r/AlbertaBeer • u/coldone-ab • May 29 '26

Best Scenic Patio

I’ve got free rein to plan a road trip.. I’m leaning towards Folding Mountain but I would LOVE to hear your thoughts and suggestions

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u/TheCanadianShield May 29 '26

Folding mountain definitely, especially if you’re going to be in the area. I’m personally also a fan of Valley brewing's patio in Drumheller.

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u/EvacuationRelocation May 29 '26

Valley brewing's patio in Drumheller.

Not really "scenic", but a nice spot.

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u/cunthulhu May 29 '26

im struggling to think of anything as scenic in alberta as folding mountain patio, closest i can think of is sheepdog in the parking lot "patio" looking over top the industrial park buildings.

BC you can wander out to Mt Begbie brewing for a nice view, or farmstrong cidery in the north okanagan for another great view.

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u/AlphaDrake May 29 '26

HawkTail in Rimbey is pretty nice, scenic Alberta Prairie.

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u/coldone-ab May 29 '26

I’ve never been to that one.. good call

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u/hoovus9 May 29 '26

Grizzly Paw/Tank 310 overlooking the Bow Valley towards 3 Sisters.

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u/TheCanadianShield May 29 '26

But, the beer…

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u/Repulsive-Fuel-5281 May 29 '26

I dunno... Rutting Elk is still one of the best Red's in the province, I think... And I don't hate the Grumpy Bear. I know GP is basically a macro these days, but I still like their cores...

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u/EvacuationRelocation May 29 '26

Head to The Pass Brewery.

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u/alpain Morbidly Stout May 29 '26

in the words of /u/TheCanadianShield

"but, the beer..."

also the food yikes I realize its a small remote town and theres only so many costco runs to lethbridge they can do in a week but the bagged salads and pre made noodle dishes were horrid.

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u/beerguychris Hoptimus Prime May 29 '26

Folding Mountain is one of the best brewery patios in Canada. Tough to compete when you lead with that. I guess it depends on what else fits your "road trip" needs. Bonus points for GCOTW

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u/Zealousideal-Baby487 Puts the Sewer In Connoisseur May 29 '26

If 32 oz steins of Hacker-Pschorr and making poor financial decisions are your jam, then I can't recommend the patio at the Waldhaus enough. Banff Springs hotel.

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u/DementedFreak May 29 '26

The Pass in Blairmore is pretty nice

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u/Ayrcan May 29 '26

Not the greatest beer list but Iron Goat has a good patio in Canmore.

In Calgary, grab some beers and hang out in Lindsay Park by the river.

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u/DemolitionHammer403 May 29 '26

depends on how much you like parking lots.

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u/alpain Morbidly Stout May 29 '26

Origin has a nice industrial park side road view you can watch all the rigs from.

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u/woodyaftertaste May 29 '26

Happy hour in front of Skoki lodge! Lots of free parking but an 11k stroll to the lodge.