05-26-2010, 03:11 PM
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Southern Alberta eats...
A bunch of us are heading down to Southern Alberta and we'll need to make a pit stop along the way for food. We'll be going down Highway 2 so I'm thinking Nanton, Claresholm, or perhaps Fort MacLeod.
Any suggestions (aside from fast food and the 7-11 in Claresholm  )? There are some pizza places along the way, but I've never heard of any of them...
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05-26-2010, 03:15 PM
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StoneCole will 100% back me up on this.
The Chicken at the 7-11 in Claresholm is crazy good.
That being said, there used to be a place in Nanton called Bill's. It was a little burger joint on the side of the highway and they made really good burgers. I don't know if it's there anymore, but if it is I highly recomend it.
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05-26-2010, 03:18 PM
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RANDOM USER TITLE CHANGE
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: South Calgary
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Roy's Place
5008 1 Street West, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0(403) 625-3397
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05-26-2010, 03:38 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil
Roy's Place
5008 1 Street West, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0(403) 625-3397
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X2 on Roys Place. Holeshot Lounge rules!
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05-26-2010, 03:49 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Mayor of McKenzie Towne
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While not exactly fine dining, Durous in Claresholm has never disappointed.
~bug
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05-26-2010, 03:59 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: 161 St. - Yankee Stadium
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bring_Back_Shantz
StoneCole will 100% back me up on this.
The Chicken at the 7-11 in Claresholm is crazy good.
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JBR will back you up also. The chicken IS crazy good.
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05-26-2010, 04:03 PM
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Had an idea!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil
Roy's Place
5008 1 Street West, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0(403) 625-3397
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hevishot
X2 on Roys Place. Holeshot Lounge rules!
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x3. Their breakfast is top-notch.
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05-26-2010, 04:03 PM
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Had an idea!
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Originally Posted by JBR
JBR will back you up also. The chicken IS crazy good.
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And I would agree as well. 7-11 was always the pitstop of choice coming home from the Flames games.
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05-26-2010, 04:05 PM
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LOL re: Claresholm 7-11 -- no need to convince me about their chicken -- just looking for other options 
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Originally Posted by firebug
While not exactly fine dining, Durous in Claresholm has never disappointed.
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Is this a pizza joint? Not worried about fine dining -- just looking for some quick, decent grub instead of the usual fast food stuff (I figure if we call in advance it'll be ready by the time we get there).
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05-26-2010, 04:06 PM
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Had an idea!
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Originally Posted by tvp2003
Nanton,
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BBS mentioned a place called Bill's. IIRC it is still there, but I'm not 100% sure. Good burgers there.
7-11, Tim Hortons, Dairy Queen. 7-11 chicken is fabulous.
Roys Place as great breakfasts, really good other food choices too. Tim Hortons is exactly like you'd expect it.
A&W. 
Actually, there is a Chinese place on mainstreet but I can't recall the name. Its not Hong Kong Gardens. The other one. They have really good food.
There is also a pretty good bar right behind Mac's.
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05-26-2010, 04:09 PM
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GOAT!
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Isn't Fort Mac the home of that beef jerky place?
Edit: Sorry, I'm thinking of Longview.
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05-26-2010, 04:11 PM
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Had an idea!
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Not that I know.
What is it called?
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05-26-2010, 04:14 PM
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Draft Pick
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I don't think that Bill's place is there anymore....
There isn't anything that will blow your pants off... no secret hidden diners, drive-ins, and dive-type places, but Roy's isn't bad.
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05-26-2010, 04:17 PM
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GOAT!
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Yeah there's not much in terms of hidden places. It's pretty much just 7-11s and A&Ws.
The good news is Lethbridge is only 2 and a half hours down the road...
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05-26-2010, 04:23 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: In my office...is it 5:00 yet???
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Azure
BBS mentioned a place called Bill's. IIRC it is still there, but I'm not 100% sure. Good burgers there.
7-11, Tim Hortons, Dairy Queen. 7-11 chicken is fabulous.
Roys Place as great breakfasts, really good other food choices too. Tim Hortons is exactly like you'd expect it.
A&W.
Actually, there is a Chinese place on mainstreet but I can't recall the name. Its not Hong Kong Gardens. The other one. They have really good food.
There is also a pretty good bar right behind Mac's. |
I always used to laugh going through Fort Macleod.... there was this restaurant called New Hong Kong Restaurant. I'm pretty sure it's still there, but it has been New Hong Kong restaurant for years!
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05-26-2010, 04:26 PM
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Had an idea!
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Originally Posted by HitterD
I always used to laugh going through Fort Macleod.... there was this restaurant called New Hong Kong Restaurant. I'm pretty sure it's still there, but it has been New Hong Kong restaurant for years!
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Yeah, thats what its called.
Its still there. Decent food too.
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05-26-2010, 04:26 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Mayor of McKenzie Towne
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tvp2003
Is this a pizza joint? Not worried about fine dining -- just looking for some quick, decent grub instead of the usual fast food stuff (I figure if we call in advance it'll be ready by the time we get there).
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Their pizza is quite good, but they have a full menu beyond pizza (although selection for a vegetarian is nil).
We have a bunch of family in the Lethbridge area and every 2 or 3 months we meet up halfway at Durous for a Sunday afternoon dinner.
~bug
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05-26-2010, 05:20 PM
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Thanks guys. Will probably give Durous a try this time, but might check out Roy's next time.
Feel free to keep the suggestions coming though
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05-26-2010, 05:42 PM
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work takes me to Fort MacLeod once in a while and I usually end up eating with the Town staff at the restaurant there called MacLeods. It has an English Redcoat on the sign and I think it's on the strip through town. The food has always been good. Might be worth a try.
Last edited by Coys1882; 05-27-2010 at 10:20 AM.
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05-26-2010, 06:52 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: CGY
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I freaking LOVE Fort Macleod. I go every year for South Country Fair. Even if the food is only average (which it isn't, but don't go there looking for culinary masterpieces) the town itself is worth checking out. Maybe I'm just really weird, but there is something special about the place. Its the kind of place where it becomes more convenient to walk the three or four blocks to talk to someone than to use your cell phone!
If my dream of retiring in Germany fails, I wouldn't mind ending up there. Again, I don't know exactly what it is, but I freaking love that town.
And Joni Mitchell is from there.
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