Dig In
The people, places, and prairie flavours that make Canada's Badlands taste like home.
Three days. Four regions. Fifteen stops. From small-town diners and family kitchens to craft breweries, distilleries, and roadside food trailers, the Dig In itinerary is built for travelers who eat their way through a region. Meet the makers, taste the place, and let your appetite chart the route. Pack a stretchy waistband.
Day 1: Kneehill County to Drumheller
1
Three Hills
Start your morning at the Three Hills Farmers Market, where local farmers, bakers, and artisans gather with fresh produce, prairie honey, baked goods, and handmade gifts. It's the perfect place to grab snacks for the road and meet the people making food in this corner of the Badlands.
2
Trochu
Continue south to Trochu and settle in for lunch at the Red Bird Diner. This classic prairie roadside spot serves hearty comfort food, friendly service, and the kind of bottomless coffee that road trips were made for.
3
Elnora
Spend the afternoon at Delidais Estate Winery, one of the more unexpected food destinations in the Badlands. Sample fruit wines made with locally grown produce, wander the orchard, and pick your own fruit in season at DNA Gardens.
4
Drumheller
Close out Day 1 with a pint at Valley Brewing, Drumheller's hometown craft brewery. Grab a flight to taste their rotating small-batch beers, or take a four-pack back to your stay for the night.
5
Drumheller
Roll into Drumheller for an early dinner at Berta Burritos, the family-run food trailer serving authentic Latin American street food. Burritos, tacos, tostadas, and nachos are all home-cooked and made fresh to order. Check their socials to confirm hours and trailer location before you go.
Day 2: Drumheller and Wayne to Rosebud
1
Drumheller
Head to Drum Distilling Co. for a mid-morning look behind the scenes at one of the Badlands' only craft distilleries. Sample small-batch spirits made with local ingredients, and grab a bottle to take home as a Badlands keepsake.
2
Drumheller
Take the scenic drive through Wayne's iconic eleven bridges to reach the Last Chance Saloon. Tucked into the historic Rosedeer Hotel, this spot has been serving food and drinks since 1913. Order the BBQ, soak up the old-west atmosphere, and wander the walls of historic photos before you leave.
3
Rosebud
Dinner in Rosebud. Pair it with a show at the Rosebud Theatre if the timing works.
Day 3: Rosebud to Brooks
1
Rosebud
Morning coffee and a fresh pastry before the drive.
2
Brooks
Arrive in Brooks late morning. Browse local producers, vendors, and a different side of Badlands food culture.
3
Brooks
Afternoon brewery stop. One of the strongest local taprooms in the region.
4
5
Brooks
Close out the trip with BBQ and bakery treats. End on a full plate.
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