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Taste your way through some of the best restaurants in Calgary, Edmonton, Jasper, Banff and Canmore on a five-day highlight tour of Alberta.

This one is a feast for road trippers who eat well. Graze shareable plates and contemporary Canadian cooking in Calgary and Edmonton, then carry your appetite into the Rockies. Savour lake-food in Jasper, wood-fired meals in Banff and elevated dining in Canmore—all built around Alberta beef, bison, game and regional flavours.

At a glance

  • 5-day itinerary
  • 809 km (503 mi) total distance
  • 9 hrs 26 mins drive time
  • Your starting point is in Calgary
5 destinations
Starts in

Calgary

Day 1 drive time: 6 min, 2 km (1 mi)
Day 1

Calgary

Start in the heart of downtown Calgary and start taking in the unique tastes and sights of Alberta.

Family enjoys a dinner while the chefs work in the background at Ten Foot Henry in Calgary.
A cityscape shot of the Calgary Tower in downtown Calgary.

A Calgarian Take on Italian at D.O.P.

D.O.P. is a self-described “Italian Joint” delivering mouth-watering, shareable plates. Don’t miss the tajarin, a flavourful pasta dish with guanciale and Calabrian peppers in pomodoro sauce. The restaurant's commitment to local, fresh ingredients shines through in every bite.

1005A 1 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0T8
Family enjoys a dinner while the chefs work in the background at Ten Foot Henry in Calgary.

Get Your Veggies at Ten Foot Henry

Ten Foot Henry is where locals head to get their veggies — and enjoy them! The vegetable-anchored menu offers fresh flavours that will leave you dreaming of eating here long after you leave. Carnivores, don’t fret, because their fish and meat options feature just as much delight in every bite.

1209 1 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0V3

TIP FROM A LOCAL

Check out Canada’s music scene. You'll find exhibits, live performances and more at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.

Day 2 drive time: 1 hr 16 min, 106 km (66 mi)
Day 2

Canmore

Make the epic drive to the Rocky Mountains. Here, the eats are as good as the sights.

A dry winter highway in the Canadian Rockies is viewed through the front window of a vehicle.
Day 3 drive time: 26 min, 26 km (16 mi)
Day 3

Banff

Make the short drive from Canmore to Banff and dive into incredible dining in Canada’s first National Park.

Closeup of a woman dining with a plate of food and a glass of wine on the table in front of her.
Day 4 drive time: 3 hr 31 min, 294 km (183 mi)
Day 4

Jasper

Follow the scenic Icefields Parkway to Jasper National Park. Just another day in mountain paradise.

A family eating a meal at Aalto in Jasper.
Day 5 drive time: 4 hr 7 min, 381 km (237 mi)
Day 5

Edmonton

Last but definitely not least, wrap up your culinary journey in Alberta’s capital city.

A couple dining at RGE RD in Edmonton.

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