Pouring some whisky. But by this time next year, the former East Calgary Sub-Station in the southeast neighbourhood of Highfield will serve craft cocktails and fine food, and host events.
While it may seem like a lot, other famous whisky-producing regions are similarly dense, and the team behind True Wild says it only helps establish a distinct Alberta taste. Travel Alberta, which invests in some distilleries and breweries, says the industry is worth about $1.5 billion a year in the province and is the primary reason to visit for many American travellers.