Trailhead Coffee

01/21/2026

Waves crashing. Coffee pouring.
The rhythm of the ocean has a way of slowing everything down.

A pour over like this doesn’t ask for attention.
It just belongs here.
Salt air, steady hands, and a moment worth staying in.

Where would you drink your coffee like this?

01/10/2026

Every cup starts with a quiet ritual.

Out here, time slows. The kettle hums. A quite fire burns with the sent of smoke in the air.

Each batch is measured by hand. Every pour is intentional, shaped by the rhythm of this moment.

Find your next slow moment at trailheadcoffee.ca

01/01/2026

Well that was a crazy year!!

My year started working at Intuit and after 16 years and few months after closing the Edmonton office, I was let go. Instead of playing it safe, I finally took the jump and started the business I had been dreaming about for years.

From there, things moved fast.

I found myself in Costa Rica, walking coffee farms and seeing firsthand the insane amount of work that goes into every cup we drink. Then it was off to Minneapolis for a coffee roasting course. Suddenly this idea in my head was not just an idea anymore. It was happening.

Trailhead went from dream to reality in a matter of months. I officially launched in May, and the very next day I became the sickest I have ever been. Pneumonia took me out for weeks and completely knocked the wind out of my launch. I genuinely thought, is this really how it ends?

At the same time, I was learning the real side of business. How volatile coffee prices are. How quickly a coffee or an entire harvest can disappear. How fast the coffee world can change. One shift can change everything. If you love a coffee, enjoy it while it is here.

Support came from everywhere. Friends, family, and people I had never met before supported me and my dream.I had so many moments that reminded me why I started this in the first place. I will be forever grateful for every one of you.

Somewhere in the chaos, I hiked the West Coast Trail with two of my closest friends. I went on a 3am mountain hike to set up a sunrise café with my son. Countless other hikes. Unexpectedly, I started back at Intuit part time, which quickly turned back into travel again.

And we are just getting started.

The next few months bring
Adventure ready instant coffee
A fully revamped website
An adventure coffee cart
A new idea for coffee on the go
Another West Coast Trail hike to promote the West Coast Trail blend

This year taught me what real hard work feels like. Being a solo business owner is brutal at times, but building something from nothing is everything.

None of this happens without my amazing wife, who somehow supports every crazy idea I come up with.

This was just year one of Trailhead.
I cannot wait to see what is next.

12/24/2025

Wishing you a happy holiday season from Trailhead Coffee.

May your days be a little slower, your coffee a little warmer, and your time spent with the people who matter most.

Thank you for being part of our story!

12/18/2025

Snow falling quietly across the mountains.
A cabin balcony in Banff.
Coffee brewing while the world slows down.

This is the kind of moment Trailhead is made for.
Cold air, warm hands, and a cup that asks you to sit a little longer.
No plans. No rush. Just the mountains, the silence, and good coffee.

Trailheadcoffee.ca

12/11/2025

Winter Blend is here.
Built for cold mornings, quiet trails, and that first breath of crisp air that wakes you up better than any alarm.
A coffee that is bold, cozy, and rich. Your new winter ritual.

Available now at trailheadcoffee.ca

11/28/2025

Evelyn’s coffee bar in Banff Alberta was my mom‘s favourite place to sit and watch the mountains and people wander by. She passed away a long time ago, but it’s a reminder every time I come here to slow down and enjoy life.

11/07/2025

10/22/2025

Discover what it really takes to start a coffee roasting business — from startup costs and late nights to mountain-top cafés. Chris Finch, founder of Trailhead Coffee in Edmonton Alberta, Canada (), shares the real "price" — and the real reward — of chasing your dream. https://www.trailheadcoffee.ca/post/the-true-cost-of-starting-a-coffee-roasting-business

10/21/2025

We’re all about fueling your life’s adventures, whether you’re chasing the sunrise, hitting a difficult climb, or simply seeking inspiration for the day ahead.
Trailhead Coffee Roaster is here to make sure you have the perfect brew for every journey. Where are you taking your coffee next?