Speckle park reserve
Family Farm-raised speckle park beef In Western Canada
What is Speckle Park Reserve?
As a rancher and farmer, you work hard to produce the best food—but in a larger system, you can't help but wonder—does that effort get noticed?
We started our own beef brand because we wanted to see if craft meat could be anything like craft beer. With meticulous attention from breed to feed and butcher block to the world's top chefs, hoteliers, and restaurateurs, we remain hands-on every step of the way! We oversee every step, crafting our beef to our standards—meeting the high expectations of our discerning customers.
At Speckle Park Reserve, we take pride in delivering Canada's highest-quality meat at an affordable price, and we know you'll appreciate our commitment. As is said these days, we hope you "like & share"!
So much goes into a smaller-scale beef operation - making sure it reaches full potential is challenging! So many people and partners helped us get here. We want to thank as many as we can!
companies, partners, & organizations like these make our world go 'round!
Why Choose speckle park?
Food quality and value, its connection to the land itself, and where food comes from are being redefined in Canada by the most creative chefs and discerning carnivores. Speckle Park Reserve has been built to meet all of these needs.
We have gained global acclaim for our exceptional marbling, smaller muscle sizing, unmatched tenderness, impressive cut-ability, and distinctive texture. We believe this is the best restaurant quality beef that Canada can provide, and we can’t wait for you to try it!
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exceptional quality & grading
Our highly efficient cattle produce premium beef, with a high percentage reaching AAA grade and 8-12% achieving PRIME, the best available.
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canadian heritage
Speckle Park is the first and only non-dairy beef breed developed in Canada—this is what Canada tastes like!
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Award-winning excellence
Recognized at top beef-cutting competitions, including the renowned Calgary Stampede, proving our beef stands among the best.
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sustainability & expert craftsmanship
We prioritize sustainable farming and expert butchery, with SQF-certified, CFIA-inspected, and export-ready beef, bringing the best of Canada to the world.
There's Something About Mary!
The Speckle Park cattle breed exemplifies Canadian innovation, tracing its roots back to Mary Lindsay, a rancher from Saskatchewan.
Born in Scotland and moving to Canada in 1906, Mary’s passion for cattle led her to spot a unique speckled heifer in her father’s 1937 herd. This heifer had the rare ability to produce speckled offspring regardless of the sire.
Mary capitalized on this trait by crossing the heifer with Teeswater Shorthorn for mothering skills, Aberdeen Angus for marbling and tenderness, and White Park for hardiness to withstand the Canadian Winters. Her breeding program, alongside other ranchers, stabilized these traits, resulting in consistently high-quality beef cattle.
I00 years after Mary's birth, in 2006, Speckle Park was officially recognized as a distinct pure breed, marking a milestone in Canadian agriculture. The breed is known for exceptional mothering, feed efficiency, and superior marbling, making the beef tender and full of flavor. Speckle Park beef, especially from Speckle Park Reserve, is a favorite among chefs for its smaller carcasses that allow for perfect steaks off the grill every time and exceptionally high marbling and mouth feel.
Speckle Park cattle remain a proud symbol of Canadian determination and vision, shining in both the field and on the plate, including winning beef cutting awards at the prestigious Calgary Stampede.
Let's all hail Mary!
