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Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen, Jasper, Alberta, Canada, T0E 1E0

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Family Style BBQ dinner spread viewed from above, featuring roast chicken, brisket, sausage, beans and more
Inspired by History

Locally sourced. House smoked.

Inspired by an iconic natural landmark that’s rich in history, the Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen serves up a smokehouse-flavoured menu seasoned with exploration and adventure.

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Dining with Heart

Rustic & modern. Inside & out.

No matter the time of day or your reason for visiting, our Wilderness Kitchen fits perfectly into your exploration of the majestic Maligne Valley. We are about good food, stories and inspiration—both inside and out.

Chef Tim Barath stands in front of restaurant
Executive Chef

Chef Tim Barath's passion for good food runs deep.

During his childhood on a farm, Chef Tim's mother taught him to be deeply connected to the land and its bounty, and to prepare simple, delicious food.

At Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen, he's motivated to express his passion for cooking and for this beautiful place. Chef Tim strives to genuinely connect with people through food.

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Sandwiches

Beef Brisket and Oka Cheese
$15
Roasted Chicken and Gouda
$15
Garden Vegetable and Goat Cheese
$14
Vegetarian
West Coast Salmon on Croissant
$13
Egg Salad on Croissant
$12
Vegetarian

Salads

Caesar Salad
$15

Romaine, Crouton, Bacon, Shaved Parmesan

Spinach Salad
$16

Boiled Egg, Roasted Candied Hazelnuts, Strawberries, Goat Cheese

Vegetarian
Greek Salad
$15

Romaine, Olives, Feta, Cucumber, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onion, Bell Pepper

Vegetarian

Sweets

Homemade Jumbo Cookies
$5.9
Daily Muffin
$3.5
Spinach and Goat Cheese Pastry
$4.5
Danish
$4.6

Raspberry, Custard or Cinnamon Fruit Cup

Fruit Cup
$6.5
Multigrain Croissant
$4.6
Chocolate Croissant
$4.6
Yoghurt Parfait
$7.5
Banana Loaf
$3.5

Drinks

Rocky Mountain Roasters Coffee
$3.5$4
Organic Nature’L Teas
$3.5
Hot Chocolate
$3.8$4.5
Espresso
$2.5$3.5
Café Latte
$4.95$5.35
Cappuccino
$4.95$5.35
Flat White
$4.95
Americano
$3.75$5.10
Bottled Pop
$3.8
Spiced Hot Chocolate with Rum, Toasted Marshmallow
$9
Blueberry Tea, Canadian Whiskey
$9
Add Baileys, Kahlua, Brandy
$4

Starters

Chips and Dip
$12

Kennebec Chips with Smoked Onion Dip

Gluten Free   House-Smoked
Boulder Salad
$16

Baby Lettuces, Radish, Red Onion, Warm Bacon Sherry Vinaigrette, Cornbread Crumbles, Pepitas

Daily Soup
$12

Ask About Our Daily Feature

Brisket Bannock Skillet-Breads
$17

BBQ Sauce, Pickles, Canadian Provolone, Crispy Onions

Veggie Bannock Skillet-Breads
$16

Semi-Dried Tomato, Zucchini, Baby Kale, Goat Cheese

Baked Onion Soup
$13

Caramelized Onion, Beef Stock, Crostini’s, Shredded Oka and Cheddar Cheese

Smoked Brisket Chili
$14

Smoked Poblanos, Sour Cream, Cheddar, Green Onions, Fry Bread

Gluten Free   House-Smoked

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with your choice of side: Maple Baked Beans (GF); Chef’s Daily Soup; Garlic & Parsley Fries (GF); House Salad; Coleslaw; Quebec Oka Mac & Cheese

Alberta Pulled Pork
$18

Oka Cheese, Okanagan Apple and Bacon Jam, Coleslaw, BBQ Sauce on Grilled Baguette

House Smoked
House-Made Bison Burger
$26

Noble Meadows Farm Goat Cheese, Wild Boar Bacon, Blueberry Chutney on Brioche Bun

House Smoked
Maple Smoked Sunrise Farms Chicken
$17

Lettuce, Pickles, Coleslaw, BBQ Sauce, Maple Jalapeno Mayo on Grilled Baguette

House Smoked
16 Hour Slow-Cooked Alberta Beef Brisket
$19

Oka Cheese, BBQ Sauce, Coleslaw on Grilled Baguette

House Smoked
Vegetarian Portabella
$17

Zucchini, Tomato, Spinach, Noble Meadow Farms Goat Cheese on Grilled Baguette

Vegetarian
House Pastrami
$17

Swiss, Charred Pickled Cabbage, Russian Dressing

House Smoked

Our Menu Items are Made in an Environment that Contains Nuts.

Appetizers

Chips and Dip
$12

Kennebec Chips with Smoked Onion Dip

Vegetarian Gluten-Free
Pickled Trout
$14

Avocado Yogurt, Fry Bread, Cured Egg Yolk, Red Onion, Fried Caper

Smoked Oysters
$18

Roasted Garlic and Chili Butter, Lemon, Grilled Baguette

House Smoked
Boulder Salad
$16

Baby Lettuces, Radish, Red Onion, Warm Bacon Sherry Vinaigrette, Cornbread Crumbles, Pepitas

Bison Tartare Pemmican Style
$17

Puffed Wild Rice, Smoked Blueberries, Cured Egg Yolk, Fried Kale, Cumin Pickled Radish, Fry Bread

Featured Sampler

Wilderness Platter
$39

 

  • Smoky Crispy-Grilled Chicken Thighs   House Smoked
  • Smoked Beef Rib   House Smoked
  • 12 Hour Smoked Brisket   House Smoked
  • Smoked Kuterra Salmon   House Smoked
Sides
Garlic Parsley French Fries, House Pickles, Green Beans, Beet Gnocchi, Fry Bread

Mains

Brisket
$25

12-hour Smoked Brisket Lacquered on the Grill, Sweet Potato, Pickled Kale, Chili Oil

Gluten Free House Smoked
Smoked Grilled Kuterra Salmon
$25

Wild Rice, Leeks, Pickled Beets, Spruce Tips, Carrot Emulsion

Gluten Free House Smoked
Smoked Beef Short Rib
$38

Pastrami Rub, Creamy Potato, Charred Pickled Cabbage, Grainy Mustard & Swiss Fondue

Gluten Free House Smoked
Smoked Butternut
$23

Goat Cheese, Semi-Dried Tomato, Crispy Kale, Pepita-Poblano Salsa

Vegetarian Gluten Free House Smoked
Chicken and Dumplings
$25

Smoky Crispy-Grilled Thighs, 3 Sisters Stew, Sage Dampfneudel (GFP, HS)

Bison Striploin
$36

Leek, Mushroom and Potato Hash, Pine-Juniper Shrub

Gluten Free
Beet Gnocchi
$24

Canmore Pasta Company Beet Gnocchi, Wild Mushrooms, Walnuts, Arugula, Sweet Pea Mascarpone

Vegetarian

Desserts

Graham Blondie Tart
$11

Chocolate Mousse, Torched Marshmallow

Berry Galette
$11

Buttermilk Cornbread Crust, Seasonal Berries, Cravings Vanilla Gelato

Cravings Gelato
$11

Small-batch gelato from Edmonton, AB. Ask about our current flavours!

Our Menu Items are Made in an Environment that Contains Nuts.

Cocktails

Ancestor’s Gin
$12

Adventure Gin, St-Germain Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Basil Leaves Garnish

Lemony Gin
$12

Adventure Gin, Limoncello, Lemon Peel Garnish

Rupert’s Campfire
$12

Rupert’s Whiskey, Maple Syrup, Chocolate Bitters, Torched Marshmallow

Prickly Bear
$12

Eau Claire Prickly Pear Vodka, Trius Brut Sparkling Wine, Rosemary Spring

Fire
$12

Trailblazer Vodka, Siempre Plata Tequila, Tabasco, Salt Rim, Cucumber Garnish

Merle Brewster
$12

Trailblazer Vodka, Campari, Sparkling Wine, Orange Garnish

Canyon Caesar
$12

Trailblazer Vodka, Clamato Juice, Celery Salt, Steak Spiced and Cayenne Rim

Observation Peak
$12

Pre-Mix Old Fashion Cocktail, Smoked with Cedar Wood Garnish

Local Draught Beer

Jasper Brewing Company
$10

Fire Engine Red: Malty Red Ale | 16oz| 4.8%

Folding Mountain Brewing
$10

Collab Series Outbound Lager | 16oz | 4.5%

Cans

Jasper Brewing Company
$9

Jasper the Bear Ale | 355ml | 4.8%
Crisp Pils | 355ml | 4.8%

Fernie Brewing
$9

Finish Line Hazy Pale Ale | 355ml |4%
What the Huck | 355ml | 5%

Folding Mountain Brewing
$9

Afternoon Social Hazy IPA | 473ml | 6.5%
Alpine Cranberry Sour | 473ml | 4.5%

Canmore Brewing
$9

Sulphur Session Ale | 473ml | 6.4%

Cider

Ward’s Hard Cider
$8

Picker’s Hut Premium Cider | 650ml | 6%
Cherry Apple Cider | 650ml | 6%
Stone Fruit Hibiscus | 355ml | 5.5%

RTD Cocktails

Afterglow $8

Gin & Soda | 355ml | 7%

Eau Claire
$8

Pursuit’s Smash Berry | 355ml | 6%
Rupert’s Whisky Sassafras | 355ml | 6%

Red

Rocky Mountain Cabernet
$12$22$64
50th Parallel Pinot Noir
$19$27$82
Nk’Mip Cellars ‘Qwam Qwmt’ Cabernet Sauvignon
$19$27$82
Upper Bench Merlot
$19$27$82
Daydreamer Wines "Jasper"
$96

White

Rocky Mountain Pinot Gris
$15$18$60
Black Hill Estate "Alibi"
$18$24$77
Nk'Mip "Qwam Qwmt" Chardonnay
$18$24$78
Wild Goose Vineyards Gewurztraminer
$16$23$70
Mooncurser "Afraid of the Dark”
$18$24$75

Rosé

Pursuit Rocky Mountain Rosé
$15$18$60
Poplar Grove “Blancs de Noirs”
$17$18$70

Sparkling Wine

Noble Ridge ‘The One’
$17$79
Trius Brut
$14$67
Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling
$25

Ice & Flower Wine

Pursuit Rocky Mountain Icewine
$23
Gehringer Brother Riesling Icewine
$29
Inniskillin Icewine Cabernet Franc
$65
Spirit Hills "Wild Rosy" Honey Wine
$17$23$67

Port

Taylor Fladgate 10 Years
$20
Taylor Fladgate 20 Years
$29

Our kitchen serves a lot more than great meals.

Canyon side patio

Fuel up in a breathtaking setting with lounge seating, fire tables and the sounds of water cascading behind you.

Cozy by the fire

Unwind, share stories and stay warm. Fires—like the ones on our outside spaces—are perfect for bringing people together.

Jasper's Deepest Canyon

Work up your appetite with an exploration of Maligne Canyon. Follow the trail to view waterfalls and the flowing Maligne River at the canyon depths.

From Alberta, with love.
We proudly serve:
Natur'el Tea Noble Meadows Farm Sunrise Farms
Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen is Jasper’s original smokehouse and cafe experience located at the trailhead of the iconic Maligne Canyon. Celebrate a taste for adventure over lunch, après or dinner.
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