Outpost Fine Wine Spirits Beer was built on a simple belief: great drinks are meant to be shared, explored, and enjoyed by everyone.
Outpost Fine Wine Spirits Beer was built on a simple belief: great drinks are meant to be shared, explored, and enjoyed by everyone.
Outpost Fine Wine Spirits Beer was built on a simple belief: great drinks are meant to be shared, explored, and enjoyed by everyone.
Kaitlyn Steele-Burden, WSET Level 3, 1990's Vintage
A short timeline of events
20's
The Influence
My journey in the wine world began at nineteen while working as a retail associate at Blomidon Estate Winery in Canning, Nova Scotia, while completing an undergraduate degree in history at Acadia University. It was only meant to be temporary; they needed help to finish out the fall harvest and sales season but It didn’t take long to realize something special about the industry- no one arrives at a winery angry. People come curious, excited, and ready to discover something new.
Working here also taught me something fundamental: at its heart, wine is an agricultural product. A winery is a farm, and every bottle reflects a place, a season, and the people behind it. From the beginning, I believed these products should be approachable and enjoyed among friends, not reserved only for formal or intimidating settings.
20's
Wine & Spirit Education
Encouraged by a vineyard manager to pursue specialized training, I moved to Ontario to complete a Graduate Certificate in Wine Business Management at Niagara College. During that time I worked at Vineland Estate Winery in Jordan, where I learned that you never know who your customer will be - and that enthusiasm and knowledge should be shared with everyone. My time working in their cheese shop also confirmed an important truth: loving great wine often leads to loving great food.
30's
The Alberta Dream
After graduation I joined Alberta-based importer Pure Global Imports as a sales representative, earning my WSET Level 3 certification while traveling extensively throughout Alberta and internationally. From small diners to highly accoladed mountain restaurants, I experienced firsthand how diverse and adventurous the world of wine can be.
30's
Family Roots
I moved to Fort McMurray in 2020 for the love of my husband, Devan, and our shared desire to build a life and grow our family. Having visited the city many times on sales trips, I was always drawn to its wild character and the adventurous, welcoming people who call it home. Since moving here and starting my business, I’ve had the privilege of meeting so many wonderful people, building strong connections, and growing both my family and my roots in the community.
Current
Brick & Mortar
Outside of the shop, I love spending time outdoors with my dog (and now my children), catching glimpses of the incredible wildlife around us, and bringing my passion for wine, spirits, and beer into this rustic northern setting. Approaching forty, I have spent two decades immersed in wine culture and I’m excited to bring that experience to our city. I hope you’ll visit Outpost to discover something new and enjoy a different kind of tasting experience.
Kaitlyn Steele-Burden, WSET Level 3, 1990's Vintage
A short timeline of events
20's
The Influence
My journey in the wine world began at nineteen while working as a retail associate at Blomidon Estate Winery in Canning, Nova Scotia, while completing an undergraduate degree in history at Acadia University. It was only meant to be temporary; they needed help to finish out the fall harvest and sales season but It didn’t take long to realize something special about the industry- no one arrives at a winery angry. People come curious, excited, and ready to discover something new.
Working here also taught me something fundamental: at its heart, wine is an agricultural product. A winery is a farm, and every bottle reflects a place, a season, and the people behind it. From the beginning, I believed these products should be approachable and enjoyed among friends, not reserved only for formal or intimidating settings.
20's
Wine & Spirit Education
Encouraged by a vineyard manager to pursue specialized training, I moved to Ontario to complete a Graduate Certificate in Wine Business Management at Niagara College. During that time I worked at Vineland Estate Winery in Jordan, where I learned that you never know who your customer will be - and that enthusiasm and knowledge should be shared with everyone. My time working in their cheese shop also confirmed an important truth: loving great wine often leads to loving great food.
30's
The Alberta Dream
After graduation I joined Alberta-based importer Pure Global Imports as a sales representative, earning my WSET Level 3 certification while traveling extensively throughout Alberta and internationally. From small diners to highly accoladed mountain restaurants, I experienced firsthand how diverse and adventurous the world of wine can be.
30's
Family Roots
I moved to Fort McMurray in 2020 for the love of my husband, Devan, and our shared desire to build a life and grow our family. Having visited the city many times on sales trips, I was always drawn to its wild character and the adventurous, welcoming people who call it home. Since moving here and starting my business, I’ve had the privilege of meeting so many wonderful people, building strong connections, and growing both my family and my roots in the community.
Current
Brick & Mortar
Outside of the shop, I love spending time outdoors with my dog (and now my children), catching glimpses of the incredible wildlife around us, and bringing my passion for wine, spirits, and beer into this rustic northern setting. Approaching forty, I have spent two decades immersed in wine culture and I’m excited to bring that experience to our city. I hope you’ll visit Outpost to discover something new and enjoy a different kind of tasting experience.
Kaitlyn Steele-Burden, WSET Level 3, 1990's Vintage
A short timeline of events
20's
The Influence
My journey in the wine world began at nineteen while working as a retail associate at Blomidon Estate Winery in Canning, Nova Scotia, while completing an undergraduate degree in history at Acadia University. It was only meant to be temporary; they needed help to finish out the fall harvest and sales season but It didn’t take long to realize something special about the industry- no one arrives at a winery angry. People come curious, excited, and ready to discover something new.
Working here also taught me something fundamental: at its heart, wine is an agricultural product. A winery is a farm, and every bottle reflects a place, a season, and the people behind it. From the beginning, I believed these products should be approachable and enjoyed among friends, not reserved only for formal or intimidating settings.
20's
Wine & Spirit Education
Encouraged by a vineyard manager to pursue specialized training, I moved to Ontario to complete a Graduate Certificate in Wine Business Management at Niagara College. During that time I worked at Vineland Estate Winery in Jordan, where I learned that you never know who your customer will be - and that enthusiasm and knowledge should be shared with everyone. My time working in their cheese shop also confirmed an important truth: loving great wine often leads to loving great food.
30's
The Alberta Dream
After graduation I joined Alberta-based importer Pure Global Imports as a sales representative, earning my WSET Level 3 certification while traveling extensively throughout Alberta and internationally. From small diners to highly accoladed mountain restaurants, I experienced firsthand how diverse and adventurous the world of wine can be.
30's
Family Roots
I moved to Fort McMurray in 2020 for the love of my husband, Devan, and our shared desire to build a life and grow our family. Having visited the city many times on sales trips, I was always drawn to its wild character and the adventurous, welcoming people who call it home. Since moving here and starting my business, I’ve had the privilege of meeting so many wonderful people, building strong connections, and growing both my family and my roots in the community.
Current
Brick & Mortar
Outside of the shop, I love spending time outdoors with my dog (and now my children), catching glimpses of the incredible wildlife around us, and bringing my passion for wine, spirits, and beer into this rustic northern setting. Approaching forty, I have spent two decades immersed in wine culture and I’m excited to bring that experience to our city. I hope you’ll visit Outpost to discover something new and enjoy a different kind of tasting experience.