Our Local Grocery Suppliers
Rusticana brings all things local under one roof. We consider our local suppliers our partners. We promote and love their products and we are happy to share their stories. We are continuously amazed at their level of commitment to their craft and the love they put into each and every batch they produce. See below for some of our local suppliers and click on the links to go to their website and learn even more about their stories.
Middle Sister's Kitchen
Our mission is all about creating food you can feel good about eating, whether its some meals to get you through the week or a sweet treat after a long day, our food uses ingredients that your mind, body and taste buds will love! We focus on our meals, snacks and treats to be primarily gluten free, with many options including dairy free and vegan.
Lovely Ice Cream is the Bow Valley’s very own small-batch ice cream producer, churning up the highest quality ice cream, right in Canmore. Only real food ingredients are used in all of Lovely’s treats - no chemicals, artificial colouring, or preservatives. We pride ourselves on creating all of our fabulous flavours from scratch, each with its own unique recipe, and churning everything in small batches. Whenever you have a Lovely treat, you can be sure it’s fresh.
Honest Dumplings was born when two people decided to abandon the security of their office jobs and try to make the world a more honest place. Starting with mealtime.
No fillers or artificial preservatives. Just fresh, local ingredients in seriously honest packaging, shared with the world by real people named Chris and Ray. At the farmers market or in the freezer aisle, that’s Honest Dumplings.
Chocolates by Anna-Marie
Hand Crafted Small Batch Specialty Chocolates, made in Invermere, BC
Anna-Marie has been creating chocolate delights for over 15 years. She attended a variety of chocolate courses, including "Bean-To-Bar" and Showpiece Creations. She is an avid culinary traveler and has tasted chocolates all around the world. She is excited to share her latest selections with you.
Mother May I Hummus
Award-winning. Local. Vegan. Gluten Free. No preservatives.
No funky ingredients. No fillers. Just AH-mazing Hummus.
Wild Grazing is founded in Canmore, Alberta.
Jayne, the founder, is originally from the UK, but has found her place in Canmore, cooking and creating tempting foods.
Wild Grazing offers a selection of desserts, baked goods and grazing boxes, with local and quality ingredients.
Where possible she uses compostable or reusable containers and is hoping to eliminate plastic from the packaging altogether. Individual desserts are presented in glass mason jars which can be returned to her for reuse and the platter base is a compostable material.
She is developing a small selection of breads using Alberta organic flour from Highwood Crossing in High River.
Humble Coffee
Sourcing
We look for great coffee around the world to blend or roast on its own to make exceptional coffees for you to do exceptional things
Roasting
We know there are many great roasters out there. When we get behind our roasters we aim to make the best version of your favourite roast profile
Humble coffee is available for sale in bean form in Rusticana Market and available in the Deli made to order.
Silverking Soya Foods
Introducing our Premium Organic Non-GMO Tofu: The Perfect Choice for Health-conscious Foodies
Indulge in the finest, locally-made tofu that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body.
Viva Deli
Wholesale European Meats
Processed and made in Central Alberta, and created to bring quality meats to your family home. Experience the amazing tastes that have been developed over 28 years of perfecting and fine tuning each recipe for perfectly flavoured European-style meats.
Noto Gelato is built on a relentless passion for flavour and feeling.
Our authentic Italian gelato is lovingly handcrafted in Calgary by artisans with expert technique, using only the finest ingredients imported directly from Italia.
Maxi Foods
Our Vision:
“To have a world where people are enriched with meaningful experiences with the real Mexico by supporting local communities”
Drop Caramel was started by Maude, a Canmore local. This new adventure of hers was the idea her daughters. They candidly and enthusiastically came up with the business idea to finance their competitive sports. It sparked Maude's imagination right away!
She thought it would be a great learning experience for the three of them to take an idea through the process of realization. Just like that, a little dream was born to sustain themselves with the products of their own hands.
To Maude it also meant to promote physical activity, healthy bodies and mind
Mountain Blends Coffee Roasters offers a great selection of exceptional gourmet coffees, which are roasted daily at their coffee roasterie in Canmore, Alberta.
Mountain Blends Coffee Roasters has been supplying fresh roasted coffee to Canmore locals since 1991. They are the original Coffee Roaster in the Bow Valley.
The Real Mexican
Our Mexican flavours...
Enjoy our Mexican style local Canadian products. Locally owned and produced in Calgary, Alberta. Delivering to stores across Alberta.
...With your Canadian meat!
Canmore Pasta Co. provides fresh pasta made with wholesome ingredients to local restaurants and stores in Canmore, Banff and surrounding areas. From their Fresh Fettucini, Ravioli and Tortellini to their homemade lasagnas and sauces.
Their pastas are made with 100% Canadian grown Durum Semolina and fresh eggs. We do not use any preservatives or stabilizers.
Canmore Pasta Co. has been providing fresh pasta to the Bow Valley since 1999. Originally known as “Pasta to Go” it became "Canmore Pasta Co" in 2012.
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. is constantly searching for fresh, in-season produce from local urban & rural farms to feature on our flatbread pizzas.
Each pizza is handcrafted in their restaurant using only organic flours, Canadian cheeses and the freshest produce. We carry six of your favourite varieties in store and they can be found in the frozen section at Rusticana Grocery.
Visit their website for more information.
The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company is a brewpub located on Main Street, in the Canmore (just down the road from us).
The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company brews numerous beers throughout the year, that are offered on tap alongside their seasonal beers.
In 2005, six micro-brewed sodas were added to the portfolio.
Kootenay Kombucha
SMALL-BATCH KOMBUCHA, CRAFT BREWED IN THE PRISTINE KOOTENAY MOUNTAINS
BREWED WITH LOCALLY SOURCED & ORGANIC INGREDIENTS.
OUR BREWS ARE BURSTING WITH MILLIONS OF BENEFICIAL LIVING CULTURES.
Rocky Mountain Way
Our big mistake has created a little phenomenon!
Everyone young and older is enjoying our approach to “eating clean” with our Pür EnerG line of products. Using 100% natural ingredients, our "Rocky Mountain Way" is rediscovering how Pür EnerG feels, tastes and performs!
Our incredible non-gluten, non-dairy, non-GMO, trans-fat and soy-free ingredients help redefine what Pür EnerG is all about!
Explore our exclusive varieties of Soft Granolas, Trail mixes, and soft granola Bar lines
Rocky Mountain Way Pür EnerG products are a serious game changer!
"Keep it Real"
Bow Valley BBQ Inc. is a family owned and operated Food Manufacturing and Food Service Consulting company producing Alberta made Gourmet Sauces and Condiments based out of beautiful Canmore, Alberta.
Bow Valley BBQ believes in the use of natural, high quality ingredients and a deliberate absence of, high fructose corn syrup, preservatives and artificial flavours. There is also no gluten in any of their product.
Village Cheese is a small family-owned cheese company, who take great pride in making artisan cheese. Their cheeses are made from local whole milk from the Okanagan Valley and natural ingredients only.From pasteurization to packaging, it is all done at their cheese plant. Their cheese recipes are unique to their company and their cheese makers are some of the best in Canada.
Village Cheese also makes certified organic cheeses and are federally licensed.
All their cheeses are rennet free, have no added moisture and are FREE FROM: modified milk ingredients, additives and preservatives.
Le Chocolatier's lovingly crafts their fine chocolate creations by hand, using only the freshest ingredients and the finest Belgian chocolate. Their chocolates are preservative-free, visually beautiful and have crazy-good flavour profiles. Some see chocolate as a luxury, but we feel it should be part of every-day life.
They create their chocolate confections at their independent chocolate shop in Canmore, Alberta
Mad Dog Cafe & Market owner, Russel, was born in England and has been living in Canada for over 20 years, Russell's interest in Indian cooking comes from his dad who was born and raised in India. His Grandmother was Burmese and Russell spent much time as a small child hovering around the kitchen. The ultimate compliment for Russell today is a comparison to his Grandma's curry.
He is proud to say that he received the "thumbs up" from the British Army's Nepalese Ghurkas, world renown for their curries.
Russell has had the pleasure of cooking for many British Soldiers over the campfire on his dog sled expeditions. Nothing like a good curry on a cold night out on the trail!
Valbella Gourmet Foods was established in 1978 by Walter and Leonie von Rotz in beautiful downtown Canmore. What began as a small 1,000 sq.ft. plant has progressed over the last 30 years into a 40,000 sq.ft. production plant overlooking Canmore’s Three Sister Mountains.
The European style sausages, hams and air dried meats quickly found their way into Banff’s famous Hotels and Restaurants, and can now be found at gourmet dining establishments, fine hotels and first rate food markets throughout Alberta. Valbella’s commitment to excellence paired with its European tradition and simple love for fine food, has allowed it to stand out as one of Western Canada’s most recognized meat processors.
Walter’s constant product innovation and keen market sense keeps customers and top chefs awaiting new and tantalizing products, whether they be for a gourmet menu, or simply for a backyard BBQ party.
Galimax Trading Inc. was incorporated in 2001 and has built a customer base and lasting relationships in the city of Calgary, Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise.
Galimax takes local marketing to an entirely new level and focuses on “Bringing the Best from the Best to the Best.” This means taking fresh local Alberta food from the best farmers and growers, and bringing it to customers who demand quality local goods.
Galimax Trading expanded and built a CFIA approved warehouse in Nobleford, Alberta to serve their customers better and help sustain growing demand for fresh local and organic goods. This warehouse consists of a CFIA approved Registered Egg Grading Station A-7, which gives Galimax the opportunity to serve a new growing market.
Mans Eggs was started in late 2011 and now markets eggs grown and graded in Alberta alongside the fresh produce, milk, oils, berries, potatoes and many other items
Bamboo Dumplings founder Carrie Liu, has a passion for creating and sharing simple, tasty Chinese food.
She grew up in a family restaurant in China surrounded by delicious food and started learning how to make authentic, Chinese dumplings with the chef when she was just twelve years old. This was done in her parents’ Dumpling House in Harbin, China using her grandparents’ famous recipe.
Her love of sharing the best Chinese dumplings and spring rolls using simple, fresh ingredients without MSG, is a passion that resulted in the creation of BAMBOO DUMPLINGS.
GR8 THAI SAUCE
We're proud to offer the highest quality, most unique merchandise on the market today. From our family to yours, we put lots of love and careful attention in each item. We hope you enjoy our work as much as we enjoy bringing it to you. We would like to bring you on board with us to THAILAND with the unique flavour and taste of Thai street food.
WELCOME TO LAND OF SMILE!!!
Bone to Broth was started by two moms from Okotoks, AB that wanted to provide their families and those around them with real foods that nourish and cleanse theirr bodies NATURALLY.
They started doing this after noticing how often people around them were unaware of the benefits of clean eating, collagen, and the amino acids that are found in gut healing bone broth.
This is why they are proud to source their bones from certified grass-fed farms right here in Alberta. They work closely with ranchers that are passionate about raising happy animals that have been ethically and humanely raised.
Vumami Foods product Umami Bomb was created through a process of (nearly) endless trial and error and the careful blending of eastern and western spices and shiitake mushrooms.
Whether it's weeknight leftovers or a gourmet meal, a tablespoon or two of Umami Bomb adds a unique and irresistible quality to any dish. Our customers (both vegan and non) tell us that it’s so tasty and addictive they add it to almost anything!
Vumami Foods was founded in Osoyoos, BC and is now made in Sidney, BC on beautiful Vancouver Island!
Sabores translates to "flavours" and was founded to represent all the sophisticated textures, ingredients, and colours that comprise Mexican cuisine.
Sabores seeks to share with the world a piece of a culture that has lasted for generations on end. Their goal is to share the magic of Mexican cuisine combined with contemporary culinary techniques while leaving time-honoured culinary traditions intact.
Bare Bistro stands for making food at it's simplest form.
Tucked away in the Industrial part of Banff.... Bare bistro is run by Fonda and Alfredo, a baker and a chef creating magic where you least expect it.
For Rusticana they make cookies, Energy Bars, Banana Bread, Lemon Loaf and Brownies and Fonda's famous Sour Dough Bread! All Bare Bistro products are always made with the best ingredients possible.
Visit their cafe - it's worth the drive!
Feeding the World One Cookie at a Time!
Lone Pine Farms have been farmers for the last 500 years following the footsteps of their forefathers. When it comes to farming, they constantly strive to be good stewards of the land so it is there for years to come for the next generation. Everything starts with good nutrition to grow a healthy animal or bird. They feed their birds house-grown grain that is free of animal and soy products, this is to ensure they know what they are feeding their livestock and to promote healthy growth that in turn gives their customers healthy food. With strict bio security regulations that keeps disease out, their chickens can grow well without medication, hormones or antibiotics.
Their birds are raised over a period of 7 to 9 weeks free run, and develop in outdoor pens from May to November. The chickens simply enjoy the great outdoors of Alberta, breathing only the fresh blue mountain air, in low populated countryside. The end result is a juicy, tasty and nutritious chicken!
Hear Me “Raw" is a raw food company creating premium products that fuel your body with clean ingredients.
Hear Me "Raw" was started by Rae-Lynn after a trip to Costa Rica. She was inspired by the variety of superfoods and decided to create small-batch "goodies" packed with superfoods. Everything is hand-made in Canmore, AB, superfood-infused, created with intention and delicious. They use organic and locally sourced ingredients of the highest quality to maintain the integrity of their products.
Ambrosial originates from Latin meaning 'especially delicious'. They started this journey to bring their unique cheesecake to cheesecake lovers that have tried it all.
It began with a family recipe that has been passed down through generations and the desire to enjoy the tastes of childhood again. After experimenting with a few variations and learning to make their own cheese, they have refreshed this traditional and well loved dessert. Local ingredients were sourced as well as unique packaging to present a unique product.
Their cheesecake starts by handcrafting cream cheese, in small batches. The dairy is selected from Canadian farmers and beet sugar which is grown and processed in Taber, Alberta. The eggs are sourced within Alberta as well as a few other wholesome ingredients. Put them all together and you get the smooth, light and luxurious cheesecake known as Ambrosial Cheesecake Shop. You have not had cheesecake until you have had this one!
Jenny's Delectables was established in May of 2016 and began the production and sale of Gourmet Stuff'd Potatoes. Creating an all natural home cooked product that quickly grew in popularity throughout Southern Alberta.
Available only in Farmers Markets for the first 2 years Jenny's found a new home on the shelves in many stores in Southern Alberta and garnered the attention of larger grocery store chains such as COOP, Sobeys, and Freson Brothers. Currently in over 40 stores reaching as far North as Fort McMurray and South to Lethbridge, Jenny's is growing at an incredible rate.
Jenny's Delectables is committed to local growers, the absolute freshest ingredients available, and supplying the highest quality product possible. With the head office in Calgary the growing demand for their products is a testament to their unwillingness to waiver from the highest standards.
Favuzzi
Anyone who has travelled to Italy remembers the unique experience of sitting down in a modest village trattoria and eating the best meal of their life. We hope our products will make you relive this unparalleled experience. And if you've never been to Italy, our products may just be the next best thing.
Scarpone's
Generations of Good Taste
Scarpone Foods is the largest wholesale distributor of Italian and Mediterranean products in Western Canada. Find many of our products including our own label in major retailers and restaurants spanning the four Provinces.
Established in 1956, Scarpone’s has been importing, packing and distributing products throughout Western Canada for over 60 years with distribution from Victoria to Thunder Bay.
Our aim has remained clear and focused:
To provide and familiarize the consumer with quality choice Italian or Mediterranean goods at an excellent price
We are proud to be offering Canadians the best in Italian and Mediterranean foods via our in house Scarpone’s products along with distributing some of the industry’s finest and most well known brands
100% ORGANIC JUICE
We always use organic produce and source it locally when possible. In an effort to cut down on food waste, we prioritize using fruits and vegetables that are cosmetically damaged and would otherwise be wasted.
RAW &
COLD PRESSED
The vital vitamins, minerals, proteins, enzymes, and nutrients are intact which allows you to enjoy the most nutritious (and tasty) juice.
2-3 POUNDS OF PRODUCE
One 500 ML bottle contains 2-3 lbs of organic produce. That's a megadose of easy on-the-go nutrition packed in each bottle!
[stoke] sourdough bread is made fresh daily right here at Stoke Market. Made by a small group of excellent bakers, our organic sourdough is the perfect addition to your breakfast, or to have at any meal of the day! Available in White and Whole Wheat, we know you'll enjoy this handcrafted, and delicious bread!
Saltspring Soapworks was started by the founder as she was unhappy with common soaps, Linda crafted an alternative as a solution. She grew ingredients, conducted experiments, and refined her recipes. In 1979, she founded Saltspring Soapworks. This led to local interest in her soaps, which spread around the world.
Her business expanded from the kitchen to the barn—and eventually into a small factory. In time, she also introduced skin care options, and opened a few retail shops. In 2012 Linda asked her son, Gary, and his wife Amber to take over operations.
Since then, they've worked to honour Linda's legacy and values. She believed in being environmentally conscious, staying small and supporting the community. Amber and Gary also introduced new systems to ensure quality and purity in all of their products.
Saltpspring soaps and skincare products are made on Salt Spring Island. Their team formulates, sources, mixes and packages each product by hand.
Visit their website for more information.
JK Bakery unlike most commercial bakeries, does not use any preservatives in any of their breads. Their breads are all made by hand right here in the Bow Valley with the best ingredients.
Since JK Breads don’t have the additives and preservatives used by most commercial bakeries to extend their shelf life they may have a shorter shelf life than what you might get from the supermarkets. They suggest the following to store your JK breads:
- If the bread is crusty, store it in a paper bag, a towel or a bread box at room temperature. This will allow it to breathe and retain its crust.
- If your bread is soft, store it in a plastic bag or container at room temperature to keep it soft. You can always freeze your fresh bread for use at a later date.
Visit their website for more information.
Evoolution has a goal to inspire you to discover the world of olive oil through better taste and health.
Evoolution stands for the evolution of olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is among the most widely studied foods shown to be beneficial to our health. It’s linked to longevity, disease prevention, and well-being, and it also happens to be wonderfully tasteful. But there’s a divide between what you’ll find down the cooking oil aisle of supermarkets, and what is truly healthful and tasteful extra virgin olive oil. That divide usually comes down to freshness – olive oil is much the same as any other fruit juice, and it’s best when it’s fresh.
Fresh olive oil means olives picked and crushed within hours, stored and handled with care, and resupplied every six months by taking advantage of the harvest in both the northern and southern hemispheres. Your own sensory experience is the best judge of freshness, and that’s the reason we invite you to try before you buy at our tasting bars.
Evoolution values putting quality first, innovating to bring you the best olive oil experience, and engaging with you to educate and inspire new ideas for great food.
Visit their website for more information.
Vresh Foods was started by Vresh as a way to show authentic Indian food.
He was tired of the way ghee has been marketed in North America. It’s always been “Ayurvedic”-this and “Yogi Princess Warrior”-that.
Vresh still believes that ghee is extremely healthy, though it is not a “Health Food” - It is an everyday staple that deserves a spot in your pantry!
Indians have used Ghee for over 3500 years, and while there are numerous health benefits to including ghee in your diet, the real reason it has stood the test of time is because it TASTES DELICIOUS!
Whether you spread it on toast, sear your steak, fry up some veggies or ‘bulletproof’ your coffee, enjoy Ghee the way it was originally intended: As a part of everyday life!
Visit their website for more information.
De Minico's is about family first and foremost. They are proud to welcome everyone into their store, to try their delectables, and to share a story or two.
De Minico's mission is to provide high quality food that all members of your family will enjoy.
They guarantee to deliver their family's values through nutritionally wholesome fresh ingredients with no additives or preservatives - food you can trust.
De Minico's is a family operated business, serving their father's recipes originating straight from Italy.
Visit their website for more information.
Alkeme
traditional sourdough... deliciously gluten-free!
using wild fermentation, ingredients you can recognize,
and zero preservatives, gums or artificial anything.