Culinary Tourism Alliance

Last week our team was happy to recognize several folks through out the province doing amazing work in culinary tourism at the Culinary Tourism Awards of Excellence held at the Ontario Tourism Summit. Highlights included: 🏆 Culinary Leadership Award of the Year Winner: Tourism Kingston 🎉 Culinary Event of the Year: The Bala Cranberry Festival 🍋 Culinary Experience of the Year: Twisted Lemon Restaurant + Boutique Inn 🪶 Culinary Tourism DEI Award: Visit Kingston for "Call to Action 83: What Does Reconciliation Taste Like?" in participation with Chef Zach Keeshig of Naagan You can read more about it at the link in our bio! Thank you so much to all the many, many amazing nominees. We're proud to know you and work alongside you.

Join us on December 7th at Navy Hall, Fort George in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario for an unforgettable evening of culinary storytelling in partnership with Parks Canada! Experience the rich flavours and traditions of Indigenous cuisine with celebrated chefs Tawnya Brant and Aicha Smith-Belghaba. 🍽️ . Start your night by warming up with cozy outdoor refreshments by the fire, then enjoy a stunning multi-course dinner showcasing seasonal ingredients and inspired beverage pairings. Each dish is crafted with care and reverence for nature’s bounty. 🌿 . Throughout the evening, the chefs will share their inspirations and the stories behind each course, inviting you to engage in meaningful dialogue about the history and culture of this land. This event honours Indigenous culinary traditions while fostering connection and understanding as part of the ongoing journey toward reconciliation. . 🎟️ Tickets are $225 per person, including all food, beverage pairings, and gratuity. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a memorable night—secure your spot today here: https://lnkd.in/gXjF9DnS 🥂Join us in this celebration of community, culture, and culinary excellence! . The Great Taste of Canada Experience is brought you in partnership with Parks Canada, with support from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Agence fédérale de ... (FedDev Ontario). . Le 7 décembre, vivez avec nous une soirée inoubliable au Navy Hall du fort George, dans la magnifique ville de Niagara-on-the-Lake (Ontario). Au cours de cette soirée présentée en partenariat avec Parcs Canada, découvrez les riches traditions et saveurs de la cuisine autochtone avec Tawnya Brant et Aicha Smith-Belghaba, cheffes reconnues. 🍽️ . Commencez la soirée en plein air, en dégustant des rafraîchissements près du feu, puis savourez un succulent repas. D’un service à l’autre, découvrez des ingrédients de saison, relevés d’accords de boissons inspirés. Chaque plat est préparé avec soin et respect pour les richesses de la nature. 🌿 . Tout au long de la soirée, les cheffes partageront l’histoire derrière chaque plat, vous invitant à engager un dialogue sur l’histoire et la culture de ce territoire. Cet événement honore les traditions culinaires autochtones et favoriser la connexion et la compréhension, dans un esprit de réconciliation. . 🎟️ Le prix du billet est de 225 $ par personne, ce qui comprend tous les plats, les accords et le pourboire. Ne manquez pas cette occasion de participer à une soirée mémorable! Réservez votre place dès aujourd’hui ici: https://lnkd.in/g4REDGbx . 🥂Joignez-vous à nous pour cette célébration de la communauté, de la culture et de l’excellence culinaire! . Cette expérience des Grands Goûts du Canada est présentée en partenariat avec Parks Canada grâce au soutien de l’Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Sud de l’Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Join us on December 7th at Navy Hall, Fort George in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario for an unforgettable evening of culinary storytelling in partnership with Parks Canada! Experience the rich flavours and traditions of Indigenous cuisine with celebrated chefs Tawnya Brant and Aicha Smith-Belghaba. 🍽️ Start your night by warming up with cozy outdoor refreshments by the fire, then enjoy a stunning multi-course dinner showcasing seasonal ingredients and inspired beverage pairings. Each dish is crafted with care and reverence for nature’s bounty. 🌿 Throughout the evening, the chefs will share their inspirations and the stories behind each course, inviting you to engage in meaningful dialogue about the history and culture of this land. This event honours Indigenous culinary traditions while fostering connection and understanding as part of the ongoing journey toward reconciliation. 🎟️ Tickets are $225 per person, including all food, beverage pairings, and gratuity. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a memorable night—secure your spot today here: https://lnkd.in/gXjF9DnS 🥂Join us in this celebration of community, culture, and culinary excellence! . The Great Taste of Canada Experience is brought you in partnership with Parks Canada, with support from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). . Le 7 décembre, vivez avec nous une soirée inoubliable au Navy Hall du fort George, dans la magnifique ville de Niagara-on-the-Lake (Ontario). Au cours de cette soirée présentée en partenariat avec Parcs Canada, découvrez les riches traditions et saveurs de la cuisine autochtone avec Tawnya Brant et Aicha Smith-Belghaba, cheffes reconnues. 🍽️ Commencez la soirée en plein air, en dégustant des rafraîchissements près du feu, puis savourez un succulent repas. D’un service à l’autre, découvrez des ingrédients de saison, relevés d’accords de boissons inspirés. Chaque plat est préparé avec soin et respect pour les richesses de la nature. 🌿 Tout au long de la soirée, les cheffes partageront l’histoire derrière chaque plat, vous invitant à engager un dialogue sur l’histoire et la culture de ce territoire. Cet événement honore les traditions culinaires autochtones et favoriser la connexion et la compréhension, dans un esprit de réconciliation. 🎟️ Le prix du billet est de 225 $ par personne, ce qui comprend tous les plats, les accords et le pourboire. Ne manquez pas cette occasion de participer à une soirée mémorable! Réservez votre place dès aujourd’hui ici: https://lnkd.in/g4REDGbx 🥂Joignez-vous à nous pour cette célébration de la communauté, de la culture et de l’excellence culinaire!

Gabrielle, Ian, Zain, Rebecca, Tetiana, and Nicole are representing the CTA at TIAO’s #OTS2024 - they’re eager to connect so stop them and say hi! 🤝✨

Are you a business thinking of getting FeastOn® certified? Here are a few things to know! #FeastOn Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dBAff7_C

🌈 As proud members of the Rainbow Registered family with Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) , we’re excited to celebrate inclusivity and acceptance within our culinary community! This means we have gone through a certification process to ensure we are celebrating and supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and creating a safe work environment. Alongside us are many excellent culinary tourism businesses that have gone the extra mile to become Rainbow Registered and create a safer space for employees and those visiting their business! Check them out at the link here https://lnkd.in/geEDWKqT

Today is World Food Day 🌍 At the Culinary Tourism Alliance (CTA), we recognize food as a human right. Our work supports the Sustainable Development Goals by connecting the food & drink and tourism industries to build sustainable local food systems. Through programs like Feast On®, we promote locally sourced ingredients, support farmers, and boost regional economies in the hopes that one day, everyone will have access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food. . This World Food Day, we reaffirm our commitment to creating a sustainable future where food security and healthy diets are a reality for all. Think you'd like to be part of a meaningful food economy? Consider dining out at a # FeastOn certified restaurant or if you have a restaurant yourself, consider getting certified! #WorldFoodDay #CulinaryTourism #FoodSecurity #FeastOn #SDGs FAO

We’re thrilled to be announced as a finalist for the Tourism Employer of the Year award for the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario’s Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence this year! Creating a positive, collaborative workplace is something we take to heart - we have a team that’s as passionate about our work as we are about supporting one another. What an honour it is to be listed alongside all the finalists in today’s The Globe and Mail!

Travellers are increasingly making travel planning decisions based around culinary and agritourism experiences— a fact highlighted in this recent Skift article all about it. Think you'd like to shape culinary and agritourism in your destination? Get in touch with our Destination Development team to hear how we can help. https://lnkd.in/gCgiMwwD

Did you know Travel Manitoba has officially joined the ranks of CTA destination members? Trust us, there is plenty of deliciousness coming out of here!