Southern Alberta's Highway 3 features unofficial ale trail

The Highway 3 Ale Trail has emerged as an unofficial craft beer route through Southern Alberta, following the Crowsnest Highway. The route offers a combination of brewery visits, scenic drives, and local attractions.

Spanning from Crowsnest Pass to Medicine Hat, the trail passes through several distinct landscapes, including mountain views, foothills, historic main streets, and prairie skies. Key stops along the route include Crowsnest Pass, Fort Macleod, Lethbridge, and Medicine Hat. Notable breweries mentioned include The Pass Beer Co. and Oldman River Brewing in the western end, as well as Stronghold Brewing in Fort Macleod.