Canada’s Best Food Festival Roundup: Where to Eat Your Way Across the Country

Looking for a delicious way to spend your summer and fall ? Why not check out one of Canada’s many food festivals! From coast to coast, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Here is a list of 13 of the many food festivals taking place in Canada this year. Mark your calendars and get ready to indulge in some of the best food our country has to offer!

Victoria’s Foodie Fest:

This annual event takes place in Victoria, British Columbia and celebrates all things food and drink. With over 200 vendors to choose from, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Sample local wines, craft beers, and ciders or indulge in some of the delicious food on offer. The festival usually runs the 2^nd half of August each year.

Edmonton Heritage Festival:

This 3-day festival is one of the largest multicultural events in Canada. It takes place at Hawrelak Park and features over 70 different cultural pavilions. Of course, no heritage festival would be complete without food! Try dishes from all over the world, including African, Caribbean, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, and more. The festival runs from early August each year and tends to get bigger and bigger each year.

Taste of Saskatchewan:

This 10-day festival is food lover’s dream. It takes place in Saskatoon and features over 250 different menu items from 60 restaurants. With everything from fine dining to food trucks there is something for everyone to enjoy. In addition to the great food, there also lots of live music and ton of entertainment. The festival runs the last week of July each year.

Halifax Seaport BeerFest:

As the name suggests, this festival is all beer! Halifax Seaport BeerFest is the largest festival in Atlantic Canada and features over 200 different types of beer. There is also live music local food vendors, making it the perfect place to spend a summer evening. The festival runs early August each year.

Toronto’s Ontario Place:

This popular tourist spot is transformed into a foodie paradise during the summer months. With over 50 different food vendors, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Indulge in some of the best dishes Toronto has to offer while taking in the stunning views of the city skyline. The festival runs from May to early September each year.

Prince Edward Island Fall Flavors Festival:

The Prince Edward Island Fall Flavors Festival is an annual event that celebrates the best of the Island’s food and drink. Each year in early October visitors can enjoy a wide variety of culinary events ranging from cooking demonstrations and workshops to farm-to-table dinners and wine tastings. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this fun and entertaining festival.

Ottawa Poutine Fest:

Ottawa Poutine Fest is an annual event that celebrates Canada’s favorite dish – poutine! Early May each year, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of poutine dishes from some of the best restaurants in Ottawa. In addition to the great food, there is also live music and entertainment. This is the perfect event for anyone to get together and have fun time.

Winterlicious:

Winterlicious is an annual event that takes place in Toronto typically during the first two weeks January.  visitors can enjoy a wide variety of winter dishes from some of the best restaurants in the city. With over 300 participating restaurants, there is something for everyone to enjoy. In addition to the great food, there is also live music and lots of entertainment.

Dine Out Vancouver Festival:

Dine Out Vancouver Festival is an annual event that celebrates the best of Vancouver’s food and drink. From mid-January to early February each year, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of culinary events ranging from cooking demonstrations and workshops to farm-to-table dinners and wine tastings. There is something for everyone to enjoy.

Taste Of The Caribbean festival in Toronto:

The Taste Of The Caribbean festival is an annual event that celebrates the best of Caribbean food and drink. Every year around mid June, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of Caribbean dishes from some of the best restaurants in Toronto. In addition to the great food, there is also live music and entertainment. This is the perfect event for anyone who loves Caribbean food and culture.

Shediac Lobster festival in Shediac New Brunswick:

The Shediac Lobster festival is an annual event that celebrates the best of Canadian seafood. Each year early July, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of seafood dishes from some of the best restaurants in Shediac. In addition to the great food, there is also live music and entertainment. This is the perfect event for anyone who loves seafood.

Taste Of The Danforth festival in Toronto:

The Taste Of The Danforth festival is an annual event that celebrates the best of Greek food and culture. Each August, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of Greek dishes from some of the best restaurants in Toronto. In addition to the great food, there is also live music and entertainment. This is the perfect event for anyone who loves Greek food and culture.

Corn And Apple Festival in Newmarket Ontario:

The Corn and Apple Festival is an annual event that celebrates the best of Ontario’s food and drink. Typically on the last week of August to early September, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of culinary events ranging from cooking demonstrations and workshops to farm-to-table dinners and apple cider tastings. There is something for everyone to enjoy. The best part is you get have unlimited free corn when you visit.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your fork and get ready to eat your way across Canada!