Authentic Flavors You’ll Only Find in Canada

Canada isn’t just a place to eat—it’s a place to experience food like never before. Each season brings new flavors, every region tells a story, and every bite carries the deep influence of past generations. From the vast Northwest Territories, shaped by Indigenous traditions, to the lush farmlands of Ontario and Alberta, the diversity of Canada’s culinary adventures is unparalleled.

Whether you’re foraging for boreal herbs, exploring farm-to-table trails or meeting ranchers redefining beef, Canada offers more than just a meal—it’s a journey connecting you with land, people and stories. Where will your appetite take you first?

Ontario: Award-winning culinary trails

Apple Pie Trail: From orchard to cidery

Ninety minutes from Toronto on the shores of Lake Huron, you’ll find the Apple Pie Trail in South Georgian Bay, a showcase of orchards, cideries, and, of course, pies. Ontario is a province of apples—with 15 varieties ranging from sweet to tangy—made possible by large, deep bodies of water that moderate the climate. Enjoy day-long rambles through orchards, pick apples in the crisp air, or sip Ontario craft cider overlooking farmland. In warmer months, try the Paddle n’ Wine excursion, a kayak or canoe adventure plus wine sampling. In winter, grab snowshoes and hike the Bruce Trail, which stretches 550 miles north from Queenston, near Niagara Falls, to Tobermory, on Lake Huron.

Butter Tart Tour: An iconic Canadian treat

If syrupy goodness is your thing, the Butter Tart Tour snakes through Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County, all within a couple of hours’ drive of Toronto. This tour offers 40 delicious stops showcasing Canada’s famed butter tart—made from butter, sugar, syrup and eggs baked in a pastry shell. First published in an Ontario cookbook in the early 1900s, the butter tart recipe has inspired countless creative variations. Whether studded with raisins, topped with apple crumble or infused with salty-sweet maple bacon, each stop on the tour offers its own spin on this beloved Canadian treat.