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February means that Allen’s Annual Steak Festival is back!  For the meat–uh hum, STEAK–enthusiast in you, read on!

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Think you know what’s on your plate? Think again.
Centering on the four-year legal showdown between biotech giant Monsanto Inc. and Saskatchewan farmer Percy Schmeiser, SEEDS leads us through a high-voltage labyrinth of political maneuvering, patent wars, cash-fuelled science and the global domination of the planet’s seed supply. Continue reading →

Now is your chance to savour a bite of everything and discover the many eateries located in beautiful Burlington.

Experience the eclectic styles and flavours of the world, as Burlington’s finest restaurants will be offering prix-fixe lunch and/or dinner options.

Lunch and dinner menus include an appetizer, entrée, dessert and coffee/tea. Reservations highly recommended!

The winter programme runs Monday February 20 – Sunday March 11, 2012.  Menus will be available online in January. So be sure to check back!

Click here to see the list of participating Restaurants!

Contact A Taste of Burlington at info@tourismburlington.com or (905) 634-5594 for more information.

The Apple Pie Trail is one of Ontario’s many year-long culinary trails. The winter months can be cold and long, and the Apple Pie Trail wants to help you shake off the winter blues by experiencing one of its Winter Adventure Packages!

Each day of the week (Monday-Friday) offers a new and exciting or relaxing adventure to take part in! Keep in mind that December 24-January 8, February 20, and March 12-16 are excluded! (more…)

Over 12 hours and one day of farm tours, the Explorer course takes a learner-centered approach to exploring agriculture as a career. As a participant in the course, you will be guided through an in depth self-assessment process, designed to help you identify the specific aptitudes, interests, skills and resources that you can bring to a new farm business. You will receive support through the process of researching opportunities in agriculture. And you will meet other serious gardeners, livestock enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs who are also asking themselves, “Is starting an agricultural business right for me?”

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We’re searching the province for new and exciting spirits which we will pair with Ontario artisan cheese at this fun and informative night. So far we’ve found Ontario vodka, artisan whiskey and a delightful sake. Stay tuned for more! (more…)