Meet four small businesses that grew with support from Travel Alberta

As we look ahead to the fall and winter season, now is a great time to start thinking about the future of your tourism business. Travel Alberta is here to help – our support encompasses everything from funding support and personalized coaching to connections with other businesses and communities across the province.  

Discover how these four small businesses expanded with support from Travel Alberta and imagine what we can achieve together.  

Bikes and Bites 

Bikes and Bites offers e-bike tours and rentals in the Drumheller region. Their service includes high-quality e-bikes with electric assistance, making exploration of the badlands accessible and enjoyable. They provide flexible rental options and a diverse picnic menu for a wide range of packages. 

“As a small new business, the grant was critical to allow us to expand our services. It allowed us to think beyond the boundaries we set for ourselves.” 

Ghostek North 

Based in Cochrane, Ghostek North specializes in water sports equipment, including SUPs, foils, and wingsurfers. They host public and private events in the Ghost Lake area, catering to a range of adventure sports needs. Ghostek North's focus on high-quality, innovative equipment positions them as a leader in the outdoor adventure sector. 

“The capital injection gave us the ability to offer tourism experiences that we otherwise couldn’t have – basically, it put the business years ahead of its time.”

Open Road Adventures 

Open Road Adventures, an Indigenous-owned company, offers mobile glamping services within 50 km of Grande Prairie. Their comprehensive service includes tent setup, bedding, and home comforts, ensuring a seamless glamping experience that integrates comfort with outdoor experiences. 

“The most important support we received from Travel Alberta was along the lines of mentorship.”  

Rival Trade Brewing 

Rival Trade Brewing in Rocky Mountain House blends local history with craft beer production. They welcome visitors to their taproom and sample handcrafted beers made from local ingredients, leveraging the local heritage and agricultural spirit of the area to create a unique experience.  

“[Travel Alberta] instilling a little bit of confidence in our business that we were on the right path and doing the right things was a huge motivator [to] keep doing what we were already doing and find diverse ways to keep promoting the area and keep promoting Rival Trade Brewing.”