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PHOTO CREDITS : ADOBE STOCK ; COURTESY YELLOWHEAD BREWERY

Alberta

JASPER BREWING CO . Jasper At this brewpub and eatery , you ’ ll find the perfect classic foods that will accompany their authentic beer . Established in 2005 , the brewery sources its hops and malts from around the world and brews in fresh glacial water for a unique twist . One of the feature beers is the Jasper the Bear Ale , which is a pale ale fermented with honey and coriander to accent its clean finish . Sun - Sat 11:30 am - 1 am . 624 Connaught Dr ., 780-852- 4111 . jasperbrewingco . ca
BENCH CREEK BREWING Edson Using a wilderness theme for its beers , this brewery focuses on strong stand-alone tastes with complex flavours . Currently , the brewery offers a Pale Ale , an India Pale Ale , and a Porter . This place has an extra rustic charm as it ’ s difficult to locate on your GPS , so be sure to visit the website for a detailed map and driving instructions . Fri 4 pm - 7 pm ; Sat 11 am - 3 pm . 780-517-7008 . benchcreekbrewing . com
YELLOWHEAD BREWERY Edmonton Named after the same historic traveller as the highway , this microbrewery is located in the heart of downtown Edmonton in a beautiful brick building . It serves up a signature light golden-amber , the Yellowhead Premium Lager , along with a dark beer and one infused with fruit . Tours can be booked or you can take a growler home ! Thu 11 am - 2 pm ; Fri 2 pm - 6 pm ; Sat 11 am - 2 pm ; Sun 12:30 pm - 4 pm . 10229-105 St ., 780-423-3333 . yellowhead brewery . com

Fruits of the Yellowhead

British Columbia is home to a wealth of wineries with a diversity of grape varietals , from rich Chardonnays to supple Pinot Noirs , but other provinces also showcase fruit wines at hidden gems along the Yellowhead .
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Countless wineries in this province are accessible from the Yellowhead , but one of your best bets is Privato Vineyard & Winery . Set alongside the scenic slopes of the North Thompson River , this winery offers personal wine tastings , tours , and a peaceful wine garden for enjoying its award-winning Pinot Noir . Visit winebc . com for more wineries . 5505 Westsyde Rd ., Kamloops , 250-319-0919 . privato . ca
ALBERTA
The rhubarb and raspberries used in the bright fruit wines of Barr Estate Winery are grown on-site at their cottage . Call ahead to make an appointment to visit the home of their refreshing signature wines , The Other Red and The Barb . 51526 Range Rd . 231 , Sherwood Park , 780-819-9463 . barr . ca
SASKATCHEWAN
Located on the gorgeous riverbank of the South Saskatchewan River , Riverlot Orchards features a quaint bistro where you can enjoy foods that pair well with their fruit wines . The flavourful raspberries , cherries , honeysuckle berries , and other fruits are also made into jams , syrups , and baked goods . West of Saint Louis on Highway 782 , 306-980-9505 . riverlotorchards . ca
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