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Ottawa

By OCTA

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

Visit their website at: www.savourottawa.ca

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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, first planted in North American soil in Peterborough County, and wild rice harvested by our aboriginal community. Agriculture and related businesses generate in excess of $409 million in economic activity throughout the region.

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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.

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Huron County

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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 them at: www.ontarioswestcoast.ca

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Simcoe County

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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.

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Tourism Burlington

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Come to Burlington for a wonderful variety of culinary experiences and discover our local terroir!

Don your apron and get cooking!
Burlington has several restaurants and retailers that offer cooking classes and demonstrations by award winning chefs from our city.  This is a great way to enjoy an informative and delicious culinary experience.  Please note that most of these culinary experiences require advance registration.

Chefs of Burlington
Burlington is the hometown of Murray Lloyd who hosts ‘Qscene’ which airs on the A Channel. ‘Qscene’ showcases BBQ cooking and is filmed at different restaurants in Burlington.

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The Apple Pie Trail – Collingwood/Blue Mountain, Ont.

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Travelling the quiet country roads of the Blue Mountains, the air is filled with the sweet aroma of blossoms in the spring and ripening fruit in the summer and fall.

Welcome to Ontario’s Apple Country – a special place where the moderating effects of Georgian Bay and the Niagara Escarpment create perfect conditions for growing amazing apples – and baking perfect apple pies!

Discover the trail, and discover even more than apple pie! Also be sure to watch the promotional video on the homepage which will be sure to draw you in!

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Tourism Hamilton

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EXPERIENCE HAMILTON!
Visit Tourism Hamilton Visitor Centre to make all your Hamilton plans.  Our friendly and professional Travel Counsellor team will help  you plan an extra special visit.

Need a map? Want suggestions for dinner? Need help planning activities or booking a tour?  We have a complete collection of current information on every aspect of Hamilton.

Tourism Hamilton operates one year round Visitor Information Centre and Tourism Hamilton services are provided at any of the five City of Hamilton Municipal Service Centres.

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