Dig In
Three days, four regions, fifteen stops. From small-town diners to craft breweries, distilleries, and roadside food trailers, Dig In is built for travelers who eat their way through a place. Meet the makers, taste the region, and let your appetite set the route.
Day 1: Kneehill County to Drumheller
Approach from the north (Highway 21 / 56 if coming from Calgary or Red Deer), work your way south, end the night in Drumheller.
107 Central Ave E, Linden, AB, CA, T0M 1J0
Start your morning off with a delicious snack and something to drink at High Seas Coffee. They roast their own coffee in-house and bake fresh pastries daily, including cinnamon rolls, almond croissants, and maple twists.
220 Arena Ave, Trochu, AB, CA, T0M 2C0
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.
35344 Range Rd 230, Elnora, AB, CA, T0M 0Y0
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.
218 3 Ave W, Drumheller, AB, CA, T0J 3R0
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.
242 3 Ave W, Drumheller, AB, CA, T0J 0Y4
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.
Day 2: Drumheller and Wayne to Rosebud
Explore Drumheller proper, take the scenic drive down to Wayne, end the night in Rosebud.
180 3 Ave W, Drumheller, AB, CA, T0J 0Y0
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.
116 Main St, Rosebud, AB, CA, T0J 2T0
Cross over to Rosebud for dinner at the Rosebud Mercantile. Prairie classics and home-style cooking served in a warm, welcoming dining room. Pair it with a show at the Rosebud Theatre if the timing lines up.
Day 3: Rosebud to Brooks
Slow morning in Rosebud, then the long scenic drive east to Brooks (about two hours). Spend the rest of the day eating your way through Brooks.
325 Severn Ave., Rosebud, AB, CA, T0J 2T0
Start Day 3 with a coffee at the Rose Cottage Coffee Company before the drive east. House-crafted coffee and fresh baked goods to ease into the morning. Grab a pastry for the road.
201 1 Ave W, Brooks, AB, CA, T1R 0Z6
Roll into Brooks late morning and head straight for the Brooks Farmers' Market. Local growers, bakers, and food makers showcase the best of what the region produces. Check ahead for market days, as hours are seasonal.
122 2 St W, Brooks, AB, CA, T1R 0G9
Reset before dinner with a stop at The Steaming Cup, a beloved local coffee shop with a loyal Brooks following. Strong espresso, cold brews, and something sweet to share.
703 1 St W, Brooks, AB, CA, T1R 0N3
Close out your Dig In adventure at HomeTime Bar-B-Que & Bakery, an unbeatable combination of smoked meats and house-made baked goods. The perfect full-circle send-off after three days of eating your way through the Badlands. Don't skip dessert.
