What began as a beer town has evolved into a hub for experimental whisky.

Every year, Banff draws millions to its postcard-perfect peaks, and the Calgary Stampede corrals another million into cowboy boots and bleacher seats. But just minutes from the Stampede grounds and less than an hour apart, seven whisky distilleries are quietly building a different kind of attraction. It’s not on any tourism map, yet Calgary has the makings of an unofficial whisky trail, where each stop is shaped by prairie grain, wild weather, and a restless drive to experiment.

When most travellers think of Niagara, they picture the roaring waterfalls or a glass of sweet, chilled Icewine. Yet, tucked between vineyards, orchards, and misty riverbanks, a quiet whisky revolution is taking root. The region’s craft distillers are turning local grain, fruit, and ingenuity into spirits that capture the essence of Canada’s southernmost tip —bold, bright, and brimming with flavour.