AIRDRIE:

• THE BUTCHER SHOPPE - Award winning pepperoni, fresh frying & garlic sausages, smoked ham & bacon. Fresh made burritos & chimichangas! Marinated chicken breasts that are a big hit, smoked turkey, various styles of smoked salmon, veal & seafood, smoked seasoned ribs, turkey hot dogs, smoked turkey sausage, fresh cut steaks & catering. On going supporters of the Airdrie Food Bank & STARS Air Ambulance.
  Tower Lane II - 705 Main Street. 403-948-9572.

BLACK DIAMOND:

• TERRA COTTA DUDES POTTERY STUDIO - This fine store has expanded to add a gallery filled with fine art, sculpture & many more spirited handmade pieces. They go out of their way to honour a Fair Trade approach to business, which respects and allows artisans to sustain their crafts, passions & livelihoods. This approach comes easily, as they are known for their own fine pottery pieces made from terra cotta clay. They also keep this in mind when selecting the many independent cd's, cookbooks, and the many gourmet foods they carry. Unique and different.
  Proud supporters of CKUA.
  www.terracottadudes.com
  110 Centre Ave. W. 403-933-5047.

BRAGG CREEK:             "Gateway to the Kananaskis"

• BRAGG CREEK FOOD TOWN - Offering a wide variety of interesting & alternative food treats, including local surprises and wonderful grass fed beef and a great selection of produce and everyday grocery needs.
  Bragg Creek Shopping Centre. 403-949-3747.

CALGARY:

• ANDY'S FAMILY MEATS - Grain fed chicken, Rocky Mountain cheeses, 28 day aged Alberta beef, veal buffalo, Alberta lamb & pork. A nice specialty food selection, fresh frozen seafood, duck, Northern Goose, custom bacons & sausages and great service. HOT TIP: Their Steak Sausages have some nice heat to them!
  613 - 12445 Lake Fraser Drive S.E. (Avenida Shopping Center). 403-278-7151.
  
  
• BILLINGSGATE SEAFOOD MARKET - This is where to experience seafood nirvana in Calgary. They'll help you plan your next seafood party.
  630 7th Avenue S.E. 403-269-3474.
  
  
• BON TON MEAT MARKET - Winner three years running Calgary's Consumers Choice Award (Best Business). A Calgary Tradition since 1921. Over 270 years of meat cutting experience to serve you. New expanded location, all Alberta beef, pork, lamb, loads of cheese varieties, inhouse treats and a trip is not complete without grabbing one of their handmade pastry, meat pies (the
  recipe is over 80 years old).
  Stadium Shopping Centre (1941 Uxbridge Drive NW). 403-282-3132
  
  
  
• GOLDEN ACRE DELI - Edmonton Trail & McKnight Blvd. for the best cheese buns in Calgary. Great lunches as well! A fine second generation Italian deli!
  Bay 18 - 5010 4th St. NE. 403-274-3824.
  
  
• GOUR-MART LTD. - Darrell teaches sausage making & meat-cutting at S.A.I.T., so he know's his stuff. Of course everything is custom cut to order. Free range bison, chicken & turkey. Marinated steaks, ribs and roasts, fresh local beef, lots of in-house prepared treats including a gourmet bakery (bananna chocolate chip muffins & bananna bread), great cheese & deli selection, beef & bison jerky and they've just expended to off more hot food to go (roasted & bbq-ed chicken, ribs). and 10 styles of traditional European dry sausages. HOT TIP: they make 14 kinds of bacon...Honey Garlic, Orange Ginger, Lemon Pepper & Black Forest. www.gour-mart.com
  #64 - 7930 Bowness Road N.W. 403-288-4696.
  
  
• HORIZON MEATS - Service & in-house treats: BBQ roasts, marinaded chickens, teriyaki beef ribs, jerky, 100 different sausage creations, certified organic Tibetan Yak (tender & tasty)! If they don't have what you need, they'll make it or find it.
  Bay 1, #3610 29th Street N.E. 403-291-0595.www.horizonmeats.ca
  
  
• JOLLE CHEF KITCHEN SUPPLY - Everything under the sun for your kitchen. They have the largest supply of knives in Western Canada & have a great knife sharpening service as well.
  457 - 42nd Avenue S.E. 403-256-5556.
  
  
• LINA'S ITALIAN MARKET - Year after year chosen Calgary’s #1 Italian market and here’s why…freshly made pasta & breads, their selection of imported oils, vinegars, espressos and everything else Italian is awesome. If you want to get a recommendation, just ask. HOT TIP: Come hungry, daily hot Italian treats & cappuccinos are served up fresh in the dining area and it’s always full, so you know it’s good. Fresh produce & custom cut meats, a deli counter & cheese selection that we buy treats from every visit. Always willing to help and a great family atmosphere. Don’t miss it.
  2202 Centre Street NE. 403-277-9166.
  
  
• PLANET ORGANIC MARKET - Fresh selection of fruit & vegetables, nice deli counter, a natural living section, interesting mix of fresh frozen organic meats, loaded with organic and healthy treats. Information on healthy alternatives and a very knowledgeable & helpful staff.
  10233 Elbow Drive S.W. 403-252-2404. www.planetorganic.ca
  
  
  

  
  
• SECOND TO NONE MEATS - All Alberta natural (hormone, steriod & anti-biotic free) beef, gluton-free range chickens & turkeys, naturally raised bison and elk, fresh fish & seafood, game meats, fresh eggs, perogies, borsch, cabbage rolls, lamb, veal and a great selection of stuffed chicken breasts. Also featuring Galloway & Welsh Black Beef (both Celtic) and the Italian breed of Pied Montese Beef, as well as inhouse smokies, pepperonis & jerky.
  Bay #3 - 2100 4th Street S.W. 403-245-6662.
  
  
• SUNTERRA MARKET / BANKERS HALL- Fresh food from real farmers. A great bustling place to enjoy lunch downtown or pick up something fresh for home. Catering is a speciality.
  Plus 15. 855 - 2nd St. S.W. 403-269-3610.
  www.sunterramarket.com
  
  
• SUNTERRA MARKET / BRITANNIA - Lots of variety. Everything you need and they support local food producers. A long standing Calgary institution.
  803 49th Ave. S.W. 403-287-0554.
  www.sunterramarket.com
  
  
• SUNTERRA MARKET / WEST MARKET SQUARE - Fresh from the farm to you. Sunterra offers fresh meats from their own farms and carefully chooses where they buy their produce, dairy and the many specialty food items they carry. Cooking classes, Friday Night Feasts,
  great place to stop for a bite before wandering the isles full of treats and
  fresh delights.
  #100 1851 Sirocco Dr. S.W. 403-266-3049.
  www.sunterramarket.com
  
  
• THE COOKBOOK COMPANY - A Calgary Mecca for unique kitchen delights, gourmet treats and their cooking classes allow you to cook while you learn. This great store is attached to Metrovino...Richard is great for matching up your dinner creations with with the right wine.
  Just tell him Pepperheads sent you.
  722 11th Ave. SW. 403-265-6066.
  www.cookbookcooks.com

• VENTURE MEATS - They pride themselves in their great Alberta Beef & age everything at least 28 days (that's hung in the traditional style, not stuck in plastic for 21 days with nitrogen & CO2, which is happening in too many chains). Their Natural Meat Counter is loaded with no-antibiotics, hormone-free, grain-fed Galloway & Welsh Black beef cuts. They pride themselves in quality, clean offerings: homemede meat patties, natural sausages with no fillers or binders (Mild + Hot Italian, Rancher, Kolbassa Smokies). Local free range chicken & eggs, local lamb & pork (Ham Sausage, fresh Peameal, Back & Sliced Side Bacons. HOT TIP: try their Pepper Steaks!
  More sausages include: Beef, Gourmet Camper Smokies, Mennonite, Pork + Breakfast Sausages). If you have a dog at home, grab one of their "Monster" Naturally Smoked Dog Bones. Specality orders on request...a great source to learn where your meat comes from.
  Bay 14, 7400 MacLeod Trail S.E. 403-252-9924.

 

CANMORE:

• Valbella Deli / Griesser Spoon - Renowned and Award Winning Specialty Sausages and Smoked Meats by Valbella Meats.Tantalizing assortment of Game Meats, Fish, Cheese and European Imported foods. They use the freshest ingredients available in their creations & have a European style Bakery. Fresh made daily soups & meat pies (Roast Beef, Chicken Pot, Spicy Veggie Curry, Tourtiere & Sheppards), and they have a well known catering service, or will customize a meal for your next event.
  HOT TIP: They make Turducken!! That’s a chicken in a duck in a turkey…no bones, all meat & custom stuffing. It serves 15-25 people & cooks for over half a day. You need to order these in advance. As well they have; Cordon Bleu, Schnitzel, Austrian Style Sauerkraut, Whipped Infusion Butters, Smoked Salmon, Pates, marinated fish…it’s packed with treats. www.griesserspoon.com
  104B Elkrun Boulevard (403)678-3637
  

CLARESHOLM:

• CLARESHOLM CUSTOM MEATS - They've only been open since November and their custom creations has their meats being shipped throughout Southern Alberta & into B.C. What the buzz is about: their bacon, smoked garlic farmer's sausage, fresh breakfast sausage, hams cured for 5 days & smoked, aged local beef and more.
  4264 - 3rd Street E (East of Hwy 3)
  403-625-3426.
  

COALDALE:           "Gem of the West"

• WIEBE SAUSAGE WORKS - In business since 1919! Known for their Mennonite style farmer's sausage and pattis. Great high end deli meats & cheese selection. They offer custom cutting & great special occasion trays. Proud supporters of CKUA.
  1707 - 20th Avenue. 403-354-3098.
  

COWLEY:    

• BACK COUNTRY BUTCHERING - All locally raised Southern Alberta beef. Beef jerky that keeps selling out, known for their wild game products, sausage sticks to die for, custom cut rib, t-bone & marinated sirloin steaks. A unique selection of local Alberta gourmet products and custom processing & orders a speciality.
  598 Railway Avenue. 403-628-2686.

DIDSBURY:       

• DIDSBURY AG FOODS - Didsbury's business of the year! Their own butchers ensure you a custom cut & nice selection. Great produce department and an in-store fresh bakery loaded with tempting treats. Very community minded folks and of course, great service!
  2405 - 20th Street. 403-335-9595.

DRUMHELLER:        

• FRESON MARKET IGA - Great in-store bakery (Cinnamon Raisin Twist & Cheese Twist breads, Alberta Hearth), decandent desserts (Black Forest & Cheese cakes) and for the young at heart... Meringue Dinosaurs Claws! Their meat department cuts everything fresh. If you're planning a picnic in the Badlands, there's a huge deli selection, fresh salads to go, chicken to go & a very respectable range of fresh Chinese food from Sang at their Wok 'n Go...the selection changes daily. HOT TIP: Plan your next Drumheller adventure to include a visit. If you have kids along, be sure to grab some festive Meringue Dinosaurs Claws & take their picture with the 3-D dinosaur that comes out of the wall outside of the store... very cool.
  101 - 6th Avenue S.E. 403-823-3995.

EDMONTON:    "City of Champions"

• BARBECUE COUNTRY - Canada's largest barbecue specialty store. Charcoal & propane BBQ's, smokers, cookers, woods, spices and of course sauces! We couldn't believe how nice their new location is...it's huge!
  5682 - 75th Street.
  780-469-9970 (or 1-800-665-1112)
  www.barbequecountry.com
  
  
• BILLINGSGATE SEAFOOD MARKET - A fresh seafood heaven, always able to help out
  with questions or your dinner plans and their in store Lighthouse Cafe is a
  great stop for lunch or dinner.
  7331 - 104th Street. 780-433-0091
  
  
• GOLDBAR IGA - Part of the independent, 3rd generation, community-minded RADCO group of stores dating back to 1932. Heavily involved in kids charities in their neighbourhood & they raise serious cash for the charities they support. Be sure to ask just how much they have raised to date as you experience the great full selection and service they offer. Nice addition to
  the Pepperheads family!
  5036 - 106 Avenue. 780-469-2535.
  
  
• MUNDARE SAUSAGE HOUSE
  11401 - 50 Street. 780-471-1010.
  
• NAMAO CENTRE SOBEY'S - Another member of the RADCO group of community-minded group of stores. Amazing what they have raised for kids in their neighbourhood...just visit & ask, while you check out their full range quality selection and service. Support those who support your community.
  9611 - 167 Avenue. 780-473-3442.
  
  
• PLANET ORGANIC MARKET - They are expanding to over 10,000 square feet to offer you even more choices. Their new in-store kitchen means they will be adding many new deli creations. A fresh & natural shopping experience. Health needs and expert advice are their specality. Great produce, bulk foods and natural alternatives.
  Voted #1 organic market in Edmonton 2005!
  7917 Calgary Trail South. 780-439-1615.
  www.planetorganic.ca
  
  
  
• THE BIG FRESH - Everything good, fresh and organic. Real food, real taste ("No roots & twigs."), real people, real fun. Casual, fresh & caring.
  12120 Jasper Avenue. 780-452-4921.
  
  
  
• SUNTERRA MARKET / COMMERCE PLACE -Fresh food from real farmers. A great place downtown for lunch, or to pick up some treats for that special dinner. Catering is a speciality, so they know there stuff, just ask them.
  #201 10150 Jasper Avenue. 780-426-3791.
  www.sunterramarket.com
  
  
  
• SUNTERRA MARKET / LENDRUM - Fresh from their farms to their stores. An accent on high quality local products and growers. Great, interesting selection, custom cut meats, nice bakery, always new things being offered in the dining area and great customer service. Cooking classes as well and they are proud supporters of CKUA.
  #5728 111th Street. 780-434-2610.
  www.sunterramarket.com
  
  

EDSON:

• THYMES TWO - The well respected kitchen and gift store in Edson. Loaded with an extensive, well-chosen selection of gourmet foods. Great treats and surpises.
  306 Main Street. 780-723-3350.

HIGH RIVER:         

• FOOTHILLS CUSTOM MEAT PROCESSORS - The direct connection. If you are looking to support individual ranchers in Southern Alberta, these fine folks will source out and customize your order. A long standing reputation for a wide variety of quality beef, pork and specialty items as well.
  60 - 12th Ave. South. 403-652-2204.

HILLCREST:

• DRUM CREEK MERCANTILE - These fine folks specialize in unique food delights from Japan, Holland, Poland and Indonesia, along with local tasteful delights. Great care for their community and a great old fashioned candy counter. Speciality foods serving the Crowsnest Pass area.
  22738 - 8 Avenue. 403-564-5160.
  

KITSCOTY:    Biggest Little Sports Center

• KITSCOTY MEATS - A beehive of activity! Try their beef & pork jerky, regular & Honey Garlic Pepperoni, the smokies rock, jerky sausage, garlic & ham sausage and sweet & spicey sausage. Everything is custom cut to order, processing available, custom cut sides of local beef, fresh produce and everyday grocery needs. Stop by & gas up on your way to or from Lloydminster. HOT TIP: Marinated Maui-Maui and Greek Rib Eye Steaks!
  4934 - 50th Avenue. 780-846-2755.
  

LACOMBE:       

• THE CULINARY & GIFT SHOPPE - The kitchen store with so much more (kitchenware, beer & wine supplies, pottery)...and just off Highway 2.
  5017 - 50th Avenue. 403-782-1682.
  

LETHBRIDGE:        

• LONDON ROAD MARKET - Offering a wonderful array of gourmet delights to Southern Alberta. Great staff, very helpful service & a great selection of java.
  538 13th Street S. 403-328-1751.
  
  
• LUIGI'S BAKERY & DELI - Winners of 'The People's Choice' Award for best bakery in Lethbridge for eight straight years, and a large selection of Italian specialty items in their deli.
  1107 Mayor Macgrath Drive S. 403-381-0940
  

LONGVIEW:

• THE LONGVIEW JERKY SHOP - For over 27 years they’ve had their great all Alberta beef jerky leaving the shop and traveling up & down the highway. Everyone stops by! Dozens of choices and always offering something new. Even their own Jerky Chew for the young buckaroo at heart. Accept no substitutes…this is the original and only home of Longview Beef Jerky.
  403-558-3960. www.longviewjerkyshop.com
  

LLOYDMINSTER:  Canada's Border City   

• DUTCH BROS.MEATS & DELI - An old fashioned meat market, known for their custom cuts & service. They do their own processing and feature local Prairie beef, Canadian lamb (ribs & shanks which are hard to find), Alberta pork and fresh frozen seafood. HOT TIP: their Honey Pepperoni is made with local honey & is sweet and fine! Their custom creations include: beef & pork jerky, medium mild & hot Italian sausages, Bacon Smoked hams, old fashioned Kobasa, regualr & cheddar smokies, Pizza, Pizza Ham, and Mac & Cheese pepperonis. As well they make their own deli meats...old fashioned Bologna, Smoked Bacon Roll, Headcheese, Rolled Turkey and Bierwurst. They also carry Delloy Homemade Pastas, M+M Natural Garlic products and have deli sandwiches 'to go'.
  4305 - 57th Avenue. 780-875-6556.

 

MEDICINE HAT :        

• MIKE'S MEATS - Medicine Hat's # 1 butcher! Check out their 'pumped & rubbed' roasts, pumped & tumbled tri-tips, seasoned & marinated steaks, great freshly made in-house sausages and jerky. They also offer meat pies made from scratch and their ever-popular informal catering offers everything from your basic beef on a bun to such festive treats as their Pitchfork Fondue.
  1056 Foundry Street S.E. 403-527-2211
  

MILLARVILLE:

• THE MILLARVILLE GENERAL STORE - Wonderful folks who are the center of the hamlet of Millarville. It’s the local post office, liquor & general store and place to meet. Great service, selection and charm. A great place to stop, unwind and stretch your legs out on the bench out front.
  Centre of the hamlet. 403-931-3626.
  
  
• THE MILLARVILLE FARMERS MARKET - This is the ‘home of Pepperheads’. We’re always sampling something freshly made and visiting with our friends that stop by at this casual down-home market. A great selection of local producers and it happens every Saturday morning between 8 A.M. and noon from June 11 th until Oct. 8 th. Travelocity.ca just voted the Millarville Market one of the top 65 “Local Secrets” from across Canada!!!
  The Millarville Racetrack. 403-931-2404.

MUNDARE:

• STAWNICHY'S MEAT PROCESSING - HOT TIP: Known for their Homemade Ukranian Sausages and Pepperonis. (Their Ukranian Sausage just won first place in the 7th Annual Cross Canada competition.) They've won dozens of awards for their meat creations. BBQ Ribs, Smoked Rib Bacon as well as Back, Side, Paprika & Slab bacons and hams....all smoked right there. They make their own deli meats from family recipes...Country Style Smoked Turkey Breast, Garlic Bologna, Ham & Bacon Loaf, Bavarian Veal Loaf, Meat Macaroni + Cheese Loaf, Country Style Cooked Ham, as well as Western Weiners (smoked European style), Bavarian Smokies and jerky. You just have to love a town with a 42 foot Garlic Coil in the town square, a shop that can make a 60th birthday sausage, and best of all....they have their own Sausage Float, which itself has won awards.
  5212 50th Street. 780-764-3912.

 

OLDS:       

• OLDS CO-OP - Proudly serving and supporting the community for over 48 years.
  Great instore bakery (their made fresh daily, deep fried - not baked donuts are a hit), a brand new smoker for more instore creations, sausages & burgers are a hit and everything is custom cut in the meat department. Their Kids Club is very cool & kids are treated to free stuff and special events just for them. On-going supporters of community clubs & schools. Full customer service!
  5330 - 46th Street. 403-556-3335

OKOTOKS:         

• HANSEL & GRETELS EUROPEAN SPECIALTIES - Traditional European meats and treats! Years of fine catering experience as well as fresh hot lunches.Harry teaches sausage making at S.A.I.T. as well, so you know it’s going to be good.
  49 Elizabeth Street. 403-938-4400.
  
  
• HIRSCHE FRASER MEATS - All natural beef delivered from their fields to your plates. These two ranches have won hundreds of awards for their prize winning cattle. Now they offer you direct from their ranches, high quality 21 - 28 day aged beef at competitive prices. Great selection, sides & custom orders available. Anything beef - cut to order!
  #4 - 34 Southridge Drive. 403-995-1910.
  
  
• THE OLD COUNTRY STORE - Today's treasures found in yesteryears atmosphere and country friendliness. Now in their new larger location that’s loaded with many new treats.
  46 McRae Street. 403-938-7225.
  
  
• THE SASKATOON FARM - Pick your own saskatoons, a great cafe, gift shop, garden center in a western setting. Well worth a casual visit.
  19 km. South of Calgary on Hwy. #2. You can call for directions. 403-938-6245, or Toll Free: 1-800-463-2113.

PINCHER CREEK:    

• CHOCOLATES & TREASURES - Daniel's Belgium Chocolates, old-fashioned candy, gourmet foods, antiques and a great selection of unique gifts.
  1300 Hewetson Ave. (Ranchland Mall). 403-627-4002.

PRIDDIS:

• PRIDDIS VIEW & BREW - A 'down home' café loaded with casual charm & great java! Stop by for lunch... you won't leave hungry! Everything is cooked from scratch.
  Centre of the hamlet. 403-931-3611.

ROSEMARY :        

• SPRAGG'S MEAT MARKET - They built their reputation on their Natural Pork from the Spragg Farm. Now they have opened their new Meat shop featuring Alberta Beef, chicken and many more treats!
  438 Centre Street. 403-378-3800.
  
  

SEVEN PERSONS :        

• PREMIUM SAUSAGE – Winner of the Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce's Trust Seal / Business of the Year.
  Traditional German delights: homemade sausages so good they courier them out www.premiumsausage.ca, Mennonite sausage, honey garlic jerky, traditional homemade Kuchen, Knepfla, perogies, custom orders and wild game.
  10 minutes outside of Medicine Hat on Hwy #3.
  403-832-2224.

SHERWOOD PARK:       

• M&C MEATS & SMOKE HAUS - Must try when you drop by critically acclaimed fresh kabobs. Rib eyes to drool over, baby back ribs, free-range local pheasant, marinated steaks & chops, bison, in-house smoked peameal bacon, authentic homemade scotch pies, ham rings, pepperoni & jerky. Nice fresh deli selection, they only deal with local ranchers, catering & if they don't have it ~ they'll get it for you! Another fine example of great service.
  #228 - 390 Baseline Road. 780-467-7677
  

ST ALBERT:

• GRAPEVINE DELI - After running the St. Albert's Farmers Market, J wanted to offer unique products from small producers year round. Their deli meats & cheeses are preservative and gluton free. Check out their humas, tzaazki, crab dip & spinach salad...they've turned down offers to buy the recipes. A widew range of dips & salads, perogies & cabage rolls from St. Michaels Church, Hard to find British specalities include: Ayshire & English bacon, black pudding, steak & kidney pie, Melton Mowberry pie, square beef sausages & bangers. Fresh deli delight lunches to go. Lots of special treats and they concentrate on freshness, quality and personalized service.
  10B Perron Street. 780-459-9849.

STRATHMORE:    

• PURE COUNTRY MEATS - All free range, hormone-free products, seafood, farm fresh eggs and 70 varieties of homestyle sausage. Many unique instore creations.
  140 Orchard Way. 403-901-6328.
  www.purecountrymeats.com
  

TURNER VALLEY:       

• COYOTE MOON CAFE - The best little cantina in the west! Great home cooking, daily specials, coffee that usually creates a line up and now a deli counter. A happening place that keeps expanding. Musical events & a monthly singer/songwriter session. Lisenced & an outdoor patio.
  202 Main Street. 403-933-3363.

VEGREVILLE:              

• PRIME CUTS MEAT & DELI - The makers of VEGREVILLE GARLIC SAUSAGE. For 15 years people have been travelling from B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan to load up. Check out their Ham Sausage, pepperonis, Vegreville Kubbs (garlic sausage patties...that you simply heat & serve), Great beef jerky, regular, cheese & Jalapeno and Cheese Smokies, and regular, hot or honey garlic pepperonis. Home of the Vegreville Pysanka (the world's biggest egg).
  5029 - 50 Street. 780-632-6149.

 

VULCAN:        

• FIRST STREET FOODS - They are expanding to almost 30,000 square feet with a new coffee bar, fresh flowers and an expanded selection of local foods. Still proudly independent, they are making the move to be pro-active in the area. Great deli, fresh veggies, locally roasted coffee, instore bakery & butcher. Good involvement in the community, catering & barbeques,and yes Scotty...they do have an annual Star Trek Convention!
  121 - 1st Street. 403-485-6955

WESTLOCK:

• HIGHRIDGE MEATS & SAUSAGE - Homemade recipes for all their sausages...garlic, ham, pepperoni, and jerky sticks. Bacon is smoked in-house, old fashioned custom cut steaks, personalized freeser orders, for the hunters they cut wild game and great beef & pork jerky. We bring home pork jerky every visit!
  10720 - 101 Street. 780-349-5132

WETASKIWIN:

• MAYER'S MEATS - Garlic coil, sausages & honey garlic pepperoni that have had people turning just off Hwy. #2 for over 40 years. Smoked ham & bacon, everything made in-house, every steak custom cut and all local beef from independent ranchers. One of the finest examples of unique retailers that we deal with: family owned and thriving on an acreage because of quality, service & selection.
  Hwy.#13 - 1/4 mile east of Hwy.#2, then 2 1/2 miles north. Look for signs.
  780-352-0488.

WHITECOURT:

• BEAVERCREEK GENERAL STORE - From giftware to gourmet food...they offer what you can't find in the box stores (seasonings, jams, chocolates, home-made fudge, dips and other delights).
  5007 - 49 Street. 780-778-3636.
  

ABBOTSFORD:

• BRADY'S GOURMET MEATS - Custom cut meats, full deli featuring Italian & other International specialties, fresh sausages made in store and a great place to pick up their ready to heat pastas & dinners on your way home.
  #2 - 1993 Riverside Drive. 604-557-1051.

ARMSTRONG:            "Heart of Country"

• Askew's Foods - A very friendly hometown country atmosphere with big city selection. Of course all meats are custom cut instore & some great Maui, Lemon Herb, or Teriyaki marinated chicken, their deli also features instore creations (always something new). Of course being in the Okaganan, the produce is great & they buy locally. HOT TIP: the bakery! German bakers who have a wonderful reputaion for their German Sourdough, Stone Grounds and rye breads (Russian, Danish & Winnipeg ryes). Schwaben Brot, Raisin, Fruit & Cinnamon breads and for treats sample their donuts, cookies & sticky buns...we load up each visit. Huge supporters of the Armstrong community.
  Compartment 8 Mall.
  3305 Smith Drive. 250-546-3039.

COQUITLAM:

• GENERATIONS GOURMET MEAT AND SEAFOOD - Very unique & tasteful creations freshly made instore include: Maple Almond Pecan Crusted Halibt Fillets, Stuffed Salmon Fillets, Chicken Marbella (stuffed chicken legs), Prawn Stuffed Salmon Loaf and all-natural Old Country Italian Sausages. Allow their new creative meal ideas become your family traditions of tomorrow.
  They also actively support local charities year round.
  #230 - 3025 Lougheed Highway. 604-377-3900.
  
  
• BOTANICA
  #970 Westwood Street. 604-531-8733.

CRANBROOK:

• RICK'S FINE MEATS & AWARD WINNING SAUSAGE - Cranbrook's Company of the year 2003. Everything made fresh daily, over 60 styles of sausages, pepperoni, European style butchering, large deli & cheese selection and custom subs to go. Eleven years of tradition, their sausage & business awards make this a place to check out as you drive through Cranbrook. Check out Rick's own turkey jerky, liverwurst and Capicolli.
  13508 Theatre Road (behind Pizza Hut). 250-426-7770.
  

CHRISTINA LAKE :

• BUTCHER BLOCK – All aged Alberta Beef. Steaks are all custom cut. Known for their jerky (Teriyaki, Regular & Teriyaki/Pepper), pepperonis, double smoked bacon, Garlic Rings, smokies, and of course all their sausages are made fresh (Mild, Hot, Honey/Garlic, Chorizo & Brats). The burgers are fine & fresh….ground in-store & no filler. Good selection of seafood, fresh produce, cheese and dairy.
  Highway #3 in Christina Lake. 250-447-9559.

CRESTON :

• CHOCOLATE ORCHARD – Another fine example of unique places that we love to have carry Pepperheads. CHOCOLATE…Bob Attwell is one of only five Master Candy Makers in Canada. They make fresh handmade chocolates and candy (try the taffy!), and chocolate covered fruit. ORCHARD…not just any fruit, they grow their own fruits and berries (Peaches, Apricots, Plums, Award winning Cherries and more). Got a great crash course on different styles of cherries & how to tell how fresh they are. They give Orchard tours and the candy is made right before your eyes…even offer candy making courses. A nice old-fashioned ice cream parlour (very fresh fruit smoothies!) and soon they are opening a fresh bakery.
  2931 Highway #3. 250-428-7067.

• LITTLE JOE'S CAMPGROUND & FRUIT STAND ~ The oldest fruit stand in Creston!
  Fresh baking & sandwiches, local artisan food products, great coffee, imported pasta & other Italian specialties. Camping, fishing and relaxiation. On the East side of Creston.
  #4020 Hwy. #3. 250-428-2954. www.littlejoescampground.com
  

INVERMERE:

• AG VALLEY FOODS - Winner of local business awards 4 years running. Known for the friendly staff, excellent service, the awesome reputation for their meat department and they are proud to offer the best selection of natural & organic foods in the area. Visit and find out why they keep winning awards.
  906 7th Avenue. 250-342-3330.

KELOWNA:      

• L + D Meats & Deli - Lots of cheese, great selection of sauces and a huge selection of British food treats...Traditional pasty (Cornish, Bacon Onion & Potato, Beefsteak & Mushroom), British bacons (Ayrshhire & Gammon), sausages and jams. Their
  meat: Sterling Silver (Certified Premium), Red Baldy (best beef in Canada), everything is custom cut, marinated steaks, instore sausages (Pork & Apple, Sundried Tomato Chicken, Breakfast Turkey & Honey Garlic Chicken), quality chicken, wild boar, buffalo, rabit, pheasant, Ginea Hens, lamb, duck and White Veal from Quebec. HOT TIP: try their custom kabobs...they fly through about 20,000 every summer.
  103 - 2365 Gordon Drive.
  250-717-1997
  
  
• HOOKED ON SEAFOOD – Now, if you are really wired to seafood, go see Wayne. He was a commercial fisherman for 22 years, so he has direct contacts for premium seafood that’s flown in fresh daily from the Northwest Coast & Hawaii. His old friends at sea hand-pick the salmon. Wild Chinook Salmon, Alaskan Cod, Pacific Snapper, Marlin, Coho, Ahi Tuna, Tilapia Fillet, oysters, clams, Wild Harvested Jumbo Tiger Shrimp & shellfish exclusive from Cortz Island. When it arrives, they start creating their own treats at the store; 5 types of Salmon Burgers (Smoky Maple, Tomato Basil), Halibut Nuggets and burgers, Salmon Sausage, Salmon Pepperonis & Spicy Salmon Jerky.
  HOT TIP: Try their Smoked Salmon (Lime Stick, Candied, Maple & Tandoori) and the Jumbo Tiger Shrimp! Other treats; Japanese Squid Salad, Cajun Style Snapper, Mediterranean Crusted Salmon, Coconut Crusted Tilapia Fillet and Stuffed Chicken Breasts (Alaskan & West Coast style). All the fish can be custom cut and is fresh in season, or fresh-frozen at sea…Chilean Sea Bass, Mackerel, Herring, Smelt, King Fish, Black Pomfret, New Zealand Hake, or Pickerel.
  1951 Harvey Avenue . 250-860-2541. hookedonseafood@shaw.ca
  
  
• PIONEER MEATS - Another fine example of great independent 'old school' retailers that we deal with. We found them because of rave reviews about their jerky...in West Bank, behind Junkyard Dog pawn shop. A third generation business using old family recipes. Great jerkys that have travelled around the world as well as 25 kinds of sausages (Smokies, Jalapeno & Cheddar, Mennonite, Farmers, Garlic, Ukranian, Fresh Beef, Pork), custom cuts steaks (marinated as well), organic chicken, farm fresh eggs, nice selection of cheese and their own deli meats. HOT TIP: their pepperonis (XXX Hot,Landjager, Honey & Garlic, Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese). Thay use all Alberta grain fed Beef & do a nice job of smoking inhouse...bacons (Boston, Beef, Pepper, Canadian Back & Side Bacons) and big hams!
  1688 Ross Road (West Bank). 250-769-1895.
  
  
• Sir Loin's Meat & Seafood - Providing quality meats, seafood & especially service. Wild Fish from around the world and Canadian seafood whenever in season. They make their own beef, turkey & chicken products...try their smoked hams (HOT TIP: Maple Smoked Bacon), fresh local products, meat pies, and their inhouse creations such as Steak Neptune, Mediterranean Stuffed Pork Roast, Stuffed Chicken Cordon's and whatever else they created that week! Everything is custom cut, always happy to help and of course a nice deli selection. www.sirloins.net
  185 Highway 33 E
  250-765-2673
  
  
• Sunshine Market - Their instore chef is always playing with something new. Fresh chilis, stews, seafood chardonnay, sausages (HOT TIP: try their Manicotti (Turkey, Mushroom & Garlic). The bakery features such treats as their Bread Of Paradise, Parmesan Cheese Twists, specality scones & very tasty muffins.
  Nice produce selection, lots of organic products, a specality oils & vinegars section, unique local products and a large variety of British & South African food treats. They offer Friday Night 'Gourmet To Go' meals to start your weekend off with a little treat. Also a weekly newsletter:
  www.sunshinemarketnews.com
  #5 - 4600 Lakeshore Road.
  250-764-7344

KIMBERLEY:    

• MARK CREEK MARKET - A fine all-round community store with a newly renovated & expanded bakery, nice quality produce selection & custom cut meats. Check out their in-house kabobs & seasoned steaks! Ongoing supporters of the Food Bank & Alberta Childrens Hospital (Calgary is closer than Vancouver when kids need help).
  355 Ross Street. 250-427-4444.
  

LANGLEY:

• HERITAGE MEATS - Specializing in Organic & exotic meats. Naturally raised beef, pork, Alberta buffalo, farm turkeys, veal, ducks, poultry, lamb, rabbits & geese. Fresh Foiegras (duck's liver), truffles, truffle butter & oil, aged balsamic vinegars from 6 to 25 years & they offer gourmet ready-made meals to go. Great quality & service (Eugene has 25 years of experience) and the store is loaded with surprises.
  6131 - 200th Street. 604-532-5235p

MAPLE RIDGE:

• MAPLE MEAT MARKET - Fresh meats of every kind including lamb, bison & rabbit. Well known for their marinated meats and a wide variety of freshly made sausages. Among the creations that their customers rave about are:
  double smoked bacon, homemade Korean BBQ Ribs, Spicey Pork & Beef Stirfries (they even offer shaved meats for you to freeze for your next stirfry) and their pork & veal cutlets. Ongoing supporters of the Lion's Club & the Legion.
  #11920 - 227th Street. 306-604-467-1840.
  
  
• MAPLE RIDGE BUTCHERS - When asked what they specialize in: "That's easy #1 freshness, #2 personal service." That means you'll get what you need, just how you want it. Everything custom cut inhouse...check out their steaks & wide range sausage creations.
  #22268 Dewdney Trunk Road. 604-467-2552.
  
  
• YE OLDE BUTCHER SHOPPE - All meats are locally raise3d, aged 21 days & are non-medicated. Customer favorites include: air-chilled chicken (that keeps all the taste & freshness), lamb, bison and veal, freshly made sausages (the Italian ones are a big hit)and their bone-in naturally-cured Old English Hams. They supply the meat draws for the MS Society & were voted best butcher shop by the readers of the Maple Ridge Times.
  #11922 - 207th Street. 604-476-0600.
  

NELSON:      

• KOOTENAY CO-OP - Serving the needs & desires of their customers since 1975.
  Organics, natural foods, fair-trade products, a huge selection of local products & a helpful staff who love what they do. All your healthy living needs and supporters of local producers, organic farms, which keeps integrity & care in the loop, as your food makes it's way to your table.
  Exceptional customer services (lending from their reference library, dietary information, workshops, etc.) and a Community Outreach Program. Details at:
  www.kootenayco-op.com
  295 Baker Street. 250-354-4097.
  

OSOYOOS:    

• OYOSOOS HOME HARDWARE - Now you are probably going to ask 'why a Home Hardware'? All the feedback we got was that these people are the heart of what goes on in Osoyoos (another great community involved business!). It's where the foodies gather. Regular after hour cooking classes (a full working kitchen complete with an overhead camera), a great gourmet section with local Wine Truffles, local sugar-free chocolate cherries and a great selection of products from Cote D'Azur, Garlic Box and Epicurean Delights. Not just a token kitchen section, they travel & search out unique items for the kitchen, so you can cook up a storm and express your passion for food. Not only do they support the community, but are a 'Gold Star' award winning store from Southern Alberta & B.C. A nice family feel to the store...
  8501 Main Street. 250-495-6534.
  
  

PENTICTON:    

• Tony's Meat And Deli - If you want a 'thick cut' this is the place! Of course, they custom cut everything to your needs...free range, grain fed Alberta Beef, free range chicken, sugar free bacon cured the old fashioned way (like candy), Heritage Farm birds, and much more. If you're looking for something special, Tony can find it for you. HOT TIP: Portugese Chirizo (he started cutting meat at the age of 11 in Portugal). Their own creations include: Maui ribs, lamb sirloin kabobs, skinless chicken kabobs and marinted beef short ribs, sirloins & rib eyes. Consistant quality and great personal service. 
  142-1848 Apple Plaza, Main Street
  250-492-5578
  

RADIUM:

• MOUNTAINSIDE FRESH FOOD MARKET - Rustic, full-service, community based, with an in-house bakery. Known for their Mountainside jerky, marinaded steaks, fresh produce, the collection of antiques that pack the rafters & their custom subs & pizzas. Ongoing supporters of the Columbia Valley Food Bank.
  Very open air approach in the summer.
  7546 Main Street East. 250-347-9600.
  

ROSSLAND:

• FERRARO FOODS - FERRARO FOODS - Check out their brand new location that's stocked with loads of extra treats and the same great customer service. heck out their specality sausages, freshly made in-store: Caribbean Jerk, Beef Sundried Tomato Basil, Lamb with Rosemary & Hot Italian. HOT TIP: Check out their own tortillas...the Chiptole Pepper one has some nice heat. They offer Ranchland Natural Beef (hormone free & no anti-biotics). An excellent example of community supporters.
  2027 Columbia Avenue. 250-362-5206.
  

SALMON ARM:    

• DE MILLE'S FARM MARKET - A third generation farm growing clean, natural produce using traditional & organic methods. Their year round Farm Market is the busiest place on the Trans Canada between Vancouver & Calgary. They grow everything (giant pumpkins) and offer it fresh. Professional & casual chefs shop daily for the best ingredients and thats always a sign of quality. It's a full working farm where you can stroll around, visit their petting zoo and there's even a corn maze. HOT TIP: They grow the best sweet corn in B.C. As well as being known for their fresh produce, they have a great selection of unique & local specality food products. In-store, Kurt's Deli offers the ultimate in fresh sausages (Buffalo + Saskatoon, Chicken + Blueberries, Mild Italian with Wine + Walnuts, Bratwurst with Orange + Fresh Ginger, Maple Cranberry, Hungarian Garlic, Honey Garlic and more). Custom cut BBQ steaks, smoked Kobasa, Farmers + Mennonite sausages, cold cuts, hams & fresh salads for the road. It's more than just a market and well worth the stop...a nice atmosphere! www.demillesfarmmarket.com
  3710 Trans Canada Hwy. S.W. 250-832-7550.
  

SPARWOOD:

• ROCKY MOUNTAIN MEATS - Legendary fat-free King Steaks, party roasts that will have you dreaming, large selection of deli meats, cheese, Italian specialties (pastas, olives, all styles of beans, olives & tomatoes), custom cut orders & processing. All minimum 14 day aged Alberta beef. Very well respected for their selection & strong community involvement.
  109 Town Centre. 250-425-4401. Toll Free: 1-877-240-8686.
  

SALMO:

• SALMO FOODS - A great community store specalizing in organic produce, healthy foods and local products. Be sure to check out their freshly made instore bison sausages.
  323 Davies Avenue. 250-357-9922.
  

SICAMUS:   The Houseboating Capital of Canada

• Askew's Foods - Great store with real butchers, custom cutting in-store, solid produce section, instore bakery and known for their customer service & community involvement. If you're going houseboating, they deliver to your houseboat. www.askewsfoods.com Downtown. 436 Main Street. 250-836-4899.

 

SURREY:

• ART KNAPP GARDEN CENTRE - These fine folks have well over 600 salsas to bbq sauces on their "Wall Of Flame".
  4391 King George Highway. 604-596-9201.

TRAIL:

• FERRARO FOODS - Serving Trail's well-known Italian heritage and demonstrating long-standing community support. Some of the treats made freshly in-store include their own tortillas (especially the Chipotle Pepper one) and their sausages (Beef Sundried Tomato Basil, Lamb wit Rosemary & Hot Italian (HOT TIP: their Caribbean Jerk Sausage) and they carry Ranchland Natural Beef (hormone-free and no anti-biotics). They also have an Express Pizza delivery for their popular authentic pizzas. Truly a tradition in the area. Great folks and great service.
  850 Farwell Street. 250-368-5558.

VANCOUVER:

• 3P NATURAL & EXOTIC MEATS - All natural, unmedicated exoctic meats including: bison, venison, ostrich, elk, wild boar, muskox, pheasant & more.
  If they don't have it, they'll find it for you. Specalites include: Elk Meatloaf, Buffalo Jalapeno Sausages, Elk Jalapeno Sausage Rolls, Ostrich, Elk & Buffalo Meatballs and Muskox Patties. Great service & ongoing supporters of local charities.
  #103 - 223 Mountain Highway. 604-986-5606.
  
  
• ALKA GOURMET MEATS - Known for their naturally raised buffalo, organic meats, free-range organic chicken, boar, venison, quail, caribou, ostrich, rabbit, pheasant and a wide range of exotic meats. They are always creating new sausages & are ongoing supporters of local charities.
  #3642 - 4th Avenue. 604-730-5430.
  
  
• MARKETPLACE IGA - These folks back up their friendly service by listening to their customers & bringing in hard to find treats. Justifiably proud our their full line of organic products, the best produce in town, an extensive deli and specality foods. If you're having a hard time finding something, give Kelly a call. Ongoing supporters of the Special Olympics, Women's Hospital and other local charities.
  Ste. 130 - 150 Esplanade. 604-985-4431.
  
  
• OLYMPIA MEATS AND SEAFOOD -
  #120 - West 3rd Street. 604-988-8100.
  
  
• QUEENSDALE MARKET - Specalizing in organic & med-free products and featuring hard to find treats. Very vegetarian friendly atmosphere, they pay attention to allergy concerns for your dietary needs, they have "more cheeses than the man on the moon", organic & fair trade coffees, instore dairy & bakery and a full service meat department specalizing in organic pork, lamb, beef, veal and they only carry Wild Salmon. Check out their website www.queensdalemarket.ca where you can sign up to download weekly specials.
  Great customer service.
  3030 Lonsdale. 604-987-6644.
  www.queensdalemarket.ca
  
  
• QUEENS PARK MEATS -
  #402 - 2nd Street. 604-521-1622.
  
  
• STONG'S MARKET - Vancouver's premiere online shopping experience. Voted Reader's Choice Awards, the #1 grocery store two years running by the Vancouver Courier. Unique gourmet and natural products. 2004 Canadian Independent Grocer of The Year Winner...quite the honour and well justified.
  www.stongs.com
  4560 Dunbar Street. 604-266-5191.
  
  
• THE SALMON SHOP LONSDALE -
  Lonsdale Quay. 604-987-3474.
  
  
• THE SALMON SHOP GRANVILLE ISLAND -
  1689 Johnson. 604-669-3474.
  
  
• WESTLYNN MEATS & SEAFOOD -
  1199 Lynn Valley Mall. 604-988-7644.
  
  
• WINDSOR MEATS -
  5357 Headland Drive. 604-926-6168.
  

VERNON:

• BAKER'S DOZEN – Excellent long-standing community bakery. As well, they carry a great selection of produce, dairy and specialty food treats. Their deli features BX Smokies, local Black Forest Ham & loads of fresh salads. All their baking is done from scratch in store & use no preservatives. Try any of their baking & check out their specialty cakes.
  4406 – 29 th Street. 250-549-2021.
  

WHISTLER:

• NESTERS MARKET - Where the locals shop, strong community involvement and one of the most appealing bag recycling offers around.
  7019 Nesters Road. 604-932-3545.

PORT PERRY:

• HERRINGTON'S QUALITY BUTCHERS - An excellent old fashioned family butcher shop. All natural beef, chicken, pork, veal & lamb. Quality is a passion here. Known for their wonderful meat pies and many other treats. Good folks who take the time.
  263 Queen Street. 905-985-1456.

THUNDER BAY:

• THE FINNISH BOOK STORE & THE KITCHEN STORE - Great selection of everything
  for the kitchen including a wide range of edible delights!
  168 Algoma Street South. 807-345-7179.
  

TORONTO:

• THE CHOPPING BLOCK - A fine gourmet butcher shop with naturally raised and organic meats, wild game, catering and unique condiments.
  2256 Queen Street East (The Beaches). 416-690-5209

ST. JACOBS:

• TASTE - The Fourth Sense - Where everything is open for sampling and bland is banned. A taste for everyone!
  1440 King Street N. (Upper Level of Riverworks). 519-664-3177

ESTERHAZY :

• ESTERHAZY MOTOR HOTEL - Their popular food favorites include (homemade sauce & dough) pizzas, fresh breaded chicken fingers (not the boxed frozen stuff) and their Wing Nights are a hit. Their chefs are given free reign creating "inspired daily" soup specials from scratch using all fresh ingredients. The deserts are also homemade and the Sex-In-A-Pan will have you rushing home, or renting one of their clean & comfortable rooms.
  1020 Railway Avenue. 306-745-3901.
  

FORT QU'APPELLE :

• ROCA JACK'S Fresh roasted coffee which is always close to our hearts (mochas!) in the original 1897 Hudson's Bay building. Everything is homemade...Chicken Torte, Sundried Tomato, Sheppard's Pie, Mediterrean & Veggie Quiche, pastas and fresh soups. This is where Fort Qu'appelle meets to unwind. A very social community atmosphere: music events & catering. HOT TIP: Barbeque Bison from the Rocking C Ranch. As they point out..."Stressed is desserts spelled backwards" and for desserts they offer their own cakes (English Toffee, Carrot, Lemon Poppy Seed, Cherry, Oreo and Chocolate).
  Another great scenic stop.
  197 Broadway - 306-332-4566

KINDERSLEY :

• CLOSE'S FAMILY FOODS – Excellent customer service, home delivery, catering, a ‘Wall of Flame' & a fresh selection of produce. Pepperheads watched them take home 1 st Place Awards for their turkey sausage, side bacon & jerky, as well as second place ribbons for deli roast beef & ham sausage (see: Pepperheads At Play page) at the 57 th Annual Saskatchewan Butchers Convention. close.foods@sasktel.net
  108 – 2 nd Avenue West. 306-463-3088.

LA RONGE:

• ROBERTSON’S TRADING ~

LUMSDEN :  

• LABBEE'S FINE MEATS - Lumsden Sausage (mild smoked garlic), garlic coils, homemade smokies, beef bacon, pepperoni sticks (try their Honey Garlic!), salami, marinated kabobs (Buffalo Ranch, Honey Garlic Pork, Terriyaki, Sante
  Fe) and Chicken + Pork Souvlaki. Everything is custom cut & they soke their creations in the shop. 15 kinds of sausages including Beef & Onion, Ukranian and Maple Breakfast. They carry bufallo, pork, beef, fresh frozen seafood (wild when available), chicken & lamb, as well as Delloy Pastas and a nice deli & cheese selection. A family tradition since 1973. HOT TIP: try their XXX Jerky.
  245 James Street. 306-731-1499.