpot Crossing near Bragg Creek west of Calgary. But nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains, as part of the Tsuut'ina Nation, this place is also a haven to kick back, unplug, and truly connect with nature in a deep and meaningful way.
"Anglers who fish the Bow River that runs through Calgary do so for the prized brown and rainbow trout that it is known for, but in the process, they are introduced to the deeper role that these waters play in the lives of Indigenous Peoples." Read more from Kinute on Drift Out West Flyfishing.
One of the delights you get visiting Boy Chief Trading Post, located just east of Calgary on the Siksika Nation, is seeing the unique blankets on the shelves. The designs on the blankets all tell a story. Some of the designs honour the store's namesake, who was a revered Blackfoot warrior and medicine man. Others tell Blackfoot stories. Even the design on the box that hold the blankets has meaning, created to honour Boy Chief's traditional regalia. And don't forget that blankets have been given as gifts by many First Nations for generations, and buying one here helps support Indigenous entrepreneurs, their families and their community.
Sure, dinosaurs are cool, but the Canadian Badlands offer much more, and more than you might think. The otherworldly landscapes create a fun and exciting experience for hikers and campers, but the region is also steeped in both Indigenous and colonial history, and continues to hold deep meaning for Indigenous Peoples today. One way to see more of the region is to book a tour with Wild West Badlands Tours, an Indigenous-owned company that has been delighting visitors for years.
You may know Girth Hitch Guiding for rock-climbing adventures in the Rockies, but did you know this Indigenous-owned company also offers Indigenous Ways, a guided hike that will empower you on a journey towards a greater connection with Indigenous perspectives and the land? It's offered in collaboration with Zuc̓min Guiding and may be the best day you'll spend outdoors this summer.
Glamping is like the spoonful of sugar that helps the medicine go down -- it adds a little bit of comfort and luxury to help ease that connection to Mother Nature and all of the medicine she gives to your heart and soul. And when you go glamping at an Indigenous-owned experience, whether it's in a traditional tipi, a luxurious trappers tent or a pine-scented cabin, you'll be supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, their families and their communities. No matter where you book it, make sure to check to see if you can also take in an Indigenous cultural or outdoor experience to make the experience even richer.
Have you ever fantasized about a spa all to yourself? You're imagining it right now, aren't you? Don't pretend. After seeing Chloe's day at The Woods Experience, who wouldn't be? The wilderness spa, located northwest of Edmonton on the road to Jasper National Park, is an off-the-grid spa that features wood-burning hot pools, cold plunges and the kind of sauna where you wouldn't be surprised to see a curious deer wander up with an envious eye. And when you book it, it's all to yourself.
Glamping? Check. Wilderness spa all to yourself? Check. Educational trapline tour? Check. Learning about Indigenous culture? Check.
The Woods Experience, located northwest of Edmonton, checks all the boxes for an unforgettable weekend outdoor experience, and maybe even some boxes that you didn't even know should be on your list. It's a welcoming, warm and inviting place that will give you a chance to really unplug.
