The Canadian Explorer
The Canadian ExplorerDiscover Canada · Explore Beyond
The Canadian Explorer
The Canadian ExplorerDiscover Canada · Explore Beyond

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Best Food & Drink Festivals

From lobster suppers to icewine — Canada's essential food events.

4 events

PEI International Shellfish Festival

Charlottetown, pe

PEI International Shellfish Festival

Canada's biggest kitchen party on the Charlottetown waterfront.

Mid September · 4 daysFall
Niagara Icewine Festival

Niagara-on-the-Lake, on

Niagara Icewine Festival

Wine country's coldest, sweetest celebration — icewine flights in the vineyards.

Three weekends in JanuaryWinter
Granville Island Public Market

Vancouver, bc

Granville Island Public Market

Vancouver's iconic waterfront market — 50+ food, produce, and artisan vendors.

Year-round · peak summer weekendsSummer
St. Lawrence Market Weekend

Toronto, on

St. Lawrence Market Weekend

National Geographic's #1 food market — a Toronto institution since 1803.

Every weekend · Saturday farmers' marketSummer

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