Restaurant Guide
While you're in Athabasca Country, you are bound
to get hungry. With all the fresh air and sunshine, all the
exciting things to do, your appetite will surely grow and your
taste buds will be craving something yummy. What a great excuse
to try out the area's many fine eating establishments. Whether
you like it fresh or fried, take-away or take-your-time,
Athabasca Country is serving up platters of memorable food
experiences, complete with warm and friendly service. Explore
our many dining options. In Athabasca Country, "our good nature
beckons." Welcome to our table. Click here
for our restaurant guide.
Local Cuisine
An important part of the Athabasca Country food
experience is the food that is produced locally. Here you will
find some of the finest in organic and traditionally produced
vegetables, grains, beef, poultry and bison. Some of it grows
wild and some of it is domestic, but it's all special, and it's
waiting for you here in Athabasca Country.
Wild Rice
Actually a grain that is grown in local lakes,
Lakeland Wild Rice is available year round. Order yours by
contacting Alice Ptolemy at Whispering Hills Fabrics & Crafts
780.675.7075, or pick some up at the Visitor Information Centre
during the summer months. For more information see the 'To Shop'
section of this site.
Berries
Growing wild and wonderful, sweet delights like
Saskatoon Berries, Blueberries and Wild Raspberries ripen
mid-summer and provide nourishment and joy for humans and
wildland friends alike. Sidle up to a local and ask about their
favourite picking spots, or check out friendly u-pick places
like Mr. V's, located at the junction of Highways 63 and 663.
www.mrvs.net
Markets, farmer and otherwise
Fresh produce, baked goods and much more is
available for sale at local farmers' markets and craft shows
throughout the area. During the summer months, Athabasca holds a
farmers' market every other Friday in the basement of the
Legion. Find other market events in the pages of the local
paper.
Community & Church Suppers
Grassroots and wonderful, community suppers are
remarkably popular among locals in Athabasca Country. With menus
of chicken, pancakes, spaghetti, roast beef, perogy or a host of
other homemade treats, these mostly annual events bring together
friends and neighbours for food and fellowship. Often held in
conjunction with other events, pancake breakfasts are also
popular here, and everyone is welcome. Check out the local paper
for coming meals, or stop in to the Athabasca Seniors' Centre
for their pancake breakfasts, held the last Tuesday of every
month.
Ukrainian Delicacies
Immigrants from the Ukraine have played an
important role in the development of Athabasca Country.
Ukrainian culture endures in Athabasca Country, most notably in
the form of food, like prohy (perogy), borscht (beet soup) and
holubsti (cabbage rolls). Check out the local newspaper for
listings of suppers and other events where you might find some
of these delights.
Want more information? Contact the Athabasca
Country Tourism Coordinator at 1.877.211.8669.
Buy Low Foods
4919-48 street, Athabasca
675-2236 Need to stock up on steaks, hotdogs,
marshmallows and hot chocolate? Buy Low Foods has a good
selection of everything you will need to feed your family or
group. Be sure to visit the in-store bakery, and deli. The
fresh produce section features local seasonal foods. Lakeland
Wild Rice is also available.
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