Welcome to the Foothills

Walk in the footsteps of the early explorers and discover Alberta's rich history of cowboy culture,
horse racing, show jumping, farming, food, beer, wine, spirits and more. What's your Foothills Story?

What will you Discover?

Discover what the Foothills has to offer for you. Get started by choosing a category below:

Agri Tourism
Agritourism
Cultural / Historical
Cultural / Historical
Family Fun
Family Fun
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
The Mountains
Mountains & Nature
Sports & Relaxation
Sports & Relaxation
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Explore The Foothills

Create your own Experience

The Foothills Trip Planner makes it easy and fun to plan the perfect tour for you or your group.
Whenever you see this icon:     you can click on it to add that destination to your trip planner.

It’s been a long week, have a drink!

Some delicious drinks inspired by the Foothills (and its booze)

Romance in the Foothills

How to enjoy “Summer Lovin” Alberta Foothills style at Spirit Hills Winery and the Azuridge Estate Hotel

Turner Valley Gas Plant

The Turner Valley Gas Plant is a Provincial Historic Resource & a National Historic Site. It's also one of the locations that the new Ghostbusters was shot at. Just saying.

Top Places to Discover

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Spruce Meadows

Foothills

Since it's official opening in 1975, Spruce Meadows has created a unique environment of good friendship, commerce, and sport. We are committed to being a leading venue for international horse sports.

Spirit Hills Honey Winery

Millarville

Spirit Hills Winery is a true family-run local success story. Beginning in December of 2012, it is owned and operated by Ilse and Hugo Bonjean and their family.

Featured Foothills Tour

Cowboy history, wine and art.

Longview, Millarville

Start you day bright and early like the cowboys have done since the birth of Alberta with some strong cowboy coffee or tea at the round-up camp.

Upcoming Events

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Batch Artisan Tasting Event

Okotoks


Sep 21

We are so excited for our first ever tasting event in Okotoks which focuses on small batch, locally made beers, wine, spirits and variety of local eats!

Cheese making workshop

Sep 21 to Sep 22

A perfect weekend getaway to make your own soft (Brie) and hard cheeses. Take home one of each together with ingredients and equipment to make more at home.

Applefest

Foothills


Sep 21 to Sep 22

Come celebrate apples at Granary Road! Vendors will have apple-themed products and foods and the market will have Orchard Fresh Apples, Apple Pies and More! The active Learning Park will be featuring ..