Can I drink the wine in Canada year-round?

Yes. Wineries operate tasting rooms throughout the year, though most outdoor events and vineyard tours run May through October.

Are food tours available in major cities?

Every major Canadian city has walking food tours covering markets, ethnic neighbourhoods, and signature dishes.

What is uniquely Canadian to try?

Tourtière in Québec, butter tarts in Ontario, donairs in Halifax, Saskatoon-berry pie on the prairies, and bannock at Indigenous-led culinary experiences nationwide.

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A country tasted, region by region.

Overview

Canada's food story is told one region at a time. There is no single national cuisine — there are dozens, shaped by Indigenous traditions, immigrant communities, and a landscape that produces some of the world's finest cold-water seafood, prairie grain, and orchard fruit.

Wine country runs from the Okanagan in BC to Niagara and Prince Edward County in Ontario, with a growing scene in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley. Cool-climate Rieslings, Pinot Noirs, and ice wines dominate the cellars worth shipping home.

On the coasts, oyster bars in Halifax and Tofino, lobster suppers on PEI, and salmon smokehouses in BC anchor unforgettable meals. In the cities, Montréal's bagels, Toronto's global food scene, and Vancouver's Pacific Rim cuisine each merit a dedicated trip.

Signature moments

Don't miss

Three experiences that capture the heart of food & drink travel in Canada.

Niagara & Okanagan wine regions

World-class cool-climate wines with tasting routes designed for travellers.

Halifax oyster trail

Atlantic oysters served metres from where they were pulled.

Montréal smoked-meat icons

Schwartz's, Lester's, and the city's tireless bagel rivalry.

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Québec

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Good to know

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Practical answers from travellers and Canadian operators.

Can I drink the wine in Canada year-round?: Yes. Wineries operate tasting rooms throughout the year, though most outdoor events and vineyard tours run May through October.
Are food tours available in major cities?: Every major Canadian city has walking food tours covering markets, ethnic neighbourhoods, and signature dishes.
What is uniquely Canadian to try?: Tourtière in Québec, butter tarts in Ontario, donairs in Halifax, Saskatoon-berry pie on the prairies, and bannock at Indigenous-led culinary experiences nationwide.

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