Canada
Regions
Ontario has some fantastic tourism regions (RTOs). These independent, industry-led, not-for-profit regions are currently being developed across the province to help boost local economies through thriving tourism destinations.
Ottawa
By Admin
The Ottawa region is a unique culinary destination, boasting the largest agricultural land base in the country: the city has more agricultural land than any other major city in Canada.
Savour Ottawa, a partnership between Ottawa Tourism, Just Food and the City of Ottawa, is working with the regions growers, producers, farmers markets, chefs and retailers to promote the food culture of the region. An enchanting combination of fantastic food, culture and history come together in the beautifully scenic Ottawa region.
To learn more about the Savour Ottawa program contact heather@justfood.ca
Web Site: www.savourottawa.ca
Muskoka
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Culinary Tourism in the Muskoka Parry Sound region has a proud history. Through Savour Muskoka, businesses have the opportunity to showcase the uniqueness of their history and culture through local food and drink. From a wide variety of quality culinary events, trails, packages and experiences visitors can explore Muskoka & Parry Sound food culture. Savour Muskoka is working to ensure that the experience is authentic.
Watch for the Savour Muskoka logo at area farmers’ markets and retail locations. When dinning at Savour Muskoka member restaurants, signature items will be highlighted with the logo indicating that they have been made with local ingredients.
To learn more about Savour Muskoka contact info@savourmuskoka.com
Web Site: www.savourmuskoka.ca
Toronto
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The Greater Toronto Area sets the culinary stage with more than 9,000 restaurants plus farmers’ markets, on-farm markets, pick your own farms, agricultural fairs, food stores featuring local and gourmet ingredients – all complemented by a variety of food festivals. The Savour Toronto initiative continues to work collectively to highlight the unique neighborhoods, ethnic flavours and events in the GTA.
For more information, please see: www.seetorontonow.com
Norfolk
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Norfolk County is the top producing area for farm-fresh foods in Ontario. Norfolk’s growers supply major markets across North America with strawberries, asparagus, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, sweet corn and much more. The warmer climate and sandy soils provides Norfolk County with the opportunity to grow unique crops such as peanuts, popping corn and ginseng. The climate also allows for bio-diverse plantings that feed Texas Longhorn cattle and other livestock. Wineries are the newest additions to this region with more in the works.
Prince Edward County
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Prince Edward County’s passion for food has made it a gastronomic destination for over a hundred years. While market stands overflowing with the County’s bounty still line the roads, viticulture and fine dining have enriched agriculture in the County.
From the self-guided culinary experience – the Taste Trail, to events such as Maple in the County and TASTE! a celebration of regional cuisine and the buy local agricultural initiative Harvestin’ the County. Prince Edward County is ready to greet the culinary tourist.
To learn more about culinary tourism in Prince Edward County contact tastethecounty@bellnet.ca
Web Site: www.tastethecounty.ca
Niagara
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The Niagara Region is renowned for its wines and fresh fruit production. As culinary tourism evolves, the supply chain that consists of partners including farmers, wineries, producers, and culinary colleges are growing and building stronger linkages. All have assumed distinct roles in preparing the region for further market readiness, and work together to create unique experiences for the visitor.
Educational institutions such as The Niagara Culinary Institute and Brock University provide essential education and training resources to build and maintain a strong culinary tourism industry in the Niagara region.
Northumberland
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Our travels have taken us many places in this great world around us but our favourite place to visit that’s close to home is Trent Hills – The Perfect Destination.
This gem is located in the beautiful rolling hills of Northumberland County along the banks of the Trent-Severn Waterway – the beauty of the surroundings is unlike anything you can imagine.
From rural hideaways to the conveniences of the towns and villages located throughout Trent Hills there is a great experience waiting for you to enjoy.
Elora & Fergus
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Easily accessible and located just an hour outsideToronto, Elora and Fergus are treasures waiting to be experience and explored. The connection to the land is strong as the trails and natural waterways are highly valued in the community and make possible the many creative pursuits, attractions and experiences that both residents and visitors enjoy. This region has all the ingredients for a recipe to experience: the recipe for a good life.
Durham
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Renowned for its pleasant mix of rural charm and urban sophistication, Durham Region offers a variety of equally unique culinary tourism experiences.
With some of the richest soil in Ontario, a lake-moderated environment for growing and strong partnerships with all partners in the supply chain, Durham boasts a thriving agriculture sector that includes the province’s top apple producer, the largest commercial blueberry grower east of Toronto and award-winning wineries. Here you’ll find produce, crops, livestock and everything in between.
Peterborough & Kawarthas
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The Kawartha Region has long been associated with producing world-class agricultural products. An abundance of clean air, fresh water, and rich farmland provide for products that rival the best in the world. From beef to buffalo, honey to maple syrup, and apples to sweet corn as well our historic roots that lead back to indigenous products like Red Fife wheat and wild rice harvested by our aboriginal community. Agriculture and related businesses generate in excess of $409 million in economic activity throughout the region.
Stratford
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Stratford and Perth County has been cultivating a local culinary heritage and pleasing palates since 1832. From one of Ontario’s oldest farmers’ markets operating since 1855 to the influential Stratford Chefs School – training chefs for over 25 years, some would say we have been passionate about food longer than we have been for theatre.
Savour Stratford Perth County is a partnership between Stratford and Perth County tourism and economic development organizations and is working with the regions’ farmers and chefs to build a strong authentic food culture and promote culinary tourism in Stratford and Perth County.
For more information, please visit www.savourstratford.com or contact Danielle Brodhagen at 519-271-5140.
Kingston
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Rich cultural heritage meets gastronomic experience in Kingston, an area that has all the ingredients needed for a delicious culinary adventure!
Together the Downtown Kingston! BIA, the Kingston Public Market Vendors’ Association, Tourism Kingston, the City of Kingston, the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance, local restaurateurs, retailers and farmers, are excited to showcase all the culinary treats that Kingston and the region have to offer. We are pleased to be raising awareness of the abundance of regional food products, producers and chefs.
Elgin County
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Elgin County brings together rural on farm experiences with quality culinary encounters. With over 60 restaurants, 40 agri-tourism businesses, and even more specialty food & drink businesses there is something to intrigue everyone.
Savour Elgin is a program with a goal to promote and enhance culinary tourism in Elgin County. The primary activity of this program will be the establishment of a culinary trail, which will be a route through Elgin County that visits some of the best restaurants, farms, wineries, and other culinary attractions that focus on food and drink that’s local and unique to Elgin County.
Huron County
By Noelle Munaretto
Huron County, 
Ontario’s West Coast, is located along the shores of Lake Huron. This vibrant rural community is the most agriculturally productive county in Ontario, and a leader in numerous areas of agricultural technology and innovation. Huron hosts many food related events across the County as well as helping to promote local food and culinary initiatives. The 2010 Huron Perth Buy Local! Buy Fresh! map guides you through the amazing Farm Gates, Markets and local food restaurant throughout the region, check out http://huronperthfarmtotable.ca/ for more information. Taste of Huron is an annual Culinary festival, which highlights local food, farmers, culinary experiences and more in August every year, check out www.tasteofhuron.ca for information.
For more information please visit www.ontarioswestcoast.ca
Simcoe County
By Noelle Munaretto
There are so many delicious ways to get a taste of Simcoe County!
Take a trek to one of the many farmers’ markets found throughout the area. Breathe in the unmistakably fresh scent of just-picked corn, carrots, tomatoes, onions and more. Experience the satisfying crunch of a crisp, ripe apple, each bite bursting with mouth watering flavour.
