Important news on registering alcohol containers

As of February 22, 2024, AGLC will no longer register alcohol containers with the BCMB on behalf of the liquor agencies. We are currently experiencing system issues that may potentially delay the alcohol container registration process. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and are actively working to resolve the issue. Learn More

Distribute your products

Sell in Alberta

Before you can sell or serve your products, you and your staff must be certified with ProServe Liquor Staff Training.

There are many ways that you can distribute your products:

For details about what to consider when choosing a distribution strategy, see How to sell

For details about how liquor is distributed in Alberta, see Warehouse and distribution

Selling online

You can ship your products in Alberta with:

  • a common carrier such as UPS or FedEx
  • a delivery service that has a Class D delivery licence

Regardless, you cannot sell liquor to a minor. It is your responsibility to ensure that the person receiving liquor products from an online sale is at least 18 years old.

Selling at markets

If you have a Class D licence with a market endorsement, you can sell your products at the following sites:

  • Approved Farmers' markets, as approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
  • Approved Artisan markets and trade shows, as approved by AGLC

A list of approved artisan markets and trade shows can be found below.

Artisan markets and trade shows

Below is a current list of artisan markets and trade shows that are approved by AGLC.

If an artisan market or trade show isn't listed below, the market organizer should email inspections.mailbox@aglc.ca with the market or trade show details. AGLC will determine if the market or trade show meets the criteria to be approved, as listed in Section 3.3.2 of the Liquor Licensee Handbook.

Last updated: December 18, 2024

Signature Markets and Trade Shows
Location
Dates
Alberta Bountiful Markets LtdEdmontonFridays, Saturdays and Sundays: January 01 to December 31, 2024
Alt After Dark Night MarketEdmontonDecember 20, 2024
Blume's Christmas Market StettlerDecember 19, 2024
Calgary Farmers' Market WestCalgaryWednesdays to Sundays: November 13 to December 22, 2024 and Monday: December 23, 2024
Cochrane Lions Community MarketCochraneThursdays: November 28 to December 26, 2024
DV Night MarketDrayton ValleyDecember 22, 2024
Edmonton Christmas MarketEdmontonWednesdays to Sundays: November 28 to December 15, 2024
Forest of Lights MarketTrochuDecember 21, 2024
Glow Merry Makers MarketEdmonton

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: November 29 to December 29, 2024

Mondays: December 23 and 30, 2024

Tuesdays: December 24 and 31, 2024

Wednesdays: December 04 and 18, 2024

Thursdays: December 05 and 26, 2024

Last Minute Shopping PartyCalgaryDecember 20, 2024
Lakeview Unique MarketGunnJune 07, July 05, August 02 and August 30, 2025
Once Upon A Christmas MarketCalgaryDecember 21 & 22, 2024
Ponoka Community  MarketPonokaMondays: July 01 to December 30, 2024
The Spring Market at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino 2025CalgaryMarch 30, 2025

Sell outside of Alberta

You can export your liquor products outside of Alberta and even outside of Canada. Before you do so, you must contact the jurisdiction where you want to sell your product and follow their policies.

If you export your liquor products outside of Alberta, you must record this in your monthly inventory report to AGLC. When preparing your report, you include all liquor products you shipped outside of Alberta under the “Sent out of province” heading.